100 calorie. Vegan. Healthy. Chocolate- heaven. The streets were dark as we stepped out of the car. The car park was silent as we hurriedly walked along the concrete path. We stepped in a dusty old shopping mall which felt somewhat empty and neglected. I was uncertain – was it really here, in this place? My eyes…
Sweet Potato Vegan Brownies (98 Calorie)
The Easiest Low Carb Chinese Turkey Stir-fry (Meal Prep)
Keto/ Paleo Friendly. 15 minutes. Addictive. Meal Prep Worthy. I’m so glad I finally get to sit down on the comfy armchair my sister has in her living room. It feels kind of strange to have some peace and quiet to myself – no dashing out the door to class, no clankering of kitchen utensils…
ULTRA Fluffy Lemon Chia Protein Muffins (88 Cals)
Protein Packed. Light and Fluffy. 88 cals. It was late evening in Paris. Thank goodness for the extra hours of sunlight. The traffic had been horrendous around the busy streets leading up to Champs Elysees, and we were stuck there for (what seemed like) an eternity. Even our skillful driver was not even able to…
Baked Peanut Butter Tofu (Vegan, Low Fat)
Our version today introduces a new product: PB Powder. Powdered peanut butter, with the fat stripped away. I love this stuff – you can enjoy the taste and fragrance of the peanuts. You can use regular peanut butter if this product is hard to find, but this is simply delicious! Drizzle on some toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds and you have an incredible dinner.
The BEST Mushroom Black Bean Burgers (Better than Store-bought)
129 kcal. Low Fat Burgers. Even Meat Lovers will love it! I don’t ever remember ever liking burgers. The thought of swallowing dry meat patties just doesn’t sound appetizing to me. Just envisioning the layer of grease on top is enough to make me gag. Yuck. I guess I got lucky. I will probably never…
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[White Bean] Blueberry Vanilla Cream Cake (Grain Free, Sugar Free)
Gluten Free. Sugar Free. 186.5 kcal per slice. After coming home from Europe, I was determined to clean out my pantry. I’m surprised at how many random things I have accumulated over the past school semester. Rummaging through the store cupboard I pulled out a can of white northern beans. What on earth was I…
Creamy Tofu Caesar Dressing (Vegan, Nut-Free, Gluten Free)
I plugged my headphones in and shut my eyes as the beautiful notes of the piano flooded into my ears. I felt my body relax immediately. I lived for moments like these where I could finally pause to breathe and to forget about the world around me. As the train came to stop, I turned…
Homemade Vegan Coconut Milk
The cobbled path winding up and down made me slightly breathless as we hurried to make our way downtown to the Anne Frank house. Bikes flew pass me along the narrow paths next to the beautiful canal. To the left, I could see beautiful brick homes with wide windows, stacked side by side like lego….
Sugar Free Banana Muffins (95 Calorie)
I just stared at the pile of rotting bananas. What should I make with them? I honestly don’t buy bananas very often, so this was a rare occasion. We had brought 6 of them because we wanted to make a banana chocolate pavlova for a friend’s birthday. But as always, we decided on something else…
Healthy Char Siu (Gluten Free & Refined Sugar Free)
Refined Sugar Free. Gluten-Free. Low Fat. Zoe and I have an incredibly unique relationship with our parents. Growing up in a culture where expressing emotions was not a norm and rationality always trumps emotions, I’ve always had a hard time finding the balance I needed. We’ve always been so involved in each other’s lives when…