My a/c broke the other day (in a heatwave, no less) so I had to find alternate ways of keeping cool. I decided to make smoothies! I was digging in the freezer trying to see what fruit I had, and could only find raspberries (which isn’t the usual fruit I use for smoothies) so that’s…
Produce-Packed Fudgy Banana Bread (Aka Fruit & Veg in Chocolate Form)
I have always been a bit of a snacker, and if that snack includes chocolate, well, I am THERE for it! But as much as I love brownies (and I do!) occasionally I would like something healthier. But give up my chocolate? Never! Which is why this Produce-Packed Fudgy Banana Bread is so incredible! It’s…
Shortcut Eggplant Bharta, or A Curry By Any Other Name
Growing up, I ate delicious foods from around the world. With a childhood in a multicultural city and immigrant parents, it was hard not to be exposed to (and enjoy!) a wide variety of dishes and tastes. I was also lucky that my mother cooked everything from meat and potatoes to Indonesian rijsttafels to Mediterranean…
Low-Sugar Healthy Berry Crumble & The Great Crumble vs Crisp Debate
Given that’s it’s summertime and optimal berry-picking time, I naturally had to share a yummy, easy, preservative-free berry recipe with you: my Low-Sugar Healthy Berry Crumble! The juicy, double-berry base is topped with a buttery golden streusel-like topping, with added crunch from some heart-healthy oats! Perfect hot with ice cream or just by itself, you…
Copycat STARBUCKS Oat Fudge Bar & Life Changes in the Middle of a Pandemic
If you’ve ever perused the baked goods section of Starbucks, you’ll know that they have a set selection of baked goods, of which Oat Fudge Bars are a chocolaty golden standard. Once a friend introduced me to them, I naturally had to make a fibre-rich and chocolate-dense preservative-free version! I present: Copycat Starbucks Oat Fudge…