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Vegan Breakfast Cookies

I have this very serious, very ridiculous fear of leaving the house without snacks. Hangry is real you guys, and it ain’t pretty. On any given day you can probably find an apple, some nuts or a few medjool dates tucked away in various pockets of my bag. On long travel days, it’s something closer to a 5 course meal, because trail mix qualifies as an appetizer, ya? I made…

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Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream with Ginger Oat Cookies

Strawberry coconut ice cream with ginger oat cookies. Vegan and gluten free. Sweetened with honey. The perfect summer treat.

I noticed the dessert section of this blog was looking a little bland the other day. To be honest, I am not a big dessert person, a couple squares of dark chocolate or some fresh summer fruit usually does the trick. But after eating dinner outside on the deck a few nights ago, Matt and I both looked at each other and asked, ‘where’s the ice cream?’ Which then led…

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Vegan Trail Mix Cookies

Healthy vegan trail mix cookies made with banana, almond butter, oat, seeds, dried fruit and of course dark chocolate.

This winter I made a promise to myself to be outside more. Working inside 5 days a week can start to weigh a little heavy, and around this time of year I really begin to miss the feeling of just being outside. I love the feeling of the sun and wind on my face, of tight cheeks and dry lips after a day spend out in the elements. Tired achy…

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Almond Butter Cookies with Dark Chocolate Chunks

Vegan almond butter cookies with dark chocolate chunks. Chewy, sweet and nutty cookies. Gluten free.

I have a few travel days coming up in the next month – one long haul back to Montreal and one quick jaunt over to Manchester to visit my sister. I love travel days. I love sitting and getting lost in the hustle and bustle of airports. People coming and going, business and vacations, tearful goodbyes and joyful welcome hugs. I treat myself to a trashy gossip magazine, a large…

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