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Moist Double Chocolate Cookies (Paleo, GF, DF)

November 5, 2019 Fay Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, Uncategorized

I love chocolate cookies. Scratch that, I love DOUBLE chocolate cookies! The taste, the aroma, the chocolately goodness… you can’t go wrong friends. This double…

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Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies (Allergen-Friendly)

June 27, 2019 Fay Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, Vegan

There’s something so satisfying about a batch of freshly baked cookies. With so many flavour options, there’s a cookie out there for everyone. I love…

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Chewy Cranberry Oat Cookies

January 15, 2019 Fay Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, Vegan

Let’s be honest, we all hit a creative mind block sometimes. Mine was about a month ago when I was preparing a list of what…

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#dairyfree #glutenfree #refinedsugarfree

I've always loved coconut yogurt, but since my pre

I've always loved coconut yogurt, but since my pregnancy, I LOVE coconut yogurt... like crave it 3x a day kinda love 😄😍.

And of course, coyo isn't quite the same without a handful of crunchy granola. Yeup, I've literally made my cinnamon crunch granola recipe 4 times this month. I can't help it, it's so darn good! Have you tried it yet?

🥄👉RECIPE LINK IN BIO.

❓Mommas and mommas to be... did you have any cravings during your pregnancy?

#cravings #coconutyogurt #granola #recipe #ilovefruit #healthyrecipe #peach #blueberries #yogurt #dairyfree #glutenfree #refinedsugarfree #fruits #fruit #freshfruit #pregnancycravings #healthyeating #eathealthy #healthybreakfast #healthysnack #breakfast #breakfastbowl #peachy #peachlove #granolarecipe

Cinnamon crunch granola recipe now up on the blog!

Cinnamon crunch granola recipe now up on the blog! 🙌

This is one of the simplest yet tastiest granola recipes I've made. I make it time and time again and it never fails.

It's made with simple healthy and readily available ingredients and can be switched up to suite your taste buds flavours.

✅Free from top alletfrbs like gluten; dairy, soy, and eggs. Swap the nuts for extra seeds and you've got yourself a nut free granola too.

Give it a try and let me know what you enjoy topping it on the most below...

➡️RECIPE LINK IN BIO.

#granolagirl #granola #ilovegranoka #glutenfree #dairyfree #refinedsugarfree #cinnamon #cinnamoncrunch #glutenfreefood #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreegranola #healthyeating #healthyliving #healthysnack #Nutritious #healthygranola #granolarecipe #newrecipe #rolledoats #nuts #AllergenFriendly #snackyime #foodgift #gramolalove

Your favourite fruit on a hot summer day, and go..

Your favourite fruit on a hot summer day, and go... 👇👇👇

🍒🥝🥭🍉🍓🍑🍍🍏🍇🍊

Mine? All of the above and more! 😄

#fruitlove #fruitlover #fruitsfordays #cherries #mango #kiwi #healthyeating #eathealthy #healthysnack #freshfruit #fruit #fruits #summersnack #summertime #foodie #wellness #refreshing #sweet #naturallysweet #snack #cravings #ilovefruit #fruita

Dinner is served! Credit for these tasty summer fr

Dinner is served! Credit for these tasty summer fresh bowls goes to @mikeknights 💕⁣⁣
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In the bowls:
•field greens ⁣⁣
•spinach ⁣⁣
•radicchio ⁣⁣
•roasted sweet potato ⁣⁣
•pumpkin seeds⁣⁣
•sunflower seeds⁣⁣
•hemp hearts⁣⁣
•blueberries ⁣⁣
•cucumber
•boiled eggs⁣⁣
•dijon dressing (dijon, evoo, s&p, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup) ⁣⁣
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One very happy (and full) prego over here. 😍🤰⁣⁣😊
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#healthyeating #healthyliving #foodblog #healthyfood #salad⁣⁣
#glutenfree #dairyfree #Nutritious #HealthyDinner #healthymeal #healthyrecipe #vegatables⁣⁣
#greens #spinach #eggs #blueberries #eatyourveggies #foodie #instafood #sweetpotato #realfood #wholefood #organicfood #dinnertime #wholesome #hemphearts

Well hello there summer🌞! Today's hot weather c

Well hello there summer🌞! Today's hot weather calls for a nice cool chocolaty healthy treat... chilled chocolate pudding.😍🍫🥄 ⁣⁣
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This tasty recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make with only 4 simple ingredients! ⁣⁣
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Serves 3-4 ⁣⁣
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•2 cups frozen avocado chunks ⁣⁣
•1 cup full fat coconut milk (from the can, stirred/shaken well)⁣⁣
•3 tbsp raw cacao powder⁣⁣
•3 tbsp maple syrup ⁣⁣
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Optional: small pinch of fine pink salt and cinnamon ⁣⁣
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Instructions:⁣⁣
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1. Add all ingredients to a smoothie sized blender (or double the ingredients and add to a regular sized blender).⁣⁣
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2. Pulse 10-15 times. ⁣⁣
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3. Once avocado chunks start to break down into small pieces, begin to blend on low gradually raising speed to high for 1-2 minutes.⁣⁣
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4. Pour into small bowls or cups. Serve right away. Or, store in the fridge for up to 4 hours. ⁣⁣
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Optional: Top these chilled chocolate pudding cups with a layer of coconut whip cream and sprinkle of chocolate chips.👌⁣⁣
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Deeeelish!🙂⁣⁣
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#chocolate #chocolatepudding #summerdessert #pudding #chocolatelove #Ilovechocolate #healthytreat #avocadopudding #avocado #healthyrecipe #healthytreat #dessert #healthyrecipe #wellness #IGhealthy #foodfeed #desserttime #summertime #beattheheat #recipe #newrecipe

Oct.1.2021 we're ready for you.🎉 Time has flow

Oct.1.2021 we're ready for you.🎉

Time has flown by and we're so excited to finally be sharing this great news with you🙌. The past 25 weeks have been amazing and we feel extremely blessed to have this light of joy come into our lives.

Will it be a September or October baby? Will it be a girl or a boy? We'll just have to wait a few more months to find out.🤰❤

#25weeks #girlorboy #babyontheway #ohbaby #newaddition #babyannouncement #joy #happiness #pregnant #pregnancy #baby

The easiest berry smoothie ever!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ •1 c

The easiest berry smoothie ever!⁣
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•1 cup frozen assorted berries of choice (I enjoy the combo of wild blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries)⁣
•1 cup unsweetened plant based milk ⁣
•2 dallops coconut yogurt (or regular yogurt) ⁣
•2 tbsp chia seeds ⁣
•1 tsp vanilla⁣
•1 scoop raw organic unflavoured or vanilla protein powder (I enjoy Proteins+Greens from @gardenoflife) ⁣
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°Tip: use frozen berries to give the smoothie a refreshing summer feel, and if you prefer your smoothie a tad sweeter, add in a splash of pineapple or orange juice. ⁣
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Happy weekend friends!☀️⁣
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#smoothie #ilovesmoothies #berries #berrysmoothie #summerflavouries #berryheaven #iloveberries #fruits #fruitlover #smoothietime #healthydrink #healthybeverage #strawberries #blueberries #recipe #newrecipe #healthyrecipe #wellness #foodblog #foodie #healthylife #dairyfree #dairyfreelife #plantbased #plantbaseddrink #summerdrink

Pesto chicken penne pasta? Yesss please!🙋‍♀

Pesto chicken penne pasta? Yesss please!🙋‍♀️ ⁣
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Are you a pesto lover or hater? I looovvveee me some pesto🌱! In pasta, in a cold salad, on chicken or shrimp... so delish! 😍⁣
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Garden season is definitely going to inspire many pestoo dishes. 👉Get my essy-does-it pesto recipe on the blog. Search 'pesto' on wellness1st.net ⁣
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On the plate: ⁣
•Baked pesto lemon chicken breast.⁣
•Gluten free penne pasta (@gogoquinoa)⁣
•Sauteed zucchini and bell peppers ⁣
•Tossed in pesto, evoo, pink salt and fresh black pepper⁣
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#dinner #pasta #glutenfreefood #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreepasta #pesto #pestochicken #pennepasta #pastalove #healthyeating #eathealthy #healthyfood #healthydinner #Healthymeal #dairyfree #summerflavours

5 minute vanilla mug cake! Topped with fresh sweet

5 minute vanilla mug cake! Topped with fresh sweet peaches and coconut cream. 😍🍑⁣⁣
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Dessert, snack, breakfast? You decide.😊⁣⁣
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One of the easiest recipes you'll ever make. ⁣⁣
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Serves 2 🥄🥄(3/4 cup portions)⁣⁣
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▪️In a small bowl whisk the following:⁣⁣
1 large egg⁣⁣
1 tbsp avocado oil ⁣⁣
1 tbsp maple syrup⁣⁣
1 tsp vanilla ⁣⁣
1/4 cup coconut or nut milk ⁣⁣
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▪️Add in...⁣⁣
3 tbsp almond flour ⁣⁣
1/4 cup oat flour (gluten free) ⁣⁣
Dash of cinnamon ⁣⁣
Small pinch of fine salt⁣⁣
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▪️Whisk well. Batter should resemble that of a pancake or cake batter. If it's too runny, add a bit more oat flour. ⁣⁣
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▪️Pour into two ramekins or bake safe mugs. ⁣⁣
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▪️Microwave for 2 minutes. You can also bake at 350F for 20 minutes. ⁣⁣
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▪️Top with freshly sliced peaches and coco whip or yogurt. Enjoy warm with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup if you prefer a little sweeter. ⁣⁣
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Enjoy! ⁣⁣
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#mugcake #cake #glutenfree #dairyfree #refinedsugarfree #peaches #peaches mandcream #peachy #recipe #healthyrecipe #healthydessert #snack #ilovecake #glutenfreecake #glutenfreefood #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreeeats #healthyig #fruitlover #peach #ilovepeaches #healthyoptions #wellness #foodie #newrecioe

Who's getting ready for tonight's @mapleleafs gam

Who's getting ready for tonight's @mapleleafs game?! 💙 #GoLeafsGo ⁣⁣
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My favourite part of game time... snack time of course!⁣😉⁣
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Looking forward to enjoying this board for two tonight... ⁣⁣
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•Carrots⁣⁣
•Celery⁣⁣
•Cucumber
•Cherry tomatoes ⁣⁣
•Gala apples⁣⁣
•Mandarins ⁣⁣
•Green olives ⁣⁣
•Beet crackers (@rwgarciasnacks)⁣⁣
•Almond crackers (@simplemills)⁣⁣
⁣•Smoky and original 'cheesy' dairy free dip (@coreandrind)⁣⁣
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What's on your game time snack menu?⁣⁣
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#snack #veggies #fruits #dips #charcuterie #healthysnack #healthysnacks #snackidea #gametime #gamenight #gametimesnacks #tasty #grazingboard #grazingtable #feedfeed #Torontofoodie #plattersoftheworld #bhgfood #eeeeeats #yummy #foodstyling #foodstagram

One-bowl breakfast squares! Tasty, moist, and fill

One-bowl breakfast squares! Tasty, moist, and filled with goodness.😍⁣
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✔Free from: gluten, dairy, sory, corn, and a nut free option. ⁣
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All you need are a few simple ingredients:⁣
•Banana⁣
•Eggs⁣
•Coconut Oil⁣
•Nut or seed butter⁣
•Almond or coconut flour⁣
•Coconut sugar⁣
•Cinnamon⁣
•Vanilla ⁣
•Rolled Oats⁣
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➡️Full recipe on the blog, direct link in bio. ⁣
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Happy Sunday friends!⁣
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Xoxo⁣
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#HealthyBreakfast #Breakfast #GlutenFreeBreakfast #HealthySnack #DairyFree #HealthyRecipe #DarkChocolate #MealPrep #Tasty #Delish #WellnessBlog #FoodBlog #FoodBlogger #HealthyFoodBlog #BreakfastSquares #BreakfastReipe

It’s been a minute… ok four months but who’s

It’s been a minute… ok four months but who’s counting😄?! Sometimes we all need a lil’ break. What started off as a 30-day social media detox challenge turned into 120+ days of recharge.🧘‍♀️⁣
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And just like the awesome people you are, many reached out to see how I was doing (can’t thank you enough❤). Happy to report, I’m doing great friends. Today, I want to share with you three main reasons I hit pause:⁣
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🔆LACK OF CREATIVITY – As a full time digital comms professional, being online all day everyday can be creativity exhausting. I was starting to experience major writer's block, lack of interest and ideas. My creative brain was simply tired and in need of ‘real life’ inspiration.⁣
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🔆MISSING THINGS OUT OF REACH – My IG news feed is mostly filled with food and travel content. And while the food posts were keeping my brain light up during covid, the travel posts were putting a major damper on my mood. My feed was becoming a constant reminder of places and experiences out of reach. Flat out, covid sucks and a break from these reminders gave me the space to overcome this void and truly appreciate travel content for its beauty. ⁣
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🔆PRIORITIES – Most important reason of them all. Life happens and gears need to shift sometimes; focusing energy in areas that need it most. Taking a break from the online ‘noise’ also helped give my mind clarity and perspective of the things that truly matter and the purpose they bring.⁣
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Learnings…⁣
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🔹️Taking breaks is healthy, don't put a time frame on it, just start and see where it goes.⁣
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🔹️Space will give your mind the time it needs to reflect and grow.⁣
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🔹️In the end, your heart will guide you.⁣
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What’s next?⁣
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🔸️Will I be back on social regularly? Taking it one day at a time.⁣
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🔸️Will I take breaks more often? Definitely, encourage you to do the same.⁣
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Do you take social breaks? How do they help you? Share with me below.⬇️⁣

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Hi there! I’m Fay, lover of all things health and wellness. Join me in my wellness journey as I share healthy recipes (all dairy + gluten free), motivational tips, daily inspiration and more. Together, we can inspire healthy, simple living!

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