Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Raisin Granola

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Breakfast, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Recipes, SnacksLeave a Comment

A delicious alternative to conventional granola and chocolate chip oatmeal raisin cookies…I enjoy this as a dessert-like snack. It’s sweet, but not too sweet, ya know? NOM NOM NOM. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Raisin Granola Recipe Ingredients 2 cups gluten-free organic oats2 tbsp grassfed butter or ghee, melted (or coconut oil)1 tbsp organic chia seeds1 tbsp organic maple syrup1 tsp real … Read More

Coconut Goji Chia Pudding

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCBreakfast, Dessert, Paleo, Recipes, Snacks, VeganLeave a Comment

A fab gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast or snack, high in fibre and omega 3’s (plus a million other nutrients!). Coconut Goji Chia Pudding Recipe Ingredients 1 cup organic nut milk (coconut, hemp, almond, etc.)4 tbsp organic chia seeds2 tbsp unsweetened, driedorganic shredded coconut2-3 tbsp pre-soaked organic goji berries (soak in water for 1 hour)1 tbsp organic raw honey Instructions Add all ingredients … Read More

Clean Carrot Cupcakes

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Recipes, SnacksLeave a Comment

These are a lovely little treat for birthdays or Easter or if you just plain feel like you want some carrot cupcakes! I made these for myself for my birthday this year. They are made mostly of carrot and have a lot of delicious flavour, so go ahead, indulge. Clean Carrot Cupcake Recipe Yields: 12 cupcakes Ingredients 3 large carrots, … Read More

Crispy Crunchy Plantain Chips

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Recipes, Side Dishes, Sides, Snacks, VeganLeave a Comment

Got that hankering for some potato chips? For all you cravers of crispy, crunchy and salty snacks like myself, you must give this recipe a try. Plantains are similar to bananas but are starchier and less sweet. They’re a great source of fibre, potassium and vitamin A! Crispy Crunchy Plantain Chip Recipe Ingredients A few green plantainscoconut oil (organic, extra … Read More

Raw Chocolate Nut Butter Cups

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Dessert, Gluten-Free, RecipesLeave a Comment

RAW CHOCOLATE! 7 ingredients. That’s all I have to say. Here is a treat made completely from scratch that you don’t have to feel terrible about enjoying every once in a while. As with my Raw SUPERFOOD Truffles, these treats are made of real ingredients with health benefits! Give them a try. Raw Chocolate Nut Butter Cup Recipe (makes about … Read More

Cauliflower “Rice”

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCDinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Paleo, Recipes, Side Dishes, Sides, VeganLeave a Comment

I’ve always been a lover of brown rice, but have been on a grain-free diet for the past four weeks. In order to not go insane, because I really liked grains, I’ve been on the lookout for grain-less alternatives to my favourite dishes/recipes. What I’ve discovered on my grain-free journey so far is: 1) it’s not as bad as I thought and … Read More

Raw SUPERFOOD Truffles

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Recipes, Snacks, VeganLeave a Comment

Around Valentine’s Day, I had this serious craving for something rich and chocolatey. I just needed it. So, I came up with these bad boys. They’re fudgey, chocolately, and SO yummy. Plus they’re made of only good stuff and superfoods like almonds, cacao, cinnamon and Manuka honey, so technically you are being good by eating chocolate… Raw Superfood Truffle Recipe (makes 6 … Read More

Grain-Free Paleo Seed “Bread”

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Recipes, Sides, VeganLeave a Comment

This is my new favourite recipe for “bread”, which I have adapted from various paleo recipes. I say “bread” because this pseudo-bread is made almost exclusively of seeds and eggs– ABSOLUTELY NO GRAINS. This means it’s gluten-free, grain-free, yeast-free, paleo-friendly and can be made as dairy-free and/or sugar-free (I’ll include these options). It’s also amazingly delicious. I might actually like it … Read More

Blueberry Blender Pancakes

Laura Franklin, CNP, FMCHCAnytime, Breakfast, Dessert, Easy Meals, Gluten-Free, Recipes2 Comments

Who doesn’t love mouthwatering blueberry pancakes on a snoozy Sunday morning? Or any day, any time, really. The beauty of this recipe is that it’s SO simple. You can be kinda sloppy and not really put a whole lot of TLC into it and they’ll still turn out great. Blueberry Blender Pancakes Recipe Course Main Dish Passive Time 10 minutes Ingredients 1/2 … Read More