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Vegan Zucchini Noodles with Pesto [Vegan, GF]

Looking for a simple low carb meal idea that can be whipped up in 15 minutes or less? Look no further. This Vegan Zucchini Noodles with Pesto Recipe is so easy to make and is packed full of wholesome nutritious ingredients. Serve it with my favourite Vegan Pesto with Hemp for a dairy-free, grain-free meal.

Zucchini needs no introduction these long summer days. Gardens are overflowing with this veg and summer squash recipes are filling up my Pinterest feed. I’ve previously shared my Zucchini Noodle Lasagna, my Crustless Vegetable Quiche with Zucchini, and more recently, a far more edgy way to use zucchini in this Berry Cauliflower and Zucchini Smoothie Bowl. Another zucchini recipe to add to the repertoire, this simple recipe for Vegan Zucchini Noodles with Pesto is quick and light and perfect for these hot summer days.
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Peanut Butter Hemp High Protein Ball Recipe

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This peanut butter hemp high protein ball recipe is perfect for when you need something satisfying but also super tasty. Make a big batch of these energy balls and freeze them for later, so you always have access to a healthy high protein snack.

Most people would benefit from eating more foods that stabilize blood sugar levels. Not only is this important for people with diabetes, but having large fluctuations in blood sugars can contribute to changes in mood, fatigue and productivity in non-diabetics. Nutritionally, one message always stays the same – for a more stable blood sugar level, combine your carbohydrates, or sugar, with a protein source. These peanut butter hemp high protein balls are simple to make, containing only five ingredients! With 6 grams of protein per energy ball, they are the perfect snack portion for busy people who want a healthy snack on the go.
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Asparagus Crustless Quiche with Cottage Cheese

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This simple and seasonal asparagus crustless quiche with cottage cheese is a fun play on the traditional quiche. Cottage cheese is very high in protein, and this crustless quiche provides over 14 grams of protein per serving. Making a crustless quiche is easy, and makes this dish a simple midweek meal.

Have you ever seen how asparagus grows? Being one of the first vegetables of spring, it is justly celebrated by all who are awaiting the new freshness of the year. At Pedrosa’s Asparagus Farm in Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island, we marvelled at how each individual spearhead pokes itself up from the dirt, commencing its daily journey towards sunlight. We were told that in just one warm day, each spear can grow… and grow… and keep growing until it resembles a 4-foot tree! This Asparagus Crustless Quiche with Cottage Cheese is a celebration of this springtime vegetable, and when combined with high protein cottage cheese it makes for a light spring meal that is also high in protein.
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