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BLUEBERRY MACA OVERNIGHT PROTEIN OATS

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BLUEBERRY MACA OVERNIGHT PROTEIN OATS

There are few breakfasts as simple and satisfying as overnight oats.  You simply mix the ingredients together in a matter of minutes the night before, and they soak while you sleep.  In the morning, they're ready whenever you are!

This blueberry & maca version is one of my favs.  It tastes great and is absolutely packed with all the goods — vitamins & minerals, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, protein, and adaptogens, too!  What a great way to start the day!

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BANANA BREAD "COCO-NOATS" PORRIDGE

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BANANA BREAD "COCO-NOATS" PORRIDGE

I just love this banana coconut no-oats (noats) grain-free porridge.  Not only is it packed with fibre, protein, healthy fats and pre & probiotics, but it tastes like warm banana cake that you can eat with a spoon!  Now how good is that?!? 

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SEEDY CHAI CHIA PUDDING

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SEEDY CHAI CHIA PUDDING

Chia pudding is an easy make-ahead, grab-and-go breakfast staple at our house.  It’s nutritious, delicious & versatile, and can literally be thrown together in minutes the night before.

This version gets a wonderful creaminess and flavour boost from the coconut milk, chai spices and mixed seeds.  And all the fibre, healthy fats and plant-based protein make for a perfect way to start the day!

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THE BABY BLUES (aka Blue Majik Spirulina Overnight Protein Oats)

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THE BABY BLUES (aka Blue Majik Spirulina Overnight Protein Oats)

I absolutely love these superfood-boosted baby blue oats. They're packed with fibre, healthy fats and protein and just looking at them puts a smile on my face. So where does the pretty blue colour come from? That would be Blue Majik!

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POPEYE PROATS (aka spinach protein oats or green smoothie overnight oats)

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POPEYE PROATS (aka spinach protein oats or green smoothie overnight oats)

There are few breakfasts as simple and satisfying as overnight oats.  You simply mix the ingredients together in a matter of minutes the night before, and they soak while you sleep.  In the morning, they're ready whenever you are! 

This vibrant green porridge is packed with healthy fats, fibre and protein, and is a great family-friendly way to bring Popeye's favourite vegetable to the breakfast party.

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GRAIN-FREE BANANA BREAD (including Nut-Free, Double Chocolate, & Cranberry Walnut versions)

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GRAIN-FREE BANANA BREAD (including Nut-Free, Double Chocolate, & Cranberry Walnut versions)

Ok, so I just love banana bread.  I mean, banana bread and smoothies are the reason bananas exist, right?!?  Anyway, I initially came up with this paleo-friendly recipe one day after buying my first bag of Otto's Cassava flour.  Since then, the recipe has been modified and taste-tested numerous times.  It's so moist and delicious that you'll barely believe it is totally dairy, grain and refined sugar free. I have provided nut-free, chocolate chunk, and cranberry walnut versions.

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PBB&J SMOOTHIE BOWL

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PBB&J SMOOTHIE BOWL

PB&J is a classic combo for a reason.  It’s downright awesome.

Here I have added an extra “B” twist and created a thick and creamy smoothie that satisfies the craving for PB&J while also delivering veggies, fibre, antioxidants, healthy fats and protein.

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APPLE & ADAPTOGEN PALEO PROTEIN BREAD

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APPLE & ADAPTOGEN PALEO PROTEIN BREAD

APPLE & ADAPTOGEN PALEO PROTEIN BREAD (aka APB) is so good that it truly warrants an all-points bulletin! (Lol — a girl’s gotta have some cheesy fun every now and again, right?!?).  In all seriousness, though, this tasty grain-free bread is super easy to make, free of refined sugar, and absolutely packed with healthy fats, fibre and protein.

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MATCHA PROTEIN KETO-CAKES (grain-free)

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MATCHA PROTEIN KETO-CAKES (grain-free)

These grain and refined sugar-free pancakes are always a hit with my matcha-loving family.  They are made with almond meal (i.e. ground-up almonds) and collagen peptides in place of traditional flour, along with eggs and coconut milk.  As a result, they are low-carb (and paleo, whole30 & keto-friendly!), but absolutely packed with antioxidants, protein, healthy fats, and even probiotics!

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SALTED CARAMEL & COCONUT OVERNIGHT OATS

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SALTED CARAMEL & COCONUT OVERNIGHT OATS

This creamy and nourishing porridge comes together in just minutes and soaks overnight so it’s ready for a quick morning meal! Packed with micronutrients, complex carbs, fibre, healthy fats, and protein, it’s the perfect way to start your day.

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CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PROTEIN PUDDING

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CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PROTEIN PUDDING

This easy-make pudding is so rich and creamy that you’d hardly believe it gets the Dr. Tara stamp of approval for brekkie!  In fact, it’s a great breakfast option since it is refined sugar-free but packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, and protein!

Don’t let the avocado in here scare you off.  Avocado & cacao are a match made in heaven.  Even if you think you don’t like avocado, trust me on this one and give it a whirl!

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CHOCOLATE WALNUT PROTEIN SPREAD

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CHOCOLATE WALNUT PROTEIN SPREAD

This chunky chocolate walnut spread is great healthy alternative to Nutella.  It works well on toast (regular or the sweet potato variety), pancakes, waffles, yogurt, smoothie bowls, chia pudding and porridge.  And, yes, even straight-up...  

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COOKIE DOUGH WITH BENEFITS (with collagen)

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COOKIE DOUGH WITH BENEFITS (with collagen)

Ok, so I am seriously in love with this edible cookie dough!!  Honestly, I’d eat it at brekkie or anytime of the day for a healthy & super-satisfying snack.  It contains no eggs, dairy, grains or refined sugar, but is packed with protein, fibre, healthy fats, and superfoods such as maca!

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POPEYE PUDDING

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POPEYE PUDDING

This vibrant spinach & mango chia pudding is a great family-friendly way to bring veggies to the breakfast party.  I've basically combined two of my favourite morning eats -- green smoothies and chia pudding -- into one nutritious and delicious recipe.

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CHERRY ALMOND OVERNIGHT PROATS

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CHERRY ALMOND OVERNIGHT PROATS

The cherry and almond combo is always a winner in my books.  And here this dynamic duo finds perfect harmony in a make-ahead meal that is packed with all the goods -- vitamins & minerals, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, and protein!  

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BANANA SPINACH MUFFINS (grain-free)

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BANANA SPINACH MUFFINS (grain-free)

The thought of a breakfast salad or another green smoothie turning you into a grouchy grinch?!?  Then this refined sugar-free, nutritious-and-delicious banana spinach blender muffin recipe is just the thing for you!

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RED VELVET CHIA PUDDING

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RED VELVET CHIA PUDDING

Chia pudding is an easy make-ahead, grab-and-go breakfast staple at our house.  It is nutritious, delicious and versatile, and can literally be thrown together in minutes the night before.

And who doesn't love a little chocolatey red velvet goodness?  This fun, flavourful and healthy cacao & beetroot pudding is one of my kids' favs.  Yes, you read that right -- beetroot!  But even if you're not a beet fan like me, don't be scared off here!!  Beetroot powder adds beautiful colour and amazing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants with only a mild sweet earthy flavour.

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GOLDEN MILK "CAULI-NOATS"

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GOLDEN MILK "CAULI-NOATS"

This is a spin on my cauliflower no-oats porridge.  Honestly, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it — my family and taste-testers didn’t know it was cauli until I told them.  Sooooo good!

As in my original recipe, this pre- and probiotic version is packed with antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats & protein for a complete and satisfying meal.

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GRAIN-FREE "RICE" PUDDING

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GRAIN-FREE "RICE" PUDDING

OK, don’t let the main ingredient (hint - it's cauliflower!) in this super tasty non-traditional “rice” pudding scare you off.  It is so good that I’m already planning my next batch.  It can be enjoyed warm or cold, for brekkie, snack time or dessert, and is packed with antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats and protein.

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