Snacks

Bust-it-Out Black Bean Dip

When I lived in Mexico City for a year, I ate black beans every single day – I would often sauté them with a little red onion and jalapeño and serve them with fresh tortillas (that I would buy...

Thick Blueberry Shake

Fat is a secret weapon in weight loss – it fills you up, and sustains you longer. Blueberries are superfoods filled with anti-oxidants, and blueberries paired with almond milk and avocados will...

Healthy Morning Glory Muffin

I am a comfort baker. I said it. I love baking to ease stress and there nothing nicer than chocolate chip cookie dough. But I have gotten creative and healthy over the years, having two growing kids...

Deeply Delicious Sweet Potato Brownie

This recipe magically came together – a moment in time when a cooking ‘whoops turns’ into triumph. I baked sweet potatoes in the oven because they are one of my favourite foods and...

Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

Cherry and vanilla go together like Lennon and McCartney, Drum and Bass, Beyonce and Jay-Z. The flavours complement each other, and when you look at the powerhouse protein kick this smoothie will...

Fresh Jamaica Green Juice

I had this green juice every single day in Jamaica and finally asked my friend Ivan for the secret ingredients: Callaloo. This is a staple of Jamaica and is full of fibre, which can help regulate...

Zingy Gluten-Free Lemon-Blueberry Loaf

As a kid, there was nothing I loved more than lemon loaf – with a crisp sugar topping, it would bring sunshine to any cold winter afternoon. The traditional recipe calls for lots of butter and...

Fibre Rich Smoothie

We all need more fibre in our diet, and putting it into your smoothie is a great idea. Do not forgot to grind your flax seeds – if you leave the flax whole, it will simply pass through your...

Smoothie Bowls

The best part about smoothie bowls really is the toppings. In our house you can lay out bowls of fresh fruit, nuts, coconut, almond butter to drizzle, freshly chopped mint. lime zest – anything...