This soup is lovely. The addition of dill and fresh peas really freshens it up. It takes a bit of time to cook split peas, so make it on the weekend or in the evening when you have time to let it sit on the stove for awhile. Make it in the slow cooker if you…
Hot Pumpkin Goji Smoothie
This warming smoothie hits the spot on a cool fall or winter morning. You will be surprised how much of a treat this smoothie is, and it is so good for you too. It is definitely one of my faves. 1/4 to 1/3 cup roasted pumpkin (fresh or canned) 2 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tbsp…
Artichoke and White Bean Dip
This recipe is so versatile. It can be used as a dip, spread on a sandwich or stuffed into a wrap. It adds great texture and flavour and is simple to make. This recipe was adapted from Clean Food by Terry Walters. 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 green onion, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons lemon juice…
Make your own raw chocolate. It’s so simple!!
I made chocolate for my sweethearts this Valentine’s Day. I had all of the ingredients and have been wanting to make it for so long, and I am so glad that I did. It was easier than I ever could have imagined. Here are the steps and links to the ingredients that you will need: First…
Superfood Trail Mix
A simple filling antioxidant-rich snack to make for when you are craving something salty sweet. Keep a batch at work for an afternoon treat. This would be a great simple idea to make as a gift for someone special. A teacher perhaps. Putting a jar of this together wouldn’t be inexpensive but you have the flexibility of…
Superfood Hot Chocolate Mix
This is a grown up version of a favourite cold-weather treat. The addition of superfoods to the mix makes this not just a treat, but highly nutritious as well. The flavours are subtle yet complex. Use this formula and experiment with your favourite combinations. 9 tbsp raw cacao powder 3 tbsp carob powder 3 tbsp lucuma…
Kale, Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
Enjoy this veggie-loaded, healthy and very hearty winter soup. If you are not able to find French green lentils, you can easily substitute regular green lentils in this dish. Ingredients 4 leeks, white and light green parts only 1 large bunch of kale 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes, drained 6…
Cilantro Grapefruit Detox Smoothie
This smoothie is so wonderful. It has a slightly bitter taste but so yummy at the same time. 1 to 1/2 cups coconut water or pure water 1/2 to 1 large grapefruit 1 tbsp avocado 1 to 2 handfuls romaine leaves (approximately 2 to 4 dark leaves) 1 medium celery stalk small handful cilantro 1…
A Healthier Hot Chocolate
Enjoy this simple but incredibly delicious and nourishing hot cocoa drink instead of that sugary processed stuff. 2 cups of organic goat, cow, almond, rice, or coconut milk 2 tsp + of raw cacao powder (we like Giddy YoYo’s) -add more to your taste 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 4 drops vanilla creme liquid stevia,…
Fall Reboot 5-day Green Smoothie Cleanse
Start your fall off right with my 5-day Energy Reboot, a quick and simple cleanse that will release toxins, boost energy, balance hormones and have you feeling like new in no time!! You will receive a recipe packet, shopping list, menu plans as well as personal email support from me before, during, and after the cleanse. It’s easy, it’s fun, and super delicious too!!