OUR RECIPES
Nourishing plant-based recipes by Amy Layne
Cozy Apple Cinnamon Sangria
Confession time - My intention for this recipe was to be Skinny Apple Cinnamon Sangria. I had BIG plans. I was going to stroll down to Whole Foods, pick up a couple bottles of Zevia Sparkling Apple Cider and make this recipe not only gluten free, dairy free, vegan and...
How to Have a Healthy and Successful Thanksgiving
*This fantastic Thanksgiving resource is for our Canadian Members this weekend. This email will be sent out again for all our American Members prior to the American Thanksgiving. Welcome to our Thanksgiving/Holiday Season Survival Guide. Yes, you can make it through...
Ginger Snap Cookie & Pecan Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches
These fall Ice Cream Sandwiches are just so darn good! They are just a simple combination of a couple of my favourite DAMY Health Recipes. This Ginger Snap Cookie & Pecan Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe is great when you want a treat but don't want to do a lot of...
Pumpkin Cheesecake & Ginger Snap Cookie Pie In a Jar
This Pumpkin Cheesecake & Ginger Snap Cookie Pie In a Jar recipe is super easy to toss together and tastes amazing. You can play with this recipe and use as much or as little of each layer as you wish. My top tips for making this recipe would be to use small jars...
Pecan Pie Ice Cream Bars with Chocolate Brownie Crust
If you love pecan pie you will adore these Pecan Pie Ice Cream Bars with Chocolate Brownie Crust. The top layer is a creamy, sweet pecan pie ice cream that also happens to be packed with fibre and is dairy free. The bottom layer is a rich, nutty chocolate brownies...
Vegan Pecan Pie Ice Cream
Even though it is Fall I am still craving ice cream. Non-dairy, vegan ice cream of course. This Vegan Pecan Pie Ice Cream recipe is the perfect way to have pie and ice cream completely guilt free. I adore playing with different textures to create dairy free ice cream....
Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites with Chocolate Ginger Snap Crust
I really love this recipe. I mean... I love this recipe! I make it often during the Fall and Winter and I make it in a few different ways. With these Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites I decided to shake up and spice up the crust a bit. I added spices to make the crust...
Vegan Ginger Snap Cookies with Pumpkin Spice Buttercream
One thing I adore about Fall is the baking. I love taking classic recipes and flavors and putting the gluten free/vegan twist on them. These Vegan Ginger Snap Cookies with Pumpkin Spice Buttercream are delicious. They are a fantastic Fall treat! These cookies and...
Caramel Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
I am all about making living a healthy lifestyle as easy as possible. This Caramel Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a super easy, delicious breakfast option. One thing I do every week to make my life easier (and my husband's) is make large batches of certain foods to...
Healthy Chocolate Fudge Oat Bars
The weather this week has been dark and drizzly here in Vancouver so I took full advantage and started with creating some Fall recipes. First up - my Healthy Chocolate Fudge Oat Bars. I'm really sad to see Summer go this year but at the same time Fall always brings a...
Blueberry Beet Booster – Energy Smoothie
If you may have noticed the last couple weeks I have been heavy on the smoothies. This is due to me tightening up my summer habits and focusing on my Fall goals. I am firmly on the Bikini Body Program all the time as a way of life but in the summer I find that more...
Super C Smoothie
I was feeling under the weather last week and made a really yummy vitamin C smoothie that made me feel so much better. I wanted to share this Super C Smoothie with you! You can use this smoothie for healing, energy, a snack or for the wonderful benefits vitamin C has...
Blueberry Banana Cream Pie Smoothie
I made a wonderful dessert last week the was truly divine! The recipe was my Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie (found here). Often when I am making a recipe I will make more of a certain layer to use later for other recipes. With this recipe I made some extra of the...
Strawberry Coconut Dream Bars
These Strawberry Coconut Dream Bars are light, creamy and fresh. This recipe is super simple to toss together and is a delicious dessert or treat. They are great to have pre-cut in the freezer to have on hand. The bottom layer is a coconut nut crust and the top layer...
Triple Chocolate Cherry Bars
One of my favorite things about summer is fresh cherries! This recipe for my Triple Chocolate Cherry Bars is coming a little late in the cherry season so using fresh or frozen cherries will work just great. This recipe is super easy to toss together and can be dressed...
Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie
This Dulce de Leche Banana Cream Pie is not your regular dessert. This pie is super high in fiber, made with all-natural ingredients, is vegan, dairy free, gluten free, no bake and includes a powerhouse superfood that takes this dessert into the next level. This...
Dreamy Lemon Cream Pie
If you are looking for a fresh, simple summer dessert this Dreamy Lemon Cream Pie is perfect for you! This recipe has a oatmeal cashew coconut cookie crust and coconut lemon cream filling. The perfect combination of tart, sweet, cold and comforting. This recipe is...
Chocolate Cherry Chunk Coconut Cookies
These Chocolate Cherry Chunk Coconut Cookies are a mouthful to say but are super easy to make. These cookies are vegan, egg free, high fiber, made with only a few natural, whole-food ingredients and have no added sugar. These cookies are perfect for anyone who wants a...
Healthy 3 Ingredient Cookies
This recipe is so easy and flexible you will want to keep it on hand. These Healthy 3 Ingredient Cookies can be used for breakfast, a snack or dessert. They are perfect for adults who are interested in making healthier choices and for children as a super healthy treat...
No Bake Fresh Fruit Tart with Oatmeal Cookie Crust
This recipe is equally beautiful as it is delicious. This is the perfect summer no bake fresh fruit tart with oatmeal cookie crust. This recipe can even be used for a special breakfast or brunch option as it is made with all-natural, whole food ingredients. Super...
Vegan MOUNDS BAR Brownies
Coconut lovers unite! These Vegan MOUNDS BAR Brownies are a dream for anyone who loves coconut, chocolate and easy-breezy desserts. This recipe takes little-to-no effort to toss together and tastes so delicious. These no-bake chocolate fudge coconut brownies are rich,...
Coconut Cream & Mango Cheesecake (Raw/Vegan)
Mango and coconut are a match made in heaven. I adore playing with this flavor combination. This cheesecake is fresh and super simple to make. The crust is a light coconutty layer. The next layer is a thick coconut cream cheesecake with flecks of coconut and the top...
My Secret Watermelon Elixor – Hydrating, Healing & Cooling
I have a new mid-morning obsession. Let me first explain that it has been record HOT here is Vancouver. Now I am not complaining I am just stating facts. With this heat I have had to find unique ways to cool down. One of my favorite ways is to cool myself from the...
Sugar Free Fresh Mint Mojitos & Skinny Moscow Mule
With July 1st (Canada Day) and July 4th right around the corner I wanted to make sure that everyone has some refreshing, healthy, guilt-free cocktails to enjoy. If you missed my Sparkling Grapefruit & Basil Cocktail you will want to check that out! It is one of my...
Sparkling Grapefruit & Basil Cocktail (All Natural & No Added Sugar)
It is hot here in Vancouver! We are having a beautiful start to summer. With this heat comes the craving for fresh raw meals and some cold fresh cocktails. During the summer months (for many) these extra cocktails that seem to creep in can be a problem. They don't...
Triple Peanut Butter Vegan Ice Cream Bites
Yes, yes, yes. These are SO good that they almost didn't receive their time in front of the camera - That GOOD - Triple Peanut Butter Vegan Ice Cream Bites. The first layer is a nutty nugget crust, the next layer is a creamy vanilla ice cream, followed by a thick,...
Grilled Stuffed Balsamic Portobello Mushrooms
It's no secret that I can be heavy handed on the dessert and treat front. This does not mean that I live on desserts and treats. What this usually means is - I either forget to take pictures of our meals or we are too hungry and impatient to set up the whole light box...
Double Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Slice
Hello chocolate ice cream dessert heaven! This recipe is simple, delicious and only takes minutes to make. These Double Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Slices start with a layer of rich, smooth, chocolate ice cream made with the "oh, so sneaky secret ingredient" of avocados...
The BEST Vegan SNICKERS Ice Cream Bites
If you make a dessert or treat recipe this week I highly recommend you make The Best Vegan Snickers Ice Cream Bites. I find it hard to verbally describe how delicious these decadent bites are. This recipe is a must-must-make. Especially if you love snickers, caramel...
Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Flax Banana Bread
This recipe's title is a mouth full but necessary. This Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Flax Banana Bread is incredible! And each one of those ingredients listed in the title has an equally important role (as they are basically the entire recipe). The base of...