Tag Archives: healthy desserts

Simple & Yummy Vegan Coconut Soft Serve with Strawberries & Banana

Vegan Strawberry Banana Coconut Soft Serve

I have some sad news, friends. We’re coming up on the tail end of our local strawberry season around here so you better get yours before they’re gone. But put away your ice cream maker because you won’t need it for this yummy Vegan Strawberry Banana Coconut Soft Serve. Why is choosing organic strawberries important? […]

How to Cook with Tiger Nuts (& an extra simple tiger nut dessert!)

pink lemonade bars with tiger nut flour

I want to share this lovely tiger nut dessert recipe. I worked hard to get this to you! You see, a few years ago I had a pretty disappointing experience with food. In fact, I flew halfway across the world in search of a particular local delicacy… and I never did taste it or even […]

Gluten-free Breakfast Pizza – Customize It Your Way (even for dessert!)

gluten-free dessert or breakfast pizza

Here’s a recipe for a simple gluten-free breakfast pizza. It uses oats as the base. Great for any age because you can add any toppings you like! You can even customize it to make it into a dessert pizza. It’s Friday! And you know what that means, don’t you? That’s right, it’s p-a-r-t-y time! Admittedly, […]

Basil Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (dairy-free)

Basil Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

I’m sharing this recipe because there’s a chance that one day someone who’s adventurous (crazy?) like me, who loves to throw ingredients normally expected in savoury dishes into sweet desserts, just might love this little ice cream recipe as much as I do. Chocolate + fresh basil + coconut milk + sweetener = the best […]

Coconut-Vanilla Chia Breakfast Pudding with Cherry-Rhubarb Compote (dairy-, gluten- and grain-free)

Coconut-Vanilla Chia Pudding with Cherry-Rhubarb Compote

If you’ve ever tried chia breakfast pudding, you’re probably in one of two camps. You love it, or you hate it. Chia pudding usually consists of small black or white chia seeds, soaked in a liquid, until the seeds plump up. Chia seeds absorb up to 10+ times their weight in volume. You can add […]

Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls (gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan)

These no-bake Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls combine the beloved flavours of fall with nutrient-dense ingredients for a perfect on-the-go snack any time of year. When I made these on the TV show Talk of the Town, the hosts couldn’t believe they were both delicious AND good for you! You wouldn’t expect anything different from me, […]

Healthy Peppermint Patties (no added sugar, gluten-free, vegan)

healthy peppermint patties

Many moons ago, when I was in high school, I dated a boy who worked at a local movie theatre. Between the Friday night shows, the cheap afternoon matinees, and the “employee exclusive” previews, I spent a lot of time watching movies. It’s also safe to say I spent a lot of time eating candy. […]