This starter salad is elegant and fun. Beet carpaccio plays creatively with colors and textures and it’s so easy to make, with minimal ingredients. We are sharing this recipe just in time for the holidays because, well, it’s just so pretty and festive looking with deep reds and basil greens, we know it will wow the table.

 

These are the perfect protein forward summer snack for your little ones. What a treeeeeat! All whole ingredients, natural sweeteners - these snacks are a great alternative to ice-cream or store bought popsicles.

Cacao in its purest form is an incredibly high source of antioxidants and minerals. Having vasodilating properties, thanks to the theobromine that is present, raw cacao is also heart healthy, increasing blood flow to the heart. Cacao contains Anandamine – the “bliss chemical” or “love chemical”  that associates chocolate with sensuality and ‘feeling good’. Here are two of our favorite ways to drink cacao.

These brownies are just the right amount of sweet with a hint of coffee and dark chocolate heaven.  We love these brownies at breakfast, as a snack, or an after dinner treat with whip cream.

 

Baby Cakes are a staple for Laura's 2 year old Cleo. This simple 4 ingredient breakfast is packed with nutrients and energy for your growing little one. Pancakes are a great place to hide some dark leafy greens and it makes for a bright and cheery meal or snack. Serve with banana and berries.

 

This vegan and gluten free cookie is THE BEST treat and snack. It’s sweet and a little savory, with the subtle bitterness of dark chocolate.  It’s rich.  It’s nutty.  It’s a cookie we LOVED making for our patrons and yogi’s at the cafe and studio.  If you like peanut butter and chocolate, you will love this cookie.

This recipe is packed with healthy fats from hemp seeds and avocado. Get your dose of essential fatty acids (omega 3’s and omega 6’s) and your chocolate fix with this delicious snack. When choosing your ingredients, always source organic where possible.

What’s the very best thing to go with our cookies? Homemade nut milk, YUMMM. Learn how easy it is to make your plant based milk from scratch, customize the flavor and thickness and KNOW that this milk is freeeeeee from chemical additives and full of LOVE.

 

This toasted seed blend is the perfect topping for nearly any salad or grain bowl.  It’s flavourful, and crunchy and offers a variety of nutrients and healthy fats to your bowl.

We know it’s tough for some to consider a salad a MAIN, but trust us, this one is.  It’s bright, colorful and packed with flavor too.

Another popular dish from our cafe, this vegan chili fills your belly and is packed with flavor.

The KYN Sunburger

This burger was a FAVORITE at our cafe.  Laura and I decided that to make a GOOD plant-based burger, the intention should be to keep the elements of a classic burger in mind without trying to replicate meat.

 

This is our super hydrating and refreshing ‘green juice’, without having to pull out the juicer!

This is the most delicious and eye-pleasing breakfast to sit and savor. Make it pleasing to the eye and your digestion will begin before you even take a bite! 

For a healthy kickstart-to-the-day try this recipe. It’s quick and easy to make, and is a completely balanced meal or snack to give you a sustained energy boost throughout your day.

 

We have a festive cocktail for you to try this Holiday Season! Pair with our healthy and delicious canape for a healthy, easy holiday appetizer.

Our brew version of a Yogi Tea with all the warming spices we love to feel grounded in body and clear in the mind.

Our taco recipe features a variety of fresh herbs, fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, and grains to ensure a FULL spectrum of nutrition.

This is also one of the quickest and easiest appetizers to make that will be a crowd favorite. It’s perfect for holidays and events!

 

We are back in the kitchen with you to show you how to food prep for a healthy week ahead!

This cracker was one of the first creations we made for our cafe. This cracker reminds me to have fun in the kitchen. Get creative and play with your ingredients.

Ready to taste the most delicious soup ever? Between the coconut, the roasted vegetables, the peanut butter, and the lemon and cilantro, this soup is an experience for the taste buds.

This is a bright and colorful bowl showcasing a gluten-free grain base, a variety of vegetables prepared in different ways, and our favorite toppers for extra protein, texture, and flavor.

 

This is our Fig and Goat Cheese Toast – a recipe that was very popular as either a breakfast bite or lunch side when we had our vegetarian restaurant.

If you want to know how to transform red lentils into the most comforting and delicious bowl of soup, this is the recipe!

Get crafty in the kitchen with our home remedies for common ailments. If you like the idea of using food as medicine, try these simple recipes!

This is the perfect gluten-free, chocolate chip cookie that both children and adults alike, fall in love with.

 

This Nut and Seed Granola is next-level delicious and properly addictive.  It's been in our lives for over a decade now and was a best seller at our cafe! 

Have you joined the post-pandemic alcohol-free lifestyle? We’ve got three celebratory booze-less beverages that are perfect for welcoming spring and summer!

Try this simple, superfood recipe for snacks, breakfast, and even dessert and you’ll see why we also call them “bliss bites!”

 

Just in time for warm weather season! A refreshing and crunchy recipe that can be an appetizer or a meal.

The effort is worth the payoff with this one. Here’s our healthy and nutritious take on the classic Caesar with creamy dressing.

Tried, tested, and true. This is THE only muffin recipe you’ll ever need. Trust us…and the hundreds of others who also swear by it.

 

This delicious anytime snack is always a crowd-pleaser. We’ve added the almighty Turmeric for extra nutrition and color.

It’s the only way to start your day right. We promise this coffee hack will forever be part of your kitchen pantry staples.

A warm chocolatey beverage that boosts the immune system and cognitive function? Mushroom Mocha Elixir to the rescue!

 

Want to eat your chips and have your health too? THIS is your new go-to chip for when you’re craving that salty-crispy-crunch.

There is nothing like putting together a beautiful and bountiful snack board for the holidays, for hosting loved ones, or even for yourself!

Growing up in the Turks and Caicos Islands we loved when our friends and neighbors made us pumpkin and dumpling soup using local pumpkin.

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