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!)”
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Lower stress, increase blood flow, improve your mood… Down Dog!
Yoga is a great way to get your blood flowing, increase body strength and flexibility. Adding a little yoga flow to your morning routine may help you lower your stress levels, increase overall mood, enhance your activities of daily living, and much more. Downward dog is a beginner poses in yoga and is generally offeredContinue reading “Lower stress, increase blood flow, improve your mood… Down Dog!”
What the heck is Matcha?
Hi guys! I thought I would share a tid bit about Matcha powder as it is becoming very popular in our culture today for its great health benefits. Today I made myself a matcha latte at home to combat the cold I am currently fighting and I realized I haven’t written about it before. WhatContinue reading “What the heck is Matcha?”
Puffed Quinoa Seed Bars
Gluten-free, dairy-free and nutrition packed bars made with only whole ingredients. I was looking to make bars similar to one of my favourite brands, KIND bars. However, I had no almonds and nuts in the house so I decided to do a puffed quinoa bar version instead using whatever ingredients I could find! They are actuallyContinue reading “Puffed Quinoa Seed Bars”
Mini Egg White Omlette Cups (54 calories per mini cup!)
Nutrition Facts Per Mini Omlette Cup: 54 calories, 1.8g fat, 2.2g carbs, 6.3g protein These mini omelette cups are a perfect batch to make before you begin your work week. Store them in the refrigerator and heat them up throughout your week for breakfast or lunch …or even as a protein snack! I chose to useContinue reading “Mini Egg White Omlette Cups (54 calories per mini cup!)”
Granola Cups
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped mixed nuts, salted ½ cup coconut 1 ½ cup oats 1 tsp cinnamon Ground sea salt ½ tsp vanilla 4 tbsp honey 1 tbsp natural crunchy pb ¼ cup silk unsweetened cashew milk 1 tbsp oil of choice 2 tsp raw sugar Directions: 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine allContinue reading “Granola Cups”
Puffed Quinoa Chocolate Protein Bites
Ingredients (~15 protein balls): 44g (1 1/2 scoops) Genuine Health’s Vanilla Vegan Protein Powder 16g (1/2 scoop) Genuine Health’s Chocolate Vegan Protein Powder ** You could use all of the same flavour – all vanilla or chocolate here. I just ran out of chocolate! Just make sure that you use a total of 2 scoopsContinue reading “Puffed Quinoa Chocolate Protein Bites”
Maple Cinnamon Muffins with Spelt Flour
Ingredients (Makes ~8 muffins): 1 1/2 cup spelt flour (I used OneDegree Organics Foods spelt flour) – you can substitute this for Whole Wheat if needed. 1/4 cup large flake oats 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 cup greek yogurt 1/2 cup dates, mashed andContinue reading “Maple Cinnamon Muffins with Spelt Flour”
#MoveReady
Hi Friends!! Today I’m doing a Guest Feature about a new forum called #MoveReady. The two creators of this project wanted to find a way to help active individuals in the Toronto area get connected. This forum is a way for you to connect with other active individuals, create recreational sports teams, find a sports teamContinue reading “#MoveReady”
Chicken & Chickpea Dish
Ingredients: 2-3 boneless/skinless chicken breast, chopped 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 5 green onions, chopped 1 can diced tomatoes 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tbsp paprika 1.5 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 red pepper, chopped/sliced 1 green pepper, choppedsliced 1/2 tsp cumin 1/3 cup greek yogurt 1/2 tsp curry powder 1 large garlic clove, crushedContinue reading “Chicken & Chickpea Dish”