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Death by Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Death by Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Melt In Your Mouth Italian Iced Orange Cookies

Incredible Gingerbread Oatmeal Cream Pies

Soft Almond Flour Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Buttercream

Paleo Ginger Molasses Cookies

Butternut Squash Bacon Spinach Quiche

Butternut Squash Bacon Spinach Quiche

Mushroom Spinach Bacon Egg Cups (low carb!)

The Best Cinnamon Rolls You’ll Ever Eat

Maple Blueberry Turkey Sausage Breakfast Patties

Perfectly Crispy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

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The Best Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Ever Eat

Made with dark brown sugar, two types of chocolate chips + a delicious sprinkle of sea salt.

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Brussels Sprouts Mac and Cheese

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My Favorite Healthy Banana Bread Recipe + why baking is all about love

10-Minute Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

Dessert

Flourless Paleo Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies

Bacon Wrapped Dark Chocolate & Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

Noodles + Pasta

The Best Healthy Turkey Lasagna You’ll Ever Eat

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we reached a milestone! 37 weeks pregnant, which means I’m officially FULL TERM and this baby boy could come anytime now.

his guess date was originally January 3rd, but latest ultra sound said Dec 27th.
So curious — what day you think he’ll come? ❤️ #ambitiousmama #37weeks #37weekspregnant

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I gotta know: marshmallows or whipped cream on your hot cocoa?!
today I’m sharing my absolute favorite healthy hot chocolate recipe that I make almost every night! plus it just so happens to be vegan/dairy free ❤️🎅🏽 made with a mix of creamy coconut milk + almond milk, cocoa powder and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup. Srsly prepare to fall in love. grab the recipe on the blog — link in bio!
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have you made St. Nick’s ‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ party nut mix yet?! roasted to crunchy perfection with pure maple syrup & spicy cayenne pepper. a little naughty & a little nice.

trust me, you’re gonna love Santa’s sweet and spicy nuts. perfect for gift giving or snacking 🎅🏽 grab the recipe on the blog — link in bio!
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🤰🏼👆🏼from 36 weeks to 12 weeks pregnant, this time represents an evolution: of my body, my mentality, my courage, my strength, my willingness to show up for ME, even when I didn’t want to.

I look back on these videos of me training with @cestlarae and feel a sense of with admiration of what my body is capable of yet also a sense of pride because I DID IT!

not every day is magical when you’re pregnant. it’s 40 weeks of uncontrollable changes. so many things feel essential, important and necessary to get done, but what’s the most important is taking care of yourself first and the little love growing inside you. ❤️ sharing in hopes these videos inspire you or someone you know — you’ve got this! ✨

#ambitiousmama #pregnancy #pregnancyworkout #workout #ambitiousbaby

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so I did a thing…outrageously good Cinnamon Roll Pop Tart Pies made with @simplemills artisan bread mix (it’s grain free, gluten free and dairy free!) #sponsored #SimpleMillsPartner⠀
the filling tastes like a cinnamon roll, then they’re topped with a cinnamon icing. pretty sure you NEED to make these!⠀
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For the dough:⠀
1 package Simple Mills artisan bread mix⠀
4 tablespoons melted butter (or vegan butter)
1 egg⠀
2.5 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk⠀
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For the filling:⠀
⅓ cup packed organic brown sugar (or sub coconut sugar)⠀
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, melted (or sub vegan butter)⠀
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For the egg wash:⠀
1 egg + 1 teaspoon water⠀
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For the icing:⠀
1/3 cup powdered sugar⠀
1-2 teaspoons almond milk, to thin⠀
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract⠀
¼ teaspoon cinnamon⠀
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Add bread mix, melted butter, egg and almond milk to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until a dough forms. You can also mix in a bowl if you prefer. Form dough into a disc and place in a stasher bag or wrap in plastic and chill for 30 min.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.⠀
Make the filling by combining brown sugar, cinnamon and butter in a bowl; set aside.⠀
Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper so that it’s 1/8th inch thick. Use a 3-inch round cookie dough cutter, or the lid of a small mason jar and cut out 18 rounds. Use a spatula to transfer 9 of the rounds to the baking sheet. Add ½ tablespoon of the brown sugar cinnamon mixture to the middle of each round, leaving a small edge so you can seal them up.⠀
In a medium bowl, whisk together egg + water for the egg wash. Use a pastry brush to brush the outside of the dough edges with egg wash. Place remaining dough rounds on top and use a fork to seal/crimp edges shut.⠀
Brush the tops of each cookie with egg wash. Bake for 15 minutes. Allow pies to cool completely before icing.⠀
Make icing by mixing together the powdered sugar, milk, cinnamon and vanilla together in a bowl. Add ½ teaspoon-1 teaspoon icing on each cookie. Enjoy! Makes 9 pies.

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the most magical holiday loaf ever: orange gingerbread SWIRL loaf ✨🎅🏽 spiced gingerbread batter gets swirled with sweet zesty orange batter in a loaf that’s naturally sweetened and easily dairy free! more options to make it your own are in the blog — link in bio.
love, ur baking queen 💋😂
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is there anything better than a bowl of creamy warm oatmeal on a chilly morning?! this is a caramelized banana salted maple pecan and it is FANTASTIC ✨

I wanna know: what oatmeal topping combos do you love the most?! some of my personal favs are peach blueberry & peanut butter banana 💗
tell me yours below! #ambitiouskitchen #oatmeal #oatmealbowl

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I really did need some isolation during this pregnancy. from friends, from going out, from doing the things I used to. even just to cut out the noise and all the shoulds.

I admit, the overall change was difficult, but being alone to process and prepare for the journey to motherhood was essential. I needed the time to learn how to really advocate and take care of me first.

and now I can honestly say that I don’t fear birth or what’s to come, I look forward to it.

because the woman I used to be is not the woman I will be. I can feel the experience, the courage, the change, the beautiful beginning that’s coming. and can now honestly say that I’m ready.

don't forget to take time to restore and put yourself first every now and then. it’s ok to vibe by yourself, in your own way, on your own time ✨ no matter what you’re going through. #36weekspregnant #ambitiousmama #pregnantbelly #pregnant