Nutrition
Double Dark Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Looking for the perfect end to a great holiday feast? Try the latest recipe from Teri Gentes! Ingredients: 3/4 cup Belsoy non dairy crème (www.maisonorphee.com. Find this with the tetra packed dairy alternatives in the natural food section of your grocery store) 350g organic dark chocolate (70 – 85%), chopped; dairy free versions are available…
Read MoreCoconut Creamsicle Recipe
Ice cream and summer just seem to fit together. There is nothing better than a sweet, cold treat on a summer evening! The good news is that there are ways to enjoy these cold treats, like ice cream or popsicles, without completely overindulging. Keep your freezer stocked with some frozen fruit and the rest is…
Read MoreChocolate Peanut Protein Powerballs Recipe
Ingredients 1 cup packed, pitted Medjool dates1 cup oats, large flake (Bob’s Red Mill)1/4 cup hemp seeds (I like Manitoba Harvest)1/4 chia seeds1/4 cup flax seeds1/3 cup raw cacao powder1/2 tsp best quality vanilla extract1/4 tsp each ground cinnamon and nutmeg1/4 tsp unrefined sea salt1/2 cup raw, natural peanut butter (or nut butter of your…
Read MoreChocolate Mousse Recipe
For me December is the happiest month of the year and for many reasons. It is one full month of anticipation, laughter, great food, awesome company and somewhat overwhelming joy. Growing up, the biggest celebration in my family was New Years Eve. We would open gifts and stay up all night just to “greet” the…
Read MoreBerry Sorbet Bowl Recipe
Ingredients: 3/4 cup frozen raspberries 1/4 cup frozen blueberries 1/4 cup almond milk (or any type of milk, option to use coconut water instead) 1/2 banana (can be fresh or frozen) 1 tsp. vanilla extract Option: include 1 scoop of protein powder 2 tbsp. hemp seeds (topping) 2 tbsp. flaked coconut (topping) Handful fresh raspberries (topping)…
Read MoreBerry Delicious Cake Recipe
Try this for a mid morning or afternoon snack. Good source of carbohydrates, gluten free, and low in sugar it is the perfect combination of ingredients to indulge and stay in control of your waistline. Oats are rich in thiamine which converts carbohydrates into energy. Thiamine helps maintain a healthy nervous system, and takes care…
Read MoreApple Pumpkin Recipe
I love fall, especially the different shades of orange, red, and brown. I love the crisp air. It usually indicates that winter is on its way and we also tend to spend more time indoors with family and friends. All this is better when you have yummy treats to share with the loved ones, that…
Read MoreWholesome Eggness Recipe
The combination of whole grains and fruit topped with a dose of protein from eggs. This recipe is another option you may try for breakfast. This can also be cooked ahead and simply warmed up in the morning. Adding egg whites or whole eggs (if you believe in eating whole), will add protein to your…
Read MoreTurmeric Milk Latte Recipe
Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: noneProcess time: 3 – 5 minutes Ingredients: 2 tsp peeled and minced, fresh turmeric root (use gloves to mince to avoid staining) 1 tsp peeled and roughly chopped ginger 1 Tbsp local raw honey 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1/4 tsp unrefined sea salt 1 cup plain, unsweetened plant based milk…
Read MoreThe Reinvented Pancake Recipe
What I love most about this “Pancake” is that it was inspired by someone very special to me. It started with a few ingredients and now it has become, well, perfection. I have this for breakfast every morning without the guilt. It is gluten free (gluten free oats), sugar free, chemical and filler free, and…
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