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Starting off finals week with carrot cake @purely_elizabeth pancakes I can’t believe that this is my last week of finals for undergrad and I graduate one week from now. The year has gone by so quickly, and even with dealing with online school, it’s probably been my favorite year The pancakes: @purely_elizabeth grain free mix, mashed banana, grated carrot, @themacateam maca, cinnamon and ginger (at University of Wisconsin-Madison) https://www.instagram.com/p/COVXCiZj237/?igshid=o4cnmcezhe2j

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If you’re debating about what go bake this weekend, I highly recommend @kalejunkie chewy chocolate chip cookies! They are the best gluten free CCC’s that I have made. They are thick, chewy and overall amazing. (at Madison, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/COGH1e-Dqyk/?igshid=6s4wx4gt931s

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@thedefineddish does it again. I made her chicken tandoori burgers from the cookbook and served them with sweet potato fries 😋 they were so easy to make and reheated really well, which was perfect for meal prepping! If you don’t have her cookbook, I highly recommend buying it or checking it out from your local library (at Madison, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/COAzD2YjnYU/?igshid=7mkqh7sqxevh

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I haven’t had this egg combination in so long and I forgot how much I love it 😍 local eggs with broccoli, spinach, Aleppo pepper and nutritional yeast! I also had a slice of @canyonglutenfree with avocado, @traderjoeslist za’atar blend and more Aleppo pepper. As you can tell, I love Aleppo pepper. Take red chili flakes and make them less spicy and a little smoky, that is what Aleppo pepper tastes like (at Madison, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN7gDrcjxyz/?igshid=n0h9a5mgnnhp

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Talk about a view I haven’t seen in a while ☺️ I used to love running around campus. It always helped clear my mind and I loved morning runs especially since no one else was around. I’ve had various running injuries since I ran a marathon in 2018 which has lead to a lot of time off running. It’s also made me so much more appreciative of when I can run. I have been in PT since October and am just getting into a run/walk program. It’s crazy to think that one time I ran 26.2 miles and now I run one minute at a time. The thing is... both make me happy. It’s all the perspective and focusing on what I CAN do, not what I used to be able to do. (at Memorial Union Terrace) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN40i1MDg4x/?igshid=1dukomrt7sdyy

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CARROT CAKE OATS 🥕I took @onedegreeorganics sprouted oats (the best kind tbh) and added grated carrot, @traderjoes pumpkin pie spice, @themacateam maca, ginger, and an egg. Microwaved until it was cooked and fluffy, stirring ever minute. Topped it with banana, peanut butter and chia seeds! This might be one of the best breakfasts that I have made in a while. It was filling, creamy and overall a 10/10 bowl of oats (at Madison, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN2N8O6jvv8/?igshid=bc2vs0xp0v7z

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Carrot tomato soup with “cheesy” tofu croutons.... even though it’s been it’s been feeling like spring 🌸 I have been wanting to make a tomato soup all winter so I took advantage of that random 28oz can of tomatos I had and went for it. I based it off of a recipe from @peasandcrayons but added in white beans for a thicker, higher protein soup! Really loved this soup, it got better every time I had it (at Madison, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNhtQF0jo12/?igshid=1juhvj5ujvxbx

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Weekend starting strong with @bloombakeshop scone, @sumocitrus and @siggisdairy low sugar coconut ☀️ today is going to be spent working on my capstone presentation so I needed the motivation to get started (at Madison, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNfTVbtj9qT/?igshid=ezz3sczpagc1

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TACOS TACOS TACOS I love tacos. They are the perfect way to use up random food and make a fun meal out of leftovers. Grain free taco shells are so expensive so I have had fun making chickpea flour tacos! These tacos had roasted cauliflower, butternut squash, black beans that were sautéed with salsa and of course, avocado. The recipe for the chickpea flours tortillas is from @moon.and.spoon.and.yum And of course, they are not corn tortillas, they are still really good! I thought they tasted the best after the first day, just a little less chickpea flour tasting. (at Madison, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNSQowHD5r7/?igshid=18q5i961t7lp7

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I have no idea how she does it, but @kalejunkie kills it every single time with her recipes. This school year I have made so many, and her cinnamon banana bread has been the latest hit. The banana bread is simple, with no added sugar and lots of cinnamon. This time I made It plain but it would also be so good with chocolate chips added it. I have made so many cookies and breads from this blog that I highly recommend checking it out! (at University of Wisconsin-Madison) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNND328DlJ4/?igshid=1dx5mcknxukn8

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I recently introdiced my mom to baked tofu with this super easy lunch. We had kale salad with @eatingbirdfood oil free zesty tahini dressing, shaved carrots, avocado and easy baked tofu 😋 For the tofu I pressed it for about 30 min, then cut it into cubes. I tossed the cubes with a little arrowroot and seasoned with salt and pepper. Then I put them in an oven at 425F and cooked them until golden brown (about 30 min). I made the tofu pretty plain because we used a lot of tahini dressing for flavor, but you can easily add more seasoning or marinade it (at University of Wisconsin-Madison) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNFbVfuj1gs/?igshid=ad6gml181kzt

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This Monday coming in hot with an amazing avocado toast. The toppings: za’atar blend, Aleppo pepper flakes, sea salt and lemon olive oil This was the first time I have tried @traderjoes za’atar blend and it was so good. I loved that the blend of seasonings was so different than what I normally use. If you haven’t tried it before, I would highly recommend. Buying seasoning blends is a great way to exposure yourself to different flavors and spices without having to buy tons of new spices! (at University of Wisconsin-Madison) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNAsLv4DcUt/?igshid=9vatwx2gek1b

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Its the season for rainy spring days so this carrot soup makes for the perfect cozy lunch. CARROT MISO SOUP recipe by moi Olive oil 1 c. chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb carrots, chopped ½ tsp ginger ½ tsp paprika ¼ c. tomato paste 3 c. chicken broth 15 oz white beans 15 oz coconut milk 2 T miso Salt/pepper to taste Sautee onion, garlic and carrots in pot with olive oil until softened. Add ginger and paprika, stir for about 30 seconds. Add tomato paste, chicken broth and white beans. Bring to boil, and the simmer until carrots are cooked through. Stir in coconut milk and miso. Using and immersion blender, blend. Before serving I stirred in spinach and nutritional 👌🏻 (at University of Wisconsin-Madison) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM7QNlEjH7C/?igshid=b7v6iqwt4sog

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Cereal for the soul ☀️there are some days when a bowl of cereal is all you need for a good start and that was today! I tried @kashi cinnamon keto cereal and it might be one of my favorite grain free cereals. My bowl also had @purely_elizabeth vanilla almond butter granola, @imperfectfoods blueberries, bananas and more cinnamon (at University of Wisconsin-Madison) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM4qT5zjXm4/?igshid=kmaru39hxsxn

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Cereal for the soul ☀️there are some days when a bowl of cereal is all you need for a good start and that was today! I tried @kashi cinnamon keto cereal and it might be one of my favorite grain free cereals. My bowl also had @purely_elizabeth vanilla almond butter granola, @imperfectfoods blueberries, bananas and more cinnamon (at University of Wisconsin-Madison) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM4qT5zjXm4/?igshid=kmaru39hxsxn

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Throw back to the days when Girl Scout cookies weren’t $5/box and I wasn’t gluten free. Samoas were the favorite cookie in the house. This weekend I used minimalist bakers recipe for Samoas and LOVED them. What is not to like about almond flour shortbread, caramel, coconut and chocolate?? Check out these cookies on her site and you won’t be disappointed. One thing though, you might need to make two batches because they won’t last long. (at Madison, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzhIe4jbmF/?igshid=1o2301se3m5ro

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If there is nothing else to look forward to in your day, at least there is coffee 😍 I’ve been making my coffees by frothing @nutpods caramel with vanilla syrup and it makes the tastiest latte! I really like nut pods because there is no added sugar so when I add in a flavor syrup, It doesn’t get too sweet For 15% off use the code MADELEINESKALEINGIT or the link in my bio #igotmysiptogether #nutpodspartner (at Madison, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMwsVgLjGqA/?igshid=b9al3azfd32l