Gluten-Free Lemon Loaf 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 is tart, sweet and fluffy, and works well as a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert that everyone can enjoy. I’m not a baker, I’ve never admitted to being one,…
Pineapple Mint Smoothie No matter the season or the weather, this smoothie is sure to add a little brightness to your day! Loaded with light and refreshing flavors this Pineapple Mint Smoothie is a delicious treat. Truth be told, I didn’t know what to call this smoothie. There are so many delicious ingredients…
Blueberry Oatmeal & Maple Muffins Naturally sweetened and high in fiber, these blueberry, oatmeal, and maple muffins are healthy and delicious! If you have been following me for a while, you know that one of my favorite food guidelines is to “limit foods that make crumbs”. Whole foods in their whole format, as much…
Carrot Cake Energy Bites These no-bake carrot cake energy bites taste just like carrot cake while being packed full of energy and are good for you! If you love carrot cake, you’re going to love these carrot cake energy bites! Not only are they quick and easy to prepare, but they have all of…
Easy Black Bean Dip For those times you just need to whip together a quick snack or appetizer, this easy black bean dip does just the trick. This easy black bean dip is a great alternative to hummus or guacamole and it is cheap-as-chips to make! I like to make this type of dip…
No-Bake Granola Bars Made with rolled oats, peanut butter, and honey, these healthy no-bake granola bars are the perfect snack idea. Granola bars seem to be one of those snack foods that people just can’t let go of. I actually think anyone who has ever asked me about snack foods has most certainly asked…
Homemade Sports Drink From lemon-lime to orange, here is a quick and easy recipe for a homemade sports drink. Drinking filtered water is great for our health, and sometimes all we need during our gym workout, but there are certainly times when a homemade sports drink can help to replenish more than just the…
Chocolate Chia Pudding Would you believe me if I told you this chocolate chia pudding is delicious, high in fiber, and something you could enjoy for breakfast? Good news, it is, in fact, all of the above! When it comes to breakfast, I really have two rules; 1) limit crumbs, and 2) eat protein.…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Made with natural peanut butter and dark chocolate, these chocolate peanut butter cups are delicious and nutritious. Chocolate and peanut butter go together like Batman & Robin, Bert & Ernie, or Chandler Bing & Joey Tribbiani, so this healthy chocolate peanut butter cups recipe is the perfect combination for a tasty…
Chocolate Almond Smoothie Bowl This chocolate almond smoothie bowl is a healthy yet decadent breakfast that tastes like dessert! Smoothie bowls are the easiest way to turn a simple drink into a proper meal, and what better way to do it than a chocolate almond smoothie bowl! I think smoothies can be a really healthy…
Sea Salt Plantain Chips Salty, crispy and crunchy, these oven-baked sea salt plantain chips are equally delicious and good for you. Like most people, I enjoy chips. Back in the day, I used to love grabbing a bag of All Dressed Ruffle, a Diet Coke and settle into the couch to watch a good movie.…
​”If at first you don’t succeed. Dust yourself off and try again. You can dust it off and try again.” Now, I am not a baker, but after a total of 4 attempts at this recipe I think I’ve finally nailed it! I really wanted to create a recipe that was gluten-free and free of refined sugars, to make it a healthier option for everyone, which is why I probably took me so many tries to nail.If you have never heard of or used buckwheat, well today is your lucky day! Although often referre […]
With the increase of dairy allergies and intolerances, the need for milk alternatives has become increasingly common. Fortunately, there are now so many alternatives available on the market from almond milk to hemp milk, oat milk, soy milk, rice milk, and coconut milk. With that being said, like most pre-made foods, most store-bought milk alternatives have many additives and preservatives that make them less than ideal choices.Fortunately, making almond milk (or any nut milk) at home is so simpl […]
Peaches are my favourite summer fruit. Fresh, plump, juicy and sweet, they are perfect summer ingredient for a sweet or savoury recipe. I love to buy them when they are ripe and in season, slice them up and freeze them for a later use. This recipe works equally well with fresh or frozen fruit. Peaches & Cream SmoothiePaleo, Vegetarian, VeganServes 2Ingredients2 ripe peaches, fresh or […]
The perfect cold, rich and chocolately summer treat! Made with coconut milk and sweetened naturally with honey, these homemade fudgesicles are dairy-free, gluten-free and full of flavour making them a guilt-free summer delight. Homemade FudgesiclesPaleo, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, VeganMakes 4-6Ingredients14oz can full-fat coconut milk3 tbsp. cocoa powder2 tbsp. honey1/2 tsp. vanilla1 […]