Desserts

These healthy rice crispy treats are made without marshmallows and instead we use tahini, maple syrup and coconut oil to make these.  I was obsessed with rice krispie treats growing up and never got tired of eating the gooey marshmallow sticky bars when I could get my hands on them!  But fast forward to today and marshmallows are not exactly at the top of our list of nutritious foods to include in the repertoire.  This alternative gluten free and dairy free, vegan recipe will

Grain free tahini brownies are gooey, rich and taste just like normal brownies!  If you follow us or make any of the recipes from our cookbook, you already know how much we love tahini.  We have a famous tahini chocolate chip cookie recipe (it's in our cookbook ) that has even been featured on the Chalkboard Mag . Anyway, back to the grain free tahini brownies at hand! This recipe is so simple to whip together and has the best texture.  We prefer when brownies are gooey and j

Growing up Coffee Crisp was  chocolate bar of choice. I was that classic picky eating kid.  I loved french fries, hot dogs, burgers and ice cream and to be totally honest, I'm not actually sure I even ate vegetables? But, my parents didn't keep a lot of "junk" in the house - their word, not mine (I take a bit of issue with that word now). My friends would come over after school and be thoroughly disappointed that our only snack options were "Cheerio Mix" or babaganoush. 

S'mores = the perfect summery dessert.  Sweet, gooey and chocolatey, can you honestly ask for anything better than that combination? As a kid, I loved sitting around a campfire with a stick diligently trying to get my marshmallow a golden brown colour.  I HATED the torched ones that we're black and burnt on the outside.  I needed mine to be perfect so it could gently pillow out of from the center as it was squished and sandwiched between crackers and chocolate. Well, I do

This donut recipe is gluten free and refined-sugar free: the best of all worlds in a delicious, sweet, spiced pumpkin donut!  The last time we made a donut recipe was over a year ago and we loved them (they are super cute and pink).   This time around we have donuts that are perfect for the fall season, packed with pumpkin spice to warm you up on a chilly day. Pumpkin Donuts Recipe created by Megan Horsley Makes 12  donuts 12 serving donut pan 1 egg 1/4 cup unsweetened plain

Juicy peaches in the summer are something that we always look forward to since they're only available for such a short window of time.  This year we decided to combine peaches with locally grown rhubarb to make these delicious, subtly sweet muffins.  Scientists have found that peaches may even contain some anticancer properties, thanks to the antioxidant caffeic acid that's found in peaches.  The tart rhubarb pairs perfectly with sweet peach. Peach Rhubarb Grain Free Paleo M

This mint chocolate bark is perfect for the holiday season!  It actually can be easy to make your own chocolate at home, from scratch.  This way you get to decide how sweet you'd like it to be and exactly what type of sweetener you want to use.  For example, you could use coconut sugar or maple syrup.  Or, you could even use stevia instead (just a few drops, add to taste) if you are following a sugar-free diet. Not only is peppermint helpful for supporting digestion, but it m

Autumn is such a beautiful season as all the trees change color and it’s also the season to enjoy delicious fall inspired recipes.  These cookies are grain free, gluten free, and dairy free so this recipe can work for many types of diets, including paleo. We’ve also included a variation of the recipe to make it completely sugar free, by using monk fruit sweetener instead of coconut sugar. Pumpkins are so much more than Halloween decorations or a Thanksgiving pie filling, they

Who doesn’t love a delicious parfait? Especially when it’s vegan, gluten free, dairy free and loaded with nutritious ingredients that support hormonal balance. Hormones are powerful so when there is an imbalance it can have a noticeable effect on your health. What we eat and the foods we include in our diets can help support our hormones. There are 5 foods in this recipe that specifically support hormonal balance, including Brazil nuts, almonds, flaxseeds, avocado, and maca r

There’s nothing like soft, warm peaches that just melt in your mouth. This paleo friendly peach cobbler is absolutely delicious as a sugar-free dessert but could even be used for breakfast.  The good news is that this recipe is gluten free, grain free and sweetened with only maple syrup. Peaches are a good source of vitamin C, which is an important vitamin to help your cells fight off damage from free radicals. Peaches are also high in fiber so they support digestion and keep

Looking for a delicious refreshing popsicle recipe to rescue you from this summer heat? Try these nutritious strawberry, coconut, cherry popsicles! They are delicious and do not take long to prepare, the hardest part is resisting the temptation to eat them while waiting for them to freeze fully. There are only two layers to the popsicle, the strawberry layer and the coconut layer. Then we threw in some sliced cherries to add some additional health benefits and delicious flavo

This time of year we absolutely love using local, in season produce and have combined some of our favorites into this grain free, paleo galette recipe. The crust is gluten free and filled with peaches, blueberries, and fresh rhubarb from the market. Making a galette is easier than making pie, especially if you like the rustic appearance of dough folded over juicy, baked fruit.  You can eat this for dessert or even as a snack or for breakfast, since it’s packed with nutrients

Calling all cookie lovers! These gluten free and vegan cookies are extremely delicious and rich in fiber, protein, and low in sugar, making them nutrient dense. We’ve sweetened these cookies with only whole food sweeteners, maple syrup and blackstrap molasses, and a little bit of dark chocolate and cacao nibs make them extra delicious. There is a quarter cup of both ground flax and hemp seeds in the recipe. Ground flax is high in omega 3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber (which

Feeling too hot during the summer and need a refreshing snack? Don’t worry, Living Kitchen has got your back!  These vegan watermelon chia seed popsicles are absolutely delicious and refreshing. They are designed to look like a watermelon using different fruits and veggies. The bottom layer is made with watermelon, lemon juice and chia seeds. Chia seeds are an excellent source of protein, fiber, fat, calcium and magnesium. More importantly, they are loaded with antioxidants

This is one of those recipes that you won't want to share.  Well, you'll want to share it because it's so delicious, but you might find that you want to keep every last little bite for yourself.  If you're sharing, we highly recommend doubling the recipe!  Creamy avocadoes act as an incredible replacement for the cream and milk in traditional ice cream, making this 100% dairy free.  Besides being dairy free, avocadoes provide an array of nourishing fats from the high level of

Fresh strawberries, fluffy cake and whipped cream is always a magical combination in the summer; there's nothing quite like strawberry shortcake.  Since we are huge fans of this dessert, we wanted to create a healthier version of the recipe that is not only grain free and gluten free, but sugar free as well. This strawberry shortcake contains healthy fat and protein that will keep your blood sugar stable and is even nutritious enough to eat for breakfast (why not, when it's p

We’ve created a baked donut recipe with gluten-free and grain-free variations that we hope you will go nuts for. Forgive the pun; we are really excited to share these! We think these are the perfect sweet treat to bring along with you to Easter dinner. Our grain-free recipe is also Passover friendly. These donuts are packed with fibre rich oat flour – almond flour in our grain-free version – sweetened with maple syrup and topped with a decadent coconut butter glaze coloured w

Chocolate and peanut butter (or almond butter) is one of our favourite combinations, classic.  You really can't go wrong when the two flavours are combined, except when they are loaded with lots of sugar. We encourage all of our clients to reduce their sugar intake and eliminate it if possible, especially if they are going through cancer treatment.  Sugar is one of the main causes of inflammation on a cellular level, which makes cells more susceptible to disease, chronic cond