Dark Chocolate Salted Crunch Bark

One of my all-time favourite dessert/treat recipes! I’ve posted a very similar recipe to this before….and here it is again because it is so tasty!  This recipe is always a hit with my family and it was a big hit with my coworkers as well. This bark didn’t last very long in our fridge! GiveContinue reading “Dark Chocolate Salted Crunch Bark”

Chocolate Chunk Energy Bites… with a surprise ingredient!

Guess what these energy bites are made of?! Primarily CHICKPEAS! Who would have thought? Chickpeas are a low fat alternative to use in many recipes. Chickpeas are also a great plant-based source of protein, fibre, B vitamins, and iron. Tonight I am hosting a class on this Versatile Bean at our Sobeys Stratford. This isContinue reading “Chocolate Chunk Energy Bites… with a surprise ingredient!”

Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Got a cookie craving?? TRY THESE OUT. They are a huge hit fresh, warm, and gooey out of the oven. Also, delicious from cold storage in the fridge! I made these gluten-free. However, if you do not need to use gluten free oats/flour you can substitute for regular oats/oat flour/all purpose flour. BUT!!! Do NOTContinue reading “Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies (Gluten-Free)”

Chocolate Dipped Chia Energy Bites (happy healthy snacking!)

Hi guys! I am so sorry! I have been MIA from A Teaspoon of Bliss for way too long. I have been very busy with the new job (plus teaching yoga on the side!). Now that I am all settled in, I am ready to get back at it and will continue to share myContinue reading “Chocolate Dipped Chia Energy Bites (happy healthy snacking!)”

Cocoa Banana Muffins (Gluten-Free)

Good morning friends! Happy Tuesday 🙂 We had so many over-ripe bananas at our house that needed to be used up… so I decided to create a new banana muffin recipe. This recipe is gluten-free and I use the wonderful corn flour by One Degree Organics to do so. You can find their flours andContinue reading “Cocoa Banana Muffins (Gluten-Free)”

Coconut Crunch Bark

Making your own chocolate bark is so simple and fun because you can make it with whatever you like! For this bark I used OneDegree Foods Veganic Sprouted Ancient Maize Flakes cereal and coconut smiles…aka dehydrate coconut pieces (you can find these at Farmboy, Whole Foods, bulk food stores, etc). Directions: Melt desired amount ofContinue reading “Coconut Crunch Bark”

CocoNUTTY Dark Chocolate Bark

Ingredients: 1 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted ~2 cups of dark chocolate wafers, melted Directions: Turn stove top on to low heat. Melt 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a small pan. Once melted, add in shredded coconut, chopped pecans,Continue reading “CocoNUTTY Dark Chocolate Bark”

Chickpea Dark Chocolate Bark

You need to make this. It is like a healthier, lower fat, guilt-free twist on the traditional almond/nut chocolate barks…. BUT BETTER. Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas 1.5 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground sea salt 1.5 cups dark chocolate wafers (70%) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400F 2. Rinse and drain chickpeas. Mix in aContinue reading “Chickpea Dark Chocolate Bark”

Dark Chocolate Brown Rice Crunch Cookies 

I created these crunch cookies with the unhealthy (tasty) macaroons in mind. The difference is that this version uses real and healthy ingredients.   What you will need (makes ~12 cookies): 1 cup brown rice crisp cereal  (I used OneDegree foods Vegan Sprouted cereal found at Bulk Barn) 1 cup dark chocolate wafers, melted (>70%Continue reading “Dark Chocolate Brown Rice Crunch Cookies “

Raw Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Squares

JUST in time for Easter! A tasty decadent dessert. Recipe makes 12 large squares: Bottom Layer: 1 cup pitted dates, microwave for 40 seconds with 1 tbsp of water and mash/blend. 2/3 cup cashews, smashed 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp shredded coconut Combine and blendContinue reading “Raw Vegan Raspberry Chocolate Squares”