Tag Archives: gluten-free

Chocolate Mint Froyo

I’ve been spending a bit too much of my time this summer at Yogen Fruz, Chil, Kiwi Kraze…..and every frozen yogurt place I can find. So I thought I should learn to make my own. In a Blender combine: 2 ripe bananas 1 tsp vanilla 4 minced mint leaves 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbspContinue reading “Chocolate Mint Froyo”

Crunchy PB & C Bites

Ingredients: 1 cup almond meal 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp coconut sugar Dark chocolate (>70% cocoa mass) Directions: 1. Blend together almond meal, peanut butter, honey and coconut sugar. 2. Put this crumb base into small cups. Bake at 350F for ~16 minutes (when browning). 3. While these are cooling,Continue reading “Crunchy PB & C Bites”

Quinoa Rainbow Salad

What you will need (Serves 4): 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked 3/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped 1/4 cup yellow pepper, chopped 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1/4 cup tomato, chopped 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tsp lemon juice 2Continue reading “Quinoa Rainbow Salad”

Dark Chocolate Quinoa Clusters

What you will need: 1 cup dark chocolate (70%), melted 2.5 cups puffed quinoa cereal 1/2 cup dried cranberries Directions: 1. Melt the dark chocolate and mix into bowl with puffed quinoa and cranberries 2. Ensure that all the quinoa and cranberries are coated- otherwise add more melted chocolate (Think like Rice Krispie Squares) 3.Continue reading “Dark Chocolate Quinoa Clusters”

Raw Fruit and Nut Bites

Ingredients needed (makes 14 bites):  1 cup dates, pitted & soaked 3/4 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp flax seeds 2 tsp chia 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (69% cacao) 1/4 cup raisins Directions:  1. Put 1 cup of dates in the microwave with 1 tbsp water for 40 seconds toContinue reading “Raw Fruit and Nut Bites”

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (GF, dairy-free, nut-free)

What you will need (makes 12 cookies): 1 cup dates – pitted, soaked, chopped 1 1/2 cup oats (I used Hilray gluten-free large flake oats) 1/3 cup egg whites 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbsp coconut sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp shredded coconut 1/4 cup raisins Directions: 1. Preheat oven toContinue reading “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (GF, dairy-free, nut-free)”

Maple Blueberry Bliss Overnight Oats

Overnight oatmeal is a great on the go breakfast to make during your work week. It is packed with protein from the greek yogurt and chia seeds to sustain you until lunch time. What you will need: A small mason jar 1/3 cup rolled oats (I used Hilray Gluten Free Oats!) 1/3 cup skim milk 1/3Continue reading “Maple Blueberry Bliss Overnight Oats”

Lettuce Wrap “Tacos”

  I think we can agree that most of us enjoy a little mexican inspired fiesta once in awhile! Tonight I was craving something along the lines of tacos and came up with this healthier version! What you will need: 450g lean ground chicken 1 head of lettuce — make sure it has large enoughContinue reading “Lettuce Wrap “Tacos””

Oatmeal Almond Cran Coconut Energy Bites

These energy balls are a perfect bite-size snack to boost your energy and tie over your hunger until dinner! Combine and mix (serves 15): 3/4 cup Almond Butter 1 1/4 cup Hilray Gluten-Free oats 1/4 cup honey 3 tbsp shredded coconut 2 tsp chia seeds 3 tbsp dried cranberries 2 tbsp raw whole almonds orContinue reading “Oatmeal Almond Cran Coconut Energy Bites”