These pretty little babies are gluten-free, refined sugar free… and technically if you want to remove the dark chocolate chips/drizzle (I think not) they can be dairy-free. YUM YUM YUMMMM. Ingredients (Makes ~ 8-10 bars) : 1 1/2 cup Cocoa flavour Brown Rice Cacao Crisps Cereal from One Degree Organic Foods 1 1/2 cup Hilray Gluten-freeContinue reading “Brown Rice Crisp Granola Bars”
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No-Bake Vanilla Chip Protein Bars
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend! I wanted to kickstart the week by making a healthy bar to have on hand when cravings hit after a chocolate-filled weekend.Nowadays with all the “protein bar” choices at the grocery store its hard to know which one to pick and also hard to investigate theirContinue reading “No-Bake Vanilla Chip Protein Bars”
Mexican Tortilla Bake (Gluten-Free)
Hello!!!! …. it’s me!!! I am back in Canada and back with my OVEN! WOOO! So of course I rushed into the kitchen to create some new recipes. Today’s creation was a Mexican casserole/lasagna type dish. I used Food For Life‘s gluten-free brown rice tortillas to make the layers. It is an easy filling dishContinue reading “Mexican Tortilla Bake (Gluten-Free)”
Plain & Simple Popsicles
I discovered the best Popsicles in Vientiane on the weekend. They are handmade here in Laos and only include natural ingredients…..fruit fruit fruit coconut meat and coconut water! If you are like me and try to avoid added sugars – you will know that commercially made popsicles are PACKED with refined sugars and many otherContinue reading “Plain & Simple Popsicles”
Food Spotlight on SALMON! What are the benefits?
Salmon is one of my FAVOURITE foods. I absolutely love grilled salmon for dinner… and what’s not to love? It is delicious and a great source of many nutrients. Salmon is especially abundant in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and Vitamin D. In one fillet(~100g) you will get: ~17-20 grams of protein ~13 grams of fat (only 3gContinue reading “Food Spotlight on SALMON! What are the benefits?”
Homemade Granola + David’s Tea
I have very limited ingredients in my apartment here in Laos. I don’t have access to all the same spices/ingredients as I do at home in Canada. If I can find them here many are very pricey because they are imported. BUT there’s always a way to make things work with what you have! IContinue reading “Homemade Granola + David’s Tea”
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Popcorn! #YUM
I combine two of my FAVOURITE foods! Popcorn + Dark Chocolate. Try it out: In a popcorn machine or in a pot on the stove, made your own popcorn in 1 -2tbsp coconut oil (depending on how much you want to make). Spread the popcorn on parchment paper on the kitchen counter. Melt dark chocolate (atContinue reading “Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Popcorn! #YUM”
Coconut Almond Protein Bars
Ingredients (makes 8 small bars): 1/4 cup protein powder (I used Garden of Life’s raw vegan natural protein powder) 1/2 cup dates, mashed (in small container at 1 tbsp water microwave of 40 seconds to soften then mash). 1 cup oat flour 1 tbsp almond butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1/4Continue reading “Coconut Almond Protein Bars”
Honey Glazed Curry Chicken
This is such an easy indian style dish to prepare… and it is SO delicious. Double it up if you’re having guests or if you want to make extras to bring for lunches/have for dinners during your busy work week 🙂 I promise you won’t be disappointed. It is SO good. Ingredients: 3 white onions,Continue reading “Honey Glazed Curry Chicken”
9-Bean Veggie Soup
Beans are a great way to increase fibre and satiety in vegetable based meals. This soup is packed with flavour from the various veggie ingredients and spices… ohhhhhhh I LOVE soup. Such a great way to warm up in the cold weather that is coming our way. It is also great to make a largeContinue reading “9-Bean Veggie Soup”