Raw Lemon Cheesecake

Raw Lemon Cheesecake is creamy and luscious with a hint of tart sourness from the lemons. The base is a gluten free mix of almonds and coconut and the silky vegan filling is made with lemons, cashew butter and sweetened with stevia. I created this recipe to celebrate the one-year blogiversary of Out To Lunch Creations,…

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Protein 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.…

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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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Raw Pad Thai

Raw Pad Thai is gluten free, vegan and peanut free! I love Pad Thai and in the summer there is nothing better than eating it raw. The fresh veggies and kelp noodles give it a refreshing crunch and the sauce is creamy and delicious. Raw Pad Thai is much tastier and healthier than the Pad…

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Carrot 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…

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Belmonte Raw Restaurant Review

I had the pleasure of trying a tasting menu at Belmonte Raw located in Toronto. Belmonte Raw makes delicious gluten free, plant based meals using fair trade, local and organic produce that is sourced directly from the farmers. 

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Breakfast Quinoa

Breakfast Quinoa by @JesseLWellness #breakfast

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…

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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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Cherry Macaroons

Cherry Macaroons by @JesseLWellness #macaroons

Cherry Macaroons are the perfect valentines day treat. As I kid I always loved Valentine’s Day. A couple days before Valentine’s Day, my family would decorate a Valentine’s Day box with pretty red and pink hearts and, when no one was looking, we would slip little love notes to each other into the box. My mom…

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Humble Apple Pie Crumble

Humble Apple Pie Crumble by @JesseLWellness #pie

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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Stack’em High Spelt Pancakes

Stack'em High Spelt Pancakes by @JesseLWellness #vegetarian

It’s so quick and easy to make these fluffy spelt pancakes you will never make pancakes out of the box again! Have you heard of spelt flour? It is flour made from an ancient grain that is easier to digest than regular white or whole wheat flour. Spelt four contains more protein and vitamin B2…

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup by @JesseLWellness #butternutsquash

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is thick, creamy and bursting with fall flavors. It’s a comforting vegan and gluten free soup that will warm you up on a chilly day. Butternut squash is a wonderful ingredient because it is high in beta-carotene (Vitamin A), antioxidants and fiber. For more information on the health benefits of butternut…

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