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Let's batch cook! It's been a while! Life is busy as a full-time mom, and lately I've been thinking about how to consolidate the day to day tasks (like cooking) in order to have a little extra me time at the end of the day to maintain my sanity. I don't think I've found the magic solution yet but I have realized that I can be much more efficient in the kitchen if I just do a bit more batch cooking when time permits....

Crunchy Sweet Kale Salad - Insightful Bite A healthy kale salad with beets, carrots, and apples that's sweet, crunchy, and nourishing. Great for make ahead lunches!

Well, it's about that time of year when we all are hoping spring has arrived, but really, things are still pretty cold out there. Darn! But that leaves room for another cozy soup recipe to keep us warm and grounded as we move through the end of winter and into spring! I love to do some meal prep on Sundays and it usually includes a batch of soup to have on hand for lunches during the week....

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If you're looking for a nut free treat to pack in your child's lunch this season, here is your recipe! These Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies are a fun twist on your typical cream filled cookie, but made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened. This filling is so creamy and delicious, it will definitely be my new go-to frosting for birthdays!...

Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies - Insightful Bite These raw strawberries and cream sandwich cookies are the perfect nut-free snack for your kids lunch. Fun to make, and even better to eat!

Even in the winter, I make a point of getting outside to play every day with my kids. It's usually the hardest to convince myself to get out there, but once we're out, it's always worth it for that fresh air! The only problem is trying to convince my kids to go home when my toes are about to freeze off for good....

Kid-friendly Hot Cocoa - Insightful Bite This kid-friendly hot cocoa is sure to warm up your littles while being naturally sweetened and full of kid-friendly superfoods!

These are my favourite new holiday treat and I'm so excited to share them with you! If you love the combo of chocolate and mint, you will LOVE these. They remind me of a Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie, but totally natural and full of health supporting whole foods! Does it get any better than that!? This is another recipe that my friend Kate from…...

Chocolate Peppermint Balls - Insightful Bite These Chocolate Peppermint Balls are the perfect decadent holiday treat without any added sugars, gluten, or dairy.

Who's ready for some holiday baking?! I love baking with my kids year-round but at the holidays it's nice to switch it up and do some special treats for Christmas time. I worked with my friend Kate from Wildflower Superfoods to create five healthy holiday treats that you can make with your little ones. These would make fantastic gifts for friends and neighbours that actually support their health and mood, rather than hindering it!...

Spiced Crispy Squares - Insightful Bite These spiced crispy squares are a refined sugar free, dairy free, and gluten free take on traditional rice crispy treats.

We've hit that time of year when you want cozy oats for breakfast and then you're hot by lunch and in need of a salad, and let me just be clear: I love it. Fall is a favourite of many for good reason; The beautiful colours, the crunchy sound of leaves, the crisp change in the air. I'm trying really hard to focus on the present weather and not the looming winter!...

Fall Apple & Wild Rice Salad - Insightful Bite A hearty fall salad with earthy wild rice and crunchy sweet apples

Here is our Day 4 Smoothie! Berry Chocolate Shake⁠
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How do you feel?! Hopefully a little brighter with all the colours going into your body! ⁠
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This berry chocolate shake is for the chocolate lovers out there, but without the energy slump and sugar blues that come along with a regular chocolate shake. ⁠
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Raw cacao is truly, in our opinion, a superfood. Cacao (not cocoa) has more antioxidants than nearly any other food. What?! Antioxidants help control free radicals (unstable molecules in the body) caused by toxins in our food, water, and environment. When we have too many free radicals in the body, mutations in our DNA can occur, leading to illness. Eating antioxidants is one of the best ways to counteract free radicals! Cacao is also loaded with magnesium, iron, zinc and fiber. Yep, pretty super. ⁠
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We’ve also added almond butter for some healthy fat and calcium, spinach and berries for extra vitamin C, and banana to sweeten things up and add a dose of potassium. ⁠
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That pinch of sea salt helps bring out the chocolatey flavour, but it’s totally optional. Sea salt is definitely an important mineral, so don’t be afraid of it! Let’s be clear, though: iodized table salt is not the same as sea salt! Sea salt actually contains important trace minerals, helps balance fluids in the body to prevent dehydration, and contains electrolytes like sodium, magnesium, calcium and potassium which are needed for everything from muscle function to nerve function. After strictly switching to sea salt, you’ll also notice there is a drastic difference in taste (hint: sea salt is the winner)!⁠
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The Mighty Maca protein powder is designed to give you an energy boost without caffeine. Using herbs like reishi mushroom, maca and cacao, it also provides an important immune boost. If you don’t have this on hand, add an extra tablespoon of cacao powder and/or your favourite protein powder! ⁠
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We hope you like this one as much as we do! ⁠
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Don't forget to follow and tag both .superfoods and in your smoothie photos for a chance to win two bags of Wildflower Superfoods Herbal Protein Powder.⁠
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Swipe to the next photo above for the recipe!

SMOOTHIE CHALLENGE⁠
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Here is tomorrow, Day 3’s, recipe: Creamy Dreamy Breakfast Smoothie⁠
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It's Day 3 of our first Smoothie Challenge and we're feelin it! ⁠
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Our Creamy Breakfast Smoothie is delicious and full of fat - the good kind. ⁠
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Healthy fats help us to balance blood sugar, keeping us fuller for longer. They are also required to help our body absorb nutrients. Not only that, a solid dose of healthy fat can help protect our organs, support brain function and contribute to healthy skin.⁠
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For added protein and fibre, we're using our Mighty Maca powder, made with organic h**p protein powder, raw cacao powder, reishi mushrooms and maca root.⁠
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You can toss in whatever protein powder you typically use, or a couple tablespoons of h**p seeds. H**p seeds are a great source of fibre, vitamin E and minerals, such as phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and zinc.⁠
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We also love adding cinnamon to our smoothies, not only for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects but because of its prebiotic properties which help promote a healthy gut.⁠
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Lets blend it!

SMOOTHIE CHALLENGE! ⁠
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Here is the recipe for tomorrow, Day 2: Beet It, Berry!⁠
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First things first: This little beet-filled beauty is a stainer, so let’s put a lid on this one and avoid wearing your favourite white shirt while sipping, shall we?! ⁠
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So why are we adding beets to a smoothie, you might ask?! Other than making it look really pretty, we loveeeee the health benefits of beets! Beets contain phytonutrients called betalains, which help stimulate liver cells to eliminate toxins. They’re also a good source of fiber, which helps make sure those toxins make their way out of your body, if ya know what I mean. ⁠
They’re also an amazing source of antioxidants. ⁠
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Frozen banana and berries provide the sweetness and creaminess to this smoothie, as well as more antioxidants and fiber. Did you know bananas are also a good source of the feel-good amino-acid Tryptophan?! Tryptophan helps maintain a good mood. Yes, please! ⁠
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Fresh ginger is a powerful antioxidant and great anti-inflammatory food. Since inflammation is linked to almost all major disease (like cancer, diabetes and heart disease), maintaining an anti-inflammatory diet can be really helpful! ⁠
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Berry Radical Protein Powder: This starts out with cold-pressed organic h**p seeds, and then gets a super dose of vitamin C and antioxidants from some really amazing berries: Maqui berries, Elderberries, and Camu Camu. Antioxidants fight free radicals and protect you against oxidative damage to the cells. If you don’t have any, feel free to use your favourite protein powder or a tablespoon or two of h**p seeds for some added protein! ⁠
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We can’t wait to see the beautiful colours in your smoothies!

SMOOTHIE CHALLENGE⁠
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Day 1: Green Queen of the Tropics⁠
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We wanted to start with this one because it’s been SO cold lately and we’re dreaming of the tropics. But, who isn’t these days? ⁠Not only will this remind you of better days spent on a beach, but it’s also a great way to add healthy fats, greens, vitamin C and beta-carotene to your day. ⁠
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Here are just a few reasons this smoothie is good for you:⁠
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Coconut Milk: Is full of medium chain triglycerides. This type of fat quickly fuels your brain (which is mostly fat) and body, and is less likely to be stored as fat ON the body.⁠
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Mango: Not only will this make your smoothie sweet and creamy like a milkshake, it’s also a great source of vitamin C and beta-carotene, the precursor to Vitamin A. Both of these are super-duper important for the immune system. ⁠
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RAW honey: Let’s talk about why we want RAW honey vs. pasteurized honey. Raw honey has not been heated or treated, meaning it still contains the live enzymes that make it magical. Raw honey is full of antioxidants and has antibacterial and anti-viral properties. Just make sure you don’t give it to babies under 1 year old! ⁠
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Queen of Green Powder: This product is made of organic cold-pressed h**p seeds and amazing herbs like spirulina, nettle leaf, chlorella and reishi. Together these pack a huge nutrition punch and provide essential nutrients like iron, vitamins, antioxidants and immune support! But if you don’t have this, feel free to sub two tablespoons of h**p seeds, a teaspoon of spirulina, or your favourite protein powder. Vanilla or berry protein powder would probably work, but not chocolate for this one! ⁠
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Enjoy!

Okay, it's the dead of winter (and this week it actually feels like it) so let's switch it up and add a little fun to our morning routines. Who is with me?

I'm so excited to have teamed up with my friend and herbalist, .superfoods , for a fun and healthy Smoothie Challenge, launching February 1st!

Eating more plants is a great way to increase your nutrient intake, add more fibre to your diet, aid digestion, increase your energy and balance your hormones.

Bonus: We'll be adding Wildflower Superfoods protein powders to our smoothies for added protein and superfood nutrients, but this is totally optional. You can add whatever protein powder you like, or leave it out all together. Hey, it's your smoothie!

We've created 5 delicious smoothie recipes to help you eat more plants and get some variety going to keep your smoothie game strong!

Here's how it will work:

1. Swipe left above to see the shopping list we've put together, with everything you need to create these yummy recipes. Save it and add the ingredients to your grocery list. We've tried to keep it simple, while providing variety. These recipes are guides, but you can substitute any items as you wish based on what's in your fridge.

2. Make sure you've got a high speed blender on hand and ready to go!

3. Each day we'll post a new recipe for you to whip up. We want to go on this journey with you, so post your photos and tag us! We'll share it with our community so we're all in this together. (note: if your account is private we probably won't see your tags, so please send them to us)

4. CONTEST! It wouldn't be a challenge without adding a little prize at the end!
For a chance to WIN 2 bags of Wildflower Superfoods Herbal Protein Powder just be sure to:
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- Follow .superfoods
- Share your smoothie pics to your stories + tag us both

We'll randomly select 1 winner on February 6th!

That's it folks!