+ double chocolate caramelized banana oat cakes +

I have big changes coming up and I'm very excited. I can't wait to share more about it here!! To celebrate the event, without saying what it is, I present you this: 

+ perfect vegan pancakes +

I woke up this past Sunday feeling like I need to whip up an extra special breakfast to shake up our porridge + fruit ritual, and provide a substantial breakfast for my beau after surviving an intense bike tour. I've had a couple of attempts at making vegan pancakes in the past, but the results varied. Even though I have managed to make pretty decent ones too, the maximalist within me did not think they were share-worthy. So, I just crawled out of bed and headed straight to the kitchen still half asleep. Miraculously, by the time I was fully conscious, the batter was ready and the pan was heating up on the stove. Yes. It was that simple. Don't believe me? Then I guess you'll have to try it yourself :) 

+ greener than green juice with rhubarb +

Could this be any more vibrant? The more green you eat and drink, the better. I don't normally drink juice as a meal replacement, but I like to have a huge glass (or mason jar) first thing in the morning is such a rush of energy and boost of nutrients! This one is a very deep green color and - as always - is very good for you! 

+ strawberry beet lavender smoothie +

 In case you couldn't tell, I'm all about berries these days, guys! I just can't stop throwing them into everything. It is such a shame that the price of local strawberries is still sky high (I'm talking 400% of the imported kind, boo!). Also, I'm slowly weening off warm morning drinks and dishes now that sandal time is officially here. Not that I will ever say no to a mug of chai...I mean we do have colder days in the spring, right? Ha-ha. Don't judge me! 

 I've been waiting to share this recipe since last year, when I came up with the idea in the beginning of beet season. Of course, at that time, I had to use frozen strawberries. This time though, I froze the banana instead, and used deep red fresh strawbs. I just love the vibrant colour of this smoothie, and the flavours marry so well!  I recommend this as a full-fledged breakfast, because it is pretty substantial and will fill you up. 

+ strawberry rhubarb poppy seed buckwheat porridge (vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free) +

Beware! This bowl of goodness is SUPERCHARGED. Literally everything in it is beneficial for your health, especially your bones. It is vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar free. I'd been having a huge mug of chai and/or just fruit for breakfast lately. I like to change things up a little in the weekend though, because I can spend a little more time in the kitchen. I got my hands on a few stalks of gorgeously pink rhubarb.  For some odd reason I was craving tart through the whole weekend so this dish definitely hit the spot. Strawberries are becoming sweeter and more flavorful as we're approaching May, so I thought these two would make the perfect classic combo to top a creamy porridge on a Saturday morning. Don't you agree?