Posts Tagged ‘nightshade free’
Leafy Waldorf Salad
Leafy Waldorf Salad is a sweet and refreshing salad that makes an excellent light lunch or side salad. The Creamy Honey Dressing is well balanced with creamy yogurt, sweet honey and acidic lemon juice with an olive oil base. Leafy Waldorf Salad is topped with tart Macintosh apples and crunchy celery, juicy grapes and toasted…
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 MoreRaw Black Forest Brownies
Raw Black Forest Brownies are a decadent chocolate cherry dessert that is gluten free, paleo and raw vegan. They are naturally sweetened with dates and cherries which creates a smooth and rich brownie filled with crunchy almonds and chewy cherries for added texture. Raw Black Forest Brownies only contain 6 ingredients and they are really easy to make. They…
Read MoreSunshine Carrot Soup
Sunshine Carrot Soup is a fresh and creamy vegan soup that brings sunshine into the long winter days. Coconut milk gives this soup an indulgent silky texture, orange juice adds a nice tang and fresh ginger adds some spice. I played around with the spices by adding curry, caraway or allspice, but I like the simplicity…
Read MoreApple Cider Smoothie
Hot Apple Cider Smoothie is warm and comforting smoothie that is a perfect way to detox after the holiday season. It is sweetened with apples and spiced with ginger and cinnamon. You won’t be able to taste the spinach but it adds vitamin and mineral packed green goodness. Hot Apple Cider Smoothie is gluten free, paleo and vegan.…
Read MoreMojito Ice Tea Recipe
Mojito Ice Tea is the perfect summer time drink because it’s refreshing and has almost no calories so you don’t compromise your bikini body! The classic minty lime combination with a hint of sweetness is a perfect way to quench your thirst and cool you down on a hot day. Mojito Ice Tea is really…
Read MoreProtein Truffles
If you are looking for a decadent protein packed treat these Vanilla Almond Protein Truffles are for you. They are delicious in a coat your mouth with rich chocolate almond buttery goodness kind of way. Vanilla Almond protein truffles make a delicious post-workout snack because they are high in protein and ingredients that will facilitate tissue repair.…
Read MoreSalmon Cakes
Salmon Cakes are a delicious and easy way to get your daily omega 3 intake. They are crispy on the outside and bursting with juicy flavour on the inside. This recipe uses fresh salmon, not canned, cut into chunks with a creamy dill sauce that is dairy free. Salmon Cakes can be made gluten free if…
Read MoreCarrot Cake Cupcakes
Everyone loves carrot cake but it is so much more fun in cupcake form! These Carrot Cake Cupcakes have the traditional carrot cake flavors; the grated carrots add fiber and make the cupcakes super moist. The coconut cream cheese icing is dairy free, but you would never know! The sprinkles on my Carrot Cake Cupcakes don’t…
Read MoreBreakfast Quinoa
Quinoa for breakfast?!?! Why not! If you add the right ingredients quinoa is a great alternative to your morning oats. Breakfast Quinoa is a wonderful vegan and gluten free breakfast that will keep you feeling full for hours. Quinoa, seeds and nuts are packed with protein which will keep you going until lunch time with no snacks…
Read MoreBrown Rice Congee with Chicken
Brown Rice Congee with Chicken is a comforting rice porridge that is perfect for the cold winter months. Since the rice in the congee breaks down in the pot for hours it is really easy to digest, therefore, it is a wonderful meal to give to someone with digestive upset. I like to top my…
Read MoreHumble Apple Pie Crumble
Apple Pie Crumble is loaded with juicy apples and pears and topped with a delicious crumble topping. The spelt crust is rustic and flaky and the apples and pears are the perfect fall combination. Spelt is wonderful flour because it adds a delicious nutty flavour to the crust and it is a great source of…
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