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Vegan Lentil Cashew Cheese Ball

20 December, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 6 Comments

Vegan Lentil Cashew Cheese Ball - An easy vegan cheese recipe topped with cranberries and pumpkin seeds. Perfect for holiday or Christmas parties | ExSloth.com

This vegan lentil cashew cheese ball is an easy, festive vegan cheese appetizer topped with cranberries and pumpkin seeds. Perfect for holiday or Christmas parties. Note: This post was sponsored by Canadian Lentils as part of their #LoveLentils campaign. All opinions are my own as I only work with brands whose products I actually use and enjoy.

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Filed Under: Mains, Apps & Sides, Recipes, Snacks

Rosemary Garlic Roasted Chickpeas

16 September, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 17 Comments

These crunchy rosemary garlic roasted chickpeas are just as flavourful and make the ultimate vegan protein-filled snack | Vegan, Gluten-free, plant-based protein | ExSloth.com

Want to satisfy your savoury snack cravings with something a little healthier than chips? These crunchy rosemary garlic roasted chickpeas are just as flavourful and make the ultimate vegan protein-filled snack. I used to be the world’s pickiest eater. But put a chocolate bar or brownie in front of me and it would disappear in .0934 seconds. Obviously,

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Maple Chai Roasted Chickpeas

28 June, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 24 Comments

These crunchy protein-filled vegan maple chai roasted chickpeas are slightly sweet, subtly spiced and the perfect healthy snack for munching. via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

As I continue to transition to a plant-based diet, getting enough protein in my diet is still one of my major concerns. I can manage with lunch and dinner and I’m working on breakfast. But protein-filled snacks are still a problem for me. Luckily, these maple chai roasted chickpeas help fill that void now. I know what you’re thinking.

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Rosemary & Fruit Popsicles + Introducing Ice Cream Sundays

5 June, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 35 Comments

3 Ingredient Fruit & Rosemary Popsicles (Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo) via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

You guys. I’ve been planning a new series called Ice Cream Sundays for the last couple weeks and I seriously can’t wait any longer. Originally, I wanted to start on the 20th which is the first day of summer. But it’s been consistently warm for a couple weeks now and I’ve been craving all the ice cold treats.

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Filed Under: Desserts, Ice Cream Sundays, Recipes, Snacks

Nut Free Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls

18 November, 2015 by Giselle Rochford 11 Comments

Vegan, Gluten Free & Nut Free Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

Obviously, I’ve been on a bit of a fall/holiday themed craze recently. So today I tried really hard to come up with something to share that didn’t scream ‘fall’. I sort of succeeded, since fall, to me, is all about baking and this one calls for the fridge. But these Nut Free Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Energy Balls

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Nut Free Coconut Date Energy Balls

29 May, 2015 by Giselle Rochford 45 Comments

Vegan, Dairy Free, Refine Sugar Free, Nut Free Coconut Date Energy Balls via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

As I mentioned in my post on Wednesday, I’ve found my newest obsession in homemade coconut butter. After trying it on toast and then stuffed in dates however, I was at a loss as to what to do with the rest of it. Sure, I could continue to eat it like that, or straight from

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Mexican Spiced Roasted Black Beans

4 May, 2015 by Giselle Rochford 16 Comments

Vegan, gluten free, Mexican spiced roasted black beans via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

Hey Friends! How’s it goin? If you follow me on Snapchat (exsloth), you’d know that the last week or so has been filled with patio days, since I’m finally ‘free’ and it’s finally warm. With Cinco de Mayo (i.e. the first ultimate patio day of the season) coming up tomorrow, I’ve been focusing not on

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Apple Cinnamon Roasted Cashews

25 March, 2015 by Giselle Rochford 20 Comments

These apple cinnamon roasted cashews are crunchy and slightly sweet and are the perfect combination of the apples and cinnamon, without overpowering the taste of the cashews. via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

Hey Friends! How’s it goin? This weekend I’m going to a potluck and I’m still not sure what to take. Usually, when I go to potlucks, I carry some variation of these flourless, vegan brownie bites. But, I’ve been making those brownies for years and as much as I love them – they’re my absolute favourite

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Coconut Mocha Cookie Dough Balls

23 February, 2015 by Giselle Rochford 15 Comments

These coconut mocha cookie dough balls are rich sweet, slightly salty and also happen to be vegan and gluten free. The perfect egg-free alternative to regular cookie dough @ExSloth

Hey Friends! How’s it goin? Remember that Coconut Mocha Cashew Butter I made a few weeks ago with my awesome new food processor? Well, last week, while I was – once again – eating it by the spoonful, I got the idea to use some in these Coconut Mocha Cookie Dough Balls.  I’m not going

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