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 […]
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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 […]
The Right Way to Have a Smoothie for Breakfast

Hi friends! If you’re following me on Instagram, you’ll know I drink a lot of smoothies…like a lot! Most of my breakfasts during the week are smoothies – regardless of the weather or season. I might be crazy but it works for me because a) I’m hungry first thing in the morning so I can’t […]
How To Grow Your Own Sprouts At Home

Hi friends! Today I wanted to show you how I have been sprouting my own sprouts at home. I love doing this because I don’t end up with a huge box of them, I only do as many as I can consume in a week and it’s kind of fun too! Not to mention, it […]
Gluten-free Apple Pie Pancakes

Hi friends! New year – same me! Still obsessed with pancakes and eating REAL food. I’d eat these every day if I could. I love my banana pancake recipe but I thought it was time to add another flavour to the rotation in my house. I wanted to make a gluten-free pancake recipe that 1) […]
5 Minute Avocado-Cacao Mousse

Hi friends, It never feels like the holidays until I start the Christmas baking and eating all things peppermint, gingerbread etc. This mousse is literally whipped up in less than 5 minutes. It’s so perfect for when you’re having friends over, for Christmas dinner or when the dessert craving kicks in later in the day. […]
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Health Nut in Your Life!

Hi friends! Can you guys believe it’s DECEMBER!! Because I certainty can’t. I swear I sound like a grandma saying the year has flown by ;). I often hear from so many people that they never know what to buy during the holidays for their “health-nut” friends, so I’m here to give you some ideas […]
3 Easy Ways to Incorporate Hemp Seeds Daily

Hi friends! Today I wanted to tell you about my love for hemp seeds from Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods. Personally, I find hemp seeds SO versatile and I literally use them daily in so many ways. I love their nutty taste and how easy they are to sprinkle on to anything from your smoothie to […]
Healthy Pumpkin Seed Breakfast Bread

Hi friends! I can’t believe we are in November! If you haven’t noticed, I held off as long as I could with the pumpkin recipes – denial much. I mentally wasn’t ready to let summer go but with it being a bit over a month until Christmas, it’s about time I faced the music. The […]
Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies

Hi friends! Man, this past weekend was so cold and rainy, that I loved being cooped inside all day. I kind of wanted to make a muffin but came up with these delicious beauties a few weeks ago instead and literally have made them so often that I just had to share them with you […]