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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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…
Summer Peach and Almond Tart
Three ingredients are all you need to create a seasonal, delicious dessert for you and your family. This recipe should be made in every season; it’s so simple and just that good. Summer Peach and Almond Tart (makes 12 servings) What you’ll need: 3 cups (750ml) almond flour 1.5 cups (375 ml) maple syrup 4…
Pan Roasted Ling Cod with Baby Carrots and Sweet Onions
Creating amazing, healthy meals in minutes is a daily goal and this is one of my favourites! Pan Roasted Ling Cod with Baby Carrots and Sweet Onions (Serves two adults) What you will need: 1 tbsp (15 mL) avocado oil 2 fillet ling cod, skin-on (see tips) 1 cup (250 mL) roughly chopped carrots 1…
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…
Toasted Maple Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit and Pumpkin Seeds
Eating oatmeal when I was growing up consisted of opening a packet of instant oats and mixing with boiling water. Within five minutes of finishing the oatmeal, the dreaded (and expected) belly aches. These days I have re-learned to enjoy oatmeal by simply making it from scratch. And you know what? It’s can still be…
Kick Ass Granola
Kick Ass Granola is simply the greatest granola you will ever make and eat. It’s the perfect snack for morning, noon and night! Kick Ass Granola (makes about 20 cups/5L) What you’ll need: 2 cups (500 mL) unsweetened shredded coconut 2 cups (500 mL) cacao nibs 2 cups (500 mL) pure maple syrup 4 cups…
Clean Fudge Brownies
The smell and taste of these brownies is so authentic, you will swear you were cheating! CLEAN FUDGE BROWNIES RECIPE (Makes about 16 brownies) What You’ll Need: Parchment or silicone pad lined 9 x 9 baking dish ¾ cup (175 mL) maple syrup ¾ cup (175 mL) raw cacao powder ½ cup (125 mL) avocado…
Banana Chocolate Almond Torte
THE FIRST RECIPE! I thought this torte would be received well but the response on social media was off the charts! Classic food combinations always seem to resonate with people. Growing up, my family made Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins all the time. This is my all grown up, adult, CLEAN version. Enjoy! Banana Chocolate Almond…