Hi friends, Black beans in brownies was always a weird phenomenon to me so I finally decided to experiment with it. I really also wanted to make them vegan and totally gluten-free so everyone I know could eat them. This recipe creates VERY fudgy and soft brownies so once they are cooled, pop them in […]
Author: Andrea
Lemon Coconut Energy Bombs
Hi friends! Energy balls are one of my ultimate meal prep MVP’s. They are so easy and can be customized to your tastes and preferences. Since they aren’t baked, you really can substitute ingredients as long as you keep the ratios the same or know how to compensate by substituting like things for like things […]
Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
Hi friends! I’m a total chocoholic but lemon is my favourite fruity combo, especially as the weather gets warmer. These pancakes are gluten-free and made with my own blend of flours but you can grab a pre-made mix if you don’t want to or don’t have the different flours I used. It’s perfectly sweet yet […]
DIY: How To Brew Kombucha At Home
Hi friends, I was so excited when Chris and Derek from Brew Your Bucha reached out to me to try their kombucha brewing kit. They are two local Vancouverites who left their corporate jobs to follow their passion and share their knowledge with all of us. I actually learned how to brew my own kombucha at […]
High Protein Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Hi friends! This ground chicken recipe is SO versatile and delicious so I decided to show you me using the chicken 2 ways. The 1st is a lettuce wrap and the 2nd is using the excess chicken to make buddha bowls with lots of greens, lettuce, crackers and my sun dried tomato hummus. Almost like […]
Why I Switched from Tampons to a Menstrual Cup
Hi friends! You’re here because you want some knowledge on this topic and I’M SO HAPPY! The more we talk about this stuff and normalise it, the better! Periods should not be something we are ashamed of or shy away from talking about. You guys really liked my article about why I decided to break […]
Dairy Free Hemp Seed Milk (no straining required)
Hi Friends, This post is LONG overdue. This has been my favourite dairy-free milk for about a year now when I first started making nut milk at home. I love almond, walnut and oat milk as much as the next gal but they all require you to strain the milk, which is a) another added […]
Purple Yam Wedges with Garlic Aioli
Hi friends, I’m sharing a savory recipe here today that will make you want to switch to a purple yam diet, I pinky swear! These were so addictive and I definitely regretted not doubling the recipe! They are not crispy like fries as they aren’t deep fried but the dipping sauce makes them every bit […]
5 Ways to Actually Practice Mindfulness Daily
Hi friends, This topic is near and dear to my heart. I was never an anxious person for most of my teens and childhood but as I get older, I notice that if I don’t ground myself and practice these practices regularly, I do get super anxious and find it hard to feel like I’m […]
Chocolate Banana Cookie Skillet
Hi friends! Did you ever wonder what would happen if a banana bread + soft cookie got together? It’s magic, pure magic! The result is this Chocolate Banana Cookie Skillet. Super soft like a bread but not at the same time. It’s seriously perfect and avoids the hassle of forming each individual cookie so it’s […]