Oh boy! It’s 30°C and it’s humid! Eeek! I’m sure you’re wondering how making these chocolate bites would be a good idea considering the fact that they would melt the moment I stepped outside, well do not fear! I’m off today and I have friends coming over to my apartment for some red wine, girl…
Tag: healthy
COCONUT ZUCCHINI PASTA AND POACHED EGG (PALEO)
Okay, I love eggs! And lately I have been craving them more than usual, so I decided to have some runny yolk porn for dinner! The coconut flavour is from the coconut oil, and when sautéed with the diced ingredients (red onions, red bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes and 1 tsp partly skimmed cheddar),it gives…
CURRY CHICKPEA QUINOA PINEAPPLE BURGERS WITH SWEET POTATO CHIPS (VEGAN)
TGIF! Craving a burger? Have one! Just make a few substitutions to keep you healthy and on track. I substituted the bread buns for a baked portobello mushroom cap (bake to drain out the excess moisture), the beef patty for a vegan and protein packed quinoa and chickpea patty, and a yummy juicy pineapple slice…
TUNA AVOCADO BURGERS ON A CAULIFLOWER BUN (FLOUR FREE)
These were, yummy, light, and easy to make! Perfect for those who are on a high protein diet for weight/fat loss or lean muscle gain. I’m actually not over how delicious these tasted, so these are definitely a must try! Even though I say that for all my recipes lol 🙂 Recipe for tuna: serves…
HOMEMADE ENERGY “LARABARS”
It’s a Victoria day here in Canada today, which makes it a holiday, so I’m heading to the theme park with my friends to get a good scream from the roller coaster rides! However, I don’t want to eat any junk food today, and if you are well aware of theme parks, junk food is…
LEMON ROSEMARY MINI MUFFINS
I had an early shift this morning, so I decided to make these yummy healthy cheat treats for my awesome and hardworking co workers! Let’s just say they were gone before I could get any, but I guess i’ll save my cheat for later 😉 Recipe: modified from elanaspantry.com 1/4 cup coconut flour 1/2 tsp…
QUINOA CHIVE PATTIES AND POACHED EGG AVOCADO STACK
Brunch came early today! I’m in the burn stages of my workout so I definitely needed some muscle fuel today, and this did the job perfectly! These were super yummy and filling, but also light so you won’t feel bloated or tired 🙂 Recipe for patties: makes 8 1 cup organic whole grain quinoa (cooked)…
SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH PUMPKIN GINGER NOODLES (GLUTEN FREE!)
Here’s a quick and yummilicious lunch recipe before work. Happy hump day! Recipe: 15g organic king soba pumpkin ginger noodles (or any gluten free brand) 1 cup raw shrimp (peeled) 1 small garlic cloves (minced) 1 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil A dash of fresh basil (chopped) 1 tbsp red onions (diced) 1 chopped…
SPRING ENERGIZING JUICE
Yum! What a refreshing way to start the week! I love juicing because it’s such an easy way to get your daily vitamins, and it also gives you a hearty dose of energy! Plus, it’s great for detoxing and cleansing, especially if you’ve had a naughty weekend with food 😉 Juicing is awesome in every…
CURRY SPICED CRISPY TILAPIA WITH SEASONED VEGGIE MEDLEY
Easy peasy “too lazy to make a fancy dinner” dinner 🙂 I have quite a bit of tilapia in my freezer and i’m trying to use it all up before I get bored! Recipe: 1/2 pound large tilapia fillet A handful of veggies of choice (I used Broccoli, mushrooms, red onions, garlic, zucchini, asparagus, and…
STRAWBERRY GREEK YOGURT BANANA BREAD
Banana bread! Aka “birthday bread” 😉 This isn’t for me (and that’s a first), instead I made it for my friend as a birthday treat. I know I know I should have baked a cake bla bla bla, but traditional routines get boring. Plus, this is more practical because she can enjoy this healthy treat…
CAULIFLOWER BUNS (FLOUR FREE)
Hey ya’ll! Buns for anyone? I’m not having the greatest day today but a girl’s still gotta eat right? Anyways making these cheered me up a little because they were delicious! Swap the high carb bread burger buns for these flour free and low calorie (I assume, I don’t count lol) cauliflower buns! Recipe: makes…
