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A pancake became a taco… and honestly, I’m not mad about it.

This started as a sweet potato pancake, but I ended up eating it like a taco.

Because why not?

Breakfast does not have to look like cereal, toast, or a smoothie to count as breakfast. Food is food.

This plate had:
• 1 sweet potato pancake
• taco meat made with ground turkey + ground beef
• egg whites scrambled with steamed vegetables
• sautéed mushrooms
• microgreens
• avocado mayo with sherry vinegar + hot sauce

Around 450–475 calories, nearly 50g protein, 18g net carbs, ~8g fiber, and 13g fat.

Large. Filling. Flavorful. Not boring. Not tiny. Not complicated. Delicious!

Maria food rule: A pancake does not have to be eaten like a pancake.

Take one food you normally eat one way and ask: “How else could I build a better meal with this?”

Want the sweet potato pancake recipe I used as the “taco shell”? DM me “PANCAKE” and I’ll send you the link.

Barnes and Nobles on Cobb Parkway is closing.

It's a bit sad.

Reminded me of the movie...You've Got Mail

P.S. everything is 40% off

Banana bread for breakfast? Yes, but let’s not let it run the whole show.

This is what I call a Breakfast Without Rules Plate.

Not traditional. Very real life. And very strategic.

Here’s how I built it:
• vegetables first: steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and avocado fiber mash
• protein omelet second: egg, egg whites, arugula, and leftover taco meat made with ground beef + turkey
• spicy avocado mayo drizzle on top
• half slice homemade banana bread bite last

The teaching point is not “never eat banana bread.”

The point is: build the foundation first.

The savory part of this plate, before the banana bread bite, came in around:
• ~11g fiber
• ~35g protein
• ~30g fat
• ~9g net carbs
• ~500 calories

And yes, some people may see ~500 calories and think, “That’s a lot for breakfast.”

But here’s the better question:
Is your current breakfast actually fueling you, or is it just getting you to the next snack?

Because what often happens is this: people eat a tiny breakfast just to “get something in,” start a busy workday, skip or rush lunch, then arrive at dinner starving and ready to eat half the kitchen.

That’s not the goal.

A more balanced, nutrient-dense breakfast can help keep you full longer, support steadier energy, reduce cravings, and help you stop thinking about food all day.

Then you can enjoy the sweet bite without letting it run the whole meal.

Maria food rule: Build the meal first. Enjoy the sweet bite last.

Action step:
Next time you want something sweet with breakfast, don’t start there. Build the plate first with vegetables, protein, and healthy fats, then enjoy the sweet bite.

Want the homemade banana bread recipe when it’s live? DM me “banana bread” and I’ll send you the link when it’s ready.

Going out of town for a few days.

When I drive, it is inevitable that i'm gonna bring my food.

I like to take charge of what I choose to eat.

Here is what i'm bringing with me for this long weekend trip.

What foods do you normally bring when you drive?

Let me know in the comments!

I made a salad base in bulk so I could quickly build meals.

For this bowl, I added sprouts, nutritional yeast, h**p hearts, microgreens, garbanzo beans.

Then I had 1 tablespoon of almond butter as my dessert. Love it!

The full meal came to about 530 calories, with 11g of fiber, 21g protein, 28g net carbs, and 34g fat.

Simple, filling, real food, and yes... almond butter counts as dessert in my world.

Toast for breakfast? Yes. But let’s make it work harder.

This is my kind of savory toast.

Gluten-free. Dairy-free. High-protein. And actually satisfying.

This plate had:
• buckwheat sourdough
• plant-based sour cream
• chicken + egg + egg white scramble
• microgreens
• alfalfa sprouts
• nutritional yeast
• buffalo sauce for a little kick

Approximate nutrition:
425 calories
~40g protein
~32g net carbs
5.8g fiber
1g sugar, no added sugar

I know a lot of people think healthy means boring, dry, or “where is the flavor?” Nope.

You can make something delicious without gluten or dairy and still get a breakfast that supports energy, focus, and fullness.

This one has less fiber than many of my usual breakfasts, but that’s okay. Progress over perfection. I can catch up with more plants later in the day.

Maria food rule: Healthy eating does not need to be complicated.

Action step:
Take one familiar breakfast you already like and ask: “How can I add more protein, fiber, and nutrients?”

Want the full recipe and product links? DM me “toast” and I’ll send it when it’s ready.