Meet my RAW CACAO ENERGY BALLS - delicious and quick to make 👌 There are lots of variations you can make/add to these (ie. different nuts, seeds or dried fruits). Get creative! And ladies - these are the perfect PMS treat. I hear from my clients constantly about their chocolate and sugar cravings, especially around [...]
So, you go sugar-free or low-carb for a while and then—BAM—one bite of a sweet cake or cookie or piece of bread and your cravings come back full force! Ever notice that? It’s normal. Sugar triggers pleasure receptors in your brain, and that causes you to want more and more and more. And it's a nasty cycle.You crave [...]
Okay Quarantiners! You need some GRAIN FREE EVERYTHING BAGELS IN YOUR LIFE! Been making these for months now and have mastered them. Meaning - it’s time to share them with you. I took grains out of my diet a few years ago when I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto's. Grains can actually be an inflammatory trigger for [...]
Valentine’s day is fast approaching and I don’t know about you but what’s more romantic than a home cooked meal? These days, our lives are so fast paced that we seldom have the opportunity to slow down for dinner. I mean really slow down: light some candles (non-toxic, of course :P), set the table, break [...]
MINT + CHOCOLATE = my favorite combo ever ? As a kid I loved mint chocolate chip ice cream and I still do, but I opt for dairy free versions now, like @coconutbliss. But enter the smoothie - the perfect way to get my fix. Plus, this smoothie has the right combo of P+F+F - [...]
Are you familiar with celery root? It's also called celeriac and it tastes like a cross between celery and parsley. It's starchy like other root veggies and makes a really fantastic substitute for mashed potatoes (no, really!). So if you're looking for a low carb alternative, celery root is it!  Although this amazing vegetable [...]
What is it about the fall that makes me wanna eat all the curry bowls ?? They're just so aromatic and warming and cozy. I'm just gonna say it - comfort food, right? This time of year, I want all the 'stick to your ribs' dishes.  As we approach fall/winter, we naturally start to [...]
Do I dare even say the word? .... CHRISTMAS! I know I know, it's still over 2 months away, but every time I make a bark of some sort, I can't help but think of Christmas. And this Sun Butter Bark is seriously off the charts. And listen friends, Christmas will be here before you [...]
Peach. Scones. Need I say more? Peaches just scream summer and I absolutely love getting my hands on some fresh local peaches and baking up muffins, cakes and all of the things! This was my first attempt at baking grain free scones and they are a win! I'm off to Italy next week and I [...]
These chocolate chip cherry muffins are so good! The combination of chocolate and cherry together is my FAV! I often whip up a smoothie with chocolate protein powder + frozen cherries + coconut milk + almond butter and it is so incredibly delicious. Oh! and my fat bombs! If you're a chocolate-cherry lover, you've got [...]
