Admist coronavirus, I’m sticking to what I – and a lot of other people – love most: cooking and baking. One challenge I’ve presented to myself is to make a dish (or dishes) of international cuisines every week, learn some words from the language, and e-visit some of the country’s landmarks. Some of these dishes… Continue reading Around the world: French cuisine
Category: Breakfast
The Traveling Banana Bread (GF + V)
It’s only taken me 17 years, but I have finally tried – and fallen in love with – banana bread. This is the banana bread that makes me go bananas (pardon my pun) 🙂 I love making banana bread because it’s quick to make and low in added sugar; you get the satisfaction of a… Continue reading The Traveling Banana Bread (GF + V)
Banana Protein Blender Pancakes (GF + V) – No added sugar too!
Caramel Oat Protein Breakfast Bars (GF + DF)
Odd enough, I wasn’t the biggest caramel fan until I made my french toast this year and whipped up a vegan salted caramel to accompany it. Since then, I’ve been adding the caramel to nearly everything, from drizzling it on my chocolate cake to spreading it on my cinnamon loaf. Fortunately (or perhaps, unfortunately), I made too… Continue reading Caramel Oat Protein Breakfast Bars (GF + DF)
Homemade Himalayan Sprinkled Chocolate Granola (DF, GF, & refined sugar-free)
My family and I go crazy over my homemade granola. When you add our love of chocolate into the mix, it reaches addiction. Yes, this dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free chocolate granola is just that good. Chocolately, perfectly sweetened, and balanced with some Himalayan salt, this chocolate granola puts store-bought ones to shame. What I love… Continue reading Homemade Himalayan Sprinkled Chocolate Granola (DF, GF, & refined sugar-free)
Ayurvedic Turmeric Latte
You’ve probably seen those picturesque Instagram posts of turmeric lattes. I was skeptical about their taste and benefits until I fell sick recently. After finishing a mug of turmeric latte, I was on my road to recovery. With Indian origins, turmeric latte (also known as golden turmeric milk) is traditionally part of Ayurvedic practice and… Continue reading Ayurvedic Turmeric Latte
Peanut Butter Protein Breakfast Bars (GF + V)
With snow on the ground, I think it’s safe to say that it’s very cold outside. So perhaps take this as a hint to put your yogurt or chia seed pudding aside for a new, warm breakfast. Solution: gluten-free and vegan peanut butter protein breakfast bars. It has everything to make the perfect winter breakfast.… Continue reading Peanut Butter Protein Breakfast Bars (GF + V)
Minty Matcha Protein Smoothie
Summer is all about relaxation and restoration. With constant pool and beach activities – not to mention the crazy heat – a delicious and healthy treat is well deserved. That’s why I’ve created this minty matcha protein smoothie. Refreshing with its minty flavor, energizing with matcha, and satisfying with protein, this is the ideal smoothie… Continue reading Minty Matcha Protein Smoothie
Coconut Flaked French Toast and Salted Caramel Sauce (V + GF)
After finals, all I wanted to do was eat comfort food. And after seeing one of my friends enjoy their french toast at a bakery, I realized that I hadn’t eaten french toast in the longest time… So, I realized that it was time for me to make french toast (vegan and gluten-free) with an… Continue reading Coconut Flaked French Toast and Salted Caramel Sauce (V + GF)
Raw Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Milk
I love making homemade nut milks. Not only because it’s super easy and so much healthier than your typical store-bought type, but because you can take a simple recipe and make it your own… like making Chocolate Hazelnut Milk – or what I like to call it – “Nutella” milk. Imagine: liquified Nutella, but 100 times healthier. No junk… Continue reading Raw Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Milk