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

While we often associate beets with warming, hearty winter recipes, this root veggie is also delicious in the spring and summer.  In fact, beets prepared in a flavourful marinade served over salad greens is one of the tastiest ways to eat them.  This recipe is uplifting and refreshing with zesty lemon juice and a subtle bite from fresh garlic. Beets are rich in the phytonutrients called betalains (gives them their beautiful color), which have been studied for their antioxidan

This creamy cauliflower and celeriac soup was our farewell to winter for another year. As it warms up outside, we feel less inclined to eat soups and gradually transition to plenty of cool, hearty spring salads. Anything to avoid turning on the stove when it’s warm out! In lieu of using a traditional mirepoix that consists of onion, celery, and carrots, we added celery’s sibling celeriac to the mix (also known as celery root). While celeriac is not so pleasant on the eyes, on

Granola doesn't last very long around Living Kitchen HQ. We love it so much that we could eat it for every meal (alright, maybe we're exaggerating a little bit). While oats are packed with heart-healthy soluble fibre that makes for a satiating breakfast, store-bought versions are often high in sugar - around 12.5 grams per cup according to  The Guardian . Eating this first thing in the morning can absolutely be a recipe for a massive energy spike and crash later in the day.

Today we’re giving you tips on building an impressive health-forward snack board that is packed with flavour and will please all of the palates at your dinner table. The board we’ve created features an assortment of gluten free crackers, vegetables and fruits and four recipes: earthy beet hummus, thyme and roasted garlic cashew cheese, radish green hemp pesto, and maple citrus candied nuts. Our recipes would be at home on any snack board, or are great as a stand alone option.

Have you ever had a plate full of sushi and feel ravenously hungry a few hours later? We love sushi, but are always looking for a way to make it more nutritious. Most rolls contain deep fried tempura and starchy white rice – not the best choices to make for blood sugar balance or disease prevention. We were inspired to create these vibrant sushi rolls packed with cauliflower rice, raw veggies, and a drizzle of tangy tahini lime sauce. Cauliflower is a fibre-packed cruciferous

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

Spring is on the way (we hope)!  This chopped salad is bright, light and full of fresh flavours that are invigorating for this time of year.  We came up with this recipe to serve with our Eggplant Meatball recipe , served together makes a delicious Mediterranean style meal.   This recipe is free of nightshade vegetables, since many of our clients limit or avoid these in their diet to reduce inflammation.  But, if that's not an issue for you, feel free to switch up the recipe

We are always looking for and developing new, creative, dairy-free recipes that we can prepare for our private chef clients.  While not everyone that we work with is vegetarian, most of our clients are dairy free and enjoy plant based meals, with veggies being the main affair.  Even if you are an omnivore and eat animal based protein, we recommend enjoying a meat-free meal every once in a while to give your digestive system a break from breaking down heavier foods.  This reci

Everyone loves to dive into a great dip but sometimes it can feel a little repetitive. An easy way to mix it up is to blend in some veggies to change the flavour and add in some extra nutrients. Back in the fall I had the opportunity to take some (amazing) classes at The Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City. One of the classes was with Chef Megan Huylo who is an incredible chef and inspiration. This recipe is inspired from one of hers. After diving into Megan’s recipes

Quick, easy dinners are not only the best but often a necessity.  This soup is one the easiest ones you'll ever find.  Made with kabocha squash and miso, this soup is inspired by Japanese flavours, but you don't need anything fancy to make it.  Kabocha squash is one of our favourite types of squash- it has a delicious earthy and subtly sweet taste that is richer than butternut squash. This recipe is also very forgiving: feel free to switch out the green onions for 2 to 3 Tbsp

We are in love with this salad.  It's tough to eat cold, raw veggies in the winter when it's cold.  Eating with the seasons, our bodies crave warm, comforting foods that will both physically and energetically get our digestive fire going.  However, there's something about salads that is always so refreshing and uplifting and just makes use feel healthy.  That's where balance comes in.  There is a way to enjoy salad in the winter, with a little bit of extra care and creativity

Ever crave a muffin in the morning that's perfect for breakfast but not too sweet? We are always trying to find recipes for baked goods that won't give us a sugar rush or that shaky feeling that comes from eating something too sweet for breakfast.  This recipe is a lovely combination of spelt, oat and buckwheat that creates a flavourful, rich flour that's also still fluffy.  Buckwheat is a gluten free flour that we love to bake with, but it is very dense when used on it's own

If this recipe had another name it would be "All the warm and fuzzy holiday feelings sauce!"  It's our warming, spiced, boost your immune system winter sauce that's the perfect combo of sweet and tart.  Cranberries, orange, and apples simmered with fresh ginger root, cinnamon and maple syrup will make your home smell so comforting and welcoming.  We love eating this sauce with breakfast, as a snack, as a healthy dessert or you can use it in any meal where you would use standa

When you only have 5 to 10 minutes to prep a recipe, this one really does the trick!  But you would never know, because it tastes so full and rich, creamy and thick, with the perfect balance of sweet and earthy flavours.  This time of year we love warming, cozy soups.  This Carrot Ginger soup is especially good if you are sick because the ginger, onions and garlic will support your immune system.  You'll find that this soup is easy to swallow but has lots of body to it, the c

This time of year it's so chilly and grey, which often makes cooked veggies more appealing than raw ones, but we still do crave refreshing, crisp salads!  To find a balance, making the right type of salad dressing can make all the difference.  We like to use ingredients that have some heat to them, like fresh ginger root.  Blended in a salad dressing, the ginger root brings warmth and a slight kick that you can really feel in the back of your throat (perfect if you have a tic

Perfect for scratchy throats, stuffy noses, and chest congestion, this tea has a spicy kick that you'll feel.  This is our spin on the classic ginger lemon tea that we always make when anyone is sick, with the addition of fresh turmeric root.  If you can't find fresh turmeric, then you can add in some ground turmeric instead. Ginger supports your immune system, lemon provides a great dose of vitamin C, and turmeric helps reduce inflammation (ginger helps with inflammation too