This week I was visiting family in Montreal, and if you’ve visited before, you know that Montreal summers can be scorchers! My mom had never tried matcha before, so on a day where even our eyelids were sweating from from the summer burn, I made us some iced matcha lattes to stay cool! While I’m a huuuuuge almond milk lover, Mom’s always been pretty finicky with it. The taste, the texture… something about it just never quite jived with her. So she was a little reluctant to try these iced ...
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Superfood Smoothie Stacks to Help Alkalize Your Body
Sometimes (usually on Sundays) I like to get fancy with my breakfasts. A couple layers of chia pudding, superfood smoothie, some coconut yogurt… you know, the usual. ;) My friends joke that with these layered chia cups and the endless smoothie bowls on my instagram page, that I should open a smoothie shack. I mean, I’m not saying that isn’t a possibility… in the distant future maybe, where I’m retired, growing my own coconut trees, and living in Hawaii? Not a bad idea! ...
Cherry + Banana Cocoa Snacking Rounds for the Whole Family
When I was a little kiddo, I remember one of my all-time favourite snacks to be saltine cracker peanut-butter sandwiches. My grandmother and I would sit in the living room and make them together, scooping up the peanut butter by the spoonful. (no one else in the family was allowed to eat in the living room, but I was the youngest grandchild, so you know). Last week my heartmate and I had some friends over for a night of finger foods + board games. We lead exciting lives, we know. ...
All Natural Acai-Mango Vegan Chia Smoothie Bowl
Behold, the acai-mango, chia smoothie bowl, in all its glory. Surrounded by all the fresh fruit and nutrients my heart desires! In the spring and summer months, my body instantly starts to crave fresh fruits and raw vegetables. The cold of winter and heavy, hearty comfort foods are long gone, and the warm summer air means fresh, whole foods on my plate (and in my bowls). ...
#RoséAllDay | Red Beet Crystal Chia Pudding Recipe
I read an article recently titled “8 Things that Prove that You’re Basic”. One of them was using the hashtag #RoséAllDay. Well, I guess that makes me pretty darn basic! But I think I’m okay with it ;) This Rosé Chia Cup on the other hand, is anything but basic (if I do say so myself)! What elevates this easy vegan chia pudding recipe and really makes it pop are these red beet crystals from Flora! I think it comes as no surprise that chia pudding has become a staple for me, and ...
Maca Powder Pancakes | Easy Vegan Recipe + Health Benefits
The long awaited Maca Powder Pancakes are here folks! Ever since I shared this photo on Instagram, friends and followers have been messaging me asking for the recipe! I’m even shocked myself at how easy these are to make. The maca powder makes the recipe sound exotic or “extra”, but I just love adding it in because of the toffee/honeycomb flavour to it! (oh, and the health benefits too, I suppose!) ;) The recipe is super simple, and it’s actually a slight variation of this vegan ...
Kimchi + Garbanzo Toast | Probiotics, Protein + Microgreens
Here’s a fun fact; I’m not always in the mood to cook. Sometimes I’m feeling it, sometimes I’m not. On the days where I’m required to cook for brand collaborations or recipe developments I may be working on, I really have to be feeling it. Feeling creative, that is. Don’t get me wrong, I love to cook. So much so that I rarely #mealprep. I just love having different foods every day, and I actually enjoy cooking! I always have. ...
Cafe Gratitude, California | Why you Should Visit More than Once
About a year ago, I visited San Diego for the first time. It was love at first sight (it was for me anyway). We’re low key in a long distance relationship right now… I might not get over it. One of the restaurants I visited that I haven’t stopped thinking about, is Cafe Gratitude. When I tell you about how you order off the menu, I’m sure your first instincts will be to say “how L.A.” it is, with a slight scoffing undertone. Be that as it may, I am in love. And love is blind. ...
Protein-Packed Vegan Pancakes to Comfort You this Winter (V, Veg)
Last month I shared a photo of these fluffy, vegan pancakes that are packed with protein + other nutrients on my instagram account @inspiredbynick. You liked, you commented, and you warmed my heart! I love this recipe, especially on a cold winter Sunday. So to finally be able to share it with you after the 12 Days of Xmas whirlwind I shared in December, just makes me happy. ...