Black forest breakfast : 3 ways (overnight oats + chia pudding + milkshake)

May 28, 2015 by Anne Fillion in glutenfree, vegana, nut-free, raw, egg-free, soy-free, dairy-free

Fresh cherries might not be the most affordable fruit, but they sure are worth every penny! They are SO fresh and juicy at this period of the year! The first thing that "popped" into my head when I bought my first bag of organic cherries at my local farmer's market is a black forest cake. Not that I ever particularly enjoyed this cake... It's usually made with cherry pie filling (most brands are made with sugar, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, artificial colours and other ingredients I can't even name), white flour and refined sugar... But I kind of liked the idea of the combo "chocolate and cherry"!

My three breakfasts are all vegan, refined-sugar free, rich, satisfying and incredibly nutritious!

The best granola bars : chocolate, cranberry & almond

May 03, 2015 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, glutenfree, nut-free, soy-free, vegana

HAPPY SUNDAY!!

I'm very excited! The Nutrition Mama has invited me to do a guest post over on her blog! Chelsea and I connected via the blogosphere and I was thrilled when she asked me to be part of her series called "Mama Monday" where she introduces her readers to moms from all over the world that are passionate about feeding their families healthy and nutritious food. If you have a child that tends to be very picky or if you're planning to raise your baby in a healthy environment, be sure to head over to her blog! I'm sharing my very best granola bar, as well as my professional and personal mama tips for getting kids to eat a wide range of healthy foods.

Banana & chocolate spelt muffins w/whipped coconut cream & chocolate

April 30, 2015 by Anne Fillion in vegana, nut-free, egg-free, soy-free, dairy-free

For this special kids week, my son specifically ask me if I was going to share and I quote : his favourite-muffins-in-the-entire-world! So here it is, my incredible banana & chocolate spelt muffin recipe!

Sprouted spelt flour is the only flour that is not "gluten-free" that I have in my pantry. You can buy it in natural food stores (like Whole Foods Market) or online. It's pricy, but when this ancient grain is sprouted, it increases its nutrient content and digestibility. For this muffin recipe, you can also use regular spelt flour (or even whole wheat flour) if you can't find it near you.

So, what do the best-muffin-in-the-entire-world taste? Well, well... They are chewy gooey, moist, not too sweet, wholesome and have this inviting banana flavour that kids (and adults!) like so much.

Blueberry, açai & coconut POPSICLES ("paletas")

April 29, 2015 by Anne Fillion in glutenfree, vegana, raw, nut-free, egg-free, soy-free, dairy-free

Popsicles (or "paletas") can be a great nutritious and fun snack if they are made with wholesome ingredients. These refined-sugar, dairy-free and vegan "blueberry bliss" popsicles are made with fresh blueberries, açai puree, maple syrup and coconut milk.

Açai is a superfood that is grown in South America (Brazil) known for its nutritional value. The small berries are loaded with powerful antioxidants, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids as well as essentiel amino acids.

Strawberry, banana & hemp smoothie

April 27, 2015 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, glutenfree, nut-free, raw, vegana, soy-free

HAPPY MONDAY!!

I'm very excited! Today's the first day of my special kids week where I'll be sharing one healthy, whole food and kid-friendly recipe each day! Be sure to follow me all through the week, since I'm going to share my kids favourites recipes! You sure don't want to miss my best vegan mac & cheese ;)

This smoothie is a classic strawberry and banana smoothie with a healthy twist.

Strawberry & cream BUCKWHEAT "mille crepes cake" (Gluten-free, vegan)

April 09, 2015 by Anne Fillion in glutenfree, vegana, nut-free, egg-free, soy-free, dairy-free

The very first time I served a crepes cake, it was a total hit! People never get tired of it! I even heard : "How come I never thought about this! It's genius"!

It is pretty genius indeed! The person who invented this dish resolved a very crucial problem : if you're the one in charge of making the crepes on a brunch, you'll probably have to spend the entire morning in the kitchen instead of talking and enjoying the company of your guests. That's exactly what I like the most about this idea. You simply have to prepare your crepes in advance and assemble the cake with your favorite garnishes and... Voilà! The perfect recipe for a brunch (or dessert)! It's also a very good morning potluck recipe that you can bring over.

Strawberry chia jam

April 09, 2015 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, glutenfree, nut-free, soy-free, vegana

Have you tried strawberry chia jam? It's delicious, super easy to make and not to mention it's an healthy alternative to the store-bought, refined sugar filled jams you can find in all groceries.

Carrot cake/cupcakes (vegan)

April 01, 2015 by Anne Fillion in glutenfree, vegana, nut-free, egg-free, soy-free, dairy-free

This carrot cake is a healthier version of our family "classic" carrot cake and it was on our Easter brunch table last weekend.

My grandma used to do her famous carrot cake on every Christmas Eve. Her version had everything of an "old-school" cake, super sweet, moist and decorated with a bright green frosting. My mom now has its own gluten-free version (with an all-purpose gluten-free flour) with a cream cheese lime frosting. She bakes this incredible cake every single time we visit her (or for our birthdays!).

I must tell you that the original recipe has its own little story... that now became a legend among our family.

Vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream (vegan, dairy-free)

March 27, 2015 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, glutenfree, soy-free

My husband and I have been together for more than ten years (!). That means he knows how to make me happy. This past Valentine's day, he gave me a brand new ice cream machine (I was still searching for the perfect machine, remember?)! No chocolate, diamond or flowers (he still brought me the most beautiful flowers!) could've made me happier than this new kitchen gadget! And he knows it! It also means that I have the best husband... but most probably that he had huge ice cream cravings ;)

This ice cream is delicious, minty, rich, silky. See my other post for the complete story : Vegan mint chocolate chip ice cream sandwich.

The "free" DOUBLE chocolate oatmeal cookies

March 27, 2015 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, glutenfree, nut-free, soy-free, vegana

These gooey double chocolate oatmeal cookies have everything of a traditional oatmeal cookie, but they could totally be called the "free cookies". They are gluten-free, vegan (which means dairy-free and egg-free), nut-free (if you choose the sun butter or tahini butter), almost refined sugar free (except for the sugar in the chips...) but they are certainly not tasteless! If you do the version with the dates instead of the coconut sugar (see the note in the recipe below), you could even eat them for breakfast!