This allergen free gingerbread recipe with no added sugar & just the right amount of spice will not disappoint. INGREDIENTS 2 & 3/4 cup of Gluten Free 1:1 flour* 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp cloves ½ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup melted coconut oil ⅓ cup blackstrap molasses ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tsp vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix the flours, baking

Smoothies are an excellent way to obtain important nutrients. With busy schedules sometimes is hard to get all that goodness each day. Be sure to always add greens and protein to your smoothies to insure that it is a well balanced meal. Blueberry Banana Smoothie 1/2 frozen banana 1/4 cup frozen blueberries 1-3 cups of fresh spinach (depending on preference) 1 tsp chia seeds 1 tsp hemp seeds 1 tbsp nut/seed butter 1 1/2 cup cold liquid (water, milk, almond/soy milk) 1 serving

NO FLOURS, NO GLUTEN/GRAINS, NO SUGAR! I'm always looking to create something that not only has good quality healthy ingredients, but also can satisfy cravings! These may do all of that for me (and you). Having a protein powder that is versatile & tastes amazing is important for me. The new HEMP YEAH! by Manitoba Harvest is everything & more! It has 22g of plant based protein per serving, blends smoothly into liquid for smoothies & can be used in recipes! Ingredients 1 ripe a

Extra Energy Snack Balls Ingredients: 1 cup Rolled Oats 1/2 cup sunflower butter (or nut/seed butter of choice) 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp ground flax 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp hemp seeds 1 tbsp sunflower seeds Directions: 1. Place all ingredients in large bowl 2. Mix until well combined 3. Roll in 1inch balls and place on parchment paper or 3. Press into 8x8 pan lined with wax paper 4. Set in fridge or freezer for 15min. If made into pan, cut into bite size pieces. 5. Store i

Its BRUSSELS SPROUT season and I couldn't be more happier!!! I could never imagine as a kid thinking I could eat a meal full of these flavour round morsels ... but there is nothing more satisfying to me than eating brassica veggies all through the fall. When fruits and vegetables are local and in season, its the best excuse to try lots of new recipes. Here is an Asian inspired recipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser Thai Sesame Brussel Sprouts Ingredients: 2 tbsp hoisin 2 t

I feel I hear that line from friends, family, clientele and co-workers all the time. Just so we are clear, I work in a bar. Pretty much slinging beer and wings at night and my day job is to teach the complete opposite. There is a reason I bring my lunch with me to work everyday & don't rely on making responsible choices off the menu. I am definitely going to be honest with you. I love to eat food and YES that includes a little bit of junk food. I am human after all. Here is t