Paleo Choco Love Cookies

These are my favourite Paleo cookies and I have made them time and time again. The weather in Toronto has been pretty poopy lately and the lack of sun really has affected my mood. The other morning before going to work, I decided to whip up a batch. These babies take around 10 mins to prep and 12 mins to bake. They are a great treat when you are looking for an gluten free, processed sugar free alternative. They are firm on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside.  I promise when you eat them, they will make you feel as happy as I felt after making them. :) 

Bliss Balls: Playa Coconut

Lately 'Bliss Balls' have been on my radar for a fun and easy treat to make. For those of you who have never heard of them, or really don't know what they are, they are raw, naturally sweet, dessert balls. Bliss Balls can be eaten as a great afternoon snack or a light dessert when you feel like something sweet, or even before a workout when you need that extra pick me up.

Since they are raw, they are full of live enzymes, a great source of fat, antioxidants and make a great energizing snack.

Your family, friends, guests, will love this decadent treat (which was proven this past weekend when I served them at two parties)! The recipe below is vegan, paleo, gluten-free, and very easy to make!

Knock your socks off Paleo Banana Brownie Cups

So it has been a while since I have blogged. Back in August I received a promotion at work and I have been busy ever since. I have taken a couple trips, one to Kelowna for my friends Craig & Julie's wedding and to NYC to support my boyfriend and his client who ran the marathon. 

Since working late hours, more lately especially, I get home and need to find a way to get my mind off of work and NOT dream about it, which I have been doing a lot of lately! Last night I got to chat with my sister on the phone for an hour which was awesome because I don't make phone calls that much anymore, cooked breakfast for dinner, then baked!

Vegan Chia Pudding

Looking for a fun breakfast, that does not consist of grains? The this vegan, paleo, chia pudding is for you. Very easy to make and can be prepared the night before.

Ingredients
1-2 tbs chia seeds

1/4 cup almond milk
1 banana mashed with a fork
1 tbs cinnamon
1 tbs vanilla extra
1 tbs raw cacoa nibs (optional)
Fresh fruit





Directions
1) Mix all ingredients except fresh fruit the night before and allow to set overnight in the fridge. 

2) Fresh fruit can be added before serving. 

3) Keep in mind the banana browns but it does not alter the taste. You can always mix the banana in before serving instead of the night before. The chia seeds will plump up either way because it will be soaking in the almond milk.

Eat this as breakfast, or as a dessert. This is a great way to get in Omega 3's, protein, and tons of vitamins and minerals. See why Chia Seeds are so good here. 

Chocolate Chip Date Super Bar

By special request, I was asked to put this recipe up. I made these at Julian’s 100km fundraising event, and have also made it for my friends at work who test out my treats on a regular basis (which is one of the many things I love them for). This recipe was adapted from various other recipes, but I added a little power to it with the super foods :) It is really easy to make and if you don’t have any of the super foods, they are totally optional. However, I do recommend spending the extra money on at least a couple super foods since putting them in makes it a fuel packed pre-workout snack or a healthier treat for kids (and adults) vs. the processed crap desserts. Happy food processing!

How about a Date for Dessert?

Dates can be overly sweet, but they can also be overly awesome when you add some fun ingredients to make it all come together.

Here is what you need:

Ingredients

10 Medjool Dates

1/4 cup organic extra virgin coconut oil

1/3 cup raw cacao powder

3 tbs raw cacao nibs (optional)

Almond butter (or peanut butter, sunflower butter, pumpkin seed butter)