Dairy-free Chocolate Ice “Cream”
Are you dairy-free, but love ice cream? I have your back with this decadent ice-creamy dessert that is super-simple to make. What you need (Serves 2) 3 bananas, sliced and frozen 2 tsp cacao powder, unsweetened 1 tbsp almond butter What you do Place frozen bananas in food processor and blend until smooth (a few […]
Selenium-rich Chia Seed Pudding
What you need ½ c Brazil nuts 2 c water nut bag or several layers of cheesecloth (optional) ½ c chia seeds ¼ c unsweetened cacao powder (optional) ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp sea salt 1 Tbsp maple syrup Optional: berries, nuts and/or coconut for topping Serves 4 What you do Blend Brazil […]
Sweet Treats
Chocolate Bliss Balls A healthy, guilt free alternative to chocolate to ward off any cravings. In my opinion, these little bites of heaven are a healthy version of chocolate truffles. (Pictured far right) What you need 1 c medjool dates, pitted ¼ c cacao powder ½ c coconut oil Topping (optional) 1/3 c finely grated coconut […]
Tumeric Cacao Latte
I consider myself a foodie. And sometimes an artist… an artist that uses food with simple flavours, textures and impressive nutritional qualities to make delicious meals (and drinks). Sometimes I surprise myself with my concoctions. When I first made this drink, it was one of those times when I actually wowed myself, did a little […]
Chocolate and Longevity: A Bittersweet Match
You love chocolate, but feel guilty eating it. Am I right? What if I told you that eating chocolate was actually good for your health? And that chocolate is one of those foods that will actually help you live longer. Would you stop feeling guilty about eating it? Or even eat more? How chocolate and longevity […]
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
I know… the thought of chocolate and avocado together gets you scratching your head and thinking really? How the heck can that work? I’m glad you asked! The creaminess and mild flavour of the avocado make it the perfect match for the intense robust personality of cacao. A marriage made in heaven… well, at least […]
Chocolate Love Bites
If you love chocolate as much as I do, this simple and delicious recipe will not only save you money making your own but you’ll also get to control what goes in the chocolate. Which means your flavour options are endless! Start by creating the base of the chocolate and add additional flavourings of […]
Super Balls
These balls filled with Super Powers! Literally. I made these balls one afternoon to satisfy a little chocolate craving and to fuel my tank. I threw a bunch of raw super foods from Truly Organic Foods that I have in my pantry together with some coconut oil and produced little bits of super-charged goodness. They […]
Black Bean Brownies
I have a confession; I LOVE all things chocolate! There, it’s out. I said and posted it on the net for the world to know. This is not the kind of love that you might be thinking, it’s worse… It’s the filling your every cell kind of love that stays with you for a lifetime. […]