I’ve recently been experimenting with homemade milks, and so far I think homemade coconut milk might be my favourite! See recipe here if you’d like to try making your own. I saved the leftover coconut pulp from making the milk and used them in these delicious whole-food truffles! I’m calling them “truffles” as opposed…
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Chocolate-Strawberry-Coconut Smoothie + Homemade Coconut Milk
I’ve recently been experimenting with preparing homemade nut milks. I absolutely LOVE the flavour and texture, and the fact that there are no weird ingredients added. The one thing that is important to be aware of, however, is that homemade nut milks are not a good source of calcium like their calcium-fortified counterparts (i.e. store-bought…
Turmeric-Tahini-Coconut Bliss Balls
These turmeric-tahini-coconut bliss balls make for the perfect snack. I whipped them up for Father’s Day as my dad loves energy balls and is always requesting I make him some. I was sure to feature some of his favourite flavours in these ones, sweetening them with blackstrap molasses (only 1 tbsp. for the whole batch)…
Carrot Cake Smoothie
I’ll be the first to admit that I am not a morning person (who’s with me?!). This sometimes translates into boring and repetitive breakfast choices- I could do better, and I know it. Solution: the smoothie! Prepared in minutes and easily made portable if needed. To cut down on my breakfast prep time, I’ve started…
Red Curry Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup
Okay. This soup is absolutely delicious and you should probably try it! You may even have all of the ingredients on hand at this very moment. That’s precisely how I dreamt up this soup- with some sweet potatoes that needed cooking and a pantry full of staples (red lentils, vegetable broth, coconut milk)- this soup…
Coconut-Cashew Chai Spiced Energy Bites
Oh my gosh- these bites though. The smell of the chai spices is intoxicating. I’m fairly certain I said that out loud while rolling these into balls! I’ve been making a batch of energy bites every couple of weeks to keep in the freezer. I pop a frozen bite or two into my lunch to…
Carrot Cake Energy Bites
Carrot cake energy bites! A perfect portable snack. Ingredients: 10 dates, pitted and soaked if hard 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus more for rolling, if desired) 1 cup walnuts 2 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 1/2 cup chia seeds 1/2 cup peanut or almond butter (plus more if needed) 1 tsp cinnamon 1…
Coconut Cauliflower Curry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
I didn’t get around to meal planning this weekend, but threw this together based on what we had. Turned out to be super flavourful and satisfying! I love cooking without a recipe! Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean and sliced in half lengthways 2 onions, diced 4 garlic cloves, grated Thumb-size piece ginger, grated 2 tsp…
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Have your cake and eat it, too! Carrot cake oatmeal, that is 🙋🏼🥕🍰 Recipe inspired by @ohsheglows! . Ingredients 1 cup carrot, finely grated (about 1 large carrot) 1 cup milk of choice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of salt 1 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 tsp…