I have a bit of a milkshake obsession. I’ll be the first to admit it. This past pregnancy, the obsession intensified massively. My poor hubby. There was a period where, at least weekly, he would be sent out on a late night mission to our closest ice cream store to get me a double dark… [Read More]
Apple Pie Smoothie
Well, hello Fall! I’ve been a bit absent here lately, and I apologize. Along with dealing with being sick this past month, life has just been a bit nutty. We are starting to get into our new rhythm though and we’re finally been experiencing some Fall temperatures! Not that I’m complaining as I do love the summer…. [Read More]
The BEST Vegan Strawberry Milkshake
Strawberry season has begun, friends! For us, local strawberries signal the beginning of summer and local produce. There’s nothing like biting into a fresh, juicy, still-warm-from-the-bush strawberry. Unless, of course, you have a mouthwatering vegan strawberry milkshake. That might be better. I was so pumped to pick up my first flat of strawberries that we… [Read More]
Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Blueberries. Smoothies. Cheesecake. Three of my favourite things. The first two are healthy. The third? Well, not so much. But, everything in moderation, right? I’ve also been experimenting with making some awesome raw and vegan cheesecakes, and I have to say, they are delicious! But still, I have to admit, nothing can beat the real… [Read More]
Clementine Cream Smoothie (Vegan)
So, it’s the middle of winter here, but the weather has been strange…very strange. Last year at this time, we were locked down in what felt like the deep freeze of the century, with temperatures and the windchill so cold that your fingers would freeze within seconds of going outside if they weren’t covered up…. [Read More]
Valentine’s Day Smoothie (Vegan)
It’s no secret that we love smoothies over here. My Vitamix blender is a serious workhorse and gets used at least once or twice a day. I really don’t know what I did before this epic blender entered our lives. I’m always having fun coming up with new smoothie creations, especially for special holidays. Our… [Read More]
Christmas Smoothie
Oh Christmas smoothie, oh Christmas smoothie, how lovely are you, Christmas smoothie. Okay, so I maaaayyy have just listened to the ‘Oh Christmas Tree’ song one too many times today. But seriously, this layered fruity Christmas smoothie is the bomb! Every layer is so delicious on its own, but then combined, it’s just over the top deliciousness…. [Read More]
Healthy Strawberry Desserts and Sweets
We’re into the heart of strawberry season now, and I for one have been busy using strawberries every opportunity I get. From smoothies to cupcakes to crumbles, I can’t get enough of these local, sweet, delicious natural treats! I’ve rounded up a bunch of my favourite healthy strawberry desserts and sweets for you to enjoy… [Read More]
Strawberry Cream Smoothie (Vegan)
It’s strawberry season! Can you tell I’m excited? I think I look forward to this time of year beginning in January, when we are in the depths of bitter cold and knee deep in snow. For me, strawberry season has always signalled the beginning of summer: sunshine, sticky days, warm nights, jam-making and gorging myself on… [Read More]
Green Smoothie Round-up
In anticipation of Earth Day, I decided to do a big round-up of healthy, green smoothies. We are big smoothie lovers in this house and green smoothies are the perfect way to get essential nutrients and vitamins into everyone, especially kids. K has been drinking smoothies with kale, spinach and other good greens as soon… [Read More]
