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Gluten-Free Oatmeal Pumpkin Pancakes

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These oatmeal pumpkin pancakes are so good that you’re actually going to want to get out of bed in the morning to eat them. This + my morning cup of caffeine make getting up early so worth it. The BEST part about these tasty pumpkin pancakes is that they are so darn easy to make.… Read More

Spiced Potato and Egg Breakfast Skillet with Avocado

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This breakfast skillet, made up of eggs, potatoes and spices is topped with cheddar cheese, creamy avocado, ripe cherry tomatoes and green onions. It is the ultimate breakfast skillet to serve on a weekend, for company or for a special breakfast occasion. Once upon a time, there was a girl named Ashley whose favorite meal… Read More

Cardamom Iced Coffee (Using Cold Brew)

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Lately, I’ve been going to bed excited knowing that I’ll be waking up to this cardamom iced coffee in the morning. Now that the weather is warming up, iced coffee is my morning drink of choice. To be specific, this cardamom spiced iced coffee made with cold brew. This drink is so simple to make that… Read More

Healthy Oatmeal Banana Pancakes (Gluten-free)

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It’s my first birthday as a mommy! And to celebrate, I’m sharing a recipe that I ate all throughout my pregnancy: 5-ingredient oatmeal pancakes. I even froze several batches of these pancakes to eat after I delivered my babe. These healthy oatmeal banana pancakes are naturally sweetened, high in protein and fiber and their fluffy factor is on point.… Read More

Maple Sage Sausage Patties

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Once you start making your own breakfast sausage, you’ll never want to buy it from a store again. Not only are organic/healthy store-bought sausage patties overpriced, they’re also nowhere near as good as homemade patties. Plus, making sausage patties is so easy! You can make a bunch, freeze them and enjoy them over time. Have I sold you on… Read More

Baked Turkey Sausage Patties

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These flavorful baked turkey sausage patties are so easy to make and they are perfect for meal prep! They re-heat well and they freeze well too! As much as I love the crispy crust that comes with shallow frying sausage patties on a cast iron skillet, I have to say that I don’t love the… Read More

Spicy Apple & Sage Sausage Patties

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There’s nothing I love more than a warm breakfast on a crisp morning – served with a cup of chai, of course. It might sound silly, but starting the day off with a healthy, filling meal makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something. It’s the little things. I guess it is an accomplishment though, right? Feeding yourself a nourishing… Read More

Simple Paleo Pancakes (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free)

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You only need six ingredients to make these simple paleo pancakes! They’re grain-free, dairy-free and they taste like REAL pancakes! These pancakes are fluffy and filling and I’m so excited to share the recipe with all of you! Finally! I’m sharing a recipe for the fluffiest paleo pancakes! I have been working on perfecting paleo pancakes for what… Read More

Banana Coffee Cake

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Overly ripe bananas somehow ALWAYS find their way into my kitchen. Being a green banana fan, I just can’t get myself to eat a black spotted banana. I usually try and pawn them off onto my husband by sneaking them into his lunch bag. He’s not a ripe banana fan either though (is anyone?!), so he brings them home. I hate wasting… Read More

Coconut Tres Leches (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free)

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With Cinco de Mayo just a couple days away, my mind has been on all things Mexican food. When it comes to Mexican desserts, Tres Leches takes the cake. ? Seriously though, tres leches is without a doubt one of the best Mexican desserts that I’ve ever had. Imagine: a dense cake soaked with sweet, sweet… Read More

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