OUR RECIPES
Nourishing plant-based recipes by Amy Layne
Strawberries & Coconut Cream Ice Cream
The warmer months always have me turning towards cooler foods. This week here in Vancouver was a summer preview. It has been hot and beautiful. This week during the day cold smoothies, frozen fruit snacks and salads have been on heavy rotation. Yesterday I enjoyed a...
Wonder Woman Smoothie
I love shaking up my green smoothies and the smallest changes can make all the difference. Here is the yummy and filling recipe I had this morning. Ps. - did you know we are hosting a giveaway via the podcast? Check out this link for the details! You can be cleansing...
Love Smoothie
This smoothie is called the love smoothie because it is bright red and packed with nutrients. You can use fresh or frozen berries and the recipe will still taste delicious. This is a wonderful smoothie for a mid-day snack. This recipe is raw, vegan, gluten free, dairy...
Blondie Brownie Bites Covered in Dark Chocolate
Bite-sized superfood blondie brownie bites covered in dark chocolate. Do I really need to say anymore? These little bites are pure heaven. The blondie brownie is sweet with a hint of vanilla and sea salt. The dark chocolate coating compliments the sweet earthy brownie...
Key Lime Pie Bliss Balls
My Key Lime Pie Bliss Balls are famous around here! This is another recipe that I developed way back in 2009 and always have on rotation in my house. This recipe is the perfect way to have a snack that feels like a treat. These bliss balls are tart, sweet, chewy and...
Strawberry Cream Filled Dark Chocolates
I first created this Strawberry Cream Filled Dark Chocolates recipe in 2009 when I first started blogging recipes. I have changed the recipe slightly over the years but I come back to this yummy dessert over and over. This raw vegan treat is simple, pretty and truly...
Dreamy Strawberry Cream Pie
This Dreamy Strawberry Cream Pie is a light sweet refreshing dessert. This recipe is simple to toss together and tastes delicious. You can make this recipe as I have listed below or you can place it in the freezer for a couple of hours for a more ice cream-like...
Dark Chocolate Mint Slices
I love the flavor combination of dark chocolate and mint. These dark chocolate mint slices are the perfect combination of dark, smooth, silky chocolate with a hint of mint and a rich brownie crust. They are truly delicious. This recipe is really easy to make and packs...
Dark Chocolate Covered “Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream” Bombs
I adore these Dark Chocolate Covered "Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream" Bombs. They are here in perfect time for Valentine's Day. Chocolate and strawberries have always been a romantic combination and this is my Healthy Rebel twist. These Ice Cream Bombs are made...
Salted Dark Chocolate Macadamia & Coconut Bites
These little Salted Dark Chocolate Macadamia & Coconut Bites are sweet, easy to make and delightfully satisfying. These treats would be perfect any time of year but with Valentine's Day around the corner I wanted to give you this wonderful recipe and remind you of...
PB & J Slices
These PB & J Slices are a childhood throwback. They are a grown up take on the flavors of peanut butter and jelly. I used a few of my different famous recipes to create this magnificent trio of layers. The bottom layer of coconut macadamia cookie crust is topped...
All Natural Stretch Mark Healing Body Butter
This all natural stretch mark healing body butter is wonderful for stretch mark prevention and fading and it smells like the Starbucks Lemon Loaf! It smells seriously delicious and feels amazing on the skin. It leaves the skin glowing, hydrated, smooth and soft. This...
Green Julius (Healthy Orange Julius)
When I was little I loved Orange Julius. As I became older and found out ingredients included regular sugar, dairy (and eggs?) I quickly fell out of love. I do, however, still love the flavors of creamy orange and vanilla together. So, David and I often make this...
Hot Apple Ginger Drink
This Hot Apple Ginger Drink is perfect for those cooler days. I absolutely adore this drink for warming me from the inside out and as a substitution for coffee or tea (I haven't drank coffee for over 3 years - If you want to know more about why and how click here)....
The Purple Jewel Smoothie
The color of this Purple Jewel Smoothie is beautiful, isn't it? I love the deep rich jewel tones that beets and blueberries give smoothies. This year my focus is about sticking with what works and being firmly rooted in the basics. I hope that you come along this...
Whipped Lime Pie Beauty Smoothie
This year for me is all about "getting back to the basics". I have found that in this super fast, loud, social media filled world everyone is screaming their opinion. It can be overwhelming and tiring. This year I am committed to slowing down a bit, focusing on my own...
Energizing Orange & Ginger Smoothie
How is your "day one" of being back in your "normal" routine going? Mine was a bit slow to start but is going well. Remember this week to be kind to yourself. Just take each day one at a time and make loving choices (to read more about how to have a gentle start to...
Rich Double Dark Chocolate Truffles
This recipe earned its name of “Rich Double Dark Chocolate Truffles”. This recipe is rich, sweet and oh, so satisfying. It is the definition of a decadent treat. I adore this recipe and will be making it all year long! The dark chocolate truffle middle is smooth,...
Cookie Dough Bars with Dark Chocolate Ganache
This is a recipe that I have been making for a few years now but with a few updates and changes. It is a very simple recipe that always receives big compliments. Children and adults alike adore this recipe. I highly recommend saving this recipe. It is perfect to have...
My Favorite Cookie Recipes for the Holiday Season
The holidays are the time for cookies to shine. This is most definitely their time of year. I wanted to just do up a quick round up of my favourite cookie recipes that I have created over the years. All the recipes are gluten free, grain free, dairy free and vegan....
Secretly Healthy Coconut Mounds Balls
These Secretly Healthy Coconut Mounds Balls are perfect for the holiday season. These bite-sized chocolate covered coconut bites are a delicious treat. If you love coconut and chocolate you will adore this recipe. There are lots of mounds bar truffles out there but...
Dark Chocolate Wrapped Salted Caramel & Pecan Pie Bars
Oh this recipe makes me excited! These Dark Chocolate Wrapped Salted Caramel & Pecan Pie Bars are simply divine. This is a sweet, decadent treat that will please everyone! It doesn't matter if you are vegan or not this dessert is absolutely delicious. The bottom...
Cinnamon Sugar Chips with Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Dip
Savory chip and dip recipes are easy to find and simple to toss together. Everyone loves chips and dip. They are simple for the hostess and delicious for guests. I, of course, love to shake things up so playing with sweet flavors of chips and dip is something I enjoy...
Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bites
This recipe is perfect for the holiday season! Everyone in your house, from vegan to carnivore, will love this recipe. These cookie dough cheesecake bites are vegan, dairy free, gluten free, no-bake, high fiber, healthy fats and a wonderful party treat. I love doing...
The Best Secretly Healthy Fudgy Brownies
I am so excited to share this recipe with you today. My husband and I agree that these Secretly Healthy Fudgy Brownies are the best recipe I have created this year! David said that this is his favorite baked dessert recipe I have ever made period. I, myself, was...
Super Simple Vegan Supper Ideas
I hope you are having a wonderful day today! This article is about vegan supper options but you do not have to be vegan to enjoy them. You can all enjoy as many non-meat meals as you desire! If you choose to eat meat as your protein source you can also use these...
Zesty “Cheesy” Kale & Crunchy Sriracha Chickpea Bowl
I have been enjoying this toss-together recipe a lot lately. I am kind of addicted to it. This Zesty "Cheesy" Kale & Crunchy Sriracha Chickpea Bowl is really easy to make, tastes amazing, is filling, crunchy and satisfies my "crunchy, salty, savoury" cravings....
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie recipe is no-bake, raw, vegan, super simple to make and tastes divine. If you are a chocolate and peanut butter fan you will enjoy this recipe. The bottom layer of this recipe is a nutty, raw, chocolate brownie. The top layer...
Sweet and Salty Roasted Maple Chickpeas
I am still (7 years later) in love with roasted chickpeas. I use roasted chickpeas as a snack, on salads, in soups and on top of roasted vegetables. For me they have replaced popcorn, chips, croutons, you name it. I love mixing up my flavors of roasted chickpeas...
Super Easy 1-Pot Vegan Thanksgiving
Here in Canada we had our Thanksgiving this past weekend. I usually like to make Holidays special and be sure to create all our favorite Holiday Recipes. This year, however, we had just moved homes and offices so I was really tired out. I decided to cut out our creamy...