Don’t throw away carrot juice pulp, there is still hope for it! Plus, you would be loosing on the there fiber and other goodness in there!!! Add some pumpkin seeds, coconut, dry fruit, spices and make some tasty Carrot Cake Rolls!! In our kitchen we strive to have zero waste. Even when it comes to…
I’m so excited to share this recipe with all you beautiful people. I’ve been dying to try and experiment adding some favours and create a spin off version of our original Raw Almond Coconut Yogurt. See, the great thing about making your own vegan yogurt is that you can blend in whatever flavors you feel like…
Kheer is an Indian dessert, similar to rice pudding, that both Nikki and I happen to love! Traditionally it’s made with rice that is cooked in milk that’s flavoured with cardamon and saffron. It’s creamy, rich and a delight for the taste buds – however it’s a special treat. So here’s the deal… I made this…
Hello Friends! Guess what? It’s time to start making your own almond mylk. Don’t worry, it’s not complicated or time consuming. On the contrary, once you have the right tools (a good blender and nut milk bag/cheese cloth) you are set to go! Cow’s milk has significant levels of female hormones, and usually contains antibiotics,…
Today we are sharing one of our favourite maca powder smoothie (also a great post workout smoothies to fuel the body) — Maca Rush. It was inspired by one of our local smoothie joints here in Vancouver. Now I hope you are ready for a real treat! This maca powder smoothie is rich, creamy, perfectly…
Making you own nut mylk is very easy and one of the first steps we encourage you to take on your journey toward healthy plant based living. Nikki and I started making our own non dairy milk a couple of years ago after my little fit in a grocery store. I just couldn’t understand why the heck…
Ayurvedic medicine (“Ayurveda” for short) is one of the world’s oldest holistic (“whole-body”) healing systems. It was developed more than 3,000 years ago in India. Ayurveda is more than a mere system of treating illness, it’s a science of life (Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge). It offers a body of wisdom designed to…
During any exercise (strength workout, yoga, walk, hike or run > 45 minutes) your muscles become damaged, drained of energy, and in need of repair. Your muscle fibers are broken down during your workout and are rebuilt with new, stronger protein and fibers. This is how your muscles grow stronger and more efficient. If you aren’t…
This smoothie bowl is filling yet low in calories and chalk full of nutrients. Berries offer extraordinary amounts of antioxidants, such as Vitamin A and C. It’s also got a solid dose of greens (think iron, folic acid, and protein) from the kale and chlorella and prunes (lots of deep, dark, iron-rich goodies!) plus lemon for a vitamin…
We are so truly excited to share this recipe with all of you. Perfect for a post workout meal, or to fuel you up for a busy day ahead, this is one of our favourite sweet pleasures. Our inspiration behind this recipe roots back to our longstanding love for banana ice-cream (aka nice-cream). We have…
Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by. Today we are sharing this easy to make 100% plant based overnight, Healthy Crockpot Breakfast Scramble. There are many vegan recipes for scrambles out there, but most of then call for tofu. In this recipe, chickpea flour takes the place of the tofu—with creamy delicious results. Get it all ready before…
Today we are sharing a super simple recipe for homemade vegan granola bars. Love cereal but want to stay away processed food? Meet your new match. We made this raw granola couple of days ago and it was AMAZINGLY delicious! This recipe will certainly make a regular appearance in our kitchen. So here we go…
We are excited to share this powerful and energizing Ashwagandha smoothie with you! This recipe features Ashwagandha root powder, an herb that provides an incredible amount of health benefits – especially for women! The word “Ashwagandha” is sanskrit for “essence of a stallion.” This root and it’s berry have been used for thousands of years in…
Not sure if you have noticed, but smoothie bowls have flooded Instagram! Every other day I come across someone’s photo with their variation of this trendy colourful bowl packed with so-called superfood. So is worth the hype? First, let’s put things in perspective. Eating a smoothie bowl is far better for you than eating something bought in a…
Yes, you can absolutely make your own non-dairy yogurt at home! And you should try it! For this vegan yogurt we are using oats and young coconut, blended together with good probiotics to create a rich and creamy treat, similar to Greek yogurt. It’s pretty simple, cost-effective and has many health benefits. Delicious on its own, or…