This amazingly delicious chocolate mousse cake is an ode to one of the greatest foods known to man and woman; chocolate. Like Christmas Easter is not one of those times of year for half measures! Needless to say this cake is pure unadulterated chocolate indulgence. Not only is this cake a super food for its mood enhancing ability but it is also packed full of amazingly nutritious ingredients like … [Read more...]
Salted caramel cheesecake {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Sugar free}
I have a little notebook that I carry around with me full of all the things I want to make (geeky i know right!). A salted caramel cheesecake has been top of my list for as long as I can remember. I have tried many times to make this however each time it was never quite right. I mean it seems (or i should say seemed) pretty simple; I made date caramel and added it to my cheesecake mix but it was … [Read more...]
Apple free kale, pear + almond green smoothie {Vegan, Paleo, Raw, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
I am definitely a little late to the party but I finally took the plunge and bought a Nutribullet. Obsessed doesn't even come close to describing how I feel towards the newest kitchen gadget in my life! I am literally like a child on Christmas morning. I got through two bags of kale and two and a half bags of spinach along with countless bananas before it was even lunch time. My sister is a fan of … [Read more...]
Raw Snickers Cheesecake {Vegan, Raw, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free, Paleo}
I know that an indulgent peanut butter and chocolate loaded cake seems a little out of place in January when everyone seems to be surviving on juice and green smoothies but I am one of the unlucky few who have their birthday in January. So while everyone else has kale on their mind all I can think about is cake! On Friday I turned the ripe old age of 21 so of course this occasion demanded a cake … [Read more...]
Healthy hazelnut hot chocolate {Vegan, Paleo, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free}
Few things offer such comfort during the cold Wintery months as a large mug of steaming and creamy hot chocolate. Once the evenings start to get long I always find myself drawn the kitchen to make up a quick mug of this warming chocolate delight (I tell myself it helps me sleep!) Making your own healthier hot chocolate is so simple. The hazelnut butter not only makes this a really rich and creamy … [Read more...]
Homemade healthy almond butter Mars bars {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
I must admit that Halloween is not exactly my favorite time of year. While I hate dressing up and am petrified of horror movies the one thing I do love about Halloween is all the food of course. Like Christmas it is one of those times of year when it is perfectly acceptable to indulge in a sweet treat or three...... These homemade healthy almond butter Mars bars definitely fall into the category … [Read more...]
Raw superfood brownies with salted peanut caramel {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Sugar free}
I have done enough school bake sales over the years to know that there is no better way to get people to part with their money than brownies. Even those with the strongest resolve find it hard to resist the fudgy deliciousness of these chocolate delights and these brownies definitely aren't an exception! If you are desperately looking for a quick chocolate hit these are perfect as you can whip … [Read more...]
Coconut, ginger + lime chia pudding {Raw, Vegan, Paleo, Sugar free}
I must admit that the first time I tried chia pudding it was neither love at first bite nor at first sight. Honestly, I thought it resembled frog spawn. The taste was not much better it seemed bland and slimey in texture. The worst part of all was the misleading name; I mean pudding has conotataions of dessert but this was far from a treat. After many failed attempts I finally arrived at a recipe … [Read more...]
Mango, coconut + mint popsicles {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Sugar free}
This is hands down my current favorite summer drink. This tropical concoction is a cross between the creaminess of a milkshake and the fruity goodness of a smoothie or as I affectionately like to call it a moothie. It may not seem like summer outside but inside in this glass it is all azure skies and sandy beaches. All you need is three ingredients and a little imagination. I had planned on just … [Read more...]
Chocolate + coffee sweet potato mousse {Vegan, Paleo, Sugar free}
We all know that the way to anybody’s heart is through their stomach. So in keeping with the fact that today is Valentine day I thought that I would share with you the ultimate way to anybody’s heart; chocolate mousse. However unlike other chocolate mousse recipes this one bypasses going to your hips too! Considering it is Valentine's Day could this be any more fitting after all cacao is one of … [Read more...]
