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Healthy Gluten Free Banana Muffins (dairy free!)

Italian iced orange cookies with icing on a marble board

Recipe Roundups

31 Seasonal, Healthy Recipes to Cook in March

kale, edamame & quinoa salad in a bowl

Recipe Roundups

The Best Quinoa Recipes to Make ASAP

thai green curry in a pot

Healing Lemongrass Chickpea Thai Green Curry with Toasted Coconut Brown Rice

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one pan dinners

one pan ginger chicken meatballs in a skillet

One Pan Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce

sesame chicken and green bean stir fry on a plate with chopsticks

30-Minute Sesame Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry

chickpea pot pie in a skillet with a bowl on the side

Vegan & Gluten Free Curry Chickpea Pot Pie with Sweet Potato ‘Crust’

three spinach stuffed chicken breasts in a skillet with a spoon

Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms

coconut cauliflower chickpea curry in a pan

Thai Peanut Coconut Cauliflower Chickpea Curry

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sliced healthy chocolate banana bread loaf

Healthy Chocolate Brownie Banana Bread

Paleo chocolate chunk tahini cookies with puddles of dark chocolate in every bite. These cookies are sweet, chewy, gluten free, dairy free and grain free! Made with almond flour and coconut flour. They're damn good!

Damn Good Paleo Chocolate Chunk Tahini Cookies

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Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins (dairy free + gluten free)

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Pistachio Poppyseed Orange Yogurt Bread

pecan blondies topped with sea salt

Grain Free Salted Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies

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Chia Banana Bread Energy Bites

Delicious energy bites that taste like a slice of your fav banana bread!

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Smoothies + Shakes

Salted Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Shake

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No Bake Omega 3 Mint Brownie Energy Bites

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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes (made right in the blender!)

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Smoothies + Shakes

Almond Cherry Smoothie (my favorite smoothie ever!)

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Pancakes + Waffles

The Best Almond Flour Pancakes

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Smoothies + Shakes

Good Morning Coffee Lover’s Smoothie

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Healing Lemongrass Chickpea Thai Green Curry with Toasted Coconut Brown Rice

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Blow Ya Mind Cheddar Broccoli Chicken Pot Pie

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Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese

one pan ginger chicken meatballs in a skillet

One Pan Ginger Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce

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Date Night In Cilantro Pistachio Pesto Shrimp Pasta

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Cheddar-Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf

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Buffalo Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

tomato orzo soup with turkey meatballs in a large pot

Creamy Tomato Orzo Soup with Mini Turkey Meatballs

gluten free banana muffins with chocolate chips

Healthy Gluten Free Banana Muffins (dairy free!)

healthy lemon poppy seed bread cut into slices

Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

peanut butter and jelly oatmeal bake in a skillet

Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal Bake

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Honey Cinnamon Almond Butter Energy Bites

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50+ of the Best Recipes to Make with Oats

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Vanilla Brown Butter Pear Baked Oatmeal

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Outrageously Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

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Chickpea Flour Banana Bread (gluten free!)

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50+ of the Best Recipes to Make with Oats

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Crispy Toasted Quinoa Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

Grain Free Almond Flour Chocolate Sugar Cookies cut into hearts

Gluten Free Almond Flour Chocolate Sugar Cookies

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Inside Out Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake

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Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

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Chickpea Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan-friendly!)

healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack with sea salt on the side

Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (vegan & gluten free!)

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Death by Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

gluten free banana muffins with chocolate chips

Healthy Gluten Free Banana Muffins (dairy free!)

thai green curry in a pot

Healing Lemongrass Chickpea Thai Green Curry with Toasted Coconut Brown Rice

healthy lemon poppy seed bread cut into slices

Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

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How to Cook the Best Fluffy Quinoa (plus recipes!)

peanut butter and jelly oatmeal bake in a skillet

Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal Bake

brussels sprouts mac and cheese in a pan

Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese

almond butter energy balls on a wooden board

Honey Cinnamon Almond Butter Energy Bites

roasted cauliflower quinoa salad on a platter

Roasted Carrot Cauliflower Quinoa Salad with Sunshine Dressing

gluten free banana muffins with chocolate chips

Healthy Gluten Free Banana Muffins (dairy free!)

thai green curry in a pot

Healing Lemongrass Chickpea Thai Green Curry with Toasted Coconut Brown Rice

healthy lemon poppy seed bread cut into slices

Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

cooked quinoa in a bowl with a spoon

How to Cook the Best Fluffy Quinoa (plus recipes!)

peanut butter and jelly oatmeal bake in a skillet

Peanut Butter and Jelly Oatmeal Bake

almond butter energy balls on a wooden board

Honey Cinnamon Almond Butter Energy Bites

roasted cauliflower quinoa salad on a platter

Roasted Carrot Cauliflower Quinoa Salad with Sunshine Dressing

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Sunshine Dressing

OMG THE FLUFFIEST gluten free + dairy free banana

OMG THE FLUFFIEST gluten free + dairy free banana muffins ❤️ 🍌 ⠀ ⠀ made with a mix of almond + oat flour, naturally sweetened with a touch of pure maple syrup. i slather them with peanut butter for the best morning snack.⠀ ⠀ recipe link in bio!⠀ ⠀ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/dairy-free-gluten-free-banana-muffins ⠀ #ambitiouskitchen #muffins #bananamuffins #glutenfree #dairyfree #breakfast #chocolatechip #almondflour #oatflour #healthybreakfast #healthyrecipe #easyrecipe #baking #feedfeed #huffposttaste #nourish #eatwell #mindbodygreen #food52

RECIPES WE’RE MAKING THIS MONTH ➡️ it's fina

RECIPES WE’RE MAKING THIS MONTH ➡️ it's finally march, which means it's ALMOST SPRING! say hello to lots of 🍋 citrus, 🥕 carrots and 🌱 green veggies. of course, since it's still chilly out, we're staying cozy with hearty & comforting recipes, too.⠀ ⠀ head to the link in my bio to see what the AK team is cooking in march. let me know what you're excited to cook this month, too! drop a comment below 😊⠀ ⠀ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/delicious-healthy-recipes-to-make-in-march/⠀ ⠀ #ambitiouskitchen #springrecipes #marchrecipes #seasonal #eatseasonally #spring

mushroom spinach bacon egg cups that are perfect f

mushroom spinach bacon egg cups that are perfect for meal prepping 🥰 full of nutritious spinach, salty feta, and wrapped with crispy bacon. all you need to do in the morning is pop them in the microwave. we love them with a side of avocado + lots of hot sauce. zammmnn daddy. ⠀ grab the recipe at the link in my bio 😊⠀ ⠀ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/mushroom-spinach-bacon-egg-cups/⠀ ⠀ #ambitiouskitchen #breakfast #mealprep #bacon #eggcups #paleofriendly #highprotein #eggs #sundaymorning #breakfast #brunch

calling all quinoa lovers! we rounded up our MOST

calling all quinoa lovers! we rounded up our MOST POPULAR quinoa recipes, from salads and soups to pancakes, truffles, and bars. the only question is: which recipe will you make first?! ⠀ find the quinoa roundup at the link in my bio!⠀ ⠀ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/29-incredible-quinoa-recipes/⠀ ⠀ #ambitiouskitchen #quinoa #quinoarecipes #quinoasalad #quinoabowl #recipeideas #healthyrecipes #glutenfree

the ultimate healthy comfort food: healing lemongr

the ultimate healthy comfort food: healing lemongrass chickpea thai green curry 🍲 this vegetarian curry is made with bold ginger, garlic, turmeric, green curry paste, and lemongrass, plus chickpeas and coconut-infused brown rice to fill you up ❤️❤️ ⠀ find the recipe in my bio ☺️⠀ ⠀ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healing-lemongrass-chickpea-thai-green-curry/ ⠀ #ambitiouskitchen #curry #lemongrass #thai #chickpea #vegetarian #vegan #vegandinners #healing #comfortfood #onepotmeal #mealprep #mealprepping #veggies #cozy #healthy #nutritious #feedfeed #thekitchn #nourish #bewell #eatwell #huffposttaste

this baked oatmeal is PB&J in breakfast form! 🥜

this baked oatmeal is PB&J in breakfast form! 🥜🍇 recipe is so easy to make, and you can also turn it into single-serving oatmeal cups too. if you have a nut allergy, feel free to sub in your favorite seed butter. ⠀ find the recipe in my bio!⠀ ⠀ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/peanut-butter-and-jelly-oatmeal-bake/⠀ ⠀ #ambitiouskitchen #oatmealbake #bakedoatmeal #pbandj #pbj #peanutbutter #kidfriendly #kiddofood #healthybreakfast #breakfastideas #feedfeed #glutenfreefollowme #eatwellbewell #thewayweeat #f52grams #nourish #makesmewhole

snuck some spinach into these double chocolate muf

snuck some spinach into these double chocolate muffins that taste like FUDGY CAKE! these healthy blender muffins are made with a mix of oats and almond flour are SO EASY to make + full of nutrition. great for kiddos, too!⠀ ⠀ find the full recipe in my bio 😊⠀ ⠀ https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/chocolate-spinach-muffins/ ⠀ #ambitiouskitchen #muffins #chocolate #spinach #eatyourgreens #baking #healthybaking #glutenfree #glutenfreebaking #almondflour #healthydesserts #chocolateforbreakfast #feedfeed #thekitchn #huffposttaste #eatwellbewell #nourish #mindbodygreen

is it summer yet, ma?! #sidneyjude #13monthsold

is it summer yet, ma?! #sidneyjude #13monthsold