Chickpeas are undoubtedly, one of my favourite foods! They’re great  blended as a warm soup, pan-heated whole and infused with spices, as hummus, or even as a salad topper! But, recently, I’ve been experimenting with new ways to create snacks. Roasting chickpeas is super easy and fun, with added nutrition and protein for a salty snack! (You could also create a sweet snack with these as well). Roasted Chickpeas: The Perfect Salty Snack! What you need: Can of chickpeas Parchmen

This seasonal applesauce recipe is perfect to pair with nut or seed butters, vanilla coconut ice cream or just on its own! It’s also allergy-friendly (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free). This guilt-free dessert is a perfect for any seasonal dinner. Here's what you'll need: 3 pounds of apples (I prefer variety: Granny smith, Gala, sometimes Red Delicious) ½ cup water (you may need more or less)...more explained in the directions For the fall/winter seasons, I like to add 2 tab

In my humble opinion, these Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies are delicious! Unlike the other recipes where I have used fruit such as banana to sweeten, this recipe did call for some organic maple syrup. You can amend the recipe as you see fit, but this is a treat perfect for special occasions. What you need: 1 cup gluten free oat flour (I like to blend whole oats, so I don’t have to buy it) 1 cup GF whole oats 1 tbsp ground flaxseed 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/3 tsp salt 1/2 tsp c

I have been "attempting" this overnight oat and chia pudding task for a couple years and I finally think I found the perfect recipe for me! Let's go! When I meal prep for something like this, I like to make a few at a time for simple choices throughout the week. I use the small mason jars - I find that it's perfect for what I like. If you feel like you would like to add more ingredients, you may need a larger jar. In each jar, add the following: 1/4 cup gluten free oats 1 tbs

One thing I love about this Choco-Banana Oat Cookies recipe is that you don't need to be exact with proportions of the ingredients. Add WHATEVER you want to them...it's an opportunity to use up anything you have lying around the kitchen! Prep time: 10 minutes. Bake time: 20 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. Ingredients: 2 bananas (Tip: the more ripe, the more sweet the cookies - beware!) 1.5 cups whole gluten-free oats 2 tbsp Cinnamon (I love cinnamon!...so maybe 3!) 3 tbsp 10

This stir-fried dish can be made with 2 ways...easy meal prep that won't be boring. Batch cooking is helpful to ensure meals are ready to go on the busiest of days. Add avocado oil and water in a wok to stir-fry the following: - carrots - green beans (cut in half) - lean chicken breast (5) I added some lemon, salt and pepper in the wok as well with some cayenne pepper flakes. You can essentially add any spices and change it up as well each time. Separate the chicken & vege

Smoothies can be packed with nutrients! They're quick, easy and DELICIOUS! This smoothie has 5 servings of fruits & vegetables and includes fibre, protein, carbohydrates & healthy fats. Here's what went into this green smoothie: 4 heaping handfuls of fresh organic leafy greens (vegetables - fibre) 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries including: blueberries, raspberries, cherries and blackberries (carbohydrates & fibre) 1 tbsp chia seeds (fibre, omega-3, protein source) 1/4 avoca

This is an all-time favourite in my (humble) opinion. This protein ball recipe is great as a pre-workout snack or a balanced sweet treat as a "date delight"! ** Allergy Alert: Avoid using nuts or other allergens if you or loved ones have allergies! Ingredients: Pitted dates (14) Sunflower seeds Pumpkin Seeds Chia seeds Nuts of choice (if you are not allergic) Nut or Seed Butter Coconut chips unsweetened Cocao powder or cacao nibs​​​​​ Gluten free oats Olive oil and/or Avocad