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BLOODY GOOD BROWNIE BITES

BLOODY GOOD BROWNIE BITES

Chocolate and orange — in this case, blood orange — are a match made in heaven.  Good news is, these BLOODY GOOD BROWNIE BITES come together super quick in your blender or food processor.  Better still, they are free of refined sugar and absolutely packed with antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, and plant-based protein!

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MANGO "PANNA COTTA"

MANGO "PANNA COTTA"

Made with just a few ingredients, this mango maca & coconut pudding has a bright mango flavour and a unique texture that’s kind of like jello and pudding had a baby...  Intrigued?!?  Well, the good news is, it’s crazy easy to make, great for the gut, and packed with healthy fats, protein and adaptogens, too.

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MATCHA PISTACHIO PROTEIN BALLS

MATCHA PISTACHIO PROTEIN BALLS

I absolutely love these little matcha & pistachio no-bake balls.  They are super easy to make and are loaded with easy-to-digest energy as well as healthy fats, fibre, protein and antioxidants galore.  They are great for snack time, dessert, or even breakfast-on-the-go.

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CHOCONUT BLISS BALLS

CHOCONUT BLISS BALLS

We are huge fans of protein balls at my house, and these chocolate, coconut & mixed nut bites are definite winners.

Honestly, what could be better than super tasty portable snacks that are easy to make and packed with antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, and protein?!?

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BANANA BREAD "COCO-NOATS" PORRIDGE

BANANA BREAD "COCO-NOATS" PORRIDGE

I just love this banana coconut no-oats (noats) grain-free porridge.  Not only is it packed with fibre, protein, healthy fats and pre & probiotics, but it tastes like warm banana cake that you can eat with a spoon!  Now how good is that?!? 

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P3 BALLS (aka PLANT POWER PROTEIN BALLS)

P3 BALLS (aka PLANT POWER PROTEIN BALLS)

I just love these balls.  Honesty, they're so easy to make, so tasty, and so nutritious — the perfect combo in my books!

Plant Power Protein Balls are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free, but absolutely packed with easy-to-digest energy along with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats and plant-based protein.  

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GRAIN-FREE BANANA BREAD (including Nut-Free, Double Chocolate, & Cranberry Walnut versions)

GRAIN-FREE BANANA BREAD (including Nut-Free, Double Chocolate, & Cranberry Walnut versions)

Ok, so I just love banana bread.  I mean, banana bread and smoothies are the reason bananas exist, right?!?  Anyway, I initially came up with this paleo-friendly recipe one day after buying my first bag of Otto's Cassava flour.  Since then, the recipe has been modified and taste-tested numerous times.  It's so moist and delicious that you'll barely believe it is totally dairy, grain and refined sugar free. I have provided nut-free, chocolate chunk, and cranberry walnut versions.

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CHOCOLATE WALNUT PROTEIN SPREAD

CHOCOLATE WALNUT PROTEIN SPREAD

This chunky chocolate walnut spread is great healthy alternative to Nutella.  It works well on toast (regular or the sweet potato variety), pancakes, waffles, yogurt, smoothie bowls, chia pudding and porridge.  And, yes, even straight-up...  

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"NUTELLA" BLISS BALLS

"NUTELLA" BLISS BALLS

These no-bake "Nutella" Bliss Balls are decadent and oh so satisfying with that wonderful rich hazelnut & chocolate flavour.  Thankfully, they also happen to be low-carb and free of refined sugar, grain and dairy, but packed with fibre, protein, healthy fats, and adaptogens, too!

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COOKIE DOUGH WITH BENEFITS (with collagen)

COOKIE DOUGH WITH BENEFITS (with collagen)

Ok, so I am seriously in love with this edible cookie dough!!  Honestly, I’d eat it at brekkie or anytime of the day for a healthy & super-satisfying snack.  It contains no eggs, dairy, grains or refined sugar, but is packed with protein, fibre, healthy fats, and superfoods such as maca!

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POPEYE PUDDING

POPEYE PUDDING

This vibrant spinach & mango chia pudding is a great family-friendly way to bring veggies to the breakfast party.  I've basically combined two of my favourite morning eats -- green smoothies and chia pudding -- into one nutritious and delicious recipe.

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BANANA SPINACH MUFFINS (grain-free)

BANANA SPINACH MUFFINS (grain-free)

The thought of a breakfast salad or another green smoothie turning you into a grouchy grinch?!?  Then this refined sugar-free, nutritious-and-delicious banana spinach blender muffin recipe is just the thing for you!

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GOLDEN MILK "CAULI-NOATS"

GOLDEN MILK "CAULI-NOATS"

This is a spin on my cauliflower no-oats porridge.  Honestly, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it — my family and taste-testers didn’t know it was cauli until I told them.  Sooooo good!

As in my original recipe, this pre- and probiotic version is packed with antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats & protein for a complete and satisfying meal.

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SHIRATAKI (KONJAC) NOODLES

SHIRATAKI (KONJAC) NOODLES

Have you tried shirataki or konjac noodles before?  They’re a great zero calorie, grain-free, carb-free alternative to traditional pasta.  Sounds crazy, I know, but they’re actually really good and super versatile!

Shirataki noodles originated in Japan and are made from the konjac root.  They are gelatinous in texture and a good source of prebiotic resistant starch, being composed of 97% water and 3% indigestible fibre.  This means that these noodles provide no calories or nutrients to our bodies, but they feed the good bacteria in our guts!

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PRETTY-IN-PINK LATTE (Beetroot Latte)

PRETTY-IN-PINK LATTE (Beetroot Latte)

OK, I just love this pretty pink beetroot latte!  And trust me here, this is an absolute winner even if you think you don't like beets!!  It has a mild, slightly sweet, slightly earthy flavour and is wonderfully creamy and satisfying.  Better still, it is refined sugar free and packed with antioxidants, healthy fat and protein! 

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VITAMIN D: THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN

VITAMIN D: THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN

Vitamin D is essential for bone health and osteoporosis prevention.  There is emerging evidence that it also has an important role in mental health and helps to protect against numerous illnesses and infections including influenza, asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and cancer.   Unfortunately, up to two-thirds of Canadians have levels under what is believed to be important for overall health and disease prevention!

 

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SUN+ BUTTER

SUN+ BUTTER

Sunflower seed butter (SSB) is made from grinding roasted sunflower seeds.  SSB has gotten more popular in recent years as a nut-free alternative to peanut butter.  It is rich in protein (3 grams per Tbsp) and healthy fats as well as vitamin E and essential minerals like magnesium and manganese.

I call this “Sun+” because in addition to the sunflower seeds, I have added chia, flax and hemp seeds for extra minerals, protein, antioxidants, and healthy omega 3 fatty acids.

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BRAZILIAN BLISS BALLS

BRAZILIAN BLISS BALLS

We just love no-bake bliss balls at my house.  They are super easy to make in the blender and great for snacks or breakfast on-the-go.  Brazilian Balls are free of grains and refined sugar and absolutely loaded with fibre, minerals, protein, and healthy fats.

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