Category Archives: Dessert Recipes

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, […]

Easy Chocolate Energy Balls (kid-friendly, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan)

kid-friendly chocolate energy balls

I love these kid-friendly chocolate energy balls! Don’t you love it when classic kid-friendly snacks get a makeover? I sure do! These chocolate chews remind me of eating Rice Krispies squares after school as a kid. Pulling up a chair at the table with a glass of cold milk… that was bliss. Luckily I didn’t […]

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. […]

Spicy Chocolate Black Bean Truffles (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free)

chocolate black bean truffles

Are you looking for chocolate black bean truffles? Like things spicy? Of course you do! Good thing because I have a terrific new recipe for dairy free chocolate truffles that I think you’ll really love, or at least lust, after. Health Benefits of these Chocolate Black Bean Truffles With excellent timing for Valentine’s Day, these […]

Gluten free macarons (grain-free, vegan)

Looking for a gluten free macarons cookie? I have just the recipe for you! Right now my Facebook news feed is full of stunning tropical vistas, never-ending white sand beaches, and lots of teeny-tiny umbrellas in a rainbow of colours. In all honesty, the photos look like vacation bliss! Meanwhile, here at home in Ontario, […]

Gluten free Fruit Crumble with Peaches and Coconut (vegan friendly)

Gluten-free fruit crumble with peaches and coconut

Looking for a great and versatile gluten free fruit crumble? This Peachy Keen Coconut Crumble is one of my ‘go to’ recipes. I made this or a variation five or six times this summer. Probably because it’s too delicious, easy and quick. I can usually make it in 10-15 minutes plus 20 minutes of cooking […]

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