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ADAPTOGENIC MATCHA LATTE

ADAPTOGENIC MATCHA LATTE

Not only is this latte delicious, but it’s super quick & easy to make and loaded with healthy fats, protein, antioxidants, and adaptogens, too! Feel free to use your choice of non-dairy milk (cow’s milk inhibits absorption of the antioxidants in matcha) and enjoy it warm or cold.

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THE HANGOVER HELPER SMOOTHIE

THE HANGOVER HELPER SMOOTHIE

If you happen to be nursing a hangover (or simply looking for a nutrient-dense, detoxifying green smoothie!), this recipe is for you.  The bad news?  Don’t let anyone fool you — there’s no magic bullet, quick-fix hangover remedy.  The good news?  This, too, my friends, shall pass.  And my HANGOVER HELPER can certainly help ease the pain.

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EGGNOG CHIA PUDDING (gluten-free, vegan, paleo & keto options)

EGGNOG CHIA PUDDING (gluten-free, vegan, paleo & keto options)

Looking for a quick and easy make-ahead holiday recipe?  How about one that can do triple duty as a breakfast, healthy snack, or after-dinner treat?  Eggnog Chia Pudding is the answer!

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CHERRY CHEER SMOOTHIE BOWL

CHERRY CHEER SMOOTHIE BOWL

Honestly, folks, this is one to try.  It’s thick and creamy and tastes like CHERRY ALMOND ICE CREAM.  Except it’s dairy and refined sugar-free and packed with veggies (yes, real veggies!), vitamins & minerals, antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats, protein, and pre and probiotics!  My chicklets LOVE it and I feel good about giving it to them — even for breakfast!

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MISO KONJAC NOODLE SOUP (paleo, keto)

MISO KONJAC NOODLE SOUP (paleo, keto)

There’s nothing like a piping hot bowl of delicious, nourishing soup.  Here I made a gut health-promoting miso noodle soup using bone broth and konjac noodles.  Paleo, low carb and packed with prebiotics, probiotics, bone broth and a rich umami flavour? Count me in!

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RED VELVET CAKE BALLS (grain-free, low-carb)

RED VELVET CAKE BALLS (grain-free, low-carb)

Do you love red velvet cake as much as I do?  Well these rich, decadent, fudgy protein balls satisfy the craving for red velvet — with no dairy, eggs, grains, or refined sugar!  Better still, they are absolutely packed with vitamins & minerals, disease-fighting antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats and protein.  So you can have your cake and eat it for breakfast, too!

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GRINCH CAKE (aka Kermit Cake, aka grain-free spinach banana bread)

GRINCH CAKE (aka Kermit Cake, aka grain-free spinach banana bread)

In case you haven’t noticed, this banana bread is green and named after a much-loved Christmas character.  Trust me here, though, it's so moist and delicious that you'll barely believe it’s packed with spinach and totally dairy and grain-free!

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CAKE POP FREEZER FUDGE (grain-free, vegan, paleo, keto)

CAKE POP FREEZER FUDGE (grain-free, vegan, paleo, keto)

Looking for a fun, nutritious & delicious snack that will appeal to the kids, too?  How about one that is suitable for your gluten-free, raw vegan, paleo, keto, and nut-free (if ok with coconut) friends and family?!?

Then my homemade CAKE POP FREEZER FUDGE is a MUST! These no-bake beauties taste amazing and are packed with antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats and protein!  SIGN ME UP!

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SWEET POTATO DAL (DHAL)

SWEET POTATO DAL (DHAL)

My husband's family is East Indian, so I have been eating flavourful lentil-based stew or dhal for well over 2 decades.  Throw-in some sweet potato, and you have my kinda winter comfort food.  It may not look fancy, but it is super tasty and satisfying.

This dhal is made with red lentils, carrots, sweet potatoes, onion, ginger, turmeric, and other wonderful spices traditionally used in Indian cooking.

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“INSPIRED BY ALCHEMY” CHOCOLATE MACA MYLKSHAKE

“INSPIRED BY ALCHEMY” CHOCOLATE MACA MYLKSHAKE

This creamy & dreamy chocolate maca “mylkshake” was inspired by a smoothie we had at the amazing Alchemy restaurant in Ubud.

My son said it was one of his all-time favs — and that means A LOT given how many smoothies my chicklets have had over the years!  He described it as tasting like a chocolate caramel sundae. Works for me. Especially when it happens to be packed with vitamins & minerals + antioxidants + fiber + healthy fats + protein + probiotics+ my favourite adaptogen, too!

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BETTER-THAN-CHRISTMAS-CAKE PROTEIN BALLS

BETTER-THAN-CHRISTMAS-CAKE PROTEIN BALLS

Christmas cake seems to be one of those things people either love or hate.  To be honest, I have never been much of a fan, although my husband can easily devour a loaf in a matter of days.  This no-bake recipe delivers some of the great warm spices and flavours of Christmas cake — but as healthy, portable and super tasty bites!

Better-Than-Christmas-Cake Protein Balls are free of grains and refine sugar, but packed with protein, healthy fats, and disease-fighting antioxidants.  This kinda holiday treat is just what the doctor ordered!

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TWISTED TABBOULEH SALAD (warm, grain-free, paleo & keto-friendly)

TWISTED TABBOULEH SALAD (warm, grain-free, paleo & keto-friendly)

Tabbouleh/tabouli is a Middle Eastern salad traditionally made with finely diced parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, and bulgar wheat, all tossed together with olive oil & lemon juice.  It is a wonderfully fresh, fragrant and nutritious dish.

Here I put a seasonal spin on things by creating a warm version.  And I also made it low-carb & grain-free (yup — using my favourite cauliflower rice!) for my gluten-free, paleo & keto friends!

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ORANGE CREAMSICLE OVERNIGHT OATS

ORANGE CREAMSICLE OVERNIGHT OATS

I absolutely love overnight protein oats and this creamy orange & vanilla combo is SUPER yummy.  A total hit with the 3 chicklets and my sometimes picky hubs! Of course, in keeping with my morning meal mantra, these oats also happen to be packed with micronutrients, fibre, healthy fats, protein, and adaptogens, too!

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RUDOLPH RED & MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP CHIA PUDDING

RUDOLPH RED & MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP CHIA PUDDING

Getting festive with these green and red chia puddings!

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

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