by BrachaKopstick | Oct 7, 2018 | Children, snack
After school hunger is real. It’s the end of a busy & active day with lunch far off in the distant memories of minds and stomachs. While you can let the kids raid the pantry or eat their lunchbox left-overs, a sit-down prepared snack can be a great...
by BrachaKopstick | Aug 27, 2018 | breakfast, Children, healthy eating, snack
Chocolate protein power muffins are what hectic mornings dream of! Perfect to make-ahead and have ready for breakfast or snack. Plant based protein powder gives these an added protein boost that keeps you feeling full! Starting the day off with a nourishing meal is...
by BrachaKopstick | Aug 16, 2018 | Children, healthy eating, snack
Packing school lunches can be frustrating, and finding the snacks that are filling and energizing, plus school, mom and kid approved can be difficult. My friends and clients find it hardest to send “healthy” snacks- vegetables, fruit, and protein-rich...
by BrachaKopstick | Aug 16, 2018 | Children, snack
Roasted chickpeas are an easy to make and nourishing snack that you can personalize with your favorite spice. It’s an effortless recipe that’s great to keep on-hand for a quick energy boost. Chickpeas make a satisfying snack with their protein and fibre...
by BrachaKopstick | Aug 16, 2018 | Drinks
Maple blueberry is a mouth-watering combination, and you’ll want to get your hands on some maple water for this refreshing iced tea! Child and adult friendly, it’s slightly sweet from maple water with a tang of blueberry, making it the perfect combination...
by BrachaKopstick | Jun 26, 2018 | Dinner, fodmap, sides
Whole grains and veggies make a fresh and tasty side salad perfect for summer meals. Make if for your next patio party or potluck BBQ, it’s gluten free and FODMAP friendly, refreshing and satisfying. Mixing grains gives slight texture differences, and is a...
by BrachaKopstick | Jun 12, 2018 | Children, healthy eating, snack
Greek yogurt blueberry hemp bites are your summer’s essential energy boosting snack. Quick to make and fun to eat, they’re loaded with probiotics, antioxidants, fibre, and omega 3 & 6 fats. Snacking is always essential, but summer’s longer...
by BrachaKopstick | May 28, 2018 | Dinner, healthy eating, Lunch, sides
Spinach & tomato fettucini is the summer side you need to bring to your next picnic or pot-luck! The perfect balance of veggie and pasta, it adds colour and flavour to any spread. I like pasta; it’s quick to make, stores for really long in the pantry, can...
by BrachaKopstick | May 9, 2018 | Dinner, fodmap
These baked chicken patties make quick meal prep and are a great alternative to red meat. And they’re gluten free and FODMAP friendly! Chicken patties are fun to eat; they’re like cookies! But I’m not a fan of standing over a stove and individually...
by BrachaKopstick | Mar 15, 2018 | Children, healthy eating, mindful eating, snack
Snacks are an important part of everyone’s eating regimen. With their smaller appetites, and active days, kids need snacks to meet their nutrient needs over the course of the day. Adults, too, need snacks to get us through the day. With busy schedules and long...
