These Chocolate Peanut Date Squares are a fabulous energy-boosting snack. Sweet dates, crunchy peanuts and don’t forget the dark chocolate topping. Made with organic ingredients without breaking the bank! If you are anything like me, eating fresh organic food can really test your food budget. In my case, food basically comes first. Shoes, clothes, fancy…
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How to: Make Homemade Coconut Butter
How to Make Homemade Coconut Butter. It only takes TWO ingredients and very little effort to whip up your own Coconut Butter. It is creamy, smooth and totally spreadable or spoon-able. Vegan and Gluten Free! This one, my friends, is a game changer. I’m probably a little late to the table with this how-to on making Homemade Coconut…
Homemade Gatorade
Homemade Gatorade is a fun DIY project that will convert you for life! Once you’ve tried the fresh juice option of this sports drink you will never turn back to the fake grocery store version. So, we’re all familiar with those brand name sports drinks that line the shelves at the grocery store. Bright colours…
Watermelon Kombucha Slushie – Vegan & Gluten Free
Watermelon Kombucha Slushie. Nothing says summertime like state fairs and watermelon! This recipe for Watermelon Kombucha Slushie offers an easy and healthy way to enjoy the fruits of summer. Is it summer where you are? It sure is in my neck of the woods. Vancouver has seen soaring temperatures and there are wildfires burning…
Kiwi Sorbet
This recipe for Kiwi Sorbet couldn’t be easier. With only two ingredients, this frozen treat is destined to become a summertime favourite. Vegan, Paleo & Gluten Free. Don’t you find that oftentimes, the simpler something is, the better? That rule applies to the sweetly delicious kiwifruit. Are you a fan? I’ve loved the simplicity of…
Basic Vinaigrette Dressing – Vegan + Gluten Free
Basic Vinaigrette Dressing. Homemade dressings are a staple in a healthy kitchen. This Basic Vinaigrette Dressing, featuring maple and mustard, will make you love your greens! Easily shake it together in a glass mason jar and store it in your fridge for up to a week. I’m a fan of simplicity and this…
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Oil Cookies – Vegan & Gluten Free
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Oil Cookies. Bring on the warm weather and the no bake treats!! 🌞 These super yummy cookies will be on repeat all . summer . long . Vegan and gluten free! I love simple. Truth be told, I also love complicated but these cookies are not complicated. One pot and that’s…
Trail Mix Salad – Vegan & Gluten Free
Trail Mix Salad. Why not spin the popular snack into a full on meal? This Trail Mix Salad is vegan and gluten free and packed with all the things you love about trail mix (minus the chocolate chips of course). Dried fruit and nuts are mixed with whole grains and a lovely, fresh dressing. Super…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Freezer Fudge
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Freezer Fudge. This sweet recipe will become a favourite. Freezer fudge is so easy to make and even easier to devour. Gluten Free and Vegan! PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP FREEZER FUDGE I’m assuming the title of this post says it all 🙂 Peanut Butter … Chocolate … BOOM! This recipe could…
Creamy Orange Avocado Smoothie – Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo
This Creamy Orange Avocado Smoothie recipe tastes like a Creamsicle in a glass. This velvety smoothie ticks all of those healthy boxes. Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free and Whole 30 friendly. Most importantly though, it is delicious. I remember a time when I never ate avocados. They just never occurred to me. Somebody…
How To: Cook Brown Rice – The Easiest Method Ever!
How to Cook Brown Rice FAST and Easy! Are you frustrated with a pot full of mushy or under cooked and crunchy brown rice? I am sharing with you my tips on How to Cook Brown Rice quickly and easily. Brown rice is a healthy option and cooking up a batch on the stove for…
Mexican Cauliflower “Rice” – Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo
Mexican Cauliflower Rice. This recipe is a flavourful side dish that is friendly to vegan, gluten free and paleo diets alike. Win win win!! MEXICAN CAULIFLOWER RICE After the success of my first attempt at making rice out of cauliflower, I knew more variations of the dish would be in our future. Welcome, Mexican Cauliflower…
Healthy Fruit Nut Seed Bars
Healthy Fruit Nut and Seed Bars. These delicious granola bars feature dates, cranberries, almonds and almost every seed you can think of! Pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, this recipe has them all. Naturally sweetened, vegan and gluten free. HEALTHY FRUIT NUT SEED BARS These tasty treats are a result…
Strawberry Hemp Milkshake – Vegan & Gluten Free
This Strawberry Hemp Milkshake is a sweet, healthy treat! Vegan and gluten free, this recipe caters to all. Skip the processed sugar laden milkshakes and enjoy what nature has to offer. So easy to make and packed with plant protein via creamy hemp seeds. It’s is the perfect refreshment for spring or summer. Usually, writing…