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…
Sweet Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Who knew sweet potatoes could be a dessert? These Sweet Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a tasty treat you can eat for dessert, snack and breakfast alike. I’m not quite sure how exactly this recipe came to be. I’ve always been a fan of sweet potatoes, and I love over-roasting them to…
Chocolate Caramel Freezer Fudge Made with creamy cashew butter, this decadent Chocolate Caramel Freezer Fudge recipe is a fun and healthy twist on a traditional fudge, while being paleo, gluten-free and vegan for everyone to enjoy. There are about a billion recipes online for freezer fudge, but I really wanted to share my own version…
Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding This Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding is rich, creamy and dreamy, while still being incredibly healthy, making it a delicious fall treat. Fall is my favourite season of all, and I used to get so excited when the festive drinks started showing up on coffee shop menus, especially the pumpkin spice latte.…
Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies These Salted Dark Chocolate Cookies are flourless and gluten-free, and soft and chewy just the way a cookie should be. Cookies are one of my favourite treats; give me a good cup a coffee with a cookie and I’ll be one happy little camper. On the way to a friends cottage this summer…
Gluten-Free Lemon Loaf This gluten-free Lemon Loaf is as tart, sweet and fluffy as the real deal making it a great treat for everyone to enjoy. I’m not a baker, I’ve never admitted to being one, and after trying to make this loaf 6 times before landing on this recipe, I don’t think I will…
