If you love pumpkin pies but can’t enjoy them because of food restrictions, then you are in the right place! This gluten and dairy free pie will satiate your taste buds to the core. Ingredients: For the crust- 2 cups walnuts 1 cup cashews 15 pitted dates 1/2 tsp cinnamon Coconut oil for greasing … Continue reading Paleo Pumpkin Pie
Indian Style Savory Mung Beans
Indian Style Savory Mung Beans I love mung beans for breakfast. They are a great source of protein for vegetarians, filled with fiber, great for gentle detoxing and light on the stomach. There are a couple of ways I make them, but I’ll share one today and keep the other recipe for a another time. … Continue reading Indian Style Savory Mung Beans
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
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
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
Green juice
Green Juice It’s been a hot summer this year, and the one thing I’m asked many times is ways to rehydrate yourself. Well water is the obvious choice for most, and rightly so. I also suggest a fresh homemade veggie juice. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals which fuel you at the cellular level. … Continue reading Green juice
Mango Delight Smoothie
Mango Delight Smoothie Mango, the king of all fruits, is one of my favourite fruits of all time! And it is the season for mangoes now. Mangoes come in 100’s of varieties, shapes and sizes. But for me nothing compares to the rich taste of the Alphonso mangoes from India! Once you eat an … Continue reading Mango Delight Smoothie
Green Lentil Soup
Green Lentil Soup This soup is a nice change from the regular kidney bean or red lentil soup. Packed with protein from the lentils, fiber from the vegetables and lentils- this recipe makes a great main meal or as a starter to the meal. Ingredients: 1 cup green lentils (washed and soaked overnight) 1/2 medium … Continue reading Green Lentil Soup
Raw Beet and Carrot Salad
Raw Beet and Carrot Salad Ingredients: 2 cups beet roots (peeled and grated) 1 cup carrots (peeled and grated) 2 tsp. tahini 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro 1 tsp. sesame oil 3-4 tbsp. pumpkin or sunflower seeds pinch sea salt Directions: Wash, peel and grate and beets … Continue reading Raw Beet and Carrot Salad