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Overnight Quinoa Pie Pudding

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Wanting some pie... So I decided to prep some overnight quinoa with the exact flavours! 😊 Can't wait to eat you! Lol Yield: 2 generous breakfasts Yiu will need: -3/4 cup cooked quinoa -1/4 cup almond yogurt -1/2 cup water -1/4 cup almondmilk -A dash of cinnamon -1 tablespoon raisins -1/2 tablespoon shredded coconut - 1 small mashed banana -1/2 cup pumpkin purée/apple sauce -1/2 tablespoon carob -1/2 tablespoon chia seed -A dash of pumpkin spice/nutmeg Directions: Mix all the ingredients and place in fridge overnight. Enjoy in the morning!

Peanut Butter Oat Protein Cookies

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These should be called "Power Cookies" because they're full of energy and yumminess. You can never go wrong with the combination of peanut butter and oats. Enjoy! Yield: 6 cookies (depends on how big you want them) You will need: -1 tablespoon flax/chia seed -3 tablespoons water -1 cup gluten-free oats -1 teaspoon baking soda -1/4 cup peanut/almond butter -1 ripe mashed banana -1/2 cup date caramel paste -1 teaspoon vanilla -1/4 cup cocoa nibs/chocolate chips -Optional Add-Ins: chopped nuts, coconut Directions: 1. Preheatoven to 375F and line baking pan with parchment paper 2. In a small bowl, mix the flax/chia seed with the water to become a gel consistency as your "egg" substitute (allow this to sit for at least 10 minutes) 3. Mix the oats and baking soda together and set aside 4. In another bowl, mix the test of the ingredients together until well combined and then mix in the dry ingredients (oats and baking soda) 5. Place the dough in the...

Guilt-Free Sunshine Carrot Muffins

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Healthy carrot muffins that are delicious! 👌☺️ They're fat-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and guilt free! Great way to start off your morning or a quick on-the-go snack. Yield: 6 muffins You will need: -1 1/3 cup oat flour  -1/2 teaspoon baking soda   -1 teaspoon cinnamon  -1/4 cup coconut sugar  -2 mashed bananas  -2 teaspoons vanilla extract  -2 teaspoons white vinegar/apple cider vinegar -1 cup shredded carrots  -Optional: shredded coconut, chopped walnuts, chopped dates, raisins, seeds Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F and line muffin tins with liners  2. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl 3. Add in the wet ingredients and stir until everything is combined 4. Pour batter into muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool before eating *You can substitute apple sauce for the bananas 

Simple Quinoa Porridge

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I was craving some rice pudding, so I'm making a quick batch of quinoa porridge that really hits the spot and delivers all the flavour. You could be as creative as you would like with the mix-ins you choose. Enjoy! Yield: About 2-3 servings You will need: -1 cup uncooked quinoa -1 cup coconut milk (any milk) -1 1/2 cup water -A dash of cinnamon (or cinnamon bark) -Mix-Ins: shredded coconut, maple syrup, raisins, cinnamon, grated Apple Directions: 1. Cook the quinoa, milk, 1 cup of water and cinnamon in a pot with the lid on 2. Half way through cooking (about 10 minutes), remove the lid and add maple syrup, raisins, cinnamon, grated Apple, coconut and 1/2 cup water 3. Allow to simmer, uncovered, until the quinoa is fully cooked

Banana Chocolate Marble Cake

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I remember when I would be in the kitchen with my mom, helping with any chance she gave me to bake something yummy. One of my favorite things to make with her was any kind of cake. This recipe takes me back to those memories :). Love you mom! Yield: 1 cake loaf You will need: -3/4 cup gluten-free flour mix -1/3 cup sifted coconut flour -3/4 teaspoon baking soda -1/3 cup coconut sugar -2 tablespoons melted coconut oil -1 flax egg -3 ripe bananas  (mashed) -1/2 cup dairy free yogurt -1/4-1/3 cup coconut milk (only add if the cake mixture is too thick or dry) -1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper 2. In one bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together and set aside 3. In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients together and slowly mix in to the dry mix (add coconut milk if needed) 4. Melt the vegan chocolate chips with a little coconut milk in the microwave or on a double boiler to make a smooth chocol...

Summer Salad Roĺls

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Oh salad rolls, how I've missed you so 😢. It's been too long! Enjoyed these for lunch today. Summer flavours of mango and strawberry 🍓 with my homemade dipping sauce that is to die for. Enjoy! Yield: 12 rolls You will need: -12 rice papers -2 cups cooked rice noodles -2 cups chopped lettuce -2 shredded carrots -2 small cucumbers (sliced very thin lengthwise) -1 cup fresh mint/basil leaves -1-2 mangos (sliced long and thin) -1 avocado, sliced long and thin Dipping Sauce: -3 tablespoons Tahini -1 tablespoon maple syrup/coconut sugar -Juice of 1 lemon/lime -1 tablespoon soy sauce -1 teaspoon Sriracha Directions: 1. Have all the filling ingredients for the salad rolls ready and in separate bowls 2. Wet each rice paper in hot water to soften and lay on a cloth that is damp with water 3. Layer your filling ingredients in the middle of the rice paper (rice noodles, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, avocado, mint leaves, mango, strawberries) 4. Roll each rice paper ...

*Green Date Smoothie Bowl

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Breakfast for champions right here! It was so delicious... I had to share! Smoothie in a bowl for myself and my boys :) Yield: 1 serving You will need: -8 frozen bananas -4 pitted dates -1-2 cups spinach -A dash of cinnamon -Toppings: dried mulberries and shredded coconut Directions: Blend all the ingredients together and top with your favorite toppings!