My gym stocks Complete Cookies by Lenny and Larry … and these cookies are addictive! I mean, you train really hard and then you get to stuff your face with these delicious cookies. It’s a bit counterproductive, but they are hard to resist! Anyways, when I realized they were not particularly good for you (lotsContinue reading “Protein cookies: these are addictive!”
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Banana Bread Muffins
I’ve been on a food waste reducing mission since the beginning of the year. I’ve tried to really keep track of the food I buy so that minimal amounts of it end up in the trash. With that in mind, when I saw that two perfectly innocent bananas were starting to get rather tanned, IContinue reading “Banana Bread Muffins”
Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’ve been on a baking rampage these last few weeks: cakes and sweets are pretty much all I think about! I’ve been trying out a lot of recipes, tweaking them and coming up with my own. This week, I wanted to finally bake the perfect chocolate chip cookies. These are chewy, naturally sweetened and soContinue reading “Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies”
Going sugar-free for 2 months
Last fall, I tried going sugar-free for 2 months. I had difficulties with my digestion, hormones and sleep. I decided to go on a sugar detox for 2 months to see if it could help me balance out whatever was going on on the inside. So for 2 months, I cut out refined sugars, dates,Continue reading “Going sugar-free for 2 months”
Chocolate Overload, Cheat Day Brownies
I love chocolate. If I could, that’s the only thing that I would eat. This is why I’m always trying new chocolate recipes. Well, this one is perfect if you’re looking for a rich, cakey brownie. Seriously, it’s delicious and not too sweet, which makes it perfect for the dark chocolate lover of your life…Continue reading “Chocolate Overload, Cheat Day Brownies”
Iron Vegan Protein Powder Review // Poudre protéinée Iron Vegan
I’ve been testing out a few vegan protein powders recently, and I have to say it’s difficult to find one that is not too chalky, that tastes great and that is not filled with weird ingredients. Just last week, I had to go out to buy a third bag of the Iron Vegan Spouted VeganContinue reading “Iron Vegan Protein Powder Review // Poudre protéinée Iron Vegan”
Chocolate Cake Protein Balls \\\ Boule Protéinée au chocolat
(version française plus bas!) In the last few weeks, I have been tracking down how much protein I ate. I started including some protein powder to help me get enough each day, but I have to say that most of them taste like chalk. Well, once incorporated in this recipe, they make everything taste likeContinue reading “Chocolate Cake Protein Balls \\\ Boule Protéinée au chocolat”
Popcorn Bark \\\ Croquant au maïs soufflé
(Version française plus bas!) I know we probably all went overboard on chocolate during the holidays, but, what can I say, I’m just addicted! I also wanted to make something portable that my boyfriend could take with him to work as a snack or an afternoon pick-me-up. This is really simple to prepare, you canContinue reading “Popcorn Bark \\\ Croquant au maïs soufflé”
Protein-packed Brownies \\ Brownies Protéinés
I love chocolate. I could live off of chocolate… probably. One of my favourite thing to do is add cocoa powder to my morning oatmeal. It feels like a treat, while still being healthy and delicious. Now these brownies are the same way! They are delicious but so guilt-free: oil-free, sugar-free, gluten-free and full ofContinue reading “Protein-packed Brownies \\ Brownies Protéinés”
Protein-Packed Chocolate Fudge & Giveaway!
A few weeks ago, I contacted Manitoba Harvest to know if they would be interested in organizing a giveaway with me, and they were! I have to say I have been a fan of their hemp hearts for a while. These little seeds are packed with protein and have a very mild flavour. This meansContinue reading “Protein-Packed Chocolate Fudge & Giveaway!”
My Lighthearted Kitchen 