Energy feeling low? Here’s a pick-me-up snack that won’t let you down. Dates and tahini create a perfect base for this recipe and lime juice adds a fresh flavor. Especially recommended as a natural immune support, these easy to make energy bars are also a good choice for anyone dealing with iron deficiency. Print Quick -…
This smoothie is powerful! Energizing and hydrating not to mention delicious. This will freshen your breath and clean out your GI tract, great for anyone who is constipated. It’s really nicely balanced and the perfect morning energy boost for the body & mind. You will notice a couple optional ingredients in this recipe: turmeric powder + peppercorns. Black…
A potent quick recipe that will help you stay healthy as we are transitioning seasons. Thanks to the elderberry powder this recipe is rich in vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium. It makes for a great snack or a breakfast. You can even make it ahead and use it as a base for your […]
raw | vegan | gluten-free You know…over the years we have tested and shared with you a couple of brownie recipes on our site. We’ve got ones with pumpkin purée (just trust us), and the popular Vegan Tiramisu Brownies …and that is it! So we decided to fix that pronto! Plus, to be honest, I have always been a […]
Today’s recipe involves three of my favourite things. Indian curry, a big load of veggies and raw foods. Nik and I love Indian food and over the years I have learned to create many of the traditional Indian dishes using only whole plant-based ingredients. However this time I wanted to keep it 100% raw. The…
On a hot summer day, the best dishes are ones that somehow make you feel lighter. Refreshing, alkalizing, and satisfying, this Spinach Mango salad is the perfect dish during the hottest months of the year. It is loaded with Vitamin C, iron, fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. It’ll become a family favorite in no time. You can enjoy […]
If you have never pickled or fermented anything, this Instant Pickled Red Cabbage will be the best place to start. It’s simple, no fuss, no mess and all you need is a head of cabbage, good quality salt, a jar and a few other ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. This pickled cabbage…
I will admit, I am currently having a mild love affair with this granola. However, it’s all good, because this is probably the healthiest and most nourishing granola recipe I have created thus far. It can be enjoyed with your choice of nut milk, eaten dry as a snack (my favourite), crumbled over a bowl…
This hot chocolate is not your ordinary hot chocolate. It’s loaded with herbs and superfoods which I will touch on later in this post. You can keep this recipe 100% raw by blending all ingredients in a high-speed blender such as Vitamix or Blendtech for 3-5 minutes on high and you will end up with…
Let’s get real. Nik and I (and Oliver) eat a very clean diet 99% of the time. Yet during the holidays, we love to indulge a little bit. Even though we still eat whole plant-based foods, the amount of food we consume during the holiday season is usually more than usual – which we…
A great start to the day – a high-quality, nutrient-dense, protein-packed, liquid meal that fuels your body and helps build lean muscle. You will hardly know that there are four servings of veggies. To makes things even more awesome we included spirulina as it’s such a fantastic source of protein and nutritional goodness. Spirulina has a…
Most of us living in this busy world could use a little help with balancing our hormones, as well as give some love to our adrenals. Adrenal glands are two capsules resting on the top of our kidneys. They are responsible for the secretion of several different hormones – about 48 different kinds and types.…
If you have our latest book Plant-Powered Athlete you may have tried our “vegan” version of the Twix Bar. This recipe was inspired by that. Whenever we make almond mylk we try to think of new ways to use the almond pulp, and it often ends up being bars, cookies or some other dessert to…
A tuna salad without actual tuna may seem like a hard sell, and I have to admit that it took me a while to even experiment with this recipe, but once I got on board, it became one of my favorites! So, how can something taste like tuna when it is all raw and made…
Although you absolutely need to be conscious of your body’s electrolyte levels while exercising – especially in the heat – commercially available sports drinks just aren’t a good choice. Rather than relying on the store-bought, chemical-laden beverages, take a little extra prep time to mix together this homemade electrolyte drink. Visit customwater.com to get more…