These frozen chocolate and peanut butter truffles are so insanely delicious that you may want to find a new hiding place in the freezer just for you! You won’t want to share! Frozen Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles (Makes about 24 truffles) What you’ll need: 5 tbsp (75 mL) Coconut oil (divided) 1 cup (250 mL)…
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Peppermint Chocolate Truffles
My goal in creating new recipes is to create that sense of familiarity for me and my guests. I’m always looking for ways to make ‘cleaner’ versions of food I loved growing up. Before I removed refined sugar from my diet I would often have frozen chocolate peppermint patties sitting in my freezer and it…
Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Bars
Making chocolate bars could not be easier! I hope you and your family enjoy this recipe as much as mine! Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Bars (makes 8 bars) What you’ll need: Food processor Parchment paper lined baking pan (approximately 11’ x 7’) 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) raw cacao nibs ¾ cup (175 mL) maple syrup ½…
Kick Ass Granola Parfait
This past weekend I made some incredible Kick-Ass Granola Parfaits for a charity event. In truth, this is what I eat almost daily for breakfast. Although I have a few variations, there is nothing like a wild blueberry puree when the berries are in season. Enjoy! Kick Ass Granola Parfait (makes 4 parfaits) What you’ll…
(Wild) Blueberry Puree
When in season, I just love wild blueberries. Unfortunately, their season is short so regular blueberries have to do. This is amazing with Kick Ass Granola, on yogurt, or served on your next cheese platter. Enjoy! (Wild) Blueberry Puree (makes about 2 cups) What you’ll need: 2 cups (500 mL) wild blueberries 2 tbsp (30…
Flax Seed Crackers
I love eating a good cracker. Unfortunately, finding a great one at the grocery store is not always easy, so I make my own! These Flax seed crackers are so simple and so good they will become your go to for cheese-plates moving forward. Enjoy! Flax Seed Crackers (makes about 24 crackers) What you will…
Warm Pesto Marinated Olives
Whether coming to my home as a dinner guest or a student for a cooking class, you are always greeted with small bite-size foods with huge flavour! These Warm Pesto Marinated Olives are one of my favorites and my guests love them too! Warm Pesto Marinated Olives (makes 2 cups (500 mL)) What you’ll need:…
Summer Peach and Plum ‘Fruit Roll Ups’
This version of fruit ‘leather’ or ‘roll-ups’ are for kids and adults alike and is the perfect go-to for those long hikes, camping trips or school lunches. This recipe is simple and requires just a little patience. Enjoy! Summer Peach and Plum ‘Fruit Roll Ups’ (makes about 15 roll ups) What you’ll need: Parchment paper…
Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters
There are many different techniques you can use to create Chocolate Covered Almonds without using melted chocolate. This is one of my favorites. I enjoy them during the day, right before a workout or to satisfy cravings for sweets. Enjoy them at room temperature or right from the freezer! Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters (makes 2…
Cacao Hazelnut Spread
This amazing ‘chocolate’ spread is perfect to use as a dip for fruit or spread on toast in the morning. No matter how you choose to eat it, you and your family will love it! Cacao Hazelnut Spread (makes about 2 cups/500 mL) What you’ll need: conventional blender 1 cup (250 mL) raw, ground hazelnuts…