Plant Based Recipes as seen on Rogers Daytime Ottawa

If you’re looking to incorporate more plant protein into you diet – why not do it with economical pantry staple items? Nuts, seeds and canned beans are all nutrient dense sources of plant protein!! Cheers to fuelling your family well without breaking the bank.

Char’s Get-Up-And-Go Morning Muesli

Char’s Get Up & Go Morning Muesli

This recipe makes for a quick, satisfying and budget friendly breakfast the whole family can enjoy. Or, do as my oldest son does: whip up a batch for solo consumption – ha! ha!  

1 cup (250 mL) large flake oats (quick oats will also work)

1/4 cup (60 mL) each of green pumpkin seeds and shelled sunflower seeds

1 tbsp (15 mL) each; ground flaxseed, chia seeds and hemp seeds 

½ cup (125 mL) dried cranberries

1 cup (250 mL) plain Greek style yogurt

¾ cup (175 mL) orange juice

2 tbsp (30 mL) Canadian maple syrup *or to taste

2 tsp (10 mL) pure vanilla extract 

1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated orange zest

½ tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon

¼ tsp (1 mL) ground ginger

2 small Ontario apples; well washed, cored and finely diced *leave skin on for added fibre 

Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.  Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Yields 4 cups (1 L).