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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH BITES (paleo, vegan)

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CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH BITES (paleo, vegan)

Who doesn't love edible cookie dough?!?  And the good news here is that these blissful little grain-free bites contain no processed sugar and are absolutely loaded with fibre, protein, antioxidants, and healthy fats.  They are great for snack time, dessert or breakfast on-the-go.  Yup — we're talking doctor-approved cookie dough for brekkie!  Better still, they are super easy to make in a blender or food processor and no baking is required!

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CHOCOLATE BUTTERNUT BLISS (or pumpkin) SMOOTHIE

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CHOCOLATE BUTTERNUT BLISS (or pumpkin) SMOOTHIE

This is one of my favourite fall smoothies.  It’s like drinking a creamy & dreamy chocolate milkshake — yet it’s free of refined sugar and absolutely loaded with veggies, fibre, healthy fats, plant-based protein, and adaptogens, too!

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DAIRY-FREE "ALFREDO" SAUCE

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DAIRY-FREE "ALFREDO" SAUCE

Have you ever had a fancy piece of cake that looked awesome but didn’t actually taste good? Well this dairy-free "Alfredo" sauce is the EXACT opposite. It’s not particularly photogenic (especially on zucchini noodles!). It’s super easy to make. It happens to be good for you. And it tastes freakin delicious, too! So trust me here and give it a go — you’ll see why pics can’t do it justice.

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CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE (PSL) DONUTS (grain-free)

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CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE (PSL) DONUTS (grain-free)

I love these Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) donuts. As in REALLY love them. They’re moist & fudgy and taste delightfully decadent with the spiced-up coconut icing.  Yet they’re so healthy that good ol’ Doctor Mom (that would be me) is happy to serve them for brekkie!

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TB&J (Tahini, Beetroot & Jam) SMOOTHIE BOWL

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TB&J (Tahini, Beetroot & Jam) SMOOTHIE BOWL

Make way PB&J, cuz there's a new kid at the breakfast party!  My TB&J — or tahini, beetroot & jam — smoothie is super yummy and packed with all the goods.  Sure, it may sound a little strange, but this creamy & dreamy blend tastes like an ice cream sundae while delivering veggies, fibre, healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants galore!

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CANTALOUPE CRAVING SMOOTHIE

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CANTALOUPE CRAVING SMOOTHIE

Show your body some love with this refreshing cantaloupe & hemp heart smoothie.  It is packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants, as well as healthy fats and protein from the nut butter and shelled hemp seeds.

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"NUTELLA" OVERNIGHT OATS

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"NUTELLA" OVERNIGHT OATS

Ok, here’s another recipe for all you Nutella lovers out there. Seriously — we're talking #healthyfoodporn at its FINEST. These overnight oats are creamy and decadent with that wonderful rich hazelnut & chocolate flavour. But they are also free of refined sugar and packed with fibre, healthy fats, and plant-based protein, too!

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ZUINOA ("zeen-wah") PROTEIN PORRIDGE

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ZUINOA ("zeen-wah") PROTEIN PORRIDGE

This simple quinoa & zucchini porridge is one of my current favourites.  It's super tasty and satisfying; free of dairy, grains/gluten, & refined sugar; and packed with all the goods — fibre, complex carbs, healthy fats & protein.  Better still, it can be made ahead for a quick morning meal and served hot or cold. 

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LEAN & GREEN SMOOTHIE

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LEAN & GREEN SMOOTHIE

This vibrant green smoothie is a family favourite. It makes a great veggie-packed breakfast or afternoon snack.

The base recipe is light and refreshing. Instead of going with the typical spinach or kale, here I have used romaine lettuce along with celery, cucumber, and pineapple.

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KETO-PALEO STICKY "RICE" PUDDING

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KETO-PALEO STICKY "RICE" PUDDING

This is a “local foods” & keto-friendly version of my mango sticky rice recipe.  Not only does it taste amazing, but it’s grain-free, refined sugar-free & low-carb (minus the peaches on top).  Better still, it’s super easy to make and packed with fiber, healthy fats & protein.

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SMASHED CHICKPEA & AVOCADO SALAD

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SMASHED CHICKPEA & AVOCADO SALAD

Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad is a great plant-based alternative to egg or tuna salad. It can be served on toast, sandwiches, crackers, tacos, salad, loaded sweet potatoes or even nachos!

This recipe gets a wonderful creaminess from avocado (in lieu of mayonnaise), along with loads of flavour from the addition of fresh herbs. It was a huge hit with my meat-loving boys as well as my vegan taste-testers! Better still, it’s super quick and easy to make and absolutely packed with fiber, healthy fats and protein!

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CHOCOLATE OATMEAL HAYSTACKS

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CHOCOLATE OATMEAL HAYSTACKS

No-bake chocolate oatmeal “haystacks” were the first cookies I ever made growing up.  Here I have put a healthy spin on the sugar-laden recipe of my youth.  

Now don’t get me wrong — there’s nothing wrong with indulging in some good old fashioned (or shall we say “un-healthified”) comfort food from time-to-time.  But I also love remaking recipes so that they are both nutritious AND delicious.  When we put some thought and consideration into our ingredients, we can create tasty treats with actual health benefits.  And who doesn’t want to give their family cookies — maybe even for brekkie — and feel good about it?!?

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