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The Daddio’s YouTube Channel

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Restoring Radiance

Restoring Radiance

daddioskitchen

together we create simple & delicious recipes to feed our family & yours! plus sweet treats🍪
COOK. EAT. REPEAT.
formerly @restoring_radiance!❤️

hi guys! i’m lex!🙋🏼‍♀️ if you’ve b

hi guys! i’m lex!🙋🏼‍♀️ if you’ve been following, you know that i’m the one who has been behind this IG from the beginning & still am!
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If you’re new, welcome! we’re so thankful & excited to have you here!😘 PS our last name is “daddio”, hence the new IG name👆🏻
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a little more about me & this account! i started it back in 2014 when i was going through an eating disorder. i then went through a phase being overly obsessed with healthy eating! i have more about this on my blog post linked in my bio💕
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i feel like i’m at a point where i eat pretty normally overall & don’t really think or stress over food like i used too & i’m incredibly thankful! if you’re struggling, i get it & my heart goes out to you! there IS hope!
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last year, i fell in LOVE with baking & creating my own recipes🧁 i’ve always wanted to own a bakery & i consider this my little virtual bakery! getting to share my recipes with you is almost like we’re enjoying them together!🥰
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i have a MAJOR sweet tooth & thomas literally calls me “sweets” as a nickname🍫 any desserts you see on here are created by me!🙌🏻
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here are some fun facts about me:
-i’m the baby of 4 & would love 4 kids of our own (God willing)
-i fell in love with thomas at age 7 & had a crush on him my entire life
-i’ve went bungee jumping in cali & switzerland & now i think i’m crazy for doing that🤣
-i lived in barcelona for a few months after college & would love to live in europe one day
-i LOVE coffee, like really love it! i would drink 3-4 cups if i could but 2 is all my body can handle☕️
-my fav forms of exercise are walking & pure barre
-my fav foods: pizza, greek salad, french fries, peanut butter, ice cream, & baked goods (i can’t choose)🍪
-i birthed noah at home on the bathroom floor (not on purpose), because we didn’t make it to the hospital! thankfully my doula got there in time to catch him🙈
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thanks for following along! have a great sunday😎

strawberry banana smoothie bowl🍓🍌 . 1 frozen

strawberry banana smoothie bowl🍓🍌
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1 frozen banana
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/3 cup riced cauliflower (i promise you don’t taste this, just adds a little bulk!)
1/4 cup oat milk
toppings: strawberries, granola, chocolate chips
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still obsessing over my @ninjakitchen Ninja® Foodi® Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor! it makes the thickest smoothie bowls! it has a built-in tamper that powers through frozen foods without stalling, which is a game changer! less liquid, thicker smoothies💯
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this is definitely my favorite creation this week💕
#NinjaFoodiBlender #NinjaFoodiFamily #SmoothieBowl #SponsoredByNinja

fluffy lemon poppyseed cookies with cream cheese f

fluffy lemon poppyseed cookies with cream cheese frosting🍋
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spring is coming soon & i’m more than ready! it may still be a little chilly out, but i’ve been making some springy things to add a little brightness to ours days!☀️
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these lemon poppyseed cookies are similar to my red velvet, pumpkin spice & gingerbread but they’re even puffier & fluffier! balanced off with a rich cream cheese frosting that is just SO GOOD!🙌🏻
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what are your favorite spring flavors?! i think mine is carrot cake & but these cookies are really making me love lemon 🥕
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full recipe is linked in my bio & on stories! enjoy!🥰
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2021/03/04/lemon-poppyseed-cookies/

carrot cake baked oatmeal🥕 this is hands down o

carrot cake baked oatmeal🥕 this is hands down one of my favorite spring baked oatmeal flavors☀️
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carrot cake also ranks as a top 3 cake flavor for me! so you know i love this one💁🏼‍♀️ it’s loaded with carrots, raisins, shredded coconut, walnuts, cinnamon & all the BEST things!💯
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this one is also dairy-free for those who need that & they’re all gluten-free as long as you’re using GF oats! easy to make ahead & have for breakfast all week long! it’s basically dessert for breakfast, which is very ideal for me😎 i love topping mine with greek yogurt & peanut butter🥜
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full recipe is linked in my bio!❤️
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2020/03/18/carrot-cake-oatmeal/

tropical pineapple smoothie bowl because i’m rea

tropical pineapple smoothie bowl because i’m ready for warm weather🍍☀️ #SponsoredByNinja
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-1 cup frozen pineapple
-1 frozen banana
-1/4 cup coconut milk
-handful of spinach
-toppings: coconut, chia seeds, granola
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we recently received the @ninjakitchen Ninja® Foodi® Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor & it is incredible!! it has a smartTORQUE™ which powers through frozen fruit without ever stalling! plus it has a built-in tamper which makes it easy to mix up super thick smoothies or nut butters🥜 there are also so many different functions: smoothie, bowl, extraction, or sauce🙌🏻
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gonna keep making smoothie bowls in hopes that it brings on the warm weather! are you a smoothie or smoothie bowl kind of person?! i love mine thick enough to eat with a spoon🥄
#NinjaFoodiBlender #NinjaFoodiFamily #SmoothieBowl

WELCOME TO DADDIOS KITCHEN🥳 . to celebrate the

WELCOME TO DADDIOS KITCHEN🥳
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to celebrate the launch of our new name (formerly @restoring_radiance) we want to give back to you with a giveaway🙌🏻
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we are giving away one $250 @wholefoods gift card & a dozen of my “best salted chocolate chip cookies” shipped to you🍪
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TO ENTER: like this photo, follow @daddioskitchen, & tag TWO friends😎 a random winner will be announced on friday!💯

weekends are for baking, right?🍪 dreaming about

20 MINUTE EGG ROLL IN A BOWL💯 . if you’re loo

20 MINUTE EGG ROLL IN A BOWL💯
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if you’re looking for a super easy, full of flavor, any day of the week kind of meal, i’ve got you covered😎
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took my own spin on egg roll in a bowl for an easy dinner! it’s loaded with ground pork, cabbage, carrots, green onions, soy sauce, ginger & more!🙌🏻
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the full recipe including all substitutions & tips are on my blog & linked in my bio!🥰
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2021/02/24/egg-roll-in-bowl/

FROSTED SUGAR COOKIE BARS💕 . i can’t believe

FROSTED SUGAR COOKIE BARS💕
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i can’t believe i’m saying this, but these are one of my top desserts i’ve ever created😱
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basically a sugar cookie in bar form with the best flavor from the almond extract. they’re soft & dense & topped off with the perfect buttercream icing😭 i love them so much!
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i made them pink & love themed for thomas & i’s anniversary so yes they look like valentine’s day but you can use any frosting color & whatever sprinkles you like!🌈
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recipe is on my blog & linked in my bio! have a great sunday!❤️
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2021/02/19/frosted-sugar-cookie-bars/

my chocolate chip cookie bars are an easy recipe t

my chocolate chip cookie bars are an easy recipe to make if you’re looking for something sweet😎
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basically my best salted chocolate chip cookies in bar form! easy to make in one bowl & one pan & everyone will love them!💯
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highly suggest eating one with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top🍦
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2021/01/14/chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/

WHY I’M CHANGING MY IG NAME FROM RESTORING RADIA

WHY I’M CHANGING MY IG NAME FROM RESTORING RADIANCE TO DADDIOS KITCHEN🥰
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i shared about this on my stories, but i’m changing my handle to daddioskitchen! for many reasons, but mostly because so much has changed in my life since i started this account almost 8 years ago❤️
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i wrote a blog post diving deep into where i was to where i am & what we hope to share on this page!🙌🏻
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you can expect to see a lot of the same things! just more recipes, more thomas (my husband), tips in the kitchen, some of our favorite things, & parts of our messy life in between!☺️
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if you wanna know more about it all, you can read my blog linked in my bio & stories! and a big thank you to each and every one of you that following & supporting us on the way!😘
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2021/02/16/restoring-radiance-daddios-kitchen/
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📸 @lindseymartinphoto

EASY 3 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER CUPS🍫🥜 . pea

EASY 3 INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER CUPS🍫🥜
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peanut butter + chocolate are a match made in heaven! they’ve been one of my favorite combos since i was little!❤️
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these peanut butter cups literally take about 10 minutes to make & they’re just so simple and delicious! showed how easy they are in my stories!🥰
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full recipe is on my blog linked in my bio! enjoy!🎉
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2017/02/01/easy-peanut-butter-cups/

RED VELVET COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING🧁

RED VELVET COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING🧁
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soft & pillowy cookie slathered with rich & delicious cream cheese frosting & sprinkled with cute valentine’s sprinkles to make them festive💕
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perfect little treat to make this weekend! recipe is on my blog & link is in my bio! enjoy friends🥰

DARK CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY BAKED OATMEAL🍫🍓 .

valentine’s day recipe roundup is on my blog💃

have you ever heard of a brookie?!🍫🍪 if you

have you ever heard of a brookie?!🍫🍪 if you haven’t, your life is about to change for the better🙌🏻
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it’s a brownie & cookie layered on top of each other & baked together😱 my two favorite desserts in one & i can’t even handle it!💯
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full recipe is on my blog & linked in my bio! have a great friday!🍷

GREEK PITA NACHOS🥙 . super simple, a little di

GREEK PITA NACHOS🥙
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super simple, a little different, & SO delicious! & the perfect little mini party appetizer🥳
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recipe for the nachos👇🏻
-pita bread, cut into triangles
-grape tomatoes, sliced
-cucumbers, sliced
-homemade tzatziki (recipe below)
-crispy chickpeas (recipe below)
-feta, crumbled
-parsley, chopped
-olive oil
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to make them, preheat your oven to 350F degrees. line your pita triangles on a sheet pan & drizzle with a little olive oil. warm in the oven for 3-5 minutes to warm & soften. layer on a serving dish & top with everything above!🙌🏻
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recipe for the tzatziki👇🏻
-1 cup plain greek yogurt (can sub with what you like)
-1/4 cup grated cucumbers
-1 tbsp olive oil
-1 tbsp dried dill
-1 tbsp lemon juice
-1 tsp garlic powder
-1/2 tsp sea salt
-1/4 tsp black pepper
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in a small mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients! if you want it a little more drippy for drizzling, you can add a little bit of water until desired consistency!💯
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recipe for the crispy chickpeas👇🏻
-1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
-1 tbsp olive oil
-1/2 tsp sea salt
-1/4 tsp paprika
-1/4 tsp garlic powder
-1/4 tsp black pepper
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preheat oven to 350F degrees. once chickpeas are drained, pour onto paper towels & pat dry. add everything to a baking sheet & let chickpeas cook for 20-25 minutes until crispy!
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have a great thursday! enjoy❤️

CHICKEN WING SNACK BOARD🍗 . after making that p

CHICKEN WING SNACK BOARD🍗
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after making that pancake board, i knew the options were endless! why not throw some chicken wings on a board for an app, snack, or the super bowl if you’re into that kind of thing🏈
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the board is loaded with: celery + carrots + ranch + crispy baked buffalo chicken wings + thomas’ grilled chicken wings💯
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both chicken wing recipes are on my blog & linked in my stories! happy wednesday!🥰

snow days call for upgraded boxed brownies🍫 . @

snow days call for upgraded boxed brownies🍫
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@ghirardelli brownie mix (or any boxed brownie)👉🏻 substitute the water for strong coffee to bring out the chocolate flavor, add 1 tsp vanilla extract, & top with flakey sea salt when you take them out of the oven for the best brownies ever💁🏼‍♀️
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the best kind of brownie UPGRADE! more tips for upgrading your boxed brownies are on my blog. linked in my bio! have a great day!❤️

THE ULTIMATE M&M COOKIE SANDWICH🍪 AKA copycat d

THE ULTIMATE M&M COOKIE SANDWICH🍪 AKA copycat double doozies (from great american cookie!)👌🏻
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did anyone else grow up getting these cookies at the mall?! they’re two m&m cookies with the most delicious buttercream frosting smashed filled inside!🥳
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the perfect thing to make this weekend! happy friday friends! recipe is linked in my bio & on my stories! ❤️
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https://restoreyourradiance.com/2021/01/29/the-ultimate-cookie-sandwich/

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