Posts Tagged ‘nut free’
Fiesta Beans and Rice
Fiesta Beans and Rice is a filling vegetarian dish you will be making again and again. The combination of beans, rice, salsa, avocado and feta create a party for your taste buds. Animal proteins contain all of the 9 essential amino acids; therefore they are called complete proteins. Plant-based foods usually contain some, but not…
Read MoreCoconut Curry Corn Soup
This simple and quick recipe really lets the sweet corn flavour shine. Coconut Curry Corn Soup is perfect for early fall when corn is in season or during the winter when you can enjoy the warming curry spices. If corn isn’t in season, frozen organic corn works really well. When you can’t buy local vegetables,…
Read MorePoached Eggs on Avocado Toast
Poached eggs on avocado toast are the perfect breakfast for anyone trying to boost energy levels this year. Avocado toast is trendy for a reason, it is delicious! Adding eggs makes this breakfast high in protein and healthy fats to keep you feeling full until lunchtime. Added bonus, you can make it in under 10…
Read MoreBaba Ganoush Quinoa Bowl
Baba Ganoush Quinoa Bowl is fresh, filling, and makes the perfect lunch or dinner. It is a protein-packed dish that is topped with one of my favourite dipping sauces, baba ganoush. Baba ganoush is similar to hummus (my first love) but it has an eggplant base and is totally legume-free (hello paleo). It is yummy…
Read MoreHealthy Homemade Sesame Snaps
Healthy homemade sesame snaps are the perfect treat or snack for anyone who lived through the 90s. Did you eat sesame snaps as a kid? They were one of my favourite treats for sure, but the sugar they use in those is awful so I had to create my own version. I particularly love this…
Read MoreZesty Cilantro Dressing
This zesty cilantro dressing might have a lot of ingredients but I promise that each and every one of them is worth it! It is packed full of zesty flavour and turns your salad into something special. Cilantro (aka coriander) is a powerful herb that has numerous healing properties. It has the ability to cleanse…
Read MoreChocolate Sunflower Butter Eggs for Easter
Chocolate Sunflower Butter Eggs are the perfect Easter treat. One of my favourite Easter treats is peanut butter eggs. I love peanut butter, but so many people are allergic so I decided to create a nut-free version using Sunflower seed butter. To make my chocolate eggs even better, I added puffed quinoa to add crunch…
Read MorePretty in Pink Roasted Beet Hummus
Pretty in Pink Roasted Beet Hummus is my new favourite appetizer because it is so pretty! Pink is one of my favourite colours, hence the reason I have it in my logo and website. Roasted beets give this traditional hummus base an earthy and sweet undertone. Hummus is a delicious snack because it is really quick to make and you…
Read MoreCold Brew Iced Tea
Have you guys tried cold brew iced tea yet? I just recently learned about it and have been obsessed! As you know I’m a tea addict and I still do drink hot tea in the summer, but sometimes it is nice to have a cold refreshing drink. Cold brew iced tea is perfect because you really can’t…
Read MoreSunshine Chaga Golden Latte
Have you heard of golden lattes? I feel like they are so popular right now because turmeric is super anti-inflammatory. I decided to create my own golden latte with a chaga twist and thus my Sunshine Chaga Golden Latte was born! It is a delicious immune boosting and anti-inflammatory drink.
Read MoreDark Chocolate Chili Brownies
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’m so excited to share this recipe for Dark Chocolate Chili Brownies by Andrea Kmecza from my cookbook Healthy Dairy Free Desserts. They are the perfect way to spice up your Valentine’s Day and still get your chocolate fix. Dark Chocolate Chili Brownies are gluten-free and nut-free!
Read MoreVegan Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce
I am so excited to share this guest post for Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce created by my fabulous intern and fellow holistic nutritionist Stella from Wellness by Stella. Since I’m busy taking care of my sweet little boy, you will see quite a few posts from Stella over the next few weeks.
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