Chocolate Tahini Brownies
If you think tahini is only for hummus, think again! This creamy sesame paste gives these brownies a moist texture and delicious nutty flavour. Not to mention the healthy fats, protein, and fibre it adds to the brownies! Serves: 8 Ingredients 1 cup tahini ⅓ cup pure maple syrup 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce 1 […]
Apple Crisp
One of my favourite Fall desserts is a warm apple crisp topped with vanilla bean ice cream. So, I decided to go to my recipe drawing board and make some healthy twists to the traditional apple crisp that we all know and love! To my surprise, I was able to create a crisp that is a […]
Lemon Blueberry Poppy Seed Muffins
Serves: 12 Ingredients 1 cup plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup avocado oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 egg ½ cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ¾ cup whole wheat flour ¾ tbsp poppy seeds Zest of 1 lemon 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 cup frozen blueberries […]
Chocolate Coconut Energy Bites
These energy bites are quick and easy to throw together, no-bake, and free from added sugars… the perfect sweet & salty snack for a busy day! Makes: 12 bites Ingredients ½ cup pecans or nut of choice 15 whole pitted dates, roughly chopped ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1 tsp coconut oil or […]
Chocolate Overnight Oats
Serves: 1 Ingredients: ½ cup rolled oats ½ cup milk of choice 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp maple syrup Toppings: fruit, nuts, seeds of choice Directions: Mix all ingredients, other than toppings, in a glass jar until combined. Seal jar and store in refrigerator overnight. Enjoy oats […]
Banana Chai Muffins
Serves: 12 Ingredients 3 ripe bananas ½ cup unsweetened applesauce ½ cup natural almond butter ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup coconut flour ⅓ cup rolled oats ¼ cup hemp hearts 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 ½ tsp cinnamon […]
Chocolate Tofu Mousse
With less than 100 calories per serving, this light chocolate-y treat is the perfect dessert to share with your loved ones! Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 package (300 g) soft tofu 2½ tbsp pure maple syrup 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp cornstarch Directions Combine soft tofu, maple syrup, cocoa powder and corn […]
Banana Nut Granola Bars
Back in the day, store-bought granola bars were one of my favourite go-to snacks – they are so convenient, delicious and healthy (right?). Well, that is, until you start to read into the details and long list of ingredients (six types of added sugars, artificial flavouring, trans fats? no thank you!) This inspired me to create my […]