Posts Tagged ‘paleo’
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
It’s pumpkin season and I couldn’t resist creating a Pumpkin Spice Smoothie recipe, because who doesn’t want to have pumpkin pie for breakfast!?! This pumpkin spice smoothie is rich, smooth and tastes just like pumpkin pie. It is also way easier and faster to make than pumpkin pie and it is packed with nutrients, protein,…
Read MoreRoasted Eggplant with Tahini Dressing
Roasted Eggplant with Tahini Dressing is a super simple and quick side dish that packs a huge punch of flavour. I love the texture of roasted eggplant; I like to leave the skin on so you get something that is slightly chewy with a super soft creamy center. I find eggplant has a pretty mild…
Read MoreRaw Mojito Squares Recipe and Video
Raw Mojito Squares are the perfect summer dessert because they don’t require cooking and they are cool and refreshing. I love them because they are sugar-free getting all of their sweetness from stevia, so they are perfect for people on the candida diet. Raw Mojito Squares are also vegan, gluten free, paleo, rich and delicious. Watch my…
Read MoreVegan Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe
I created my Vegan Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe because I wanted to enjoy ice cream that is actually healthy! I just love cooling down with ice cream on hot sunny days, but regular ice cream is loaded with dairy, artificial flavoring, thickeners and tons of sugar. Vegan Blueberry Ice Cream is made with whole foods…
Read MoreChaga Mushroom Tea Recipes
I have been having so much fun playing with medicinal mushrooms so today I’m sharing my two favourite chaga mushroom tea recipes, one with chia spices and the other with vanilla. Chaga Mushrooms are known for their incredible healing powers, especially when it comes to cancer as they are the highest food source of antioxidants.…
Read MoreRoasted Curry Cauliflower Recipe
Roasted Curry Cauliflower is something I like to make when I’m looking for a quick and delicious side dish. It is ready in less than 30 minutes and is bursting with earthy and bright curry flavour. Roasted Curry Cauliflower is also gluten free, vegan and paleo! I love curry because it always tastes different depending…
Read MoreHealthy Scrambled Eggs
Healthy Scrambled Eggs are the perfect way to change up regular scrambled eggs. The spinach and basil add flavour and bump up the nutrients in your breakfast. With St. Patty’s Day around the corner, I wanted to create a recipe for green eggs because it is festive and fun. When I was a kid scrambled eggs…
Read MoreChocolate Monkey Power Smoothie
Get back on track this year with my Chocolate Monkey Power Smoothie! I created this yummy power smoothie for Downright Domestic viewers who are on the go and love staying active. The segment aired on Rogers TV in December, but if you missed it you can watch it here! Watch to learn how to make…
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 MoreHealthy Peanut Butter Cups
Healthy Peanut Butter Cups melt in your mouth and are a million times better than the processed sugar-laden version. They have a creamy sunflower seed butter center that is nestled in a stevia sweetened carob shell. The sunflower seed butter center is slightly sweetened with a little bit of salt and the carob coating is sweet…
Read MoreCoronation Grape Chia Jam
Coronation Grape Chia Jam is a deliciously tart grape jam made with chia seeds instead of gelatin making it raw and vegan. Coronation grapes are a seedless variety of concord grape found in Canada that have a sweet and sour taste that bursts in your mouth. Coronation Grape Chia Jam is sweetened with stevia to highlight the…
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…
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