Recipes — The Renata Collective

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This recipe for fast and appetizing baking powder bagels uses either wheat or gluten free flour and has 5 simple ingredients – 6 if you add sesame seeds sprinkled on top before baking. My recipe uses dairy-based Greek yogurt which is higher in protein than regular yogurt, is a good source of calcium, vitamin B2 and B12, selenium as well as vitamin A, zinc and potassium. Plain Greek yogurt is low in carbs and has little sugar. The flavoured varieties have more sugar so eat those in moderation. These heavenly rings are delicious hot from the oven or next day plain or toasted. So. Very. Good.

Baked Goods, Breakfast, Budget Friendly, Family-Friendly, Gift giving, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Lunch, VegetarianRenata RichardsonApril 12, 2023Quick and Easy Homemade Bagels, Gluten Free, plant-based protein, Calcium Comments

Tacos with TVP

Hello Taco Tuesday! Or whatever day of the week you have tacos! Tacos are an easy and fun meal to make and easily customizable for every taste and topping combination preference. I put all the various toppings out and my family each build their own taco delights!

Now, what is TVP you must be asking! IYKYK. If not, read the recipe to learn about this healthy and delicious Taco filling!

Budget Friendly, Dairy Free, Dinner, Egg Free, Family-Friendly, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Light Supper, Lunch, Nut Free, VegetarianRenata RichardsonMarch 28, 2023Tacos with TVP, Meat Substitute, plant-based protein, plant based fiberComment

Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding

This Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding is a vegan delight! Even if you aren’t vegan, it is a delicious dessert to make for family and friends or to treat yourself! A few simple ingredients and you have a healthy, nutritious, fabulous dessert to surprise and delight with! Serve it on its own or with some whipped coconut cream, dairy whipped cream, berries, chocolate shavings, a cookie ir fancy wafer, a chocolate heart or a decadent Lindor chocolate truffle… Yum!

Five Minute Green Onion Flatbreads

These are so easy to make and so so good! This is an old recipe from when I wanted to recreate the scallion pancakes served at many Chinese restaurants. I just love those and didn’t want to have to wait until another visit to a restaurant to enjoy these delicious flatbreads/pancakes.

Salad Greens with Tarragon Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

The vinaigrette dressing really is the star of this salad with the tarragon adding a wonderful subtle flavour. The dressing can be made ahead and kept in your fridge for a couple of weeks. I drizzle it over burgers, sandwiches, oven roasted veggies – it’s such a versatile vinaigrette to have on hand! For the salad, I add all kinds of yummy ingredients to make it a meal. Use your imagination and your tastes to craft your perfect healthy salad!

appetizer, Dairy Free, Dinner, Egg Free, Family-Friendly, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Lunch, Light Supper, Salad, Side Dishes, VegetarianRenata RichardsonJanuary 17, 2023Salad Greens with Tarragon Honey Dijon VinaigretteComment

Breakfast Oatmeal Mix

A healthy dry mix for breakfast, to have in a jar in your pantry, then simply add milk of your choice and cook on the stove top or in the microwave for a couple of minutes. The result: a steaming, delicious, nutritious bowl of rich oatmeal goodness in just a few minutes.

Wholesome Breakfast Bars

With the start of the school year and for many a new work routine (back to the office), quick and easy breakfasts are a must. These Wholesome Breakfast Bars are just the thing to grab and go in the morning to fill you up with a nutritious start to your day and with ingredients to boost your brain power, help keep you energized and full until lunch time.

Breakfast, Baked Goods, Dairy Free, Family-Friendly, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Snacks, VegetarianRenata RichardsonSeptember 14, 2022antioxidant, antiinflammatory, Fiber rich, heart health, brain health, Cognition SupportComment

Fresh Asian Inspired Cucumber Salad

A different take on a cucumber salad! It’s fresh and delicious and so easy to make! Perfect as a quick healthy side for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day or any time of year!

Summer Salsa Salad

This fun, sassy salsa salad, that doubles as an appetizer when served with tortilla chips, is a tasty summer treat. It’s cool, crisp, filled with wonderful fresh healthy veggies for a nutrition-packed dish that’s delicious and tangy. The roasted corn adds a fabulous depth of flavour! You’ll be making and enjoying this south of the border salad all summer long!

Microwave Poached Egg

A poached egg is a quick and nutritious breakfast and it can be part of a fancy presentation dish or simply on its own. Whichever way you serve it, the poached egg takes center stage.

Baby and Toddler, Breakfast, Dinner, Family-Friendly, Healthy eating, Light Supper, Nut Free, Snacks, VegetarianRenata RichardsonJuly 8, 2022heart health, microwave poached egg, poached egg, eggComment

Easy and Delicious Grape Tomato Pasta

I love this pasta dish – so simple and healthy, so delicious and so quick to make. The main ingredients are grape tomatoes – either from a homegrown garden bounty or store bought in the pint containers, so you can make this year-round - olive oil, garlic, Italian herbs, pasta, parmesan cheese, or vegan parm, seasoned salt and pepper – most of these ingredients are likely already in your fridge and pantry.

Budget Friendly, Egg Free, Lunch, Light Supper, Side Dishes, VegetarianRenata RichardsonJuly 5, 2022Easy and Delicious Grape Tomato Pasta, heart health, Eye health, Immune support, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, Cognition SupportComment

Chocolate PB Rice Cake Crumble Snack

Another no-bake treat – the ingredients are very similar to the Tik Tok Rice Cake PB Cups but this time in a crumbled snack. I made mine super simple with just 3 ingredients. Quick to make - mix together, spread out on a pan, put in the fridge to set, break it up and there you go! So yummy a snack!

Dessert, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Mix, Snacks, Vegan, VegetarianRenata RichardsonJune 30, 2022Chocolate PB Rice Cake Crumble Snack, Brain Health, Heart HealthComment

Strawberry Bliss Bites

When the weather is hot, I love a quick to make, no-bake, one-bowl-no-food=processor-needed treat recipe. These nutrition-packed strawberry bliss bites are stored in the fridge and make a cool treat when you need a bite of something healthy and a little sweet for that bit of energy you want.

Baked Ravioli Lasagna

Another back pocket recipe for a simple Baked Ravioli Lasagna – fresh ravioli (store-bought cheese and spinach is what I use), a simmered tomato sauce with ground meat of your choice or crumbled tempeh (which I use often for this dish to make it vegetarian), versatile as you can add additional veggies to it to up the nutrition, layer with some cheese and bake for 45 minutes – and you have a delicious, hearty, crowd pleasing, budget-friendly fabulous dinner!

TikTok Corn (or Rice Cake) PB Cups

TikTok is a wealth of trending things. Some are worth trying, like the rice cake, or in my instance, corn cake, PB Cup. They are no-bake, take 5 minutes to make and They. Are. Delicious! Seriously, you have to try these!

Budget Friendly, Cookies, Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Gift giving, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, No bake goods, Snacks, Vegan, VegetarianRenata RichardsonJune 14, 2022TikTok Corn (or Rice Cake) PB Cups, All Natural Peanut butter, Chia Jam, Tahini Maple CaramelComment