5 Days Clean! Sweet, Simple and Nutritious!

It is time again!! 5 Days! All clean foods… awesomely delicious clean foods?
The next Sweet, Simple, Nutritious 5 Day Clean Eating Challenge is starting on Monday the 5th of October and another will begin Monday the 19th of October! You have two start dates to choose from so there are no excuses!
Would you like to feel better, look better, have more energy and get better sleep? Then join us! E-mail agodfrey.wellness@gmail.com
Or message me here to sign up! You can also visit
Sweetsimpledelicious.com and go to the shopping page to sign up.
In addition I am offering the option to do the program with foods included!!

How easy and exciting is that??

Message me for pricing and to join with foods prepared and delivered to you!!
Basic program info below??
I am looking forward to nourishing, nurturing and thriving with you!

5 Days Clean!
You receive:
~ Start of the program Zoom meeting, to get the whole low down and see your fellow re-booters.
~The program via e-mail.
~Daily menu.
~All of the delicious and easy to follow recipes… plus a few bonus recipes!
~Shopping list.
~Daily guided meditation.
~Yoga/exercise recommendations.
~Full support via our private group Facebook page that is only for people who are doing or have done my program!
~Breathing exercises.
You also reap the benefits of doing something so very good for yourself! Look great, feel great, have less bloat and better sleep. Where you give attention you get results!

Are you ready to give yourself a little loving attention in the form of delicious Whole Foods, moving your body and connecting with your inner self?

Message me to join us or email
agodfrey.wellness@gmail.com
I am looking forward to thriving with you! #reset #reboot #cleanse #vegan #glutenfree #iinhealthcoach #cleaneatingchallenge #feelgreat #lookgreat #nobloat #preweddingcleanse #wfpb #covidcleanse #immuneboost #glowingskin #cleanse #reboot #reset #guthealth #clarity #meditation

Let’s do this!!????

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps!

http://wtnh.com/2018/03/12/8-minute-meals-spicy-tofu-lettuce-wraps/

http://wtnh.com/2018/03/12/8-minute-meals-spicy-tofu-lettuce-wraps/
Hello my sweet, simple and delicious friends! 

Oh this journey that is life! I am riding this beautiful (although sometimes scary and frustrating) wave of life and my blog, my beloved blog has been suffering!! 

I have been trying to keep it alive with recipes still coming to you! Hopefully inspiring recipes that will get you in your kitchens and cooking for yourselves,  the ones you love, guests… whom ever you please! But I want it to be more than just alive, I want it to be thriving! 

First, before I get into my story, let me say that the link above is to the segment from Good Morning Ct at 9 Meatless Monday with who else but… ME!! Just in case you would like to skip my story! The recipe will be at the end of this post but it is also attached to the link above. I will NOT judge you for skipping to the recipe! 

I started my blog and wellness business about 3 years ago, my son was 2 and my daughter was 5. I was married and living in Bermuda. Not too shabby right?!? I was living a very different lifestyle than the one I am living now, that’s for sure! Not better… just different.

Fast forward 3 years and I am in the process of a divorce and living in the states with my amazing, sweet, clever, kind and extremely loving (sometimes exasperating, because this IS real life) 5 and 8 year old children. There are different demands on me now that there were not before needless to say! 

It has been an extremely humbling couple years… and a HUGE learning curve. Especially in making time for myself to take care of myself. I have always been an advocate of people making sure they take care of themselves! I preach it to my clients! Then suddenly I found myself… not taking as much care with myself as I needed! I was getting sick, not having my normal (very high) amount of energy, my patience was not what it once was. I could not be teaching people balance if I was not finding it for myself! So I set to work! Thank goodness, because having been quite balanced and then finding myself so unbalanced was horrible!? It affected every aspect of my life. So with my changing life, I changed too… gratefully for the better.

The foods that you eat, no matter the budget that you are on, are extremely important! Moving your body, no matter how busy you are is extremely important! Taking time to meditate… I have learned… is nothing short of a game changer! 

We thrive from the inside out. The last couple years have made me so much more aware of how important it is and how challenging it can be. This is what I work on with my clients. Finding balance. I find the clients that are drawn to me now are different than the clients that were drawn to me 3 years ago. As I grow and learn and change so is my attracting energy!  I am so grateful and honored to be working with each and every one of them! The more I am working with people the more I learn about myself. Finding balance with food, movement and spirituality whilst working, raising a family, making meals, doing laundry, taking care of pets… the list seems endless… can be exhausting. Finding that balance is key to enjoying this beautiful (sometimes scary and frustrating) journey! And that is what we are here for my friends! To ENJOY the journey.

Strength is in how calmly and peacefully you deal with life.

I have also learned gratitude on a whole new level. My children have taught me gratitude to a whole new degree and my situation, although at the moment not ideal, has taught me to appreciate so much more than I have appreciated in the past! Through adverse situations I have come to truly believe in miracles!

So all of this having been said, I am going to be here more and my blog stories are changing with me… this is real life! I am in the thick of the most difficult thing I have gone through to date and so grateful for my friends, family and my followers on my sweetsimpledelicious.com site! I am so honored that you read my work and try my recipes! Thank you!??

Because life IS Sweet, Simple and Delicious!

And now… drum roll please…

Today’s Meatless Monday Dish… 


Because food matters! Especially when life gets crazy!


This is a great dish to have with friends!


So fun, a little spicy and a lot delicious!

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

8-12 Ouncesof very firm tofu, cubed

1-2 Cloves of garlic, pressed

One carrot shredded

2 Tsp olive oil

3 Tbsp Tamari sauce

3 Tbsp Hoisin sauce

1 Tsp chili sauce

1 Tsp freshly grated ginger

I can water chestnuts chopped

Scallions

Optional: Chopped peanuts

One head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce

-Rinse lettuce very well and set to the side.
-In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and garlic and sauté for one minute. Add freshly grated ginger and sauté for a minute or two more.
-Add chopped very firm tofu and Sauté for 4-5 minutes.
-Add Tamari, Hoisin and chili sauces. Mix well.
-Add shredded carrots and water chestnuts, sauté for an additional 3 minutes
-Scoop into lettuce shell and top with chopped scallions and chopped peanuts.
Enjoy!!


So fun working with these ladies! I really love my Meatless Monday’s!

Monday Mantra:

Things are exactly as they are supposed to be right now. As they are!

And you are here now reading this so, you should totally make this dish! And tell me what you think please!

With love and gratitude,

April ❤️

Eat the Rainbow Summer Salad with Toasted Sesame Dressing!



Meatless Monday!

Sooooo… when it is summer time and you are a single mum and your kids come to your super cool Meatless Monday gig with you and you have 1000 other life “things” to do… this is your sweet, simple and delicious post…

I say the above not as a sob story! I love my sweet, simple and delicious life! I say it only because I sometimes do not post because I feel like I am not having enough time to say all I would like to say and share as much info as I would like to share! So this time I am posting anyway!

Here is the recipe my friends! I hope you like it!

Hahaha… I am literally laughing out loud that this is my post! 

I live by the words:

“Always do your best!”

Some days our “best” looks different than others days!  Today I am giving my best to my 2 sweet littles and still getting some amazing tasting healthy foods out there!
Thank you so much for being here on this sight!!
Oh! And, it is really healthy! ??


https://www.wtnh.com/on-air/good-morning-ct-at-nine/8-minute-meals-eat-the-rainbow-summer-salad/1365537683

Above is the link to the segment. Below straight up sweet, simple and delicious recipe!



Eat the Rainbow!
1 small purple cabbage chopped
3 cups kale chopped
1/2 red pepper sliced thinly
1/2 orange pepper sliced thinly
1/2 yellow pepper sliced thinly
One carrot julienned
1/2 Cup toasted pumpkin seeds
1 Cup drained and well rinsed black beans

The Dressing:

1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp honey
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
~Mix all of the ingredients for salad together in a large salad bowl.
~In a jar, mix all of the ingredients for dressing and shake very well.
~Dress the salad and toss.
~Enjoy!

Are you feeling your best?

Hey friends!!

This time of year is a time for change! A time to let go of what no longer serves you, lighten the load on your mind, body and soul and move into winter with some solid goals in place! Set goals and crush them!

Are you wanting to feel healthy, happy and strong? Are you wanting to have focus and clarity in your life? Are you feeling exhausted and wondering how you could ever make yourself a priority when you are already stretched so thin with the demands of life and work and family?

Are you also so tired of feeling tired that you are ready to make a 100% commitment to feeling better and having more energy??

This is where I come in!

You CAN make time! You CAN prioritize your health and wellness! You DESERVE to be happy and healthy!

When you are feeling your best, everyone around you benefits! As your energy gets better and better you will see changes in so many areas of your life that it will keep you on the path because it feels so amazing!

If you are 100% committed to starting a journey of health and wellness, increased energy, better sleep, focus and clarity then let’s talk!

Let’s set up a call! I am offering a first time complimentary call to see how I can help you, if we are a good fit and which program will work best for you!

Email me: agodfrey.wellness@gmail.com

Or message right on this page!

Give me your top 3 areas of concern and I will get back to you to set up our life changing call.

An everyday miracle is switching your mindset from lack, defeat, overwhelm and sadness to a mindset of hope, faith, forward momentum and the idea that it is okay for you to take time for yourself! That it is okay for you to invest in yourself! That is NOT selfish for you to want to feel great!!

How many things on the list below match with your wish list??

  • Lose weight
  • Find focus and clarity
  • Change your mindset to thrive
  • Sleep better
  • Smile more and more genuinely than ever
  • Glow from the inside out
  • Have more energy
  • Learn how to make time for yourself
  • Learn how to choose the best foods for your body
  • Oh! And also discover a whole world of delicious and nutritious foods???

Ask yourself how you feel whilst reading this list?? How many times did you say yes after reading a line?? How excited did you feel at just the possibility of feeling better and more energized???

What would you like your body, your energy, your smile to reflect to all in your world about how you live your life??

I cannot tell you how exciting it is for me to watch this transformation! I cannot tell you how exciting it is for me to guide, support and share with my clients through their own very personal journeys!

As a mum of two, having had 3 moves in the span of 15 months, (including a move of country!!) going through a divorce and having to start from scratch financially, personally and professionally, I KNOW how stressful life can be! I KNOW how difficult it can be to make time for your health and wellness, I started getting so sick all of the time and I knew for the sake of my children and my own health and happiness, something had to change! My programs were born out of how I turned my situations into times of learning so that I may help others through the tough times with the support, guidance and encouragement that they need!

Are you ready to set up a call?

Email me at agodfrey.wellness@gmail.com

Or message on this page!

Give me your top 3 areas of concern and we will set up a time to talk!

Love yourself enough to make a commitment to yourself! You will never be sorry that you did it!!

Have a great day friends!

Much love,

April ❤️

5 Day Clean Eating Challenge!

It is time again!! 5 Days! All clean foods… awesomely delicious clean foods?

The next Sweet, Simple, Nutritious 5 Day Clean Eating Challenge is starting on Monday the 30th September.

Would you like to feel better, look better, have more energy and get better sleep? Then join us! E-mail agodfrey.wellness@gmail.com

Or message me here to sign up! Or visit

Sweetsimpledelicious.com and go to the shopping page to sign up.

I am also offering the program with foods included!! How easy and exciting is that?? Message me for pricing and to join with foods prepared and delivered to you!!

Basic program info below??

I am looking forward to nourishing, nurturing and thriving with you!

5 Days Clean!

You receive:

~The program via e-mail.

~Daily menu.

~All of the delicious and easy to follow recipes… plus a few bonus recipes!

~Shopping list.

~Daily guided meditation.

~Yoga/exercise recommendations.

~Full support via our private group Facebook page that is only for people who are doing or have done my program!

~Breathing exercises.

You also reap the benefits of doing something so very good for yourself! Look great, feel great, have less bloat and better sleep. Where you give attention you get results!

Are you ready to give yourself a little loving attention in the form of delicious Whole Foods, moving your body and connecting with your inner self? The program (without foods prepared) is $67.00

Message me to join us or email

agodfrey.wellness@gmail.com

I am looking forward to thriving with you!

#reset #reboot #cleanse #vegan #glutenfree #iinhealthcoach #cleaneatingchallenge #feelgreat #lookgreat #nobloat

Vegan Mac and Cheese

With the cooler weather soon to be upon us (I am not rushing it at all!!! I promise!!) I have been thinking about comfort foods and Mac and Cheese ALWAYS pops into my head when I think “comfort foods”! Creamy, delicious, hearty, filling… did I mention delicious… oh! And this version is packed with nutrition!! Woot, woot!

This vegan “cheesy” sauce is amazing used in a gorgeous Mac and Cheese creation and it can also be used on its own as a creamy “cheesy” dip or over vegetables to get all of that extra nutrition.

There are so many nutrients packed into this dish, including the fact that nutritional yeast is a source of a complete plant based protein. Always a big question from my clients about plant based eating… “where is the protein?” Here is it friends!

Imagine! All of these fab ingredients packed into one yummy scrummy sauce?!?

Below is the link to the WTNH segment with the recipe included and below, below is the recipe typed out.

So, click below and check it out!

Note: in the below video I had used Worcestershire sauce which I have taken out of the written recipe. I had the gross oversite that this sauce contains anchovies so is neither vegan nor vegetarian. Please note that if you watch the video. The recipe below that has been amended.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wtnh.com/on-air/8-minute-meals-vegan-mac-cheese/amp/

And below all of that, just a few extra fun photos ?

Vegan Mac and Cheese

1 cup cashews pre-soaked

3 Tbsp nutritional yeast

2 Tbsp avocado oil

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dry mustard powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1-2 cloves of garlic

1/2 sweet potato pre-boiled

1/2 white potato pre-boiled

2 carrots pre-boiled

1/4 cup water

Pasta of your choice

~Cook pasta of your choice according to directions on the package.

~Place all of the ingredients for the sauce in a food processor and blend very very well until very very smooth. If the consistency is too thick add a little water and keep blending.

~Pour vegan “cheesy” goodness over hot pasta and mix well.

~ Enjoy!

*to prepare cashews, simply place into a dish and cover with water, let soak over night. For a quick soak, cover the cashews with boiled water for an hour.

*pre-cook potatoes and carrots :boil for 15 minutes or until tender.

*steamed broccoli is a great addition to this dish!

http://sweetsimpledelicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/afcbb148-9f15-46bc-b35d-7b1cf5e88f8c.mov

I hope you love this as much as I do… I have to stop myself from eating the whole pot!! ?

Please let me know what you think!!

Much love,

April

I Am Back! … with granola bars!

Good morning friends!

Well! This last year has been intense to say the least! The last 3 years have been intense! Because of this crazy ride feeling a little overwhelming my Sweet, Simple, Delicious site has taken a back seat. Sadly!

I am going to do a series of quick posts with the link to recipes from the WTNH channel 8 site. Just so I can get these recipes to you and get back in the game.

I am starting with these easy, no bake, super yum granola bars that are perfect to grab and go with on these hot summer days. All of these awesome summer adventures can leave us hungry and these granola bars are packed with the protein and fiber you need to keep you going!

I am excited to share these with you and going forward I am excited to share some of the daily lifestyle and spiritual practices that have gotten me through the last 3 years with 3 major moves, a divorce, having to build my clientele back from scratch (and at my age!!?) all whilst raising, loving, supporting and championing my 2 wee ones! Whew, parenting is no joke! The best job ever but not for the faint of heart! ❤️

Speaking of my sweet littles, they really like these granola bars… so try them! And let me know what you think, of course!

Below is the link and the recipe is right under the photos below the link the link.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wtnh.com/amp/news/energizing-granola-bars-with-holistic-health-coach-april-godfrey_20190617143105/2081747715

Energy boosting granola bars

1 1/4 cup crispy rice
1 cup gluten free rolled oats
2 Tbsp hulled hemp hearts
2 Tbsp chia seeds
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots 
1/4 cup chopped raw cashews
Sprinkle of cinnamon
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup brown rice syrup
2 tsp vanilla

~Place all dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.

~In a small sauce pan Over low heat, mix together the peanut butter and brown rice syrup, until blended. Remove from heat.

~Mix in vanilla, blend well.

~Pour peanut butter mixture into dry ingredients and mix really well! You may have to get your hands in there!

~Pour into 9×9 parchment paper lined pan and press down mixture firmly.
(Potato masher works great here!)

~Refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting.

~Enjoy!

I will be posting weekly now so watch this space!!

Lots of love,

April ❤️

Apple Pie Over Night Oats!

I love this season! The transition from beaches, BBQ’s and the light and breezy ways of summer (that I will dearly miss but in the spirit of embracing change, will let go of) to county fairs, chunky sweaters, beautiful boots, changing colours and changing cravings…

All of it! I just love all of it! Having lived away from the change of seasons for so many years, I am still as excited as a child for the changing colours of the landscape and a brisk breeze brings a smile to my face, every time!

This season can also be a time of change for us internally as well as the land scape around us changing. A time to reign in our lifestyle choices after a summer of indulgences. A time to set goals, re-evaluate situations, reflect on how we would like to be living and what changes we can make to help that happen.

A time of change and growth.

As a Holistic Health Coach, this is exactly what I help people with. Finding balance. Through nutrition, movement and meditation.

One of the programs that I run monthly, is a 5 day clean eating program which helps with exactly this!

It is 5 days to reset your system. 5 days of clean foods, moving your body and meditation. Reconnecting mind, body and soul to kick start healthier lifestyle choices for long term success!

My program is all online. I send you the program which includes:

    5 day menu
    All recipes needed plus some bonus recipes
    Shopping list
    Full support via our private Facebook page
    Daily guided meditations
    Work out suggestions
    Tips for success to help you on the journey

What you can expect:

  • To feel more energy
  • To sleep better
  • Say good-bye to bloat
  • Find focus and clarity once out of a sugary haze

It is easy and delicious and you are worth it!

Your mind, body and soul will thank you!

Changing the foods we put into our bodies can change everything!

The cost is $57.00 and can be paid via credit card, Venmo or PayPal

E-mail: agodfrey.wellness@gmail.com to sign up! You can also message me here on sweetsimpledelicious.com

The program can be started at any time! Alone or with a group! There is a group program starting Monday 15 October, to join this group, contact me by the 12th so that you can receive the program and allow time for food prep!

The recipes are all whole food plant based, vegan and gluten-free.

Oh! And delicious… of course!

My Apple Pie Over Night Oats are a perfect example of the kinds of foods that will get you back into fighting form.

Packed with plant based protein, loaded with fiber and teaming with vitamins and minerals this super easy, really fast and so nutritious one jar dish is a big win!

The combination of oats, chia seeds and hemp hearts will keep your energy sustained and the fiber from the dates and apples will help to fill you while all those walnut omegas feed your brain!

Big win for long days at work or long work out days!

Not to mention the warming spices cinnamon and nutmeg, so perfect for this season. Warming to the heart and soul. I even start craving these “warmer” sorts of smells this time of year.

https://www.wtnh.com/on-air/good-morning-ct-at-nine/8-minute-meals-apple-pie-overnight-oats/1507309796

☝?Above is the link to the segment on channel 8’s Good Morning Ct at Nine where we put these heart healthy, brain healthy ingredients together and shake it up for a nutritional win!

Apple Pie Over Night Oats

Apple Pie Over Night Oats

1 Cup gluten free rolled oats

2 Cups almond or coconut milk (or combo of both!)

1/4 Cup chia seeds

1 Tbsp hulled hemp hearts

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 Tbsp pure maple syrup

1/2 – 1 Apple chopped

4 Medjool dates chopped

1/4 Cup chopped walnuts

  • Place all ingredients in a jar, cover and shake, shake, shake!
  • Place in the refrigerator over night.
  • Next day, serve cold or heat. It is great either way!
  • If heating: warm in a sauce pan over medium heat, add extra almond or coconut milk to make creamier and top with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon if you’d like!
  • Enjoy ❤️

Keep me posted on how you like it my friends!!

Much love,

April ❤️

Herbed Quinoa Stuffed Peppers!

Herbed Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

The ingredients:

Plus salt and pepper to taste!

And don’t forget the quinoa…

Herbed Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

1 1/4 Cup cooked quinoa (I like to cook my quinoa in vegetable broth for this one)

1/4 Cup chopped fresh parsley

1 Cup finely chopped kale

2 ounces herbed goat cheese

2-3 Tbsp pesto

2 Tbsp toasted sunflower seeds

Salt and pepper to taste

Mini bell peppers or regular peppers in what ever colour you choose or a mixture of all the colours!

  • Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix all of the ingredients (except peppers!) together in a mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prepare peppers by cutting in half and taking seeds out.
  • Scoop the herbed quinoa mixture into the pepper halves.
  • Roast in the oven for 10-20 minutes. If you like your peppers to stay a little crunchy, take them out in 10 minutes… a little more roasty, toasty, Smokey… leave them in for 20.

Makes a great vegetarian main dish with a beautiful green salad on the side or as a side dish or even as an appetizer! So many options for all these gorgeous flavours!!

Enjoy!

Thank you for visiting!

xx April

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Vegan Fudgy Brownie Bites


Just the thing to bring to a picnic, BBQ, friends for tea or a friends for a glass of red!
I wanted to satisfy my chocolate craving sweet tooth without adding too many sugars and processed carbs to my day so I came up with these super scrumptious Vegan Fudgy Brownie Bites! The are thick, rich a very Fudgy which is just what I wanted. Because they are so rich just a couple little “bites” does the trick! 


These sweet bites are made with my fave plant based protein powder, Juice Plus Complete Protein Powder, so they pack a major protein punch and they are sweetened with dates and just a little agave syrup! Awesome right! Plenty of protein and fibre to balance out the natural sugars.

Here is the link to the Juice Plus sight just in case you would like to pick up some of this delicious protein powder!! I use it in a few of my recipes but it is also good as a smoothie as well. Double win!

http://agodfrey.juiceplus.com/
My son loves these little babies and whilst he thinks I am being super cool by giving him brownies in his lunch, I am sitting back with a wee smile on my face for the knowledge that he is also getting protein and fibre along with his lunch table “street cred” for having the mum that gives brownies! (Next to the carrot sticks of course! Ha!)

I will, as always, keep this sweet, simple and deliciously short because as I type this I am also finishing up bath time, putting an enzyme mask on my face, folding laundry and ironing clothes for tomorrow morning’s Good Morning CT at 9 on WTNH Channel 8, doing dishes and packing tomorrows lunch boxes for school! The life of a single Mum! The life of every mum I suppose!;0)

The link to the clip of the show is below! Check it out!

https://www.wtnh.com/on-air/good-morning-ct-at-nine/a-date-with-fudge-brownie-bites/1246437119

Recipe please!


Vegan Fudgy Brownie Bites
20 Medjool dates pitted
1/2 Cup peanut butter or almond butter

(Or sunbutter if nut free option is needed)

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

1 Tbsp agave syrup

1/3 Cup Cocoa powder

1/3 Cup chocolate plant based protein powder

http://agodfrey.juiceplus.com/
Above is the link to my fave plant based protein powder!

1/2 tsp sea salt

2/3 Cup coconut milk or almond milk
1/2 Cup mini chocolate chips or vegan chips
-Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

-Lightly grease mini muffin baking pans

– Add dates to food processor and blend until smooth.

-Add all other ingredients (except chocolate chips)to the blended dates and process until smooth.

– Add mini chips and pulse just a bit to blend but not purée.

-Fill mini muffin pans to 1/2 in each section.

-Bake for 15 minutes.

-let cool

-Enjoy!
More pics will be added after the show tomorrow as well as the segment video.
Thank you so much for your support!

Sending love,

April