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Decadent Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

4 November, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 20 Comments

Decadent Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (made with spelt and oat flour and real maple syrup) via ExSloth.com

If you still think vegan cookies can’t ever be as good as the originals you obviously haven’t tried these decadent vegan double chocolate chip cookies. When I started cleaning up my diet, nothing distressed me more than the potential loss of everything ooey, gooey and chocolatey. Luckily, I learned to bake pretty quickly and found some

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Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Recipes

Easy ways to get active everyday

31 October, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 25 Comments

3 easy ways to get active everyday | ExSloth.com

As little as a year ago, I was pretty obsessed with fitness and I would hit the gym at least 5 times a week, if not more. But somewhere along the way my interests changed and I wasn’t fired up to workout all day, errday. I struggled with this shift in mentality for a while

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Filed Under: Fitness, Fitness Tips, Healthy Living Tips

20 Minute Savoury Pumpkin Soup

28 October, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 17 Comments

15 minute savoury pumpkin soup that's a little spicy but just as cozy and creamy as the original (vegan | gluten free | paleo) via ExSloth.com

Skip the slightly sweet pumpkin soup this year and try this 15 minute savoury pumpkin soup that’s a little spicy but still just as cozy and creamy as the original. All through September I kept telling myself that it was past time for fall to actually begin. Mostly because I was excited for layers, boots, candles and cozy

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Easy Pumpkin Falafel Buddha Bowl

21 October, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 17 Comments

This 30 minute pumpkin falafel buddha bowl is bursting with fall flavour, fibre and lots of plant-based goodness via ExSloth.com

Ready for some savoury pumpkin? This 30 minute pumpkin falafel buddha bowl is bursting with fall flavour, fibre and lots of plant-based goodness.  Can you believe this is the first pumpkin recipe I’m sharing for the season? And it’s savoury? Oh how times have changed. This time last year I’d already been through about half a dozen cans

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Filed Under: Mains, Apps & Sides, Recipes

Vegan Baked Butternut Squash Donuts

7 October, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 12 Comments

Vegan Baked Butternut Squash Donut (made with spelt flour and refined sugar free) via ExSloth.com

Need an easy, healthy fall dessert that isn’t smothered in pumpkin? These vegan baked butternut squash donuts are a delicious fall-friendly alternative. I don’t think butternut squash gets the love it deserves this time of year. We all go on and on about pumpkin but somehow forget the many other types of squash available to us. So this year

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It’s okay to quit

29 September, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 40 Comments

It's okay to quit or give up. http://www.ExSloth.com

I’ve been going through something of a quarter life crisis ever since I graduated from university last year and I finally wanted to chat about it a little today, out loud. I studied Statistics and Computer Science but I’ve never been particularly passionate about either of those subjects. So I was super hesitant to actually

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10 Minute Breakfast Sweet Potato Split

27 September, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 13 Comments

Easy 10 minute vegan breakfast sweet potato split (paleo-friendly, gluten-free) via ExSloth.com

Want a quick and easy breakfast that’s also filling and healthy? Try this 10 minute vegan breakfast sweet potato split – a healthier twist on the traditional banana split. I love baking and cooking but I have a bad habit of making them way more complicated than they need to be. I always come up with

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Cranberry Pear Vegan Spelt Pancakes

21 September, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 13 Comments

Cranberry Pear Vegan Spelt Pancakes ( the perfect fall breakfast made with light and whole spelt flour) via ExSloth.com

Need an quick & delicious healthy breakfast? These easy-to-make cranberry pear vegan spelt pancakes only call for 10 ingredients and are full of fall flavour.  Confession: I’ve always been crap at making pancakes. Pancakes were one of the first thing I ever attempted to make on my own and to say I failed would be an

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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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1 Bowl Blueberry Peach Vegan Banana Bread

13 September, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 13 Comments

1 Bowl Blueberry Peach Vegan Banana Bread (made with spelt flour) | ExSloth.com

Need something to do with your end of summer fruit? This easy, healthy, 1 bowl blueberry peach vegan banana bread is exactly what you’ve been looking for. [Tweet “1 bowl blueberry peach #vegan banana bread #veganbreakfast #healthyeating”] If you follow me on Instagram you’ll have already seen my bountiful Kitchener Market produce haul from a

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Filed Under: Breads & Muffins, Breakfast, Recipes

Jillian Michaels on Inspiration vs. Motivation

25 August, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 23 Comments

Let others inspire you but be your own motivation via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

This month was all about stepping out of my comfort zone and doing things that scare me. And boy did I. August was probably the most hectic month of the year for me but it was so rewarding and I learned a ton, so I can’t complain. Out of all the things I learned this

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Filed Under: Fitness, Fitness Tips

Thin Crust BBQ Jackfruit Pizza

22 August, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 10 Comments

Thin Crust BBQ Jackfruit Pizza with lavish bread (Vegan) via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

When I first went dairy free, I actually contemplated living with the stomach pains instead of giving up pizza. Luckily, it didn’t have to come to that. Because it turns out that cheese-less pizza is its own kind of awesome and this Thin Crust BBQ Jackfruit Pizza is no exception. [Tweet “Thin Crust #Vegan BBQ Jackfriut

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Filed Under: Mains, Apps & Sides, Recipes

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