Tabbouleh is a healthy, rich and super-green salad with pure Lebanese origins that is known for its spicy-tangy kick. In traditional Lebanese cuisine this salad is made with burgur- cracked wheat. And on the topic of bulgur, if you are allergic to gluten or simply want a gluten-free version, try substituting the bulgur with Quinoa.…
Last week I returned home from my 6 week trip to India. Oh man I love that place….. India is everything. It’s big, filthy, crowded, frustrating, scary, bizarre, colorful, exciting, fun, friendly and the experience of a lifetime. But it isn’t for everyone. At times it can be excruciatingly difficult to navigate and it’s all too easy…
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…
Growing up my mom would always make cinnamon rolls and they were sooo good but not that healthy :-/ So this weekend I decided to attempt to make some healthy gluten free and vegan ones to share with some friends! PS- I will never turn down anything with cinnamon in it <3 Cinnamon is a…
Alright so we are 2 months into the new year, I hope you are sticking to your new years resolutions! If weight loss or diet was a key word in your goals for 2013 I am sure you have found yourself eating more leafy greens (aka salads). Am I right? 🙂 Now let me…
This experiment was a big success in my eyes 🙂 Combining sweet potatoes with leek and peanut butter makes a comforting dish that is perfect for a chilly evening. 2 Tbs of extra virgin olive oil 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts thinly sliced 3 Tbs tomato paste 3 Tbs natural peanut…
These are delicious and hugely addicting vegan burgers. The seeds give the burgers a fantastic crunch and texture. You won’t be able to stop at just one…or two… 🙂 Ingredients: 1/2 cup mushrooms 2 cup mixed nuts and seeds walnuts – almonds,walnuts, pumpkin seeds,flax seeds, sunflower seeds (soaked) 1 carrot, shredded 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/2…
Yes its time for nice bowl of warming soup! There is nothing better then a steaming bowl of soup on cold winter day! There are many delicious variations of fall Soup, but one of my favourites is a recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Soup. If you haven’t had roasted cauliflower before, try it! Even if cauliflower isn’t your…
Are you ready for this squash madness ? I sure hope so 😉 Winter squash and pumpkin add beautiful color to any autumn meal but thats not all….. Discover six great reasons to eat more squash, plus six tasty and simple squash recipes. Packed with flavor, squash is loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants and vitamins. And with…
Ok this post was inspired by my recent trip to Whole Foods. As Nikki and I were working away on creating the “Pumpkin Madness” post we knew we needed a good pumpkin spice mix. However a small jar was $6.49….WHAT???? So we decided to make our own 🙂 If you’ve never made your own spice blends, I’d encourage…
Here’s an awesome recipe we tried recently that incorporates tofu. It’s a quick meal and very satisfying….good enough that I wanted to share with you guys 😉 1 package of organic firm/extra firm tofu, cubed 5 cups pumpkin, diced 2 tbs organic coconut oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 2 TBS ground ginger 1 TBS ground turmeric 2…
1 cup spelt flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp sea salt 2 tsp cinnamon 1 cup coconut oil 6 oz unsweetened chocolate 1 cup maple syrup 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp maple extract 3/4 cup pureed pumpkin 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 8 oz dried cranberries 16 oz vegan…
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…
Did you know that you can easily make your own scrumptious almond butter ? And without paying the high prices at your local grocery store? Yes it’s true 🙂 This chocolate cinnamon kind is one of my favorite healthy versions……. 2 cups raw almonds 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp ground…
Ready for this one!?! Here’s a vegan spin on Stabucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. Ingredients: 2 cups soy milk 2 Tbsp canned pumpkin 2 Tbsp raw sugar or honey 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1-2 shots espresso (about 1/4 cup of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee if you don’t…