This past week has been fantastic. We spent a few fun days camping in the rocky mountains with my family (and survived tenting with Hemsley, phew!), then we made our way to beautiful British Columbia for some rest and relaxation at the Copper Point Resort. I decided to take the last half of this past
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Healthy Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls (no dates)
These delicious oatmeal cookie energy balls are dairy free, gluten free, vegan, and free of refined sugars. A healthy, protein-rich snack to enjoy any time of day! Healthy Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls It’s been a while since I posted an energy ball recipe and I figured since my Energy Balls cookbook has now been
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Breakfast
Quick Layered Blueberry Oat Jars…and let’s chat PREbiotics!
Hemsley is full of words these days. Her brain is seriously a little sponge, the more we say a certain word, the more likely she is to say it back. Over the last month she’s perfected “aunty”, “uncle”, “ dino” (her big stuffed dinosaur), “eggs”, “ball”, “baby”, “water”, and “berries”.. although she says it more
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Best EVER Portobello Mushroom Burgers
These healthy portobello mushroom burgers are vegan, dairy free, gluten free, and a great way to enjoy a delicious burger, plant-based style! A Tasty Healthy Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe! First of all, Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canucks! I hope you are thoroughly enjoying your long weekend. We are enjoying our time out
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Healthier Ice Cream Sandwiches
Thursday was the first “official” day of summer but I honestly feel like we’ve been enjoying summer goodness for at least a month and a half now. Isn’t it the best when summer comes early?! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I was born in the wrong climate. I’m a sunshine-loving, sandy
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Appetizers
Summer Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Cilantro and Lime
This delicious and healthy summer grilled corn salad recipe is dairy free, gluten free, and vegan. With avocado, lime, red onion, and cilantro it has amazing flavour, perfect for any barbecue! Healthy Grilled Corn Salad Today is officially Father’s Day which means June is already half over…this month is flying by! I hope you
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Breakfast
Bumbleberry Paleo Protein Pancakes & My Fave To-Go Post-Workout Snacks
This post for Bumbleberry Paleo Protein Pancakes has been made in collaboration with iHerb I naturally tend to be more active in the Summer. I love to bike, hike, paddle-board, go to outdoor fitness classes and pretty much soak up all the activity that I can. Luckily, so does Hemsley and she makes a pretty
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Healthy Gluten Free Dairy Free Caesar Salad with Chicken
I love making all kinds of salads in the summer months. Salads that are bursting with flavour and filled with a variety of fresh ingredients. Back in my waitressing days I worked at a restaurant that had an amazing caesar salad that I enjoyed often. I still crave that salad a lot but can’t have
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Breakfast
Loaded Acai Smoothie Bowl
It’s been a month since our wonderful Maui trip and I’ve been craving the delicious acai (pronounced ah-sa-EE) bowls we enjoyed while there. The only way to satisfy my cravings? Make my own at home and do the best I can to get as close as possible to the real thing. If this type of recipe is