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grain free pancakes

Grain Free Pancakes (Paleo, GF, DF)

March 28, 2020 Fay Breakfast, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes

I LOVE making pancakes! Original, chocolate chip, apple-cinnamon, you name it, I love experimenting with all sorts of flavours. In 2019 I share my oat…

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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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Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup

September 11, 2018 Fay Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Healthy Recipes, Vegan

I love experimenting with different soup recipes and flavours. I find the fall months so inviting to a good ol’ cup of soup, not to…

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♡HOLISTIC WELLNESS
♡HEALTHY RECIPES
♡REAL WHOLE FOOD
#dairyfree #glutenfree #refinedsugarfree

Silky, smooth, healthy, and oh sooo good... enter

Silky, smooth, healthy, and oh sooo good... enter my fave banana breakfast smoothie. 😍

Packed with vitamins, minerals, and good fats this smoothie is a tasty boost perfect for those on-the-go mornings or afternions!

RECIPE
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Serves 1 large or 2 small
•1 banana
•1 1/2 cup coconut milk
•2 tbsp chia seeds
•2 tbsp hemp hearts
•1-2 tbsp almond butter (or sun butter if not free)
•2 tsp maple syrup or honey
•1/2 tsp ceylon cinnamon
•pinch of nutmeg
•pinch of pink salt
•1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used Organic Raw Protein & Greens in vanilla from @gardenoflife )
•1 serving collagen (i used unflavoured from @organikahealth / leave out if vegan)

Blend in a high speed blender until smooth and enjoy!

There's something about a hearty and crunchy bowl

There's something about a hearty and crunchy bowl that satisfies every time. 😍

What's your favourite bowl option and topping?

In the bowl 👇
•mixed greens
•quinoa
•cucumber
•beets
•roasted sweet potato
•avocado
•hemp hearts
•sunflower seeds
•dressing: evoo, red wine vinegar, light drizzle of honey, pink salt

Deeelish😊

#Healthybowl #veggies #goodfood #healthyeating #eathealthy #healthymeal #healthyme #healthy #wholesome #glutenfree #dairyfree #refinedsugarfree #quinoa #budhabowl #cucumber #greens #eatyourgreens #organicfood #foodblog #wellnessblog #veggielove #loveveggies

Hitting pause, even if for a moment because Octobe

Hitting pause, even if for a moment because October 1st will be here before we know it. Time is going by way too quickly.

T-minus 9(ish) weeks until Baby Knights arrives. ❤🤰

Credit for these special photos: @cassandrafallisphotography

#babyontheway #parentstobe #babybump #lovebirds #pregnancy

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

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