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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Candy Cane Carob Bark

Candy Cane Carob Bark by @JesseLWellness #christmas #candycanebark

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…

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Liver Detox Smoothie Recipe

Liver detox smoothie on @jesselwellness #smoothie #liverdetox

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…

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Mango Turmeric Smoothie

Mango Turmeric Smoothie by Jesse Lane Wellness

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…

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Raw Sweet Potato Salad

Raw Sweet Potato Salad by Jesse Lane Wellness

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…

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Carob Cake with Fudge Icing

Carob Cake with Fudge Icing by Jesse Lane Wellness

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…

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Carrot Molasses Muffins

Vegan Carrot Molasses Muffins by @JesseLWellness #molasses #veganmuffins

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…

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Vegan 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…

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Curry 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…

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Creamy Broccoli Salad

Canada Day Recipe Roundup Creamy Broccoli Salad by @JesseLWellness #vegan

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…

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Crispy Chickpea Kale Salad

Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas by @JesseLWellness #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…

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Asian Quinoa Salad

Asian Quinoa Salad by @JesseLWellness #quinoa

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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