Key Lime Pie

Kiwi Lime Pie

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien Desserts 16 Comments

This delicious Kiwi Lime Pie was dreamed up as an idea for a unique gluten and dairy-free birthday cake for my mom earlier this summer. I was a bit nervous when at her party it was served right next to a conventional cheesecake…would it be passed over in favour of a seemingly more indulgent dessert? Quite the opposite! It was …

Gluten and dairy-free quinoa salad

Strawberry Mint Chickpea Salad

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien Entrées & Sides, Salads 12 Comments

This chickpea salad is packed with both nutrition and flavour! It’s filling enough to serve as a meal on it’s own yet also makes for a delicious side to veggie burgers or grilled chicken. Since it’s dressed ahead of time this quinoa and chickpea salad is a fabulous meal to bring along for a camping trip, a summer picnic or …

Gluten & Dairy-Free Chicken Fajitas with Tropical Mango Salsa

Chicken Fajitas with Tropical Mango Salsa

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien Entrées & Sides, Food 12 Comments

I love Mexican food and can’t pass up on an opportunity to enjoy delicious chicken fajitas! Unfortunately most classic Mexican dishes contain several ingredients that are common food sensitivities (ex: cheese, sour cream and wheat or corn tortillas). This chicken fajita recipe contains all of the flavour and satisfaction of those classic recipes, but you get to skip the belly …

Tropical Mango Salsa

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien Entrées & Sides, Snacks Leave a Comment

There’s no better way to bring the beach to your BBQ than to make a batch of Tropical Mango Salsa! It infuses fresh, tropical flavour into any dish and also makes for a tasty appetizer when paired with organic corn tortilla chips. Don’t forget the guacamole! I made this mango salsa as a topping for chicken fajitas this weekend (recipe …

Buddha Bowl

Healthy Buddha Bowl with Savoury Miso Sauce

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien Entrées & Sides, Food, Salads 15 Comments

Buddha bowls make for a nourishing and satisfying dinner or an incredibly healthy and delicious packed lunch! What exactly is a Buddha Bowl? A Buddha Bowl, which may also be referred to as a Glory Bowl or Dragon Bowl, is filled with healthy whole food ingredients that often include fresh veggies, greens, nuts or seeds, and rice or quinoa. Drizzle …

Maple Walnut Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Maple Walnut & Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks 9 Comments

These gluten-free and vegan banana chocolate chip muffins are simple to make and can be thrown together in a hurry! As a bonus they don’t require any of the unusual or hard to find ingredients often found in gluten-free recipes. These chocolate chip muffins are moist and delicious thanks to the mashed bananas and coconut oil used as a base …

Maca-Infused Golden Milk Turmeric Tea

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien Beverages 22 Comments

I’ve been telling my patients, friends and family all about the benefits of this Golden Milk Turmeric Tea and I’m very excited to share this recipe with you today! Whipping up this tasty treat is win-win since it not only tastes amazing but also is absolutely phenomenal for your health! This tea is my go-to remedy when I’m feeling tired …

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (Vegan & Gluten-Free!)

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien Desserts, Snacks Leave a Comment

Historically I’ve been known to be a total cookie monster by my friends and family! If I’m being honest that hasn’t really changed…although my choice in cookies has most definitely been upgraded! When I was younger I was 100% hooked on cookies that were loaded with sugar, wheat, butter and eggs. I really struggled with my sugar cravings and was …

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Swiss Chard Rolls Stuffed with Turkey & Rice

Dr. Kimberley O'Brien Entrées & Sides 11 Comments

This recipe was inspired after a chat with my mother in law, who had recently been treated to a homemade dinner by a friend who made “cabbage rolls” using beet greens instead of cabbage.  She said they were delicious!  Knowing that I had some Swiss chard in my fridge that was on its last legs, I decided to try making ...