Spring

Fresh, healthy spring recipes for every meal of the day. You’ll find colorful spring salad recipes, sweet spring treats, and everything in between. The perfect way to use up fresh produce!

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Everything Spring Green Salad with Basil Lemon Vinaigrette

Beautiful & healthy spring green salad with fresh seasonal produce, seeds, avocado & the BEST basil lemon vinaigrette. Enjoy as a main meal, spring side salad, or bring it to a party!

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lemon cookies with lemon glaze in a stack

Lemon Cookies with Lovely Lemon Glaze

garlic parmesan orzo pasta in a bowl with veggies and a spoon

Spinach Garlic Parmesan Orzo with Crispy Bacon

carrot cake banana bread sliced on parchment paper

Healthier Carrot Cake Banana Bread with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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I must know: whats your favorite smoothie combo?!

I must know: whats your favorite smoothie combo?! lately I’ve been obsessed with making smoothies taste like cookies!

this is my salted peanut butter oatmeal cookie shake and it tastes like a pb cookie but is healthy, sweetened with dates and includes a sneaky veggie for a boost of nutrition ❤️
recipe link in bio!

https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookie-shake/⠀
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my favorite pesto ever = this cilantro pistachio p

my favorite pesto ever = this cilantro pistachio pesto! 😍 a little kick of heat from jalapeño makes it UNREAL.
put it over pasta, in a wrap, serve with protein of choice, mix it with chickpeas or quinoa or roasted veggies. so good, fresh, flavorful and simple. recipe on the blog — link in bio!
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cilantro-pistachio-pesto-my-favorite-pesto-ever/⠀
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my friend @lizmoody invited me to be on her podcas

my friend @lizmoody invited me to be on her podcast to discuss the pros and cons of having kids. I was so honored that she chose me to share my journey to motherhood.

the episode is truly fascinating, honest, raw, real and open. it leaves you feeling vulnerable in the best way because you hear from so many different women and their personal experiences + the whys and why nots.

I personally speak to being a new mom, navigating marriage with a new baby (including how it might change), what I think needs to happen before children, learning about birth and pregnancy, my body and so much more. I hope you give it a listen. It might just be my favorite podcast that I’ve ever been on.

thank you, Liz, for opening up this conversation. 💗 Linking the episode in my bio!
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pros-cons-of-having-kids/id1398442165?i=1000483484677

mmmkk here’s another pasta salad that you’re g

mmmkk here’s another pasta salad that you’re gonna need to make ASAP 🍑🌽🍅
peach, corn, tomato and arugula pasta salad with salty feta & a simple lemon olive oil vinaigrette. SO MUCH FLAVOR and makes the best picnic food, lunch for the week or dinner side.
I’ve been adding spicy salami + avocado to mine to make it last longer and additional texture/flavor. you’re going to LOVE it. recipe link in bio.
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/peach-tomato-corn-arugula-pasta-salad/
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new! the most delicious honey mustard chicken that

new! the most delicious honey mustard chicken that can be baked or grilled. for those nights when you want something simple & healthy — I gotchu!
pair with my grilled garlic fingerling potatoes + some grilled zucchini or brussels and you’ve got yourself a simple 30 min dinner.

p.s. the marinade is also perfect for salmon! link in bio.
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/honey-mustard-chicken/
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cool perk of having a kid: you have a new bff for

cool perk of having a kid: you have a new bff for life ❤️ #sidneyjude

banana bread cookies 🥰 grain free and so damn g

banana bread cookies 🥰 grain free and so damn good!

I personally love the cream cheese frosting but since having to go dairy free I just spread them with a little pb mixed with maple syrup, or @simplemills chocolate or vanilla frosting. link in bio!

P.S. I suggest keeping these in your freezer and eating them straight from there. They get so fudgy!
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-banana-cookies/

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got a can of black beans in your pantry? I put tog

got a can of black beans in your pantry? I put together 30+ of the BEST recipes using black beans in partnership with @usapulses to help inspire you!

Everything from tacos, enchiladas, breakfast burritos, and even… BROWNIES using black beans.⠀
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FYI: pulses are dry peas, chickpeas, lentils and beans (like black beans!) and are an amazing source of plant-based protein and fiber. they're super versatile for sweet and savory recipes and are truly a pantry essential all year round.

click the link my bio to check out the roundup + get all of the recipes. #sponsored⠀
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https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/black-bean-recipes/
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