Candy Cane Black Bean Brownies
The holidays are in full swing and so is my candy cane obsession! I don’t really eat candy canes by themselves but I LOVE them in baking. Candy Canes add a festive peppermint crunch to these healthy gluten free brownies. Yeah, that’s right; candy cane black bean brownies are actually healthy! Candy Cane Black Bean…
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The holidays are upon us and Candy Cane Carob Bark is the perfect treat to get you into the festive spirit. Candy Cane Carob Bark melts in your mouth and the candy cane pieces sprinkled throughout the carob bark bring a satisfying peppermint crunch. The base of the carob bark is actually super healthy and…
Read MoreLiver Detox Smoothie Recipe
Liver Detox Smoothie is extremely refreshing, it has a warming spiciness from the ginger, a sweetness from the beet and a sourness from the lemon. It is one my of favourite smoothies from the Holistic in the City 21 Day Smoothie Guide because it is not a super sweet smoothie. Liver Detox Smoothie is the perfect smoothie…
Read MoreMango Turmeric Smoothie
Mango Turmeric Smoothie, aka The Yellow Gazebo Smoothie, is a creamy smoothie that is sweetened with juicy mangoes and flavoured with toasted coconut. The turmeric added to the smoothie creates the vibrant yellow color and has a multitude of health benefits that can be found in my Curry Kale Quinoa Bowl Recipe. Why Smoothies? When…
Read MoreRaw Sweet Potato Salad
Raw Sweet Potato Salad with Curry Almond Sauce is a unique and refreshing salad that is perfect for those hot summer days when you can’t bear to turn on the oven or stove. I was sceptical the first time I tried a raw sweet potato salad, but I was pleasantly surprised. Raw sweet potatoes have…
Read MoreCarob Cake with Fudge Icing
Carob Cake with Fudge Icing is a moist layered chocolaty cake slathered in gooey fudge icing. The cake is made with almond flour making it gluten free and paleo. The creation of this chocolaty gluten free carob cake was no accident, my fiance and I were grocery shopping and he wanted to buy a McCain’s Deep and Delicious Cake. The…
Read MoreCarrot Molasses Muffins
Vegan Carrot Molasses Muffins are super moist and taste like gingerbread. They are made with nutty spelt flour, sweetened with iron rich blackstrap molasses and laced with walnuts and ginger. The fiber packed carrots keep the muffins super moist and they are an excellent way to use up carrot pulp leftover from juicing. Vegan carrot molasses muffins make a satisfying make-ahead breakfast and…
Read MoreVegan Alfredo Pasta
For years I have missed the delicious creaminess of Alfredo sauce… until now! Vegan Alfredo Pasta is a creamy gluten free gourmet dish made with nutritional yeast and cashews instead of heavy cream. The sundried tomatoes and roasted red peppers in this pasta dish add a punch of flavor and the red pepper flakes add a…
Read MoreCurry Kale Quinoa Salad
Curry Kale Quinoa Salad is a vibrant meal bursting with exciting flavours. The kale in this salad is massaged with Creamy Curry Dressing that gets its curry flavour from turmeric and cumin. The marinated onions and sundried tomatoes add a tangy element that is offset by sweet raisins and carrots. The celery, pumpkin seeds and…
Read MoreCreamy Broccoli Salad
Creamy Broccoli Salad is a mayo-free healthy version of the traditional broccoli salad. The creamy dairy free sauce is made with tahini and nutritional yeast. The raisins are swapped for super antioxidant goji berries which add a nice sweetness to the salad. This creamy broccoli salad is light and delicious and can be enjoyed warm…
Read MoreCrispy Chickpea Kale Salad
Crispy Chickpea Kale Salad is fresh, crunchy, delicious and seriously addictive. It is one of my favourite creations because it is a great way to turn kale skeptics into kale lovers. The textures in this kale salad are awesome – from the creamy salad dressing and avocado to the crispy crunchy chickpeas and seeds. Health…
Read MoreAsian Quinoa Salad
This tangy Asian Quinoa Salad is fresh, delicious and can be thrown together in minutes. The Asian inspired dressing can be made with organic soya sauce, or you can use Tamari to make this a yummy gluten free salad. I love to bring Asian Quinoa Salad to potlucks because you can whip it up in under…
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