Victoria’s Nutrition Kitchen recipes use whole-food ingredients. They are void of refined sugars and oils. They are naturally vegan, (free of dairy and eggs), and gluten-free / celiac-friendly. I hope you enjoy them! I'd love to hear from you in the comments section.
“All of the recipes are excellent! I would be lost without them. As a busy family with 2 teenagers, I needed to put dinner on the table quickly before running out to all the sporting activities they’re involved in. The recipes were quick, easy, and delicious!!”
Tempeh Pecan Pate Wraps
Save Print Tempeh Pecan Pate Wraps Variations abound…change up the pecans with either walnuts, cashews or sunflower seeds. Add a teaspooon of your favorite curry powder or paste. Add chopped greens like parsley, dill or cilantro. Replace dill pickles with other...
Upside-Down Apple Pancakes
Save Print Upside-Down Apple Pancakes These cinnamon-dusted pancakes can be rewarmed in a toaster oven (or microwave), or even eaten un-warmed. Author: Victoria Laine Serves:: 4 Large Pancakes Prep time:: 15 mins Cook time:: 10 mins Total time:: ...
Maple Bean Medley
[i]It’s the dressing that makes this bean medley so exquisite. Make a double batch so you’ll have planned-overs for another meal! Due to the acid in the lemon juice acting like a preservative, and ingredients that keep well, you can store this medley up to a week refrigerated. It can be a delightful topping over a bowl of fresh greens.[/i]
West African Sweet Potato Soup (Slow Cooker Option)
Save Print West African Sweet Potato Soup (Slow Cooker Option) West African Sweet Potato Soup is nourishing and toothsome. Peanuts are so satisfying and protein rich that there is a good chance your omnivores won't miss their meat. The unique blend of satisfying...
Chia Raspberry Breakfast
Save Print Chia Raspberry Breakfast This simple delicious breakfast recipe is made in 5 minutes. I often whip it up before I go to bed so breakfast is ready to go in the morning, with well soaked chia seeds. I also make it in bulk so I have several breakfasts made in...
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
[b][i]I love the fudgy texture of these brownies! …and then there are the optional additions like dried chewy cherries! Yum! So simple or elegant…your choice![/i][/b]
Open Sesame Edamame Stirfry Noodle Bowl w/ Tangy Ginger Sauce
Save Print Open Sesame Edamame Stirfry Noodle Bowl w/ Tangy Ginger Sauce The secret to successful stirfrying is to have all of your vegetables, as well as your homemade sauce prepared before cooking begins. Making your sauce in bulk, in advance, means you have it on...
Mint Mojito Mocktail
Save Print Mint Mojito Mocktail Mojitios are a Cuban rum laced beverage. Call it a mojito or call it a nojito, this alcohol-free, kid-friendly version of our ocean-side favorite is refreshing and fun. Use any variety of fresh mint or spearmint. Author: Victoria Laine...
Health Bite: Tempeh – A Versatile Meat Substitute!
Having lived outside of Canada, I have to say there are a few foods I’ve missed…maple syrup for sure! And tempeh! Temp-eh? you say… Yes – Tempeh. But not just any tempeh. My favorite “smoked” tempeh!
Refreshing Maple Lemonade
The practical benefit of maple syrup for lemonade is that it mixes with the cold water instantly, whereas sugar has to first be dissolved by boiling into a syrup first. The flavor benefit is indescribable…you just have to experience it yourself to understand the uplifting combination.
Frozen Chocolate Banana Buds
These frozen bite size treats are a delicious cold delight. A creamy center with a chocolatey crunchy outer for summer days!! Allergic to nuts? Use hemp hearts (hulled hemp seeds) instead!
Chipotle Maple Popcorn
Yum yum, i love popcorn
Calming Chocolate Tonic
One of the popular recipes from Health By Chocolate, Victoria Laine’s first best-selling book, Calming Chocolate Tonic is nothing less than blissful!
3 Ingredient Chocolate Turtle Love!
For the past seven Decembers since my first book, Health By Chocolate was published I’ve introduced chocolate loving readers to a recipe that has become world famous! My Healthy Turtle Bon Bons (pg.91 for those who own the book.) are chewy, crunchy, and a delicious...
Health Bite: Rutabaga (…ugly but delicious!)
Rutabaga is part of the turnip family, and a disease-fighting cruciferous vegetable. It's rich in Vitamin C. Rutabaga is an under-utilized food of the vegetable world. Most people boil it, peeling the skin and cubing it. Rutabaga however, is...
Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Don’t like Brussel sprouts? You might just change your mind after testing these little morsels of yumminess. “Maple- glazing” a strong flavored veg like Brussel sprouts is a great way to introduce them to a reluctant eater, as the maple syrup helps to balance the sharp flavor.
HEALTH BITE: Brussel sprouts are one of the cruciferous vegetables, which are known to have anti-cancer properties. They are rich in both vitamin K, and vitamin C.
Pumpkin Spice Scones
Mmm...what’s more homey than warm spicy scones, fresh from the oven! I find these easy scones less fussy than muffins. (I also love getting my hands into baked creations!) Pumpkin puree is an excellent anti-oxidant rich food and an excellent moist replacement for...
Sweet Slow-Cooker Apple Butter
Welcome to Victoria’s Whole-food Nutrition Kitchen where you will discover both a weekly *Health Bite* as well as a plant-strong, gluten-free recipe and delicious inspiration! Today’s Health Bite – The mighty *APPLE* The quintessential symbol of nutrition. Sweet and...
Healthy Holiday Beverages! Ho-ho-ho!
When I assist clients who are having health challenges, be it digestive distress, allergies, or weight regulation, I recommend they avoid or minimize their alcohol intake to allow their livers and pancreas the ability to be free of having to metabolize alcohol. This allows their organs an opportunity to do the other important functions that help them to overcome their issues.
Victoria Laine’s Whole-food Nutrition
