Healthy Carrot Muffins A family-friendly and healthy carrot muffin recipe with no added sugar! Moist and fluffy, these healthy carrot muffins are naturally sweetened with applesauce and maple syrup, packed full of rolled oats and filled with crunchy pecans making them a delicious and nutritious snack. I used to tell people (and sometimes…
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 gluten-free chocolate chip…
Chocolate Puffed Rice & Seed Bars These chocolate puffed rice and 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 favourite 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 Healthy homemade hummus three different 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 are endless. Truth be told, I don’t make my…
Raspberry Yogurt Muffins Light, fluffy and healthy raspberry yogurt muffins! These raspberry muffins are light and fluffy, while being quick and easy to make. These muffins are great for snacks and breakfasts alike and can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen in the freezer for months to come. …
Gingerbread Loaf with Maple Glaze This healthy gingerbread loaf 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 of ideas. Holy…
Sweet Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Dessert stuffed sweet potatoes? Who knew! Baked until sweet and fluffy and packed with plain yogurt, honey, pecans and dark chocolate chips, these sweet stuffed sweet potatoes are a decadent, delicious and healthy treat! Not to mention, they work equally well for dessert, snacks and breakfast alike. I’m not…
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 Chia Pudding This pumpkin chia pudding is rich, creamy and dreamy, while still being incredibly healthy, making it a delicious fall treat. If you love pumpkin, pumpkin spice, pumpkin pie or pumpkin lattes, you’re going to LOVE this pumpkin chia pudding. Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it lasts for…
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…
Blueberry Avocado Smoothie Made with ripe avocado and frozen blueberries, this blueberry avocado smoothie is rich, creamy, and filling, making it the perfect snack to keep you going for your day. Smoothies are perfect for a quick snack or on-the-go breakfast, and this blueberry is an incredibly filling one! Although smoothies can sometimes seem light…
Strawberry Smoothie Popsicles On a warm summer afternoon, there is nothing more refreshing than a cooling snack, and these strawberry smoothie popsicles are the perfect treat. Made with only 3 ingredients these strawberry smoothie popsicles are super simple to prepare and fun for people of all ages to eat and enjoy. Truthfully, they…
Gluten-Free Lemon Loaf This gluten-free lemon loaf is as tart, sweet and fluffy! Didn’t think lemon loaf could be grain-free? It most certainly can! Made with coconut flour and almond flour, this gluten-free lemon loaf works well as a delicious breakfast, snack or dessert that everyone can enjoy. I’m not a baker, I’ve…