OUR RECIPES
Nourishing plant-based recipes by Amy Layne
Vegan Pina Colada Cheesecake
I've been madly in love with this vegan pina colada cheesecake since 2012. I've made many different variations of the cheesecake and I have always forgot to take updated photos. The first time I created this recipe I just photographed the recipe on a chair with my...
Vegan Salted Chocolate Caramel Pecan Turtles
I'm a person that has to have a little sweet treat here and there. This isn't shocking news to anyone who is familiar with my website but I know a lot of you can relate. My main goal is always feeling vibrant, fresh, full of energy and centered. Part of creating that...
Ooey Gooey Chocolate Covered Salted Caramel Brownie Bites
Wow these raw vegan brownies are to die for! I thought I exhausted the raw vegan brownie bite but these have re-lit my passion. These raw #vegan Fudgy Chocolate Brownies are topped with Ooey Gooey Salted Caramel & Coated in a Chocolate Candy Coating. Can you...
Coconut Cream & Salted Caramel Vegan Ice Cream Bars
These Coconut Cream & Salted Caramel Vegan Ice Cream Bars are unreal delicious. If you are planning a treat this week I highly recommend this recipe. The ice cream is creamy, sweet, dense and the salted caramel creates dreamy Vegan Ice Cream Bars... well you all...
Vegan Peanut Butter Salted Caramel Truffles
I have been a real truffle kick lately. I wanted to say I have been on a real ball kick lately but I somehow feel that may be wrongly interpreted. In any case... I've been making small, round, delicious desserts that are easy to pop in your mouth. I'm also obsessed...
Salted Caramel and Peanut Truffles
It's no secret that I love raw vegan salted date caramel. I have been creating recipes with this magical creation for years now. Vegan Salted Caramel is one of my favorite treats in the whole world. These Salted Caramel and Peanut Truffles are just a twist on the...
Vegan Lemon Coconut Truffles
Those who like lemon like it a lot. Lemon in recipes for me is a sign of Spring. There's something fresh and awakening about lemon that always seems to find its way into my kitchen when Spring is here. Lemon + coconut + creamy caramel = heavenly goodness. These Vegan...
Granola & Strawberry Jam Ice Cream Breakfast Bars
Gather round, still your hearts and listen close. The rumor is true. You CAN have ice cream for breakfast (...the crowd roars). I miss Game of Thrones... anyway. I wanted to create a fun, healthy and delicious breakfast option to shake things up. In came these...
Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cookies (Vegan & Gluten Free)
I love a good dense chocolatey cookie. I get even more excited when my cookies contain fiber, healthy fats, nutrients and protein. I have made Flourless Chocolate Fudge Cookies with chickpeas before but they contained eggs so I wanted to do a vegan version of this...
Brownie Bowl with Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
This Brownie Bowl recipe is super simple to make and tastes fantastic. This recipe is raw vegan and contains no added sugar. The sweetness comes from the natural sugar from the dates and stevia should you wish to add it. The "bowl" portion of this recipe tastes like...
Simple Healthy Marinara Sauce
Marinara Sauce is always great to have on hand. It is fantastic for dipping (I love it with my Sriracha Cauliflower Bites), is fantastic on pasta and can turn any plain dish into something more exciting. Marinara or pasta sauce is something that we kind of just go buy...
Whipped Cauliflower “Potatoes”
I eat whipped cauliflower potatoes probably 1-2 times per week. I have it with my lunch or supper whenever I am craving the comfort of whipped potatoes. I find them super filling, delicious and easy to make. I often will add cauliflower whipped potatoes to soups to...
Crunchy Sriracha and Lime Roasted Chickpeas
Roasted chickpeas were one of the very first recipes I blogged about back in 2009. I have been eating roasted chickpeas for years now and I never get sick of them. They are perfect for carb cravings, as a substitute for croutons in a salad, give a fantastic texture to...
Black Forest Cheesecake (dairy free)
Growing up I never really had Black Forest Cheesecake. I don't know if it wasn't popular around me or if I just wasn't that interested but since moving the British Columbia where the cherries are so abundant I've really enjoyed it. This recipe is super easy to make...
Raw Vegan Mint Oreo Ice Cream Bars
It seems like everyone loves Oreos. The thing is that many health conscious people do not want to eat Oreos as they are. I am one of those people. So, I'm often playing with the flavors of Oreos and creating different dessert options. I have made Raw Vegan Oreo Ice...
Faux Pulled Pork AKA Pulled Cauliflower
This recipe is sooo good! I'm talkin' fist-pump, high-five, call-a-friend GOOD! It is super easy to make, super healthy and super delicious. A combination made in heaven... It is also vegan and full of fiber. This is the perfect recipe to get more veggies into your...
Crunchy Chickpea Pineapple Salad with Roasted Cauliflower
It's no secret that I have been obsessed with roasted chickpeas for almost a decade. I love roasted chickpeas on salads, as a snack, in soups, as croutons, as proteins, as carbs and I'm even known to make desserts with chickpeas and always have fresh made hummus in my...
Raw Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars
This New Year has been a rather slow start for me. By that I mean I'm still in a cozy, slow, hot tea, warm socks kind of mood. I am completely happy being under a blanket, lighting candles and just soothing my soul in any of my spare time. I've also been on a cleanse...
Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Cream
I've currently placed myself on a cleanse. Since the holidays I've noticed that wine has crept into my diet more than usual. I want to fix this as soon as possible. I don't like to use any food or drink more than a balanced amount. So, I am shifting my state by doing...
Mango Kombucha Mimosa
Sparkling wine or champagne are traditional celebratory beverages. Mimosas are known famously as a side to a fabulous brunch. I wanted to shake up the traditional mimosa and add a little healthy twist. In place of orange juice I am using Mango Kombucha. Kombucha is a...
The Best Skinny Key Lime Recipes Ever
NOTE: Simply click the photos below to view the recipes. I love using lime in recipes. The flavor is delicious, the smell is refreshing and it reminds me of summer no matter what time of year it is. The wonderful thing about using lime in the winter aside from the...
Mini Key Lime Cheesecake Bites
I'm a big fan of Key Lime Cheesecake. Vegan Key Lime Cheesecake of course. My favorite Key Lime Cheesecake recipe with crust can be found here and if you do eat dairy there is an awesome Greek Yogurt Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe that you can find here. For a guilt free...
Whole Roasted Cauliflower AKA “Vegan Roast Turkey”
During the Holiday Season Jamie Oliver's Whole Roasted Cauliflower was everywhere on the internet. His recipe sounds really yummy and you can try it here if you wish. I wanted to create a Whole Roasted Cauliflower that reminded me of the flavors of roasted turkey....
Toasted Coconut Chocolate Orange Fudgy Bites
Have you had a good Holiday Season so far? Ours has been cozy and quiet. Chocolate and orange combined is one of those things that you either love or hate. For those of you who love the flavors of chocolate and orange together this recipe is for you. This recipe is...
Raw Peanut Butter Snickers Bites
These bites are so good. If you are a fan of salted caramel, peanut butter and snickers flavors you will love this recipe. I barely shared one bite of this recipe. It is that good! You can coat these in peanut butter topping like I did or you can use a chocolate...
Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes on a Stick (Vegan)
Mini desserts are perfect for get-togethers and social occasions. Place a cute lollipop stick with them and they become even more fun, easy to serve and enjoy. I love cheesecake on a stick. I have made Key Lime Cheesecakes and Chocolate Covered Cheesecakes, both are...
Baked Sweet Potato Hash Brown Cups
I love looking at Averie Cooks blog. Her photos are beautiful and her recipes are literal food porn. Most of her recipes I would only enjoy as a treat or for special occasions. I love looking at her creative ideas and putting my healthy spin on the delicious recipes....
20 Awesome Healthy Appetizer Recipes
Please Note: Simply click on the photos listed below to view the recipes. With the Holidays and Holiday celebrations happening in the next couple of weeks I wanted to give you some healthy appetizer and snack options. For many of us this is a time of entertaining...
Black Forest Cheesecake Trifles
I'm a huge fan of individual serving desserts and especially those served in mason jars. Toss in the fact that this recipe is simply delicious and we have a winner! The bottom layer of this dessert is a thick, sweet, chocolate fudge. The middle layer is a light,...
Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes
I adore making Holiday Recipes! It is so fun to create different options for entertaining. I get a lot of inspiration from looking at regular, full fat, dairy recipes marketed by major brands. I love the challenge of re-creating these recipes with a healthy spin....