I’ve definitely been craving more spring-inspired recipes and carrot cake is one of those to me. I’m sure if you’ve been following me over on Instagram you’ve seen me talk about my excitement for “real spring” quite a bit. It was my birthday this past week (holy moly I’m 32!) and on that day it
Breakfast
Silky Gingersnap Smoothie
Whether it’s the middle of winter or the heat of summer you’ll always find me blending up cool, creamy, delicious smoothies, and the week before Christmas is no exception! This past month I’ve been working on revamping an old gingersnap recipe of mine so I’ve had a lot of cookies laying around the house waiting to
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Dairy Free
Superfood Chocolate Orange Ginger Truffles
It’s officially December! Today you’ll find me decorating our Christmas tree, blasting the holiday tunes, sipping on peppermint tea (maybe some wine too!), and munching away on at least a few sweet chocolaty treats. Speaking of the holidays, chocolate, and treats, I’ve got a recipe that combines it all for you today…with a healthy hint of gut-boosting
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Healthy Vegan Nanaimo Bars
I think it’s safe to say it’s officially the start of the Christmas holiday season! I’m not going to lie, I’ve had Christmas tunes blaring in my house already, but typically everyone else starts getting into holiday mode once Remembrance Day and Thanksgiving have passed. It took a lot of self-control but I waited to
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Dairy Free
Thanksgiving Abundance Bowl & Clinging to Gratitude in Times Like These
This post is in collaboration with The Little Potato Company It’s Thanksgiving this weekend here in Canada and the fall season is in full force. The ravine near our home is bursting with bright yellows and oranges as the leaves are changing and every morning there’s a crisp feel to the air that makes me
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5-Minute Apple Cinnamon Rolls (gluten, dairy, and egg free)
I’m going to come right out and say that the first time you make these it might take you closer to 10-minutes than 5-minutes. Because there’s three amazing components to this recipe, the steps take a little getting used to, but I promise once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to whip
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Holiday
NITK’s 10 BEST recipes of 2016
Whoa. Just like that, Christmas is over! Every year it amazes me how fast it comes and how fast it goes. I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas with friends, family, and loved ones. I hope you ate lots of goodies (and squeezed in some healthy stuff too..), and I hope you
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Appetizers
DIY Gluten & Dairy Free Holiday Charcuterie Platter (with vegan options!)
One of my all time favourite things to order at a nicer restaurant is a charcuterie platter. As soon as I see that sweet word on the menu “charcuterie” I’m sold. There’s no talking me out of it. Something about the fusion of all these tasty little treats, meticulously arranged over a big board, each piece calling
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Warm Pesto & Cranberry Potato Salad
Happy December! It’s officially the month of all Christmas festivities! The hubby and I have already taken in a work Christmas party and set up our decorations and tree at home. The house is finally feeling Merry & Bright. I just love relaxing on the couch in the evening with the fireplace glowing and the