Apple Cinnamon Muffins Made with whole wheat flour and fresh apple, these Apple Cinnamon Muffins are a simple and healthy breakfast or snack the whole family will love! When it comes to healthy baking, things can get confusing quickly; What’s the best flour to use? What’s the best sweetener to use? Should I even use sugar…
Dark Chocolate & Cherry Energy Bites These no-bake Dark Chocolate & Cherry Energy Bites are packed full of real food and natural goodness making them a healthy snack that the whole family is sure to love. There are thousands of energy bite recipes online because they are so simple to make while being delicious and…
Berry & Chia Yogurt Parfait This Berry & Chia Yogurt Parfait is a quick and easy grab-and-go breakfast that you can enjoy at home, on the road, or at work any day of the week! Yogurt parfaits are sold in just about every coffee shop and breakfast spot, but not all yogurt parfaits are created equal.…
Nut & Seed Crackers These Nut & Seed Crackers are crispy, crunchy, gluten-free, vegetarian, paleo, and everything cracker dreams are made of! I don’t know about you, but crackers used to be my go-to snack. It didn’t matter what time of day it was, I was constantly reaching for crackers and cheese, crackers and hummus,…
Dill Pickle Popcorn This dill pickle popcorn is tangy, salty and savoury, and the perfect way to satisfy a craving in a much healthier way! Popcorn is one of my favourite snacks; it’s super simple to make, and can easily satisfy a crunchy, salty or savoury craving. Although it’s got a bit of a bad…
Carrot Pecan Muffins Moist and fluffy, these carrot muffins are naturally sweetened with apple sauce and maple syrup, packed full of rolled oats, and filled with crunchy pecans making them a delicious and healthy snack. I used to tell people (and sometimes still do) that muffins are cupcakes because, in reality, they are. I mean,…
Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares Made with a humble can of chickpeas, these Flourless Chocolate Chip Squares are naturally sweetened and naturally gluten-free for a delicious, yet healthy, treat! At first glance, I know baking with chickpeas might sound a little odd, but, trust me, it works! Similar to black bean brownies, these flourless chocolate chip…
Chocolate Puffed Rice & Seed Bars These Chocolate Puffed Rice & Seed Bars are gluten-free, nut-free and naturally sweetened making them a great school snack for kids, or fun office treat for adults. Plus, with no baking required, you can whip them up in a pinch! One of my favorite coffee shops in Ottawa used…
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies These healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are packed with oats, chocolatey, soft and tender, and so good nobody will even notice they are good for them! The inspiration for making these cookies was pretty simple – I wanted to eat cookies. There are so many great bakeries in the city of…
Super Seed Brittle Loaded with pumpkin, chia and sesame seeds, and a touch of honey, this Super Seed Brittle is a fun and portable snack, and a great alternative to that oh-so-boring trail mix. For years, nuts were my go-to snack; almonds, almonds and more almonds. I would literally buy them by the bunch load…
Homemade Hummus: Three Ways The perfect dip, homemade hummus is quick and easy to prepare; just a few ingredients into a blender and you’ve got a healthy ready-made snack. Plus, once you’ve got the classic recipe down the flavour options for homemade hummus are endless. Truth be told, I don’t make my own homemade hummus…
Raspberry Yogurt Muffins These Raspberry Yogurt Muffins are light and fluffy, and quick and easy to make, making them are the perfect afternoon treat! I don’t make muffins often, but once in a while I like to get into the kitchen and do a little baking. One of the simple guidelines I like to follow…
Gingerbread Loaf with Maple Glaze This healthy Gingerbread Loaf with Maple Glaze is moist, warmly spiced, and lightly sweetened for a delicious and festive treat. A few weeks ago in one of my Instagram posts, I asked you for your feedback and input on creating a new baked good recipe and I got an overwhelming amount…
