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How to Make Vegan Pumpkin Scones [Easy *Actually Delicious* Recipe] 

October 21, 2019 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

vegan pumpkin scone recipe

I feel like over the last few years ‘Pumpkin Spice’, as a flavour, has gotten somewhat of a bad rep! Maybe it’s been overdone… maybe it’s on too many coffee shop menus… maybe it’s been infused into too many different types of foods… I don’t know!  I do know that to me, October is the month for allllll of the #pumpkinspice baked goods! That’s one food category from which you just can’t take the pumpkin away!  Pumpkin scones, pumpkin loaves, pumpkin soups… and I’m just saying the pumpkin timbits ...

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Iced Maple Matcha Lattes | Easy Vegan Summer Drink Recipe

July 13, 2018 by Nick Joly 2 Comments

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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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Filed Under: Brunch, Food, Health & Fitness, Home, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Earth's Own Almond Milk, Easy Summer Matcha Drink, How to Make Matcha, Iced Matcha Lattes, Inspired By Nick, So Fresh Almond Milk, Vegan Matcha Latte

Superfood Smoothie Stacks to Help Alkalize Your Body

June 26, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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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! ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Food, Gluten Free, Health & Fitness, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Botanica Health, Botanica Health Perfect Greens, Inspired By Nick, Simple Vegan Smoothies, Superfood Smoothie Recipe

Cherry + Banana Cocoa Snacking Rounds for the Whole Family

May 13, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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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. ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Food, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Healthy Vegan Snack Ideas, Inspired By Nick, Ozery Bakery Snacking Rounds, Snacks for the Whole Family, Vegan Recipes

All Natural Acai-Mango Vegan Chia Smoothie Bowl

May 8, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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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). ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Food, Health & Fitness, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Easy Vegan Recipe, Genuine Health, Inspired By Nick, Smoothie Bowl, Vegan Chia Bowl, Vegan Chia Pudding Recipe

#RoséAllDay | Red Beet Crystal Chia Pudding Recipe

April 30, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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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 ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Food, Health & Fitness, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Chia Pudding Recipe, Flora Healthy, Flora Inc, Inspired By Nick, Red Beet Crystals, Vegan Chia Pudding

Maca Powder Pancakes | Easy Vegan Recipe + Health Benefits

April 24, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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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 ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Food, Health & Fitness, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Easy Vegan Pancakes Recipe, Easy Vegan Recipe, Health Benefits of Maca Powder, Inspired By Nick, Maca Powder, Vegan Pancakes

Kimchi + Garbanzo Toast | Probiotics, Protein + Microgreens

April 2, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

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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. ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Food, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Dave's Killer Bread, Easy Vegan Recipes, Hummus Toast, Inspired By Nick, Kimchi, Toast Tuesday, Vegan Toast

Cafe Gratitude, California | Why you Should Visit More than Once

January 21, 2018 by Nick Joly Leave a Comment

San Diego Food Guide Inspired by Nick Best Vegan Food California

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. ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Food, Restaurants, Travel.Inspired, Vegan Tagged With: Best Vegan Restaurant in San Diego, Cafe Gratitude, California Vegan Restaurants, Inspired By Nick, Vegan Travel Inspiration

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I always start in produce (naturally) and then jump straight to organic aisles for my fav snacks. Using the green labels in-store, I can identify (at a quick glance) which products are plant-based, vegan, or gluten-free. The My Health, My Choices program also allows me to scan product barcodes using the MyMetro app and search for exactly what I need, taking the whole experience to the next level 🙌🏼 ➡️ Swipe to see my shopping experience and what items I picked up at my local Metro. #Sponsored #MyMetro #Inspiredbynick
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When you’re craving a burger but you also want a When you’re craving a burger but you also want a #meatless option 🙌🏼🍔 Organic Black Bean Fiesta Burgers made by yours truly 🍔💁🏻‍♂️when I was vegan I really had to get creative with a lot of my recipes, otherwise I’d be eating the same old bean salad every day… and bean salad doesn’t really taste like a burger when you’re craving a burger! Even though I’m not fully vegan anymore, I do still like to swap out meat as much as possible with other #plantbased options because that’s what works for me! 
With @metroontario's new program, MyHealth, MyChoices finding products that suit your dietary needs and lifestyles couldn't be easier. With almost 9,000 products labelled with nearly 50 different attributes like plant-based, fat-free, non-GMO, etc., you can easily find what works for you. So for this recipe, I looked for the green labels in-store, found the perfect Irresistibles organic black beans and extra virgin olive oil and whipped up a batch of patties that my heartmate and I devoured! (Tip: they also freeze well)! The recipe for them is on my blog (link in bio) and on Metro’s Instagram page and website! Hope you enjoy these if you decide to make them! #inspiredbynick  #MyHealthMyChoices #mymetro #sponsored
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