Girl Scout cookies aren’t the healthiest cookie out there. They are highly processed and full of nasties like trans-fats, GMOs, and artificial flavors. Basically all kinds of man made stuff that doesn’t belong to a healthy diet. But, luckily, with the help of three beautiful ladies from Natural Sweet Recipes you can easily make even more delicious and…
Today we have a treat for you! When I came across this creation from www.micibakes.com I knew I had to share it with all of you. Andie, who is the chef, photographer, tasting guinea pig, content manager and web designer of her blog has a wonderful collection of simple, yummy and nutritious recipes. Plus her photos are so…
These blondies are seriously magic. They’re: Vegan Gluten Free Peanut Butter-y Super moist Full of protein Hearty Wholesome Salty-sweet Healthy Portable Addicting This recipe is a contribution from Rachel over at Little Chef Big Appetite. “Little Chef Big Appetite features my own healthy recipes as well as tidbits from my daily life in Los…
Baked root vegetable chips are a healthy alternative to your average store-bought tortilla or potato chip. It may seem like a lot of work to peel and slice vegetables, but I promise you it’s not such a big deal. Today we have for you Beet Root Chips. Even those who hate beets will love them…
Have you gotten into the Christmas spirit yet? I have yet to start decorating my house, which always makes it feel real to me. There is something so magical about this time of year, especially when the weather is cold and snowy and you can curl up on your couch with a soft blanket and a…
Have you ever tried this exotic fruit? There are two main types of persimmons, the Fuyu and Hachiya. While most recipes will specify which to use, it’s good to have a basic understanding of the difference. Fuyus are squatty, round and crisp and can be eaten like an apple or pear. Hachiyas, on the other…
Lime Cashew Cookies makes 8 large cookies 1 cup dates, pitted 1/4 cup raw almonds 1/4 cup raw cashews 2 teaspoons lime juice zest of one organic lime 1/4 cup crushed cashews or hemp seeds Combine the first five ingredients in your food processor. Using…
If you juice regularly, you’ve probably wondered what to do with leftover fruit and vegetable pulp. I feel incredibly guilty for throwing away the leftover pulp ;( So first rule: never throw the pulp away! Composting is a great way to utilize it, but all that fruit and veggie goodness is an easy way to…
The Yogi Cookie is my favourite post workout snack . This healthy cookie is packed with wholesome ingredients to help your body recover and give you “superpowers” :). These cookies make a great after-yoga snack full of things to give you that additional boost of energy you may need. They also make a nice, healthy dessert when…
Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies These cookies are high protein, low sugar, vegan, and naturally gluten-free. Plus with no grainy gluten-free flours, these cookies stay moist and gooey in the centre for days. I use roasted almond butter which gave the cookies nice nutty flavour. For the ground flax, I grind my own in my…
Saturday evening is a time to get creative in the AV kitchen. This time the inspiration was my Sunday morning yoga class. I wanted to make something healthy and wholesome to share with my Yogis:) The finished product was a low-sugar gluten free Morning Glory Cookie – made with homemade date paste . These cookies…
Sometimes you just need a treat. A recipe with coconut, lemon and apricots will sure satisfy your cravings.So it’s time for something sweet. Something moist and chewy and perfect with a cup of tea. 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for about 8 hours and drained Juice and zest of one lemon 20 dried apricots, washed…
What better snack after a hard workout than Ice Cream!! Yes you heard me correct, I said Ice Cream! 😛 I had a few people asking me about healthy alternatives for ice cream which well lead me to this post. Let me explain the benefits before I give you the simple 1-2-3 recipe…. Bananas are…
I’m sure you’re wondering if these truly taste like pumpkin pie? Yes, absolutely. But you can enjoy them without any guilt 🙂 They’re pretty awesome, actually. Give them a try…… 1 cup of raw cashews 1 cup oats 1/4 cup medjool dates 1/4 pumpkin, puree (you can used canned) 2 TB extra virgin coconut oil…
Adapted from Whole Foods Market What better way to leave a good “impression” with friends and family than sharing some vegan thumbprint cookies? The cookie part of these are not overly sweet; the idea when eating them is to get a little jam filling with each bite, which makes them taste sweeter 🙂 1 cup…