Festive & Fun Canada Day Recipes

Celebrate Canada with these wholesome and festive recipes. They're fun and full of nutritious ingredients - great for all ages!

Eh-Mazing Layered Smoothie (& Smoothie Bowl)

Looking for a healthy Canada Day breakfast, lunch, or mid-day pick me up? Try this recipe! This red & white smoothie offers a creamy texture and a hint of sweetness while packing in essential nutrients . Or, try it in a smoothie bowl with festive toppings! It's a refreshing way to celebrate without compromising your wellness goals!

Ingredients

Red Layer:

• 1 cup of ice
• 1 frozen banana, sliced
• 2 cups strawberries, halved
• 1/2 cup pomegranate juice

White Layer:

• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 cup of ice
• 1 cup of greek yogurt (or yogurt of choice)
• 1 frozen banana, sliced

*Or if you want to keep it simple, your white layer could just be some coconut cream!

Directions

1. Pop all ingredients into your blender and blend 'em up. Blend red and white layers seperately,
2. Pour your red layer into the bottom of each glass, tap the glasses gently on the counter to level our your pour.
3. Gently scoop your white layer into the cups on top of the red layer.
4. Top with red fruits like raspberries, strawberries, goji berries, or cranberries!

*For Canada Flag Smoothie Bowl (Idea from our friends at Evive)

1. You can use the same ingredients for the red smoothie above, or grab a smoothie mix with red fruits from Evive or Nutes - we have both in store, and Evive is on sale from July 1 - 31, 2024!
2. Add to a bowl and begin decorating, starting with a strip of coconut flakes down the middle for the white part of the Canada flag.
3. Then, use some raspberries or strawberries to make the shape of a maple leaf in the middle - and you're done! Enjoy!

Red & White Charcuterie Board

We love the ideas of this red & white charcuterie board from Lord Byron's Kitchen we found online. Charcuterie boards are great because they are super customizable, allowing you to add as many sweet or salty options as you want.

We challenge you to use the most Canadian brands and ingredients on your board as you can. For example, cheese from L'Ancêtre, meats from McLeans, low-sugar candies from Better Bears, Dried Fruit from Bag Em', and more - all available at Jo Anne's Place!

Quinoa, Melon, and Beet Salad and The Famous Murray Burger

What is Canada Day without a barbecue?? This is the perfect time to try out (or make again if you're already a fan) the Famous Murray Burger! You'll find the recipe for this delicious vegan burger made by Murray, our founder Jo Anne's husband, here. It is beloved among Jo Anne's Place staff and customers past and present!

We've also got lots of Certified Organic beef and chicken burgers in store, as well as pre-made vegan burgers and lots of bun options including gluten-free varieties.

Pair your burger with a gorgeous (and festively red & white) beet, melon, and quinoa salad. Recipe adapted from Ricardo Cuisine.

Ingredients:

Quinoa

• 1 3/4 cups of water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup of quinoa

Salad

• 3 cups of cooked beets, peeled and sliced (about 6 beets)
• 3 tbsp of red wine vinegar
• 3 cups of diced watermelon
• 2 cups of chopped arugula or preferred greens like kale or a spring mix
• 3 tbsp of olive oil
• 1/2 lb of goat cheese, crumbled - or preferred cheese such as feta or vegan alternatives
• Salt (or Herbamare) & cracked pepper to taste
  

Directions:

1. In a pot, bring water/broth and quinoa to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for about 5 minutes. Gently stir and let cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, combine beets and vinegar. Add in quinoa and remaining ingredients, leaving out the cheese. Season with desired amount of salt and pepper.
3. Serve and top with cheese and any other toppings such as fresh herbs, seeds, microgreens, or nuts. Enjoy!

We hope you have a wonderful Canada Day Weekend! Our stores are closed on Monday, July 1st.

Find all ingredients at Jo Anne's Place. To see store hours, click here.

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