I call this my Classic Dessert Pancake Burger because it was unbelievably delicious! Yup, even the patty is made with dessert ingredients! Its contains cacao powder, mashed bananas, stevia, macadamia nuts, and flaxseed meal! That’s it! Looks like a real burger right? Substitute all the savoury ingredients in a traditional burger for dessert ingredients and…
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VEGAN SWEET POTATO PROTEIN PANCAKES WITH HOMEMADE SPICY BLUEBERRY JAM (SUGAR FREE)
Breakfast time! Quick and packed with macro and micro nutrients to kick start my metabolism before I make a long drive to my job interview *fingers crossed.* These were topped with fresh blueberries, coconut whipped cream, and dairy free dark chocolate shavings. Cheers lovies! Recipe for pancakes: 1/2 cup cooked sweet potato puree 1 tbsp…
DARK CHOCOLATE CUPS WITH COCONUT VANILLA WHIPPED CREAM AND FRESH BERRIES (DAIRY FREE, GLUTEN FREE, PALEO)
It’s Friday! Whoot whoot! And since I love Fridays, I decided to make these yummylicious chocolate dessert cups because I love the heck outta chocolate 😉 This yummy chocolate creamy dessert can be enjoyed after a meal, or as a sexy dessert for date night, so get naughty 😉 These are also dairy free, paleo,…
ORANGE AVOCADO PROTEIN CREAMSICLES (VEGAN)
I know, weird combination of flavours eh? but it works! It’s creamy with the right amount of sweetness, no added sugars, and a great post workout snack. I whipped up a batch last night so I would be able have one after my workout this morning, and it was deliciously creamy 🙂 I find this…
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…
CUCUMBER AND LEMON RASPBERRY NOODLE SALAD
Oh yea! One of my old favourites from last summer, but can be consumed at any season 😉 A refreshing fun salad that will keep you hydrated during the day! This recipe is fairy easy; make the noodles by slicing thin layers of a cucumber with a potato peeler. Top noodle with a lemon slice…
MEGA GREEN SMOOTHIE BOWL
Another way to enjoy your green smoothie is to eat it with a spoon! It can be a meal replacement depending on the ingredients you add to it. I always add a source of protein to my smoothies because it serves as a great post workout meal loaded with nutrition and tons of vitamins. Eat…
COCONUT AND ORANGE BANANA CHOCOLATE CREAM PANCAKES
OH MY! My first attempt at making vegan pancakes where almost a success, (screwed up the remaining pancakes lol). These are 100% vegan, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, egg free, and sugar free! Recipe: 1/4 cup gluten free organic oat flour 1 scoop gardens life organic raw chocolate protein powder 1 tbsp flaxseed meal…
GARBANZO BEAN BURGERS WITH PICO DE GALO SALAD
A super great vegan alternative to meat burgers. This recipe is packed with tons of flavour and nutrition, and is also quite easy to make. Recipe: 1 can organic garbanzo beans (drained) 1/2 a small red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped baby carrots Half a small garlic clove A handful of chopped fresh cilantro leaves…
VEGETARIAN RED QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN MEATLESS LOAF
I love quinoa! It is one of the easiest gluten free grains to make and digest. Whether you choose to get quinoa in the white or red grain, they are still both very nutritious and delicious, and also vegetarian and vegan friendly. Quinoa has a variety of benefits: 1. Quinoa is one of the most…
BAKED CINNAMON PERSIMMONS WITH COCONUT MILK AND YUMMY TOPPINGS
Would you believe this was my first experiment with persimmons? Probably, because they are a less publicized fall fruit, and unlike a pumpkin which is available everywhere in the fall, persimmons are only available in some grocery stores, but can be found in large quantities at Asian and farmers markets. These delicious things are similar…
HOMEMADE HEALTHY NUTELLA
If you love chocolate, then you have to love Nutella! Okay I lied, I wasn’t really much of a chocolate lover, but there was something about Nutella that was so addictive! Being the typical girl, I would eat based on my mood, so I would have a few tablespoons with strawberries or toast if I…
