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Stay on the Path to Good Health this Year with a Nature’s Path Coconut Chia Tropical Smoothie Bowl-Giveaway #OnMyPath

January 26, 2016 by Kathryn 218 Comments

While a new year starts out with great intentions for many people, it’s usually around the end of January that resolve starts to fade and we start to slip in our attempts to stick to our new goals. Whether a bought of cold weather convinces you to skip that run or an especially busy week has you reaching for the phone to order takeout instead of cooking at home, little stumbles don’t have to mean the end of good intentions! And this year, Nature’s Path wants to help keep you on the path to good health.

First of all, try making this Coconut Chia Tropical Smoothie Bowl! Packed with fruit, yogurt and delicious Nature’s Path granola, it’s a breakfast that will have you feeling full and energized all day. Personally, I love how easy this recipe is to customize with different fresh and frozen fruit!

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Celebrate #OrganicWeek with Products from Nature’s Path and Other Top Canadian Organic Companies-Giveaway

September 21, 2015 by Kathryn 183 Comments

When it comes to choosing food for my family, I want products that are delicious, wholesome and packed with nutrition. And for me, that usually means choosing products that are organic. With no pesticides and natural ingredients, choosing organic is the perfect way to support the environment while enjoying great taste too! That’s why I’m so excited about Canada’s National Organic Week, running from September 19-27.

Nature’s Path, one of my very favourite organic companies, is supporting the organic movement with a great video about why your food choices matter, and the difference that one person can make. I love the idea that the earth should always be left in a better state than it’s found, and that’s a concept that Nature’s Path embraces wholeheartedly. Check out the video for yourself and get inspired!

To help me celebrate National Organic Week, Nature’s Path and some of Canada’s other most popular organic brands put together a fabulous package to help me experience the organic difference. From coffee and soup to cereal and salad, these organic products taste great and help nourish my family and the earth! [Read more…]

Teach Kids About the Earth with Help from EnviroKidz-Giveaway

June 30, 2015 by Kathryn 120 Comments

One of the things I love about my house is the fact that the yard is big enough for a garden. I enjoy growing my own vegetables each year for so many different reasons. The taste is so much better, I don’t have to worry about pesticides and chemicals on produce and I can save money on my weekly grocery bill. What more could any health-conscious mom on a budget ask for?

But in addition to all those benefits, planting a garden is also a great way to teach children about the importance of plants in our environment. And that’s why I love that EnviroKidz is so passionate about encouraging kids to learn about the earth and the way it sustains us and our animal friends. In fact, the company is doing that in a very fun way this year with a prize pack that will let kids get their hands dirty and grow something tasty! [Read more…]

Celebrate Earth Day with Fun EnviroKidz Dessert Recipes and a Party-Giveaway

April 7, 2015 by Kathryn 154 Comments

There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day than with a party, and this year EnviroKidz has some great ideas to help you throw the best Earth Awareness Party ever! My personal favourite idea is these adorable cupcakes made with EnviroKidz Koala Crisp cereal!

EnviroKidz Koala Crisp Mini Cupcakes

Sweet and tasty mini cupcakes made with crunchy organic Koala Crisp cereal!

Course Dessert

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 18

Calories 91 kcal

Author Nature's Path

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown rice syrup
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups EnviroKidz Koala Crisp™ cereal
3 oz cream cheese softened
1 tbsp butter softened
3/4 cup icing sugar
4 tsp cocoa powder
4 strawberries sliced

Instructions

Grease a mini-muffin pan; set aside. In saucepan set over medium
heat, bring butter, honey and brown rice syrup to boil. Boil for about 1 minute or until mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and cereal.
Divide evenly and press into 18 mini-muffin cups. Cool completely.
Remove from pan.
Icing: Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and
butter together until well combined. Gradually beat in icing sugar and cocoa until smooth.
Transfer icing to a piping bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe a swirl of icing onto each cupcake. Garnish with a strawberry slice.

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Surprise Your Loved Ones with Last-Minute Homemade Feel Good Holiday Treats from Nature’s Path-Giveaway

December 24, 2014 by Kathryn 231 Comments

Christmas is pretty much here and if you’re looking for a last-minute gift, Nature’s Path has some easy gift recipes that are sure to delight! Featuring Nature’s Path Love Crunch – Gingerbread, these treats are quick, festive and delicious. Even better, some are vegan, making them a great choice for those with dietary restrictions!

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Chocolate Gingerbread Crunch Cookies-Mason Jar Cookie Mix

Give someone the gift of a beautiful, ready to mix cookie recipe, all in a mason jar. Try with a variety of Love Crunch flavours to mix up the cookie mix and create handy gifts for your friends and family.

Course Dessert

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 48

Calories 96 kcal

Author Nature's Path

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup Nature’s Path Love Crunch® - Gingerbread
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp water
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Mason Jar Cookie Mix

In a wide-mouth 4-cup mason jar, layer the flour, baking soda, salt, granola, brown sugar, granulated sugar and chocolate chips. Cover with tight-fitting lid. Decorate jar as desired and attach cookie recipe.

Chocolate Gingerbread Crunch Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, with electric beaters, beat butter, maple syrup, water and vanilla together until light and fluffy.
Add contents of jar and stir until well blended.
Using a tablespoon, shape into balls and place on parchment-paper lined baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden.
Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to racks and cool completely.

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Get Ready for Back to School with EnviroKidz Crispy Rice Bars and an Amazing Costa Rica Contest-Giveaway

August 19, 2014 by Kathryn 142 Comments

I absolutely love EnviroKidz products because they’re natural, organic, delicious and come in a variety of flavours that my boys love. In fact, for the last few months EnviroKidz cereal has been almost the only variety on our shelves. And with back-to-school season fast approaching, new EnviroKidz Crispy Rice Bars are going to be a hit in the classroom too! These gluten-free cereal bars come in a variety of delicious flavours and are a perfect morning snack or lunchtime treat once school starts.

My boys have had the chance to try a few different varieties of EnviroKidz crispy rice bars before but that didn’t dampen their enthusiasm to test out a few of the varieties they hadn’t had. The Peanut Choco Drizzle Crispy Rice Bars were a favourite with both of them thanks to the tasty peanut butter cereal and creamy chocolate topping. And the Koala Chocolate Crispy Rice Bars were a close second; Zackary and Benjamin both enjoyed the combination of crispiness and chewiness in the chocolate-flavoured bars. [Read more…]

Nature’s Path EnviroKidz Cereal Makes Breakfast Delicious, Healthy and Eco-Friendly-Giveaway

May 23, 2014 by Kathryn 181 Comments

When it comes to breakfast, I really can’t go wrong giving my boys cereal. They love almost any variety of cold breakfast cereal and as an added bonus for me, Zackary is old enough now to pour out cereal and milk for himself and his brother! But when I’m choosing breakfast cereal for my boys, I ideally want to use a brand that has natural, wholesome ingredients and no artificial colours or flavours. And Nature’s Path EnviroKidz cereal is the perfect choice. EnviroKidz cereal is certified organic, non-GMO, gluten free and made with whole grain. Even better, the company recently released two brand new varieties of EnviroKidz cereal: Choco Chimps and Jungle Crunch!

Nature’s Path very generously sent me a fabulous review package of EnviroKidz cereal and cereal bars. My boys were so excited to see the boxes featuring various animals and couldn’t wait to try out the cereal. They decided that Choco Chimps cereal was going to be the variety that they tried first. They loved the sweet crunchy corn cereal with a fun chocolate flavour, and I loved that they were getting a nutritious breakfast free of any artificial ingredients. [Read more…]