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STRAWBERRIES & "CREAM" OVERNIGHT PROTEIN OATS

STRAWBERRIES & "CREAM" OVERNIGHT PROTEIN OATS

There are few breakfasts as simple and satisfying as overnight protein 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 creamy strawberry & coconut version is one of my favourites. It tastes great and is absolutely packed with all the goods — vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, protein, and pre & probiotics, too! What a great way to start the day!

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BOOSTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH HUMMUS

BOOSTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH HUMMUS

I have eaten a lot of hummus in my day and I gotta say, this is good hummus.  Like REALLY good hummus.  Trust me on this one.  Make it, then slather it thick on bread, sweet potato toast or roasted veggies; use it as a pizza sauce or dip for crudités, apple slices or crackers; or add a big dollop to your soup or salad.  You'll be one happy camper.

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CHOCOLATE SWEET POTATO DONUTS (paleo, grain-free, low carb)

CHOCOLATE SWEET POTATO DONUTS (paleo, grain-free, low carb)

These fudgy, decadent-tasting donuts are super easy to make and contain no dairy, grains, or added sugar. Better still, they’re packed with veggies (yup, real veggies!), fibre, healthy fats, protein, and (optional) adaptogens, too! Doesn’t get much better than that!

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SALTED CARAMEL CASHEW FREEZER FUDGE

SALTED CARAMEL CASHEW FREEZER FUDGE

If you’re on the hunt for an easy & delicious treat, look no further.  Salted Caramel Cashew Freezer Fudge IS YOUR ANSWER!!

These rich and decadent little fudge cups were a HUGE hit with all my taste testers.  Better still, they’re crazy simple to make and packed with healthy fats & protein. Trust me here and give these a go.  Your future self will thank me!

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BLOODY GOOD BROWNIE BITES

BLOODY GOOD BROWNIE BITES

Chocolate and orange — in this case, blood orange — are a match made in heaven.  Good news is, these BLOODY GOOD BROWNIE BITES come together super quick in your blender or food processor.  Better still, they are free of refined sugar and absolutely packed with antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, and plant-based protein!

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MANGO "PANNA COTTA"

MANGO "PANNA COTTA"

Made with just a few ingredients, this mango maca & coconut pudding has a bright mango flavour and a unique texture that’s kind of like jello and pudding had a baby...  Intrigued?!?  Well, the good news is, it’s crazy easy to make, great for the gut, and packed with healthy fats, protein and adaptogens, too.

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MATCHA PISTACHIO PROTEIN BALLS

MATCHA PISTACHIO PROTEIN BALLS

I absolutely love these little matcha & pistachio no-bake balls.  They are super easy to make and are loaded with easy-to-digest energy as well as healthy fats, fibre, protein and antioxidants galore.  They are great for snack time, dessert, or even breakfast-on-the-go.

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CHOCONUT BLISS BALLS

CHOCONUT BLISS BALLS

We are huge fans of protein balls at my house, and these chocolate, coconut & mixed nut bites are definite winners.

Honestly, what could be better than super tasty portable snacks that are easy to make and packed with antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, and protein?!?

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P3 BALLS (aka PLANT POWER PROTEIN BALLS)

P3 BALLS (aka PLANT POWER PROTEIN BALLS)

I just love these balls.  Honesty, they're so easy to make, so tasty, and so nutritious — the perfect combo in my books!

Plant Power Protein Balls are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free, but absolutely packed with easy-to-digest energy along with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats and plant-based protein.  

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

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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CHOCOLATE AVOCADO PROTEIN PUDDING

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

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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"NUTELLA" BLISS BALLS

"NUTELLA" BLISS BALLS

These no-bake "Nutella" Bliss Balls are decadent and oh so satisfying with that wonderful rich hazelnut & chocolate flavour.  Thankfully, they also happen to be low-carb and free of refined sugar, grain and dairy, but packed with fibre, protein, healthy fats, and adaptogens, too!

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