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Cakes & Cupcakes

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Black Forest Cake Recipe

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Easy Coffee Cake Recipe

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Naturally Sweetened Chocolate Sheet Cake

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Cookies

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Refined Sugar Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

A wire serving tray of vegan and refined sugar free no bake peanut butter cookies topped with sea salt with a bottle of almond milk in the background

No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

dairy-free breakfast cookies with cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and white chocolate drizzle on a grey background

Cranberry Almond Vegan Breakfast Cookies

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Bars & Brownies

stacked pecan brownies with salted caramel sauce on some wax paper with christmas lights in the background

Pecan Brownies with Caramel Sauce

flakey sea salt topped sugar free chocolate dessert bars cut into rows

The Best Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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Chocolate Raspberry Bars

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Pies, Crisps & Tarts

A refined sugar free pie recipe with a flaky all-butter crust and blackberry peach filling.

Blackberry Peach Pie

A refined sugar free vegan Frozen Margarita Tart recipe.

Frozen Margarita Tart

An easy apple crisp recipe that comes together in 15 minutes! A great dessert for two after a weeknight dinner. Get the recipe for this refined sugar free dessert at naturallysweetkitchen.com #quickdessert #easyrecipe #applecrisp #naturallysweetkitchen #refinedsugarfree

15-Minute Apple Crisp

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Breads & Rolls

Golden roasted butternut squash cornbread skillet next to a black pot of homemade soup and a grey linen napkin.

Roasted Butternut Squash Cornbread Skillet

Refined sugar free rum and raisin banana bread.

Rum and Raisin Banana Bread

Getting ready for Easter baking? Give this easy hot cross buns recipe a go! Filled with raisins, warm cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and topped with a honey orange glaze. Perfect for Easter brunch! Get the recipe and other refined sugar free desserts at naturallysweetkitchen.com #easter #easterbaking #baking #photography #hotcrossbuns #bread #homemade #sugarfree #refinedsugarfree #naturallysweetkitchen

Easy Hot Cross Buns

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Desserts & Puddings

Two serving glasses of chocolate brownie trifle on a dark tray with a bottle of Jameson's Irish whiskey in the background

Brownie Trifle with Whiskey Strawberries

This rich and easy parfait dessert features dark chocolate ganache, a fluffy peanut butter filling and salty pretzels. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and made in 15 minutes. Get the recipe at naturallysweetkitchen.com #chocolate #ganache #peanutbutter #easydessert #naturallysweetkitchen

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Parfait Recipe

An easy apple crisp recipe that comes together in 15 minutes! A great dessert for two after a weeknight dinner. Get the recipe for this refined sugar free dessert at naturallysweetkitchen.com #quickdessert #easyrecipe #applecrisp #naturallysweetkitchen #refinedsugarfree

15-Minute Apple Crisp

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Breakfast & Brunch

Slices of brown toast spread with refined sugar free strawberry chia jam with a bowl of strawberries in the background

Refined Sugar Free Strawberry Chia Jam

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Overnight Strawberry French Toast Bake

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Sugar Free Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chunks

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Snacks

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Sugar Free Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chunks

A wire serving tray of vegan and refined sugar free no bake peanut butter cookies topped with sea salt with a bottle of almond milk in the background

No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

dairy-free breakfast cookies with cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and white chocolate drizzle on a grey background

Cranberry Almond Vegan Breakfast Cookies

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Gluten-Free

Slices of brown toast spread with refined sugar free strawberry chia jam with a bowl of strawberries in the background

Refined Sugar Free Strawberry Chia Jam

a bowl of easy korean beef bulgogi with vegetables and white rice; a hand is holding a fork poised over the bowl, ready to eat

Easy Korean Beef Bulgogi with Broccoli

A wire serving tray of vegan and refined sugar free no bake peanut butter cookies topped with sea salt with a bottle of almond milk in the background

No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

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Vegan

Slices of brown toast spread with refined sugar free strawberry chia jam with a bowl of strawberries in the background

Refined Sugar Free Strawberry Chia Jam

A wire serving tray of vegan and refined sugar free no bake peanut butter cookies topped with sea salt with a bottle of almond milk in the background

No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

three ramekins of carrot cake baked oatmeal on a wooden backdrop with a tan napkin underneath

Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal

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Hey there, friend! I’m Amanda, the recipe developer, photographer, and content creator here. I love cinnamon rolls, autumn, puppies, and helping people like you live a guilt-free 80/20 lifestyle. Welcome to my naturally sweet kitchen! Let me show you around →

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Muted. Listening. Learning. Amplifying.⁠⠀
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In the wake of what is happening in America and around the world, posting food content this week seemed wrong and unfeeling.⁠⠀
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This week I am joining the #AmplifyMelanatedVoices movement created by @jessicawilson.msrd and @blackandembodied and going silent. I won't be sharing my recipes or content here, via email, or on my blog from 2-7 June. Your platform, your voice, is never too small to make a difference. ⁠⠀
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Please consider joining us. But also remember that your support needs to go further than a simple Instagram post. Together let's take this time to listen and learn, to do the work, to take action. I've left some great causes in my Stories that could use your support.⁠⠀
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NEW | If you’re anything like me, you probably eat quite a bit of jam. 🍓🍓🍓⁠⠀
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Peanut butter and strawberry jam is one of favourite combos – to eat, to bake with, to enjoy in smoothie form, really any which way, I will take it!⁠⠀
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But what I don’t like about jam is all the extras: refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup, pectin, gelatin, other unpronounceable preservatives, etc. There’s no need for them. 🙅🏻‍♀️⁠⠀
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I find the amount of sugar in traditional branded jams tends to overpower the flavours of the berries. This #refinedsugarfree Strawberry Chia Jam uses natural sweeteners and a touch of lemon juice to bring out the floral flavour of the strawberries and let it shine. ✨⁠⠀
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I love adding this chia jam to yoghurt, porridge, overnight oats, and smoothies and spreading it on toast, scones, and bagels. But I also have a special use for it that I’ll be sharing with you next week. Watch this space! 😉⁠⠀
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COMMENT a 🍓 below and I'll DM you the direct link for this recipe! Or you can tap the link in my bio @naturallysweet_kitchen.⁠⠀
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#naturallysweetkitchen #strawberryjam #chiajam #chiaseeds #strawberry🍓 #strawberrylover #strawberryseason #naturallysweetened #noaddedsugar #norefinedsugar

Double-tap if you read cookbooks like novels – i

Double-tap if you read cookbooks like novels – in bed with a cup of tea! 😍⁠⠀
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No? Am I weird? 🤣⁠⠀
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Juuuust in case you're like me and need a new bedtime read, I thought I'd share some of the cookbooks that I turn to again and again. 👇🏻⁠⠀
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🍰How to Bake Everything by @markbittman – If you've never baked before, want to learn to bake better, or just want an in depth look into the science of why we bake the way we do (and how you can successfully break those rules), THIS is the book for you. It's basically my bible.⁠⠀
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🍰The Flavour Thesaurus by @nikisegnit – Not a recipe cookbook per se, but an incredibly detailed account of flavour pairings. I love experimenting with different flavour combinations and this book is a great kicking off point.⁠⠀
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🍰Brown Eggs and Jam Jars by @aimeebourque – When I first started venturing into cooking with whole foods and unrefined ingredients, Aimee's blog was one of the first I found (waaaaay back when!). Her debut book is beautifully written and the recipes are deliciously flawless. I've nearly cooked my way through it!⁠⠀
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🍰5 Ingredients: Quick and Easy Food by @jamieoliver – What can I say about this one that hasn't been said? This book has sold millions of copies and for good reason. The recipes are simple, delicious, and fast. This is weeknight cooking at its finest.⁠⠀
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🍰The Little Library Year by Kate Young – Chris bought me this book for Christmas because he thought there couldn't be a better one for me. He was right! Kate weaves together gorgeous seasonal recipes with reading suggestions to go along with them. For a book loving foodie, there really isn't a better cookbook.⁠⠀
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🍰Mary Berry's Baking Bible – The queen of cake herself! Her years of wisdom and expertise rolled into one brilliant book. So very useful and the recipes are no-fail.⁠⠀
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Let me know your favourite cookbooks in the comments! I'm always up for new recs!⁠⠀
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#naturallysweetkitchen #amreading #booklover #booklovers #bookobsessed #currentlyreading #bookaholic #bookstagrammer #quarantineactivities #cookbooks #cookbookclub #cookbookaddict #recipebook

I have to admit: I am kinda over chocolate on choc

I have to admit: I am kinda over chocolate on chocolate.⁠⠀
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I can see your shocked face rn. 🤣⁠⠀
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Don't get me wrong – I love a gooey brownie as much as the next girl, and I definitely have a soft spot for a slice of moist chocolate cake with fudge frosting.⁠⠀
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But those cravings? They're usually few and far between. If I need a chocolate hit, I'd much rather have a chewy chocolate chip cookie.⁠⠀
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Citrus is a different story. I could eat lemon, lime, or grapefruit desserts all 👏🏻 damn 👏🏻 day 👏🏻⁠⠀
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And these super easy Honey and Lemon Shortbread Bars are one of my favourites!⁠⠀
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30 minutes, 6 ingredients. Pure chewy citrusy bliss!⁠⠀
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Grab the full recipe on my blog, linked in bio 👉🏻 @naturallysweet_kitchen. Search term: SHORTBREAD.⁠⠀
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#naturallysweetkitchen #refinedsugarfree #norefinedsugar #lemons #lemonbars #lemonbar #cookiebar #healthydesserts #healthysweets #healthytreat #easydessert #easyrecipe #bakingvideo

Anyone else suffering in the heatwaves these past

Anyone else suffering in the heatwaves these past couple of weeks? 🙋🏻‍♀️⁠⠀
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I am so NOT a heat kinda girl. Give me a cozy blanket, fuzzy socks, and hot mug of tea by the fireplace over a sweltering beach holiday any day.⁠⠀
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That's why it's absolutely necessary that I have some killer #nobakedessert recipes to get me through the warmer months. (Because I'm sure as heck not turning on my oven once the temps hit 30ºC! 🤣)⁠⠀
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One of my favourite recipes is this one: No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies! They're gluten-free, vegan, and perfect for a quick weeknight dessert – they come together in under 10 minutes! 🙌🏻⁠⠀
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And it looks like I'm not the only one. You are totally loving these too! SWIPE to see the love for these cookies! ➡️⁠⠀
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The full recipe is on my blog, linked in my bio @naturallysweet_kitchen. OR feel free to comment below and I'll send you the link all personal like! 👍🏻⁠⠀
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#naturallysweetkitchen #nobake #nobakecookies #cookiesofinstagram #cookies🍪 #cookiegram #cookielove #cookieoftheday #cookielover #cookiestagram #peanutbuttercookies #peanutbutterlover #peanutbutteraddict

I truly believe that ANYONE can make a beautiful,

I truly believe that ANYONE can make a beautiful, inspiring cake at home.⁠⠀
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For a really long time, I thought that as a home baker, an Insta-worthy cake was beyond my capability. I haven’t taken any patisserie or decorating courses – I’m completely self-taught. I came up with a whole ton of excuses why I couldn't bake cakes. Things like:⁠⠀
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😓They’re too hard and finicky and there are too many steps⁠⠀
⏰I don’t have the time⁠⠀
🤷🏻‍♀️I don’t have anyone to share it with⁠⠀
🎉Cake should be reserved for special occasions⁠⠀
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But if I’m truly honest, I stopped baking cake regularly because of a lack of confidence and comparison-itis. 😬⁠⠀
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Baking a stunning cake doesn’t have to be hard or intimidating or take 3000 steps. It doesn’t have to be stressful or panic-inducing. Really all you need are fool-proof cake and frosting recipes and a couple of simple, yet sophisticated, decorating techniques.⁠⠀
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This #naturallysweetened Chocolate Sheet Cake is one such cake.⁠⠀
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The recipe is NO-FAIL. The cake is rich, fluffy, moist, and decadent. And that cream cheese frosting is everything I ever wanted in life.⁠⠀
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Plus, decorating this is easy as pie – I show you in the post exactly how to make it look effortlessly beautiful just using chocolate shavings and swirls.⁠⠀
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So you have two choices today:⁠⠀
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a) Keep believing you can't bake cake and deny yourself a slice of delicious happiness, OR⁠⠀
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b) Try baking this cake and discover how EASY and FUN cake baking can be! (Plus, you also get to eat cake after.)⁠⠀
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So which will you choose?⁠ 🤔⁠⠀
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Grab the full recipe for this cake on my website, linked in my bio 👉🏻 @naturallysweet_kitchen. Search term: SHEET CAKE.⁠⠀
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#naturallysweetkitchen #chocolatedessert #chocolatey #norefinedsugar #refinedsugarfree #cakegram #cakephotography #cakelovers #cakestyle #foodphotographyandstyling #sheetcake #chocolatecakes

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NEW | You will never believe what I’m about to confess... 🤭⁠⠀
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I really don’t like oatmeal raisin cookies. 🙈⁠⠀
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Okay, wait. I should amend that: I really don’t like oatmeal raisin cookies… except for these #refinedsugarfree Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. 👆🏻⁠⠀
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Look, raisins cookies give me trust issues. When I was 9 years old, I was at a birthday party for a friend, and her mom put a plate of cookies on the snacks table. I toddled over and grabbed a lovely golden oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. I love oatmeal chocolate chip; they’re usually always chewy, which is my favourite type.⁠⠀
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Plus, let’s be honest, deep down you feel like they’re a bit healthier because of the oats, right? 😉⁠⠀
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But when I took my first bite, I nearly gagged. Raisins.⁠⠀
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The bloody thing wasn’t chocolate chip at all, but oatmeal RAISIN. 🤢 It looked so similar, how could I have known? From that day forth, I vowed to hate oatmeal raisin cookies and their sneaky fruity insides.⁠⠀
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Until today.⁠⠀
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Friend, if you’ve ever been burned by an oatmeal raisin cookie like I have, all of those trust issues are going to melt into obscurity after you take your first bite of one of these cookies!!⁠⠀
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I love the fruity chew of the raisins, the caramelly undernotes of the coconut sugar, and a the addition of nutmeg was basically pure genius (if I do say so myself). Plus, with crispy edges, chewy insides, and a little extra somethin’-somethin’ from the rolled oats, these cookies are near texture perfection. ✨⁠⠀
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I can’t wait for you to try these!⁠⠀
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Snag the full recipe at the link in my bio! 👉🏻 @naturallysweet_kitchen.⁠⠀
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#naturallysweetkitchen #oatmealcookies #oatmealcookie #oatmealraisin #oatmealraisincookies #healthycookies #cookies🍪 #cookiestagram #instacookies #cookiesofig #cookiegram #cookielover #norefinedsugar

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You want to know what makes my day?⁠⠀
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Seeing the creations coming out of your kitchens recently. You are SO creative! It makes me giddy when you share images and videos of you making my recipes. Thank you so much – I am incredibly grateful for you. 😘⁠⠀
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Have you made this stir fry yet?!⁠⠀
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BTW, you should totally put this #refinedsugarfree Korean Beef Bulgogi on your menu next week. It's the easiest and tastiest weeknight meal! Let me share a few tips for making this recipe perfectly!⁠⠀
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1️⃣ Use a medium to high heat. This is fast stir fry cooking, so we want there to be some heat in the pan to ensure we’re frying the beef and veggies and not boiling them. This will ensure better texture in the final dish.⁠⠀
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2️⃣ You can use date sugar or maple syrup in place of the coconut sugar. However, maple syrup will make the sauce a bit thinner – you may have to cook it down a bit more in the final step of the recipe.⁠⠀
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3️⃣ Swap out the ground beef for turkey, chicken, or pork mince. Any ground protein will work. Someone even shared that they'd made it with prawns!⁠⠀
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Grab the full recipe over on my blog, linked in my bio 👉🏻 @naturallysweet_kitchen. Search term: BEEF.⁠⠀
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#naturallysweetkitchen #norefinedsugar #bulgogi #easyrecipe #eatyourcolors #whatsonmyplate #healthyrecipe #onepotmeal #weeknightdinner #quickandeasy #cookingvideos #recipevideo

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