Summer is here and there is no better time to swap one of your meals for a smoothie. Ready in under ten minutes and packed with fruits, veggies, plant protein and superfoods. These creamy drinks are our go-to for an easy breakfast, snack, post-workout recovery drink…. Whether we’re running out the door or quietly sipping…
The inspiration was to create a creamy smoothie without the use of bananas. Personally I have nothing against bananas,I actually really enjoy them. However there are few reasons why some people might not want to use bananas in their smoothies. Some are allergic to them, some just don’t like the taste of them, and if…
This best plant based recipe round up was inspired by one of Michael Pollan’s food rules : “Don’t eat anything with more than five ingredients, or ingredients you can’t pronounce.” Real food doesn’t have a long ingredient list, isn’t advertised on TV, and doesn’t contain stuff like maltodextrin or sodium tripolyphosphate. Real food is things that…
Plantains look similar to bananas, yet they are more versatile and you should cook them before eating them. Raw plantains have a bitter taste, and cooking them brings out their flavour and makes them more appetizing. The great thing about plantains is they are extremely low in calories, they only have 122 calories. Making them…
Bread + Cookies? Yep you read it right! These are a wondrous union of banana bread and cookie 😛 I will keep this post simple, just like the recipe. I started in the kitchen with the intention of making a loaf of banana bread for my Nephew. As I was preparing the batter, I changed my mind. Instead I…
Okay so I will admit, and anyone who knows me will agree… I am a bit of a cookie monster. When it comes to sweets, desserts, what have you – besides some good homemade banana ice cream, cookies are my go to! However, I have always kind of looked at food and asked myself “what…
Another competitor on the shelf! Aside from quality, there are 2 things to look for in protein powders – 1.Taste and 2.Texture. To be honest we were super impressed that Pure Goodness’ has 9 nutrient-rich superfoods! Ingredients: Pumpkin Seeds, Flax Seeds, Quinoa, Chia Seeds, Coconut, Almonds, Kale, Avocados and Pomegrante. Nutrition per 60g serving (2 Scoops) Protein: 30g Omega-3:…
The kitchen is my happy place! It’s calming and I absolutely loose sense of time. I love getting lost in creating recipes, that are not only pleasing to the senses but also healing and full of nutrients. Last weekend I made these Bliss Balls! Want More Raw Dessert Recipes? RAW PUMPKIN PIE BITES RAW VEGAN THREE…
Yup it totally happened! We created the perfect post workout meal, mid afternoon snack, sweet breakfast or lovely dessert to share with friends. Look at this creamy rich treat! Would you believe that is totally healthy, vegan, gluten free and packed with plant based protein?!? And what better source of plant based protein, than #vegagreens #protein! What’s…
When the garden gives you apples…you get your slowcooker out and make an apple butter 🙂 This delicious butter is nicely spiced with fresh ginger and slowly cooked for several hours until the apples just start to caramelize. This absolutely natural, no sugar added spread can be used in so many different ways – on pancakes…
Coconuts have slowly become a very hot and versatile food commodity, and are being used in everything from our daily cuisine to our beauty regimens. Yay to coconuts! Coconut meat is that white lining you can find inside the “nut” (kernel) itself. The meat can be juicy and tender, or slightly thick and crunchy, to tough…
Plums you either love ’em or hate ’em… some interesting facts about plums you probably didn’t know: Great for relieving constipation and digestive problems. Plums are full of antioxidants that have been shown to slow the development of Alzheimer’s disease. (The University of Harvard Health Research). They also contain anthocyanin and quercetin, beneficial for preventing brain…
Let’s face it energy bars are a great snack to have on hand at all times! Whether you keep ’em in your gym bag, the car for the kids, or in your office desk drawer – just in case… However, buying energy or protein bars can be really expensive and well sometimes unhealthy. Why not make your own!? Yup,…
Smoothie time! It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s… peanut-butter jelly!!! This will definitely be kid approved too. If peanut-butter is not your thing, simply replace with almond or cashew butter. Smoothies are fantastic, they are the easiest and sneakiest way to get us to consume our vegetables and fruits. Enjoy this for breakfast, post-workout, snack time,…
Kale has undergone a serious image overhaul in recent years. It has evolved from being a decoration in salad bars and seafood display cases to being perhaps the most popular superfood. By now, you must have tasted – kale smoothies, salads, and chips… and most likely paid a ridiculous amount for it! 😛 Kale is one of…