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sharing my love for baking + simple meals + food freedom + finding joy in the everyday things🥰

today’s agenda🎄 . -@ambitiouskitchen cinnamon

today’s agenda🎄
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-@ambitiouskitchen cinnamon rolls
-decorate our tree
-build a gingerbread house
-christmas movies
-lots of snuggles
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going into full on christmas mode in our house! happy sunday😘

happy thanksgiving from my little fam to you🦃 g

happy thanksgiving from my little fam to you🦃 grateful is an understatement.
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if you had told me over 7 years ago when i started this account that i’d STILL have it today i wouldn’t have believed you😭
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i’m SO incredibly thankful for each and every one of you & for letting me be on your instagram feed❤️
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📸: @lindseymartinphoto

BAKED BACON & GOUDA MAC & CHEESE🥓🧀 . my mom

BAKED BACON & GOUDA MAC & CHEESE🥓🧀
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my mom used to make ina garten’s every year as a thanksgiving side! decided to make my own version & it was AMAZING! perfect side to bring to thanksgiving that’s incredibly easy! the @oldamsterdam_us Aged Gouda adds the most incredible flavor that really ties it all together!💯
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showing you how i make it on my stories & the full recipe is below & on my blog!💁🏼‍♀️
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-2 cups pasta (I used elbows)
-1 1/2 cups whole milk
-1 1/2 cup @oldamsterdam_us Aged Gouda, shredded
-1 1/2 cup extra sharp white cheddar, shredded
-2 tbsp unsalted butter
-2 tbsp all-purpose flour
-1/2 cup crumbled bacon (about 3-4 slices)
-1 tsp sea salt
-1/4 tsp paprika
-1/4 tsp black pepper
-pinch of nutmeg
-1/2 cup panko or breadcrumbs
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preheat oven to 400F degrees. place bacon on a baking rack over a baking sheet (with sides) & bake for 15-20 min until bacon is crispy. when it’s done, place bacon on a plate lined with paper towels & let cool completely before crumbling.
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cook pasta according to directions on the box to make al dente. 6-8 min & set aside. in a medium saucepan, heat milk, butter, & flour. stir with a whisk & heat but don’t boil for about 5 min. take it off the heat, add in the gouda, cheddar, paprika, salt, pepper & nutmeg. add the pasta & bacon and mix until everything is combined.
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pour into a dish & sprinkle with panko. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until it’s nice and brown! sprinkle with parsley & enjoy!
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#OldAmsterdamCheese #ad

CHAI BANANA BREAD WITH A CREAM CHEESE ICING DRIZZL

CHAI BANANA BREAD WITH A CREAM CHEESE ICING DRIZZLE🍌🍞
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basically took my fav banana bread recipe, added all the chai spices & the most delicious cream cheese drizzle for the best fall flavored banana bread🥰 which is always in season at my house!🏡
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pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee for breakfast or for dessert! you decide🙌🏻 would also be a perfect for thanksgiving this week!🦃
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full recipe is on my blog & linked in my bio!💯

have you made my chocolate chip pumpkin bread yet?

have you made my chocolate chip pumpkin bread yet?🍫🎃 really wishing we had a loaf made over here!😎
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shared some of my favorite recipes on my stories from my blog to make this week in case you need some thanksgiving inspo❤️ no matter what your thanksgiving looks like!
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hope you have a great sunday☕️

APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATMEAL🍎🥧 . 1/2 cup roll

APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATMEAL🍎🥧
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1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk of choice (i used 2% from @theneighborhoodharvest)
1/3 cup greek yogurt
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp chia seeds
1/2 tsp apple pie spice (or cinnamon)
pinch of sea salt
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add all the ingredients to a jar or container & mix until well combined! store in the fridge overnight (or at a minimum of 2 hrs) & pull it out in the morning and top with the goods!😎
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for the sautéed apples👇🏻
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1 apple of choice (i used a gold rush apple from my @theneighborhoodharvest box)
-2 tsp coconut oil
-1 tsp cinnamon
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in a small saucepan, heat coconut oil & add in chopped apple & cinnamon. cook until desired softness & sprinkle some on top of the oatmeal! drizzle some PB & enjoy!😍
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i’ve shared about @theneighborhoodharvest before & i’m sharing about them again because they deserve it😂 we are so obsessed with their grocery delivery! it comes right to our house & their produce is locally sourced, so so fresh, & changes seasonally! they also work with a dairy farmer within 150 miles (other dairy delivery comes from MUCH further). i love being able to support local farmers/ companies and enjoy they’re gorgeous work🙌🏻
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you can use the code RADIANCE to waive the entire one time $30 sign up fee! (RVA & Hampton Roads areas only)😘
#sponsored

PUMPKIN SPICE PEANUT BUTTER BITES🎃🥜🍫 . ba

PUMPKIN SPICE PEANUT BUTTER BITES🎃🥜🍫
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basically a PB cup but made easier by making them into bars! they taste like fall & they’re so simple to make!💯 perfect little treat between all the baked goods🍪
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the full recipe is on my blog & linked in my bio! happy thursday!❤️

MAPLE PECAN BAKED OATMEAL🍁 . my newest baked oa

MAPLE PECAN BAKED OATMEAL🍁
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my newest baked oatmeal flavor is here! this one has all the flavors of fall😍 it’s warm & cozy and doughy texture of the oatmeal with the crunchy maple pecans is insane💯
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naturally gluten-free & can be made dairy-free for those that need it! & tastes like dessert💃🏼
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add this one to your list, trust me! recipe is on my blog & linked in my bio/ stories! happy wednesday❤️

GOUDA, BACON, & APPLE GRILLED CHEESE🧀 . we have

GOUDA, BACON, & APPLE GRILLED CHEESE🧀
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we have been making A LOT of grilled cheeses this year, because they’re easy, loved by the whole family, & a fun way to eat the same meal but customize everyone’s however they want🥰
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i usually go for a more traditional grilled cheese but wanted to change it up & try something more fun!💃🏼
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slathered 2 slices of sourdough with butter on the outsides & filled it with @oldamsterdam_us Aged Gouda (obsessed), bacon slices, honeycrisp apple & cooked until crispy on the outside & all melty on the inside🍎🥓
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we’ve been absolutely loving the Aged Goudas from @oldamsterdam_us! they are rich & full-flavored with sweet undertones & really brought this grilled cheese up a notch with the sweet/ savory combo! & then dipped in the tomato soup🤤 what’s your favorite grilled cheese combo?!
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#OldAmsterdamCheese #ad

still can’t believe all these boys are mine💛

still can’t believe all these boys are mine💛
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thank you @lindseymartinphoto for our first family photos (ever, oops)! we couldn’t love them more😍

i’m just a girl with a major sweet tooth🧁 tha

i’m just a girl with a major sweet tooth🧁 that used to make me feel really guilty. like i wasn’t disciplined enough & i felt so out of control around any kind of sugar. but once i fully embraced my love for sweets, i was able to truly enjoy them & not feel guilty about them anymore. i eat a lot of sweet food, thomas doesn’t call me “sweets” for nothing😂
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all the foods that used to be my worst enemies, are now my good friends & i’m so thankful to have a good relationship with them. it took time, work, patience, failing & getting back up again like any good relationship. it’s still not perfect & i don’t have it all together, trust me! but you could say i’m making up for lost time with all my baking🙊
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it may seem silly, but i never thought i’d be so incredibly grateful for flour, sugar, & butter🧈
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these are @ghiradelli boxed brownies, but they’re the best!💃🏼

PANCAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS🥞🍌 used

PANCAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS🥞🍌 used my kodiak cake pancake mix (our fav!) to make some muffins! found the recipe on @madisonmealy’s stories & adjusted a couple things!👇🏻
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2 cups kodiak cake mix
1 cup whole milk
2 mashed bananas
1 egg
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
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mix all the ingredients (except for the chocolate chips) together in large mixing bowl. then add in the chocolate chips. spray 12 regular sized muffins with oil & pour batter into the muffin tin.
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bake for 20 minutes at 350F degrees! let cool & enjoy! happy saturday💃🏼

this is best thing i ate this week😍 what’s th

this is best thing i ate this week😍 what’s the best thing you’ve eaten?!💁🏼‍♀️
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vanilla ice cream topped with crushed up trader joe’s chocolate covered peppermint joe-joe’s🍫
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feeling very much in the holiday spirit & embracing every minute🦃🎄 hope you have a great weekend!❤️

homemade peanut butter chocolate chip protein bars

homemade peanut butter chocolate chip protein bars🥜 we go through A LOT of bars over here so sometimes making homemade is where it’s at🙌🏻 this is our favorite combo!
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-1.5 cups rolled oats
-1 cup peanut butter
-1/3-1/2 cup honey
-1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
-1/4 cup ground flaxseed
-2 scoops collagen
-1/4 tsp sea salt
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in a food processor or blender, blend the oats, protein powder, flaxseed & sea salt until a flour-like consistency. pour into a large mixing bowl & add in the peanut butter & honey. once everything is well combined, sprinkle in the chocolate chips & mix.
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press the dough into a parchment lined 8×8 pan. let them harden in the fridge for about 30 min, then cut them in squares, rectangles, whatever you want! they store best in the fridge for about 2 weeks! & also freeze great!
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recipe posted here & on my blog! linked in my bio😍

every time the weather gets colder, i always rando

every time the weather gets colder, i always randomly start craving smoothies🤷🏼‍♀️ anyone else?!
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ran some errands without either kid, which is basically a luxury, so decided to fuel up with the new vegan mixed berry smoothie from @smoothieking 🍓 & it was DELISH!
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they have really upped their smoothie game & this one is made with Califia Farms oat milk, Sunwarrior organic plant-based protein, strawberries, raspberries, wild blueberries & super grains! it’s high in vitamin C, potassium, fiber & calcium! they have 19 different plant-based smoothies & most of their others can be customized to be vegan as well😎 happy wednesday!
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#smoothieking #ruletheday #sponsored

island soyaki salmon with veggie fried rice & stea

island soyaki salmon with veggie fried rice & steamed broccoli🙌🏻
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used the trader joe’s veggie fried rice & added some extra white rice, mixed vegetables, frozen riced cauliflower, & soy sauce to bulk it up a little more🍚
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steamed some broccoli on the side & seasoned it with olive oil, garlic powder, sea salt, & black pepper🥦
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for the salmon, i marinated it in the trader joe’s island soyaki sauce for 20 min, then sprinkled it with salt & pepper & baked it in the oven at 400F degrees for 12ish min!🍣
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leftovers from dinner turned into lunch with the addition of a slice of juicy salmon! happy tuesday!😍

loaded snack board for my crew🧀 . filled it wit

loaded snack board for my crew🧀
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filled it with all the yummy fall inspired things: chocolate candies + cucumbers + fig crackers + dark chocolate peanut butter cups + grapes + hummus + toasted walnuts + pretzel chips + @oldamsterdam_us Goat cheese + their aged gouda😍
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these new to me cheeses from @oldamsterdam_us are AMAZING! fun fact about me, goat gouda is hands down my favorite cheese & this one is phenomenal. they’re both aged goudas, smooth & creamy, rich, full-flavored, & are savory but have sweet undertones💯 loved pairing the goat gouda with the fig crackers for the sweet & savory and the Aged Gouda with the pretzel chips for the ultimate salty combo!🙌🏻
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cheese/ snack boards are one of my favorite things to make as an appetizer for when friends or family come over or for an afternoon snack for the fam to share! it’s always like to add lots of fun different flavors, textures, & tastes💁🏼‍♀️
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have you tried @oldamsterdam_us before?! & tell me what your favorite kind of cheese is👇🏻
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#oldAmsterdamCheese #collab

some of my best friends are in town & they asked m

some of my best friends are in town & they asked me to bring dessert to dinner so of course i’m bringing my PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING🎃🧁
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it’s probably my favorite recipe on my blog currently! & i think we could all use a cookie right now😎 if you haven’t tried them, DO IT! recipe is on my blog & linked in my bio💛

DIRTY CHAI BAKED OATMEAL☕️🍂 . yet another b

DIRTY CHAI BAKED OATMEAL☕️🍂
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yet another baked oatmeal flavor & not planning on stopping anytime soon! they make for the easiest breakfast that you can eat straight from the fridge or warm up! plus they freeze great so i’m constantly pulling slices from the freezer for an easy breakfast🙌🏻
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this one is perfectly spiced & tastes like fall! make it dirty chai with the addition of coffee OR just substitute the coffee for whatever milk you’re using for regular chai! topped with a simple maple yogurt “icing” & a sprinkle of cinnamon to bring it all together😎
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my fav way to enjoy baked oatmeal is usually with yogurt, a fruit if i have it, & some peanut butter🍌🥜
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recipe is on my blog & linked in my bio! enjoy!💛

if you haven’t already, today is the last day! d

if you haven’t already, today is the last day! don’t forget to VOTE🇺🇸

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