Registered Holistic Nutritionist & Fitness Consultant

  Alright, so I know what you’re thinking. “Beans? Healthy dessert? Now why would I want to eat a ‘healthy’ brownie when I can have rich, decadent, fudgy, chocolaty brownie instead?”  But what if the rich, decadent, fudgy, chocolaty brownie is the healthy brownie? Yes, it’s possible! This is a healthy dessert but it DOES NOT taste healthy. A...

  Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies? This recipe is a nice and healthy twist on your typical cookie recipe. These dark chocolate chip spelt cookies make the perfect little treat when dipped in vanilla almond milk!     Total Prep Time: 20 minutes  Yield: Approximately a dozen cookies   Ingredients: ½ cup virgin coconut oil, softened (or real but...

  I love adding pumpkin to soup, but lately I’ve been getting a lot of organic pumpkin from a friend, so I decided to try other pumpkin creations. One of my favorites was this delicious pumpkin bar recipe, which is completely gluten free.   Ingredients: ½ cup pumpkin puree (acorn, butternut or other squash) ½ cup pure maple syrup (or less to cut down on the s...

  This pumpkin puree makes the perfect natural, homemade baby food or can be used to make soup, baked goods, shakes, sauces, pumpkin filled pasta and much more. Just make it and use it fresh, or freeze it for later. Add some nutrition to your recipes with vitamin and mineral rich pumpkin!    What you’ll need:  one small pumpkin 1 cup water chef's knife food pro...

  I love this recipe because it makes me look like an expert candy maker! But my lovely mother created this recipe. It’s a real treat, and she makes it the best! When my mother was visiting me in Trinidad and Tobago, she decided to make some crunch to have at Beyond Vitality’s booth at UpMarket. It was a total success! People absolutely went crazy over it! Every now and then, I s...

  These cookies are a wonderful treat. I had an urge to create a recipe with blackstrap molasses to increase my B-vitamin and iron content during pregnancy. Whether pregnant or not, these cookies definitely hit the spot.   Image taken from Happy Herbivore Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoon blackstrap molasses 1 cup natural nut butter (natural almond butter, peanut butter, hazelnut butte...

  Recipe from No Meat Athlete These bars are a perfect source of natural fuel for your pre, during or post workout nutrition. Ingredients:  2 cups cooked adzuki beans 1 cup (about 15) fresh medjool dates, chopped 1 1/2 cups water (may substiute yerba mate, green tea, or coffee) 4 tbsp raw honey (or agave nectar) 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup natural nut butter 4 tbs...

  Some days we just need a little bit of comfort food. These will hit the spot, with an oh-so healthy touch! Who can resist a fresh batch of warm and moist brownies? Mmmm vegan brownies! Great for people with egg or dairy allergies too! These brownies are wonderful served with coconut ice cream or a drizzle of pure maple syrup. Make them with love and enjoy them with some company, guilt free...

  The sweet flavor of spelt is irresistible in these simple yet delicious pancakes.  You can dress them up with fresh fruit pieces, nuts and seeds, or simply give them a drizzle of pure maple syrup. Surprise your kids or loved one with a pancake breakfast! Pancakes always touch the heart.    Ingredients: 2 cups whole spelt flour 1 cup whole oats 3 tablespoons raw unre...

  Recipe by: My mama  Tweaked by: Me These vegetarian and dairy free scones are great for breakfast or as a snack, with a thick spread of fresh Almond Butter or Açai-Blackberry Chia Jam.   Enjoy them fresh and warm out of the oven!   Ingredients: 2/3 cup virgin coconut oil, room temp 1/3 cup almond milk 1 free-range, organic egg (vegans; ground flaxs...