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Greek Style Roasted Potatoes

September 6, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment
Greek Style Roasted Potatoes

Oh hey, it’s been like forever since I posted a recipe. Ya know that whole, having a baby is a chaotic life adjustment thing? Well yeah, it’s true. It’s awesome and raw and incredibly humbling and rewarding all at the same time and I’m loving it up. But it’s been hard to get back in … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Appetizers, Dips & Sides, Bites, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: dairy free, gluten free, potatoes, sides, Vegan, Vegetarian

Buffalo Chickpea Salad with Vegan Ranch Dressing

April 19, 2017 by Diane 2 Comments

In need of a big bowl of healthy goodness but also in the mood for something a little more naughty? This just might trick you into thinking you’re eating chicken wings! Hah! totally kidding, that’s ridiculous, but this does hit the spot when you’re looking for something crisp, crunchy and totally satisfying! My pregnancy cravings have … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Dressings and Sauces, Gluten-Free, Salads, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: gluten free, salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

Spinach and Walnut Pesto

April 12, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment
Super Easy Spinach and Walnut Pesto

This is the perfect recipe for when you want a fresh pesto but can’t wait for that summer basil to get here! I grew up on fresh homemade pesto and honestly, there’s just no store-bought substitute. If it wasn’t fresh from that summer’s garden supply of basil, there was always some in the freezer, ready to … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Dressings and Sauces, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Tagged: Italian, pasta, sauce, Vegetarian

Whole Wheat Banana Oat Muffins (Vegan)

March 29, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment
Whole Wheat Banana Oat Muffins that are naturally sweetened

Whole Wheat Banana Oat Muffins! These moist puppies are so good! And of course, naturally sweetened, vegan optional, and they’re great mood food! So you can have your cake (muffin) and eat it too. Lets get into the nitty gritty of these. Bananas and Walnuts are both super great for brain health and keeping your happy … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Smoothies and Breakfast, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: breakfast, brunch, snacks, Vegan

Cleansing Green Vegetable Soup

March 22, 2017 by Diane 4 Comments
Green Cleansing Vegetable Soup that's vegan and gluten free. Great for detox!

So perhaps you’ve been eating a lot of sugar and crap lately? Feeling a little drawn to green vegetables? I know that after a few days of vacation or a weekend of eating out I always want the greens! This Cleansing Green Vegetable Soup is here for you in those times of need, my friends. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Gluten-Free, Main Dishes, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: cleansing, detox, gluten free, green, soup, Vegan, Vegetarian

4-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Coconut Bites

March 14, 2017 by Diane 2 Comments
Vegan, gluten free, and naturally sweetened 4-ingredient Chocolate Covered Coconut Bites! Yum!!

I don’t know what’s going on with my food cravings lately but I did not have a sweet tooth this whole pregnancy (weird, I know) until now! Like, third trimester wants me to eat all the chocolate I can find, and I’m not hating it.  But I also don’t like eating processed crap so I’ve … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Gluten-Free, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: chocolate, dessert, snacks

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

March 1, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats! These are so good, healthy, and filling! So easy to grab on the way out!

Is there anything better than apples and cinnamon combined for the ultimate delicious smelling comfort food? I mean c’mon, apple pie; it’s a staple for a reason folks. And if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Maybe just improve the health aspect of it?! That’s where these Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats come in. Super easy (hello, make … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Gluten-Free, Smoothies and Breakfast, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: breakfast, brunch, dairy free, easy, gluten free, make-ahead, Vegan, Vegetarian

Chewy Honey Nut Granola Bars

February 22, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment
Chewy Honey Nut Granola Bars! These healthy, naturally sweetened bars are PERFECT! Yum!!

It’s been awhile since I’ve made a new granola bar recipe, mostly because I always make my  Peanut Butter Protein Bars cuz they’re just so tasty! But these Chewy Honey Nut Granola Bars are just as good, if not better, and just as customizable. I simplified the ingredient list a bit and you can use whatever … [Read more…]

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Warm Kale, Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potato Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

February 15, 2017 by Diane 1 Comment
Warm Kale, Roasted Broccoli and Sweet Potato Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette

Ya know when New Year’s comes along, and you’ve got all these intentions to eat healthy in January? And then…you realize it’s still really cold and salad just doesn’t taste all that great and what you really want is anything hot? And then February comes and you’re like..OK, time to get serious again, but… same … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Gluten-Free, Main Dishes, Salads, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: dinner, gluten free, lunch, salad, Vegan, Vegetarian

Orange Cranberry Granola

February 8, 2017 by Diane Leave a Comment
Orange Cranberry Granola, naturally sweetened with orange juice and honey!

It’s about that time for another granola recipe!! And I’m kinda kicking myself for not making this sooner, as in, for Christmas, because it’s got those quintessential Christmas flavours of orange, cinnamon and cranberries. Yes, yes and yum. But since winter pretty much goes on forever when you live in Calgary and I’ve been craving … [Read more…]

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