Recipes From Dietitian jenn messina

Lazy Sunday Overnight Oats Doing some prep to make our crazy weekdays work is so helpful!  That’s why these overnight oats from our Registered Dietitian, Jenn Messina are so great. They are packed with fibre, protein, and probiotics. Even if you’re not a huge oatmeal...

Want to add some veggies and fruit to your day? Try this Creamy Strawberry and Cauliflower Smoothies from our Registered Dietitian, Jenn Messina! This drink is so easy to make and packed with goodness. Ingredients: 1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries 1/2 cup frozen...

The Mumgry Chocolate Peanut Butter is like no other nut butter you have tried!  It is loaded with protein and healthy fats (and not much else).  It's also locally produced, which we love.  These won't last long in your house, but...

This Peanut Butter & Jam smoothie from our Registered Dietitian, Jenn Messina, is creamy and delicious and reminds us about the stress-free times of childhood. The protein from the peanut butter and Greek yogurt give this smoothie staying power and the fibre from...

I love a good grab-and-go snack but store bought granola bars are often lower in protein. Try this little recipe for a homemade, high protein, and zero-packaging alternative.   Ingredients: 1 cup almonds 1 cup rolled oats ½ cup @mumgry chocolate peanut butter 5-6...

This kid-friendly sour cream dip is packed with protein from the Greek yogurt and is perfectly versatile as a snack dip, sandwich spread, or marinade.   Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 7% M.F. 2/3 cup Greek yogurt plain 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest 1...

Back to School means snacks need to be “nut-free”. These little protein balls are full of fibre, healthy fats and protein to keep little ones full for hours. Ingredients Makes 12 kid size portions 1 cup rolled oats 1 tbsp hemp hearts 6 dates, pitted 3 tbsp warm water...

I couldn’t find a recipe for protein balls that included ingredients in my pantry so I whipped this one up! As you can tell, I like easy recipes and minimal mess. No fancy equipment. The addition of hemp hearts adds additional protein (2 tbsp is 10g of protein!) and...

This is the perfect summer smoothie! The blueberries are antioxidant-rich and the greek yogurt and oats give this smoothie a protein boost!   Ingredients 1 cup of frozen blueberries 1 cup of frozen mango chunks 1 cup of plain greek yogurt 2 cups of milk 1/2 cup...