Pesto is an incredibly versatile sauce that can be enjoyed in countless ways. In addition to mixing it into pasta, noodles, rice and spiralized vegetables, I love to use it as a dip for crackers and crudités, a topping for toast, pizza, salad, eggs, and baked potatoes, or a flavour booster for proteins.
Read MoreBeetroot hummus is an incredibly nutritious and versatile dip that can be enjoyed in countless ways. Made with roasted beets, chickpeas, tahini and olive oil, it’s a good source of several vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants, healthy fats, plant-based protein, and fibre.
Read MoreCrush those cookie cravings with doctor-approved DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHICKPEA COOKIE DOUGH!
Yes, I said chickpea. But trust me on this one — it DOESN’T taste like chickpeas! My cookie dough is SUPER yummy AND happens to be free from dairy, grains/gluten, eggs, and refined sugar, too! Better still, it is absolutely loaded with antioxidants, fibre, protein, and healthy fats.
Read MoreThis jam tastes amazing, contains no refined sugar, is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins & minerals, fibre, protein and healthy fats, plus it's incredibly easy to make. Now how good is that?!?
Read MoreThese Almond Butter & Jam Thumbprint cookies are wonderfully soft and chewy and super easy to make. Thumbprints take me back to childhood — except my updated treats contain no eggs, dairy, grains/gluten or refined sugar, and are packed with fiber, healthy fats, and protein, too!
Read MoreI absolutely love chia pudding and this simple protein-packed coconut version is one of my all-time favourites. It’s nutritious and delicious and can literally be thrown together in just minutes the night before for a quick and easy breakfast, snack or lunch.
Read MoreNot only is this latte delicious, but it’s super quick & easy to make and loaded with healthy fats, protein, antioxidants, and adaptogens, too! Feel free to use your choice of non-dairy milk (cow’s milk inhibits absorption of the antioxidants in matcha) and enjoy it warm or cold.
Read MoreThese “Golden Mylk” turmeric and mushroom elixirs are quick & easy to prepare and can be enjoyed any time of the day. I love to have one as a soothing evening drink or in the morning as a caffeine-free alternative to Bulletproof-style coffee.
Read MoreThere’s nothing like a piping hot bowl of delicious, nourishing soup. Here I made a gut health-promoting miso noodle soup using bone broth and konjac noodles. Paleo, low carb and packed with prebiotics, probiotics, bone broth and a rich umami flavour? Count me in!
Read MoreDo you love red velvet cake as much as I do? Well these rich, decadent, fudgy protein balls satisfy the craving for red velvet — with no dairy, eggs, grains, or refined sugar! Better still, they are absolutely packed with vitamins & minerals, disease-fighting antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats and protein. So you can have your cake and eat it for breakfast, too!
Read MoreIn case you haven’t noticed, this banana bread is green and named after a much-loved Christmas character. Trust me here, though, it's so moist and delicious that you'll barely believe it’s packed with spinach and totally dairy and grain-free!
Read MoreLooking for a fun, nutritious & delicious snack that will appeal to the kids, too? How about one that is suitable for your gluten-free, raw vegan, paleo, keto, and nut-free (if ok with coconut) friends and family?!?
Then my homemade CAKE POP FREEZER FUDGE is a MUST! These no-bake beauties taste amazing and are packed with antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats and protein! SIGN ME UP!
Read MoreChristmas cake seems to be one of those things people either love or hate. To be honest, I have never been much of a fan, although my husband can easily devour a loaf in a matter of days. This no-bake recipe delivers some of the great warm spices and flavours of Christmas cake — but as healthy, portable and super tasty bites!
Better-Than-Christmas-Cake Protein Balls are free of grains and refine sugar, but packed with protein, healthy fats, and disease-fighting antioxidants. This kinda holiday treat is just what the doctor ordered!
Read MoreThese festive gluten free vegan bliss balls are super easy to make and packed with fibre, healthy fats and protein. They get that wonderful gingerbread flavour from a mixture of spices and blackstrap molasses.
Read MoreThese fudgy chocolate cookies are amazingly good AND good for you. They contain no grains or refined sugar and are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats and protein. All that plus they are super quick and easy to prepare!
Read MoreI don't know about you, but I'm always game for a little chocolate and peanut butter action. Good news is, these delicious no-bake DOUBLE CHOCOLATE & PB BROWNIE BITES come together super quick in your blender or food processor. Better still, they are free of refined sugar and absolutely packed with fibre, protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants. The secret ingredient? Black beans!
Read MoreThese tasty treats may be vegan, grain-free, nut-free & refined sugar-free but they’re 100% delicious! The chicklets and I gobbled them up in less than 24 hours #sorrynotsorry !!
Read MoreDOUBLE CHOCOLATE SURPRISE COOKIES are really, really good. Like crazy good. I mean, who doesn't love warm-from-the-oven homemade cookies with a little melty chocolate action?1?
So what's the surprise? Tasty as they are, my paleo-friendly treats contain no grains/gluten, dairy, or refined sugar. Instead, they are absolutely packed with vitamins & minerals, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats and protein — and veggies, too! They satisfy your craving for something rich and chocolatey yet are healthy enough to eat for breakfast!
Read MoreThese rich, fudgy pumpkin brownies are chocolatey and delicious — with no dairy, grains or refined sugar! Better still, they are loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants, protein, fibre and healthy fats. So you can have your cake and eat it for breakfast, too!!
Read MoreI think I am obsessed with jicama fries. Not only do they taste amazing, but they are easy to prepare and make a great lower-calorie, lower-carb, paleo & keto-friendly alternative to traditional fries.
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