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 in the house, to get extra fruits and veggies into their diet, and go a little lighter on […]
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 are nutritional powerhouses. The benefits of sweet potatoes are astounding: full of Vitamin C, which boosts our immune system, as well as Vitamin […]
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 provide, it will quickly become your go-to post workout pick-me-up. I admittedly don’t do a lot of dairy, but I make an exception […]
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 blood sugar. It is also a great source of Vitamin C. Fresh ginger is a must and has huge […]
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 system without you getting the essential Omega 3s that flax seeds provides. Pear is chock full […]
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 goes for sprinkling on top. Consistency is the key here – you want enough thickness to eat with a spoon. Smoothie […]