Master Cleanser Detox Drink (Gluten free, soy-free, dairy free) This is one safe and effective gentle detox drink anyone can use to start detoxing and to stimulate digestive juices for those with indigestion and a weak gut. Ingredients: 2 tbsp fresh lemon/ lime juice 1 tbsp pure honey 1/10th tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. turmeric … Continue reading Master Cleanser Detox Drink
Pumpkin Hummus
Pumpkin Hummus (Gluten free, soy-free, dairy free) ‘Tis the season for pumpkins after-all. Pumpkin pies, pumpkin lattes, spices, soups and so on- you name it, it probably has pumpkin! So why not pumpkin hummus! I recently came across this recipe in Forks Over Knives, and wanted to share it with you. Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained … Continue reading Pumpkin Hummus
Spinach Quinoa
Spinach Quinoa This is a quick and flavourful side for those busy soccer/ game nights. Full of protein, complex carbs from the quinoa- so your blood sugar levels will not spike. The spinach adds fiber, Vitamin A and magnesium making this a power packed food for on-the-go nights! Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1 small red onion finely chopped … Continue reading Spinach Quinoa
Oatmeal to your taste
Oatmeal to your taste! Oatmeal is a popular breakfast item. We all enjoy it in different ways- whole oats, quick oats, rolled oats etc. I prefer the fibre rich complex carb version of this- the steel cut oats. Here’s how we eat it in our family. Time saving tip!- I generally cook the oats … Continue reading Oatmeal to your taste
Chocolate Hearts
Chocolate Hearts We all enjoy chocolate indulgence. It’s February already, and so is the time of the month to celebrate love and loved ones. Now is there a better way to say it than with heart shaped chocolates? Yes, there is! What??! Ofcourse, there is- when YOU MAKE those chocolates for your loved ones!! I’ll … Continue reading Chocolate Hearts
Chocolate Nut and Date Treats
Chocolate Nuts and Date Treats Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts 1 cup almonds 1 cup pitted dates (softened in water if hard) 3 tbsp. cacao powder 1/2 tsp. cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp. nutmeg powder 1/2 cup maple syrup (adjust amount to desired sweetness) 1/2 cup coconut flakes. Directions: Put all dry ingredients (except coconut flakes) … Continue reading Chocolate Nut and Date Treats
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Avocado Mousse Ingredients: 2 ripe avocadoes chopped. 1 ripe banana chopped. 2 tbsp. cacao or cocoa powder 1 tsp. vanilla extract maple syrup (to taste) Directions: Blend all ingredients. Adjust the amount of maple syrup to desired sweetness required. Garnish with fresh chopped grapes or seasonal fruit pieces of your choice. Serve chilled and … Continue reading Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Mango Ice-cream
We have been blessed with a wonderfully warm and sunny spring this year. And anytime it gets hot, there is one item that is most in demand in my household- ice-cream! My son just loves having ice-cream on hot days. Now we all know how much the store-brought ice-creams are laden with calories, fats, … Continue reading Mango Ice-cream
Blueberry Almond Cake
Blueberry Almond Cake Bites (Gluten/ Dairy Free) Ingredients: 2.5 cups Almond flour 1 tbsp. cinnamon powder 1 tsp baking soda a pinch sea salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries Directions: Preheat the oven to 300F,. Line … Continue reading Blueberry Almond Cake
Fruity Oatmeal Muffins
Fruity Oatmeal Muffin Healthy snack ideas are always a struggle for many parents, specially so if their kids have a sweet tooth and are picky eaters. But most kids love muffins. So here is fruity oatmeal muffin recipe for the young and those young at heart! Perfect snack for those on-the-go moments, road trips and … Continue reading Fruity Oatmeal Muffins