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Cocoa + Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (vegan friendly)
Starting the day off with a healthy breakfast isn’t always easy. Sometimes, we get stuck in a rut and have the same thing over and over and over. Not only boring but a missed opportunity to get better food in you and start the day right. I was way overdue for a change, and also in need of making an effort to reduce my dairy intake. What was needed were alternatives that were both good for you and great tasting. The problem is that I really really love Greek yogurt. And the cheese… OMG I love cheese. So this is was no easy task. Thankfully I have a son-in-law studying…
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Lemon Coconut Mango Breakfast Smoothie (can easily be made plant based / vegan friendly)
Summer’s finally here…. I’m so ready! Betting you are too. Here’s a breakfast smoothie recipe that’s perfect for this time of year. It’s light, fruity and fresh tasting. Sunshine in a glass! Doesn’t that sound fabulous? What a great way to start your day. With a delicious burst of lemon flavour, this breakfast smoothie is a healthy, refreshing choice for your first meal of the day. The addition of hemp hearts gives you a boost of magnesium, and the flax seeds are fibre rich and high in omega 3 fatty acids. We can all use more of that and this is an easy way to get those benefits. Give this…
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Pistachio + Banana + Coconut Breakfast Smoothie {plant based/vegan friendly}
Are you a breakfast smoothie drinker? I want to be, I have goals….but truth be told, it’s still a work in progress. It’s just that they’re such an easy way to get some healthy food in you fast that it really is a worthwhile effort to include them in your breakfast repertoire. I’m always looking for new and exciting flavour combos to experiment with. Today’s smoothie blends together pistachios, banana and coconut. The end result is a light tasting, slightly nutty drink that is both delicious and good for you. Did you know…. Nuts should be incorporated into your diet daily, and pistachios in particular are chock full of beneficial…
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Carrot Pecan Breakfast Muffins
It’s been a while since I last posted on the blog… I’ve had a lot of technical issues with my desktop. It’s old and needs an intervention…or to be thrown out the window (I threaten to do this daily) lol. The big problem is that I can’t get my photos into the posts properly, it’s so darn frustrating. And, seriously, a travel or food post without any photos is just sadness don’t you think?! But the good news is that I’ve still been busy testing and perfecting all sorts of yummy recipes. Hopefully I will be able to share them with you very soon. So, with that in mind… Today’s…
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Anti Inflammatory Mango Breakfast Smoothie (vegan friendly)
I’ve been indulging a lot these last few months…hopping around from one delicious destination to another. The thing is, a big part of the reason that I enjoy travelling so much is because it offers the opportunity to discover and sample new cultures and their foods! And I love doing it without thinking too much about whether they are good for me or not. No guilt! But who are we kidding, I’m no spring chicken (I’m OK with that, I’ve made my peace with it). At some point the body starts sending me reminders…I am so not OK with that! LOL Thankfully some small changes usually do the trick to…
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Almonds + Cherries Breakfast Smoothie (vegan friendly)
It’s a smoothie kinda morning… It was supposed to be a walk/run training day kinda morning also, but surprise surprise it’s raining…again! And unfortunately, I’m not that motivated. Truth. I am so ready for some sunshine at this point, aren’t you? This wet and dull weather has me day dreaming about where to escape to next. But in the meantime here’s the recipe for another favourite smoothie of mine that I think you will really enjoy. Almonds and cherries with a hint of coconut and chocolate…yes it’s as yummy as it sounds! Now if you really want to make this extra good-for-ya, you can add a small handful of fresh…
