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Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies

December 9, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
raw strawberries and cream cookies

  If you’re looking for a nut free treat to pack in your child’s lunch this season, here is your recipe! These Raw Strawberries and Cream Sandwich Cookies are a fun twist on your typical cream filled cookie, but made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened. This filling is so creamy and delicious, it will … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Gluten-Free Tagged: cookies, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, nut free, raw, sugar-free

Kid-friendly Hot Cocoa

December 7, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
kid-friendly hot cocoa

  Even in the winter, I  make a point of getting outside to play every day with my kids. It’s usually the hardest to convince myself to get out there, but once we’re out, it’s always worth it for that fresh air! The only problem is trying to convince my kids to go home when … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts Tagged: dairy free, dessert, drinks, gluten free, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, sugar-free

Chocolate Peppermint Balls

December 6, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
Chocolate Peppermint Balls

These are my favourite new holiday treat and I’m so excited to share them with you! If you love the combo of chocolate and mint, you will LOVE these. They remind me of a Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie, but totally natural and full of health supporting whole foods! Does it get any better than … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Uncategorized Tagged: chocolate, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, sugar-free

Spiced Crispy Squares

December 4, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
spiced crispy squares

Who’s ready for some holiday baking?! I love baking with my kids year-round but at the holidays it’s nice to switch it up and do some special treats for Christmas time. I worked with my friend Kate from Wildflower Superfoods to create five healthy holiday treats that you can make with your little ones. These … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Uncategorized Tagged: bars, Christmas, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, holiday, kid-friendly, sugar-free, treats

Calcium Rich Oatmeal Cookie Energy Balls

January 18, 2021 by Diane Leave a Comment
Calcium Rich Oatmeal Cookie Balls

We’ve all been brain-washed by those milk moustache commercials to believe that milk is the only way to get calcium and that dairy is necessary for a healthy diet. I’m here to let you know, that’s just not true! While calcium is an important mineral for health, it’s certainly not the only mineral important for … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Desserts, Uncategorized Tagged: dessert, family, gluten free, kid, snacks, toddler

Cherry Lime Popsicles

June 12, 2020 by Diane Leave a Comment
cherry lime popsicle

Here’s your new go-to toddler treat for summer! And it’s completely naturally sweetened with the goodness of cherries. Feel free to switch up the fruit too. Ripe juicy peaches or mango would also be great here! When it comes to “special treats” as we call them, I am totally OK with the occasional summer time … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Gluten-Free, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: baby, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, kids, toddler

No-Bake Brownies

June 27, 2018 by Diane Leave a Comment
No bake 4-Ingredient Brownies

I’ve had a great time testing and perfecting this no-bake brownie recipe. I mean, I pretty much need a chocolate fix on the daily and this is it! Totally feels like a decadent treat but really it’s just an awesome source of some pretty important nutrients. Cacao is an amazing source of antioxidants, iron, magnesium, … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Bites, Desserts, Gluten-Free, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged: chocolate, dairy free, dessert, easy, energizing, gluten free, holiday, mood-boosting, naturally sweetened, Omega-3s, raw, snacks, Vegan, 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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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

Prenatal Superfood Bites

January 18, 2017 by Diane 2 Comments
Prenatal (or not!) superfood bites! The best snack!

Superfood Bites. Yep, it’s the new year, and it’s time to kick things up a bit and become a superhero, food wise. I’ll admit, being pregnant over the holidays this year, I allowed myself to….well lets just say, indulge, in holiday treats and chocolates a little more than I would normally have. I told myself … [Read more…]

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