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Hi! I’m Jaclyn and I am a Holistic Nutritionist and the founder of Holistic Foodie. I love food (pasta is my love language) and having fun in the kitchen. I love teaching others how to enjoy their time in the kitchen by creating easy, fuss-free, flavour packed recipes that taste delicious. Read More…

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CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PUDDING: happy #nationaldessertd

CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PUDDING: happy #nationaldessertday, let’s celebrate with some creamy chocolate and chia avocado pudding. I love how this pudding is packed with healthy fats from avocados AND chia seeds, but all you’ll taste is creamy chocolate goodness 😍. If you’re looking for a creamy pudding with rich chocolate flavour- this is it! Save for later, or head to the link in my bio and then tap on this photo 🍫🍫.

—> https://holisticfoodie.com/chocolate-avocado-pudding/

Craving tacos? Ummm yeah all the time 😍. These

Craving tacos? Ummm yeah all the time 😍. These quick and easy instant pot shredded chicken tacos are yours in 45 minutes! These are packed with flavaaaa and tossed with chipotles in adobo 👌🏻, salsa, broth (or water) and some spices. And tacos aren’t tacos without ALL of the toppings! I love them with sliced radish, avocado, serrano, salsa verde and toasted pumpkin seeds for some crunch 🤌. The full recipe is up now, just click the link in my bio or hit save for later 🌮🌮.

Recipe —> https://holisticfoodie.com/instant-pot-shredded-chicken-tacos/

Easiest ever pecan chocolate and caramel sea salt

Easiest ever pecan chocolate and caramel sea salt turtles!! I had so much fun making these because not only are they so simple to make (they’re only 5 ingredients including salt!) but look how cute they are too 🥰. The date-cashew butter caramel provides the perfect chew. And just look at the little turtle body made of pecans, I can’t 🐢❤️.
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If you’re already thinking of fun holiday treats to make or just wanna be like me and make them now, hit save! Or head over to my site and check out the full recipe! Just click the link in my bio and then tap on this photo.

—> https://holisticfoodie.com/healthier-homemade-turtles-vegan/

As many of you know, I love cooking and creating d

As many of you know, I love cooking and creating dishes that use sustainable seafood options, just like this easy 20 minute Mediterranean tuna pasta pictured above which helps build a #BigBlueFuture. A D.

Through my work with @mscbluefish over the years, I’ve learned a lot, like the fact that 1/3 of our waters are overfished. I want to ensure that I’m making choices that supports the health of our oceans. MSC is offering a real solution to the global overfishing problem by setting the standard for sustainable fishing. They don’t support fisheries that engage in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing activities (which are threatening our oceans by doing so).

That’s why it’s more important than ever that I choose certified sustainable seafood options whenever possible. When I choose wild-caught seafood that has the MSC blue fish label, I know that my purchase is supporting fisheries, retailers, and brands that are committed to making sustainable fishing the standard in the commercial fishing industry.

I definitely don’t have all the answers when it comes to sustainable fishing and seafood, but @mscbluefish are the experts. If you haven’t already, start following @MSCbluefish to learn more about their work to end overfishing and find out how you join the movement for a #BigBlueFuture.

You can also visit the link in my bio to access their all-new “Where to buy MSC certified seafood” page and make the switch to certified sustainable seafood.
#BigBlueFuture #FeelGoodSeafood #MSCBlueFish #NationalSeafoodMonth

Honey, I shrunk the squash 😅😜. Lame joke I k

Honey, I shrunk the squash 😅😜. Lame joke I know, but have you tried honeynut squash yet? Allow me to sell you on it:
1. It’s way easier to cut than butternut squash, no more nearly chopped off fingers 🤣
2. You don’t have to peel it, the skin becomes soft like delicata squash.
3. It contains two to three TIMES as much beta carotene as butternut squash (hello skin food).
4. The taste is sweeter because it’s more concentrated- less water weight.
5. It was bred for taste specifically, so it’s TASTY af 😋.

Now that you know, I hope you look out for it. And then make this stuffed honeynut squash with mushrooms, farro, pine nuts, Parmesan and lemon. Simple ingredients (less than 10!) but so much flavour. This is a perfect vegetarian dish! Check it out by clicking the link in my bio, or hit save for later.
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—> https://holisticfoodie.com/stuffed-honeynut-squash/

Do you love a chai latte? I think it’s one of my

Do you love a chai latte? I think it’s one of my favourite ways to cozy up to a warm tea and it’s officially cozy season so here we go 😍. This version I created for @rily.good has all the warming chai spices with a nice dusting of cinnamon on top. You can make the chai blend ahead of time and keep it stored in the fridge for whenever you want to enjoy a cup. The full recipe is over at rily.good, the link in my bio will take you there ❤️.

Are you into a chai muffin recipe? Because I’m thinking of working on that next, lmk below 👇.
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—> https://www.rily.co/recipes/chai-latte

GLUTEN FREE PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES 🎃🍫🍪. These pumpkin spiced cookies are seriously mind blowing kinda good! They’re packed with pumpkin flavour, spices, dark chocolate, brown butter and pecans. Plus I made them using some affordable, easy to find gluten-free flours like oat (just be sure they’re certified GF) and rice flour (plus a little tapioca). This blend results in soft, chewy cookies with a melty chocolate center and those much sought after ripples around the edge (I can’t be the only one swooning over ripples in cookies 🤔). I’ve got all the tips to make these, plus the full recipe up on my blog 🍪🍪. They’re rich, buttery and indistinguishable from a wheat cookie! I hope you love them as much as I do.
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—> https://holisticfoodie.com/gluten-free-pumpkin-cookies/

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SAUCE: Is it just me or do

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SAUCE: Is it just me or does pasta taste better when it’s bigger 😏🤔. This big rigatoni is perfect when topped with my butternut squash sauce. This sauce is creamy, savoury and completely dairy free! I’ve tried a lot of squash sauces over the years and I knew I needed to make one that was super savoury. So with the help of a few key ingredients like smoked paprika + chili powder and pan fried sage + pumpkin seeds that’s exactly what this is. This is an older recipe (about two years old) and needed a refresh in terms of photos but the recipe is exactly the same. It’s one of the most searched and popular recipes and I have to agree it’s DAMN GOOD 😍. Plus it’s perfect stashed away in your freezer for a quick dinner 🤗. The link is in my bio to check it out!
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—> https://holisticfoodie.com/vegan-butternut-squash-pasta-sauce

Have you spotted shishito peppers at the farmers m

Have you spotted shishito peppers at the farmers market lately? These tiny little peppers are seriously delishhhh 😍. I first had shishito peppers a few years back, and I was instantly hooked. I love serving these peppers as a side dish or sharing them as an appetizer with friends. They couldn’t be easier to make, and I love the mystery of not knowing if the one I just popped in my mouth will be spicy or not 🤔 (it’s like a game of shishito Russian roulette 🥵😰). All you need to blister them is a hot skillet, and the only real seasoning you need is salt. However, if you know me, you know that I love nutritional yeast. And it’s unique cheesy flavor works so well here. Check out the recipe below and hit save so you can make it next time!

Ingredients:
1 pound shishito peppers
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Flaky salt, for garnish
1 lime

Directions:
In a large serving bowl, toss the shishito peppers with the oil and salt.

Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat until it is quite hot. Working in batches, cook the peppers for 2 to 4 minutes, until charred on both sides.

Return the peppers to the bowl and toss with the nutritional yeast and sesame seeds. Garnish with flaky salt and squeeze the lime juice over the peppers, then serve.

Tip: These taste best when made fresh and served warm. The skillet should be hot, but you don’t need to crank the heat too high. Cooking the peppers over medium-high heat is what you want. Just be sure to let the skillet fully preheat before adding the peppers.

COOKIE DOUGH BITES: craving cookie dough? Make the

COOKIE DOUGH BITES: craving cookie dough? Make these no bake cookie dough balls 🍪. Because we all know the best part of baking cookies is sneaking some of the raw cookie dough, right? Well let’s just skip that whole baking thing & enjoy these instead. They take less than 10 minutes to make and are only 8 ingredients (including salt!).

Here’s what you’ll need to make these:
- Oat flour
- Peanut butter (sub any nut butter or sunflower seed butter)
- Coconut oil
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla
- Salt
- Pinch of nutmeg/cinnamon
- Chocolate chips

You can find the full recipe at the link in my bio, just tap on this photo.

—> https://holisticfoodie.com/healthy-cookie-dough-bites/

ONE BOWL PUMPKIN BREAD! Are you ready for all thin

ONE BOWL PUMPKIN BREAD! Are you ready for all things pumpkin? I think I’m almost there… I made a delicious butternut squash smoothie this weekend that kinda got me excited for pumpkin spice everything 🎃 . And this vegan and gluten-free pumpkin bread is definitely on my list of things to make for fall. It also just happens to have the most delicious vegan buttercream icing on top 😍. Perfect for snacking, dessert or even for breakfast (I’ve done it numerous times). Link is in my bio to check this one out! Don’t forget the chocolate chips 😋.
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—> https://holisticfoodie.com/vegan-gluten-free-pumpkin-bread/

Cheers to Friday with this delicious Empress 75 🥂. Similar to a French 75 but made with @empress1908gin for a beautiful purple hue 💜 #ad. I love this gin because it’s hand-crafted in Victoria, B.C. and it’s made with all natural butterfly pea blossoms to give it that beautiful indigo colour. Plus it tastes amazing too 😍.

Here’s how to make an Empress 75 at home.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz @empress1908gin
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz maple syrup (or simple syrup or hone simple syrup), I just use straight maple syrup
Sparking wine

Directions:
Combine gin, lemon and maple syrup in a shaker glass filled with ice.
Shake well.
Pour into a champagne glass and top with sparking wine.
Garnish with thyme and a lemon twist 🍋
Enjoy 🥂😍

#EmpressGin #EmpressON #EmpressAtHome

Are you ready for apple season?? These apple crumb

Are you ready for apple season?? These apple crumble bars are easy to make, with simple ingredients and topped with the most delicious caramel sauce EVER. This sauce is better than a real caramel sauce IMO because it’s not as sweet, plus you don’t even have to turn on the stove to make it, you just need to soak some dates 👌🏻. Check out the full recipe up on my blog, just click the link in my bio and then tap on this photo, or save it for later 🍏🍎.
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—> https://holisticfoodie.com/apple-crumble-bars/

HOT HONEY CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS: four words I love

HOT HONEY CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS: four words I love - bone-in, skin-on. Like boneless is fun and all but bone-in is best, do you agree? And then getting them super crispy on a cast iron and slathering them in a delicious two ingredient hot honey, now we’re talking 😍. This one pan dish complete with crispy baby potatoes & kale is a dream! Plus it’s only six ingredients, and takes less than 45 minutes to make. The full recipe is up now! GET ITTTTT 🍗🌶🍯.
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—> https://holisticfoodie.com/hot-honey-chicken-thighs/

Fall has officially entered the chat 💬. Yes, te

Fall has officially entered the chat 💬. Yes, technically it’s still summer, but I’m also just ready for fall. Warming foods, pumpkin everything and of course this roasted za’atar veggie sheet pan tray 😍😍. Toss together all your fav veggies, some za’atar spice, halloumi, pine nuts and fresh mint and you’ve got yourself one amazing flavour packed side dish.

As much as I love fresh, raw veg… roasted veg just hits different. What do you think?

Recipe for this sheet pan veggie tray is at the link in my bio

—> https://holisticfoodie.com/sheet-pan-roasted-vegetables-with-zaatar/

Ok, ok, ok, I know that people often throw around

Ok, ok, ok, I know that people often throw around the terms “best ever” so much when it comes to a recipe, so I don’t want to even say that, buttttt they really are the best ever grain free cookies 🙈🍪. These are soft and chewy, and have that undeniable deliciousness from brown butter. I’ve been perfecting them for over a year now and the recipe is up! All you need are ten ingredients and one bowl 😍.

p.s. thank you all so much for the love on yesterday’s post, it truly made this weekend even more special 😘❤️

Recipe for these best ever grain free cookies is at the link in my bio

—> https://holisticfoodie.com/almond-flour-chocolate-chip-cookies/

I can’t believe I get to spend my life with you

I can’t believe I get to spend my life with you 💍. @shaynegold87 you are the best man I’ve ever known and you make me happier than I ever thought possible. I’m so ready for this next chapter with you 😘🥂

#engaged

Happiest when in the sun and eating pizza 🍕. Wh

Happiest when in the sun and eating pizza 🍕. What a beautiful day with @shaynegold87 trekking through the west end and trying all the things ☺️. Happy long weekend friends!
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These jammy blueberry oatmeal bars are the perfect

These jammy blueberry oatmeal bars are the perfect sweet treat in the summer (yes it’s still summer!). Made in one bowl, with minimal ingredients & ready in under an hour! They’re not too sweet, so you can enjoy these for breakfast or as a snack. Orrrrrr top it with some ice cream for dessert 😬. I love using wild blueberries on these 😍👌🏻.

Recipe link in my bio

—> https://holisticfoodie.com/blueberry-oatmeal-bars-gluten-free/

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These tequila lime chicken skewers are perfect for

These tequila lime chicken skewers are perfect for a late summer bbq. Heading into the long weekend a little early with some of these because why not 😬.

They only take about five minutes to prep, and then all you have to do is marinate them for a few hours (or overnight). They’re packed with tons of flavour from everyday spices, lime zest and of course tequila for a smoky flavour you’re gonna love ❤️. Get your grills ready!

Recipe link in my bio

—> https://holisticfoodie.com/grilled-tequila-lime-chicken-skewers/

#damnthatsdelish #healthyfoodshare #summerfood #eatdelicious #dairyfree #recipeshare #bbqseason #bbqchicken #chickenrecipes #nutritiousanddelicious #farmtotable #eatlocal #eatfresh

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