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Go Green Smoothie

Go green smoothie
Go green smoothie

This vibrant Go Green Smoothie blends creamy Canadian ricotta and milk with banana, frozen peaches or mangoes, and fresh spinach for a nourishing boost. Lightly sweetened with honey and enriched with ground flaxseed and almond butter, it’s a smooth, satisfying drink packed with flavour and wholesome ingredients.

Preparation time 15 minutes
Yield 4 – 6 servings

Nutritional information

  • Energy

    140 Calories

  • Protein

    5 g

  • Carbohydrate

    19 g

  • Fat

    6 g

  • Fibre

    2.4 g

  • Sodium

    34 mg

  • Top 5 Nutrients

    (% DV*)

  • Calcium

    8 % / 104 mg

  • Vitamin C

    39 %

  • Folate

    20 %

  • Vitamin E

    19 %

  • Magnesium

    16 %

  • *percentage of daily value

Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup (60 mL) Canadian Ricotta
    • 1 cup (250 mL) Milk
    • 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
    • 1 banana
    • 2 cups (500 mL) frozen peaches or frozen mangoes
    • 1 cup (250 mL) spinach
    • 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground flaxseed
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) almond butter

Preparation

  1. In a blender, purée all the ingredients until smooth.
  2. Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve, or reserve in the refrigerator.

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Ginger Lemon Fruit Dip

Ginger Lemon Fruit Dip
Ginger Lemon Fruit Dip

This bright and creamy dip combines natural yogurt with smooth Canadian cheese for a rich texture, lightly sweetened with maple syrup or honey. Fresh lemon juice, lemon rind, and grated ginger add a refreshing zing and subtle warmth. Perfectly balanced and naturally flavourful, it pairs beautifully with fresh fruit for a simple, wholesome snack.

Preparation time 10 minutes
Yield 4 – 6 servings

Nutritional information

  • Energy

    39 Calories

  • Protein

    3 g

  • Carbohydrate

    6 g

  • Fat

  • Fibre

  • Sodium

    27 mg

  • Top 5 Nutrients

    (% DV*)

  • Calcium

    5 % / 61 mg

  • Riboflavin

    9 %

  • Vitamin B12

    9 %

  • Selenium

    8 %

  • Phosphorus

    6 %

  • *percentage of daily value

Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup (125 mL) natural yogurt
    • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Canadian fresh or Quark cheese
    • 1 1/2 tbsp (22 mL) (or to taste) maple syrup or honey
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice
    • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) (or to taste) of each: lemon rind
    • Fresh ginger grated

Preparation

  1. Mix all ingredients together.

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Dark Chocolate Banana Fruit Shake

Dark Chocolate Banana Fruit Shake
Dark Chocolate Banana Fruit Shake

After exercising or active play, recharge with this delicious fruity chocolatey shake that’s ready in minutes!

Preparation time 3 minutes
Yield 2 servings

Nutritional information

  • Energy

    217 Calories

  • Protein

    9 g

  • Carbohydrate

    41 g

  • Fat

    3 g

  • Fibre

    3.4 g

  • Sodium

    154 mg

  • Top 5 Nutrients

    (% DV*)

  • Calcium

    23 % / 296 mg

  • Vitamin D

    54 %

  • Vitamin B12

    40 %

  • Riboflavin

    29 %

  • Phosphorus

    26 %

  • *percentage of daily value

Ingredients

    • 1 frozen ripe banana broken into chunks
    • 2 tsp (10 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 cups (500 mL) chocolate milk
    • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. In a blender, purée frozen ripe banana, cocoa powder, chocolate milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.
Bulb

For the best flavour, use ripe bananas that are yellow with brown spots. As they ripen, peel them, then seal in a freezer bag and store in the freezer to make these shakes.

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Maple Blush

Maple Blush

A creamy blend of strawberries, vanilla yogurt, milk, and a touch of maple syrup—sweet, smooth, and naturally refreshing.

Preparation time 10 minutes
Portions 3

Nutritional information

  • Per serving:

  • Energy:

    150 Calories

  • Protein:

    5.3 g

  • Carbohydrate:

    27.5 g

  • Fat:

    2.8 g

  • (% DV*)

  • Calcium:

    14 % / 183 mg

  • *percentage of daily value

Ingredients

    • 1 cup (250 mL) Milk
    • 1/2 cup (125 mL) vanilla yogurt
    • 2 cups (500 mL) strawberries
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup

Preparation

  1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.

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Brie Scones with Lemon & Blueberry Recipe

Brie Scones with Lemon & Blueberry Recipe
Brie Scones with Lemon & Blueberry Recipe

This summery scone recipe is truly bursting with flavour. Easy to make at home, from scratch. Best with real butter, and as much brie as you dare.

Preparation time 20 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes
Yield 12 servings

Nutritional information

  • Per serving

  • Energy:

    170 Calories

  • Protein:

    6 g

  • Carbohydrate:

    18 g

  • Fat:

    9 g

  • Fibre:

    2.2 g

  • Sodium:

    184 mg

  • Top 5 Nutrients

    (% DV*)

  • Calcium:

    7 % / 86 mg

  • Vitamin B12:

    18 %

  • Phosphorus:

    14 %

  • Magnesium:

    11 %

  • Zinc:

    10 %

  • *percentage of daily value

Ingredients

    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Milk
    • 1/4 cup (60 mL) melted butter
    • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
    • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) whole wheat flour
    • 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
    • 1/4 cup (60 mL) sugar
    • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
    • 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated lemon zest
    • 1 cup (250 mL) fresh or frozen blueberries
    • 6 oz (180 g) Canadian Brie sliced

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 425 °F (210 °C). Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the egg and add the milk, butter and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and lemon zest and form a well in the middle.
  4. Pour liquid mixture into the well and mix until well blended. Add blueberries.
  5. Divide dough into 12 balls. Place on cookie sheet, flatten slightly and brush with beaten egg mixture. Bake 12-15 minutes or until the scones are well browned.
  6. When scones are ready, split and insert a slice of Brie in each. Enjoy.
Bulb

For an original twist to this recipe, try Canadian Camembert, Cream cheese or Havarti.

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Strawberry Cantaloupe Smoothie

Strawberry Cantaloupe Smoothie
Strawberry Cantaloupe Smoothie

This refreshing smoothie blends fresh strawberries and cantaloupe with chilled milk for a creamy, naturally sweet drink.

Preparation time 10 minutes
Yield 3 cups

Nutritional information

  • Per serving

  • Energy:

    240 Calories

  • Protein:

    8 g

  • Carbohydrate:

    45 g

  • Fat:

    4 g

  • Fibre:

    1.7 g

  • Sodium:

    96 mg

  • Top 5 Nutrients

    (% DV*)

  • Calcium:

    18 % / 237 mg

  • Vitamin C:

    127 %

  • Vitamin D:

    48 %

  • Vitamin B12:

    40 %

  • Vitamin A:

    24 %

  • *percentage of daily value

Ingredients

    • 1 cup (250 mL) cantaloupe chopped
    • 1/2 cup (125 mL) strawberries chopped
    • 1/3 cup (80 mL) frozen cranberry juice concentrate
    • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Milk chilled
    • 1 cup (250 mL) ice

Preparation

  1. In blender, purée fruit and concentrate together until smooth. Add milk, ice and blend again.
  2. Enjoy immediately.

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Strawberry Almond Smoothie

Strawberry Almond Smoothie
Strawberry Almond Smoothie

A refreshing blend of sweet strawberries, nutty almonds, and smooth vanilla yogurt. This creamy smoothie is packed with flavour and nutrients—perfect as a wholesome breakfast, energizing snack, or post-workout boost. Enjoy the rich, natural taste of Canadian dairy in every sip.

Preparation time 5 minutes
Yield 6 servings
Recipe created by Anna Olson

Nutritional information

  • Per serving

  • Energy:

    190 Calories

  • Protein:

    7 g

  • Carbohydrate:

    22 g

  • Fat:

    9 g

  • Fibre:

    1.9 g

  • Sodium:

    61 mg

  • Top 5 Nutrients

    (% DV*)

  • Calcium:

    15 % / 201 mg

  • Vitamin C:

    55 %

  • Magnesium:

    27 %

  • Vitamin B12:

    26 %

  • Phosphorus:

    20 %

  • *percentage of daily value

Ingredients

    • 2 cups (500 mL) sliced fresh strawberries
    • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) vanilla-flavoured yogurt
    • 1 cup (250 mL) milk
    • 1/3 cup (80 mL) pure almond butter
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) wheat germ
    • Honey to taste

Preparation

  1. In a blender combine strawberries, yogurt, milk, almond butter, wheat germ and honey to taste; puree until smooth. Serve chilled over ice.
  2. Alternatively, puree all ingredients with 2 cups of ice and serve immediately.

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Ultra Fresh Blueberry Smoothie

Ultra Fresh Blueberry Smoothie
Ultra Fresh Blueberry Smoothie

This fresh smoothie is not only rich in flavour, it’s rich in goodness and packed with blueberries, bananas, milk and a handful of spinach.

Preparation time 5 to 10 minutes
Yield 2-3 servings
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Tips

Feel free to use frozen over-ripe bananas for this recipe. They lend the perfect sweetness and iciness to a smoothie.

Nutritional information

  • Per serving

  • Energy:

    144 Calories

  • Protein:

    5 g

  • Carbohydrate:

    26 g

  • Fat:

    3 g

  • Fibre:

    2.8 g

  • Sodium:

    67 mg

  • Top 5 Nutrients

    (% DV*)

  • Calcium:

    13 % / 173 mg

  • Vitamin B12:

    30 %

  • Vitamin D:

    26 %

  • Folate:

    25 %

  • Vitamin A:

    21 %

  • *percentage of daily value

Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) milk
    • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) loosely packed fresh baby spinach
    • 1 cup (250 mL) frozen blueberries
    • 1 banana peeled
    • ground cardamom or nutmeg

Preparation

  1. In a blender, combine milk, spinach, blueberries, banana, cardamom and blend until smooth. Add maple syrup, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Zucchini and Cheese Muffins

Zucchini and cheese muffins

These zucchini and cheese muffins are perfect for lunch boxes, afternoon snacks, or served warm at breakfast.

Preparation time 1 hour
Cooking time 35 minutes
Yield 12 muffins

Nutritional information

  • Per serving

  • Energy:

    166 Calories

  • Protein:

    8 g

  • Carbohydrate:

    14 g

  • Fat:

    9 g

  • Fibre:

    1.3 g

  • Sodium:

    242 mg

  • Top 5 Nutrients

    (% DV*)

  • Calcium:

    13 % / 171 mg

  • Vitamin B12:

    33 %

  • Selenium:

    28 %

  • Phosphorus:

    15 %

  • Folate:

    14 %

  • *percentage of daily value

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 mL) zucchini grated

    1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) salt

    3/4 cup (180 mL) unbleached flour

    3/4 cup (180 mL) whole wheat flour

    1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) baking powder

    1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) baking soda

    Pepper to taste

    Espelette pepper to taste (optional)

    1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic powder

    1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) nutmeg grated

    1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) herbes de Provence

    2 eggs

    1 tsp (5 mL) sugar

    1/4 cup (60 mL) unsalted butter melted

    3/4 cup (180 mL) Canadian Quark cheese or Cottage cheese

    2 tbsp (30 mL) snipped chives

    1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Canadian Swiss cheese grated

Preparation

  1. Place the grated zucchini in a sieve. Add salt and mix. Let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature. Rinse in cold water and drain. Press firmly with your hands to extract as much water as possible.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with butter or insert silicone or paper liners.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the flours, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, Espelette pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg and herbes de Provence.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar, butter and Quark (or Cottage) cheese. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the well-drained zucchini and Swiss cheese.
  5. Pour the liquid ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix. Divide the batter among the muffin cups.
  6. Bake in the centre of the oven for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean.
  7. Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
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It takes about 1 medium zucchini to make 1 cup (250 mL) grated zucchini. You will therefore need 2 for this recipe.

Replace Swiss cheese with Canadian Cheddar or Gouda.

Add cubed ham or sliced olives to the batter.

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Instant Spiced Apples with Brie

Brie and apples

A simple but fancy-feeling fruit and cheese course with deliciously comforting flavour. Also makes for a quick and tasty snack.

Preparation time 10 minutes

Nutritional information

  • Energy

    175 Calories

  • Protein

    7 g

  • Carbohydrate

    15 g

  • Fat

    10 g

  • Fibre

    2.4 g

  • Sodium

    190 mg

  • Top 5 Nutrients

    (% DV*)

  • Calcium

    5 % / 65 mg

  • Folate

    11 %

  • Riboflavin

    12 %

  • Selenium

    10 %

  • Vitamin B12

    25 %

  • * Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice

  • 2 apples Spartan or Cortland, cut into matchsticks

  • 4 oz (120 g) Canadian Brie sliced into 4 pieces

  • 2 tsp (10 mL) brown sugar

  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) allspice or blend of ground cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger

  • 1 1/2 tbsp (25 mL) walnuts coarsely chopped

Preparation

  1. Pour lemon juice into a bowl.
  2. Place cut apples immediately into bowl and coat with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Put slices of Brie on a plate. Top with apples and sprinkle with brown sugar, spices and walnuts.
Bulb

Cheese alternative: Canadian Camembert.

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