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!)”

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”