If you are not into smoothies (yet!) then you have to try this one. It is creamy and satisfying with hints of vanilla and sweetness. This smoothie reminds me of drinking a fruity sorbet – without all the added sugar. It is the kind of smoothie that will get you hooked on smoothies in general without using any ‘funny’ ingredients. It will leave you feeling invigorated and energized – the perfect way to start off 2014 don’t ya think?
The past few weeks I have been home in Canada and it has been freezing here – even dropping below -30°C at some points! With this frigid weather, the holidays, and everything in between it is no surprise that tons of people around me are getting sick with winter colds. One of the biggest problems with winter and healthy eating is that – let’s get real – it is much harder to eat well during the wintertime. It is difficult to find good quality, organic fresh produce (especially in the great white north). That is why I use 100% frozen fruit in this smoothie – it not only makes this smoothie very creamy but also the fruit is much fresher than those pinkish/green strawberries we see in the grocery store this time of year. There is a common misconception that frozen fruit is not as good for you – but in fact, because the fruit is flash frozen once it is ideal for consumption – it contains all the nutrients that are often lost in the fruit that is picked way before it’s ripe and transported over long distances.
Being home has been a-m-a-z-i-n-g. I have spent great quality time with family, friends and loved ones who I have so dearly missed. My other half was also able to come home with me and we spent our first Christmas together on the same continent (here’s to all the international couples out there!). We ate (lots), drank (lots), went tobogganing, enjoyed being in Toronto and even went to see my favourite musical of all time Les Miserables. We even flew in during the ice storm and safely landed with hardly any delays — how is that for lucky?!
This holiday season and this past year have been unforgettable – I have grown so much as a person, achieved so many of my health goals, became a runner, started this food blog, moved across the world to be with the one I love, and started my Master’s. Here’s to another great, successful year – I am already dreaming up of the many feats I want to enjoy and accomplish this year. Here is to another year filled with happiness, health, and surrounded by the people we love.Let’s make this year our best!
Soft, fluffy and flavorful Healthy Pumpkin Waffles with a thick Pumpkin Caramel Sauce on top. The perfect Weekend Fall or Winter Breakfast! I’ve waited wayyy too long to share a waffle post with you guys. Especially since J is Belgium and I lived there for the past two years. If there is one delicacy (among…
This weekend was one of those weekends that was just great. A belated Belgian-Canadian Thanksgiving, good food, family, and an awesome 10k family race on on Sunday morning followed by post-run pasta and a movie night with J that involved popcorn smothered in dark chocolate, pecans and a pinch of pink himalayan sea salt (#yesplease)….
Best Vegan Recipes of 2015 2015 has come and gone. And, looking back over the year, has it ever been a year with lots of learning, change, happy (and trying) memories, travel and new beginnings. What’s your most memorable memory from 2015? One of mine has to be during my graduation trip with my family. We…
Have you ever tried making stuffed artichokes? It is pretty must the tastiest vegetable EVER to stuff in my books. Can we all agree there is something SO much fun about a stuffed veggie – stuffed mushrooms, squash, zucchini…. and now simple and flavorful Stuffed Artichokes! These Stuffed Artichokes make a fun and easy to…
The softest and fluffiest Vegan Fluffy Pancakes made with a handful of simple ingredients. Add chocolate chips, chopped bananas, a handful of nuts or blueberries to make these Homemade Vegan Pancakes extra special.
Muffins have always been one of my all time favourite mid-afternoon snack foods! These muffins are super tasty and easy to make. They are chocolatey, soft and bring you the same comfort that a good ol’ chocolate chip muffin brings you. They melt in your mouth and leave you feeling great! As a plus, they are full of healthy fats, nutrients…