Summer is here and while I do love those sunny summer days, I don't love cooking in front of the stove or in the oven because it makes my house SO hot! So recently I've been testing out recipes that require minimal cooking, and this is how the crunchy Thai noodle salad came to be. … Continue reading Crunchy Thai Noodle Salad (vegan)
6-Layer Snickers Cake (vegan)
Every time I make a new cake, I think "this is the best one yet", and this time was no different. One of my best friends graduated university this past weekend and I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with a spectacular, over the top cake! What inspired this cake? To be … Continue reading 6-Layer Snickers Cake (vegan)
I tried The Pretty Bee’s Classic GF Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
In the time I've been vegan, I've tried many peanut butter cookie recipes, some better than others, and most not great at all. So this weekend I decided to try a recipe I came across on Pinterest: The Pretty Bee's Classic Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies. You can tell a lot about a cookie from … Continue reading I tried The Pretty Bee’s Classic GF Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Protein Pancakes
Carbohydrates make up more than half of our daily energy intake, but not all carbohydrates are treated equally. These protein pancakes utilize oats and bananas as major sources of carbohydrates, which provide fibre and other essential micronutrients to your diet. This recipe is also conveniently gluten-free, and as always, vegan! One of the best things … Continue reading Protein Pancakes
Overnight Protein Oats
Unlike a lot of other vitamins and minerals, vitamin D is one that a lot of people aren't as cognizant about when making food choices. Luckily, foods like almond milk are fortified with vitamin D so you can incorporate some vitamin D into your everyday routine! These overnight oats are simple to make and great … Continue reading Overnight Protein Oats
Tracy's Nutrition Tips 