My love for muffins is never ending! I am so excited to be sharing these protein-packed delicious muffins on the blog today. They are naturally sweetened with bananas which are an incredible pre, during or post-workout snack. They are packed with electrolytes and glucose to fuel your muscles. I love adding in my favourite protein […]

Pancakes just got a makeover. This savoury chickpea zucchini pancake is the next best thing since sliced bread, for real. I love making this pancake for lunch, stuffed with my favourite toppings like avocado and fresh greens. Chickpea flour is packed with plant-based protein and fibre and will keep you satiated and energized for the […]

I love a good cookie, and these gluten free almond thumbprint cookies are no excuse! A healthier take on the traditional thumbprint cookie, this version is made with nutrient-dense ingredients like almond flour and coconut oil. INGREDIENTS 2 cups almond flour 1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup 1 tsp. pure vanilla […]

Ahhh, the sweet smell of rice pudding! Growing up in Germany, rice pudding was a childhood favourite of mine. My Omi would make it for me whenever I came to visit the farm. I remember the smell of fresh cream and cinnamon fill the kitchen as I watched her stir the warm dish until creamy […]

A fun take on the classic pad thai. This one is refined sugar free, packed with delicious vegetables and a creamy almond butter dressing.

These protein-packed bites are packed with so much goodness to make you feel amazing throughout the day! They make the perfect pre or post-workout snack and are great to stash in your purse on busy days. Spirulina contains high amounts of phytonutrients which help fight off disease and reduce acidity in the body. It’s also […]

This bowl will give you a big boost of energy!  Packed with fibre-rich quinoa and protein-rich edamame beans, this bowl will leave you feeling satiated and full of energy for a big day ahead. Both fibre and protein help to cut sugar cravings and will help to make your skin GLOW! Most of these ingredients can […]

This creamy pumpkin pasta is next level… It is the creamiest pasta I have ever made – made with blended cashews, lots of spices and a not-so-secret ingredient…pumpkin! Pasta is a common easy dinner in our house, it’s something that I’ve been making for years and years just because it’s so simple to throw together […]

The most delicious (and nutritious!) recipe to come to The Pure Life blog this year.  I fell in love with collard wraps at a local raw vegan eatery here in Vancouver. The obsession became even more real when Ali and I spent a weekend up at Wanderlust festival this summer in Whistler, BC. We ate […]

Cashew Creamy Goodness… Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo I used to live off alfredo pasta as a child. It was my go-to comfort food on rainy nights. Crack open a jar of cheesy alfredo and mix it with some pasta and frozen peas. Ahhhh, sometimes there really is nothing better than cheesy white sauce pasta, am I […]