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Monday lookin peachy keen with these PEACHES & CRE

Monday lookin peachy keen with these PEACHES & CREAM OVERNIGHT OATS 🍑
When the weather cools down, I devour oatmeal on repeat...anyone else??
I like to prep a couple jars at the beginning of the week - the perfect grab and go breakfast for class!
But what sets these apart??
The @dvashorganics drizzle.
Holy moley.
So good.
And made from JUST DATES.
Yum.
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PEACHES & CREAM OATS
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1/4 cup @siggisdairy vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup @ripplefoods milk
- 2 tbsp @livwell_nutrition vanilla protein
- pinches of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt
Mix and let sit in the fridge overnight. Add more yogurt, sliced peaches, and @dvashorganics on top!

Celebrating today with a GIANT PUP COOKIE cause it

Celebrating today with a GIANT PUP COOKIE cause it’s my new bff’s FUR-ST BIRTHDAY 🐕 🎉
Swipe to see the cutest rescue ever ever ever!
(I’m not biased....)
Grateful for my walk buddy, homework companion, and zoom photo-bomber!
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PUP COOKIE:
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/3 banana
- 2 tbsp chicken broth
- 3 tbsp oats
Blend in a single serve blender until smooth. Scoop onto a lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes. Let cooooool.
The icing is 1 tbsp chicken broth + 1 tbsp arrowroot starch.

Fall in a single bite...without pumpkin?? Oh you b

Fall in a single bite...without pumpkin??
Oh you betcha.
These DIRTY CHAI MINI MUFFINS with toasted marshmallow hats are here for the win 🙌🏼
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I used @jot ultra coffee in this recipe (which is FAB) but feel free to sup espresso or instant coffee.
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gf CHAI MUFFINS
- 2/3 cup mashed sweet potato
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup brewed chai tea
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 tbsp @jot coffee concentrate
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 3/4 cup gf flour blend
Mix the wet until completely smooth. Stir in the spices and dry ingredients. Scoop into greased mini muffin tins. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and turn the broiler on high. Slice a marshmallow into thirds (as rounds). Place a marshmallow circle on each muffin top. Brook in the oven for 2 minutes. Let coooool for 5 minutes and enjoy!

It’s been at least three months since our last i

It’s been at least three months since our last iced vanilla latte adventure.
And I’m missing my overall-rocking sisters.
I made muffins.... Want to come over??
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ps: Which muffin recipe should I post first?? Apple Crumble 🍎 or Dirty Chai Latte ☕️

So now that’s is fall, 🍉sugar 👋🏼 should

So now that’s is fall, 🍉sugar 👋🏼 should transition to 🎃🥧spice 👋🏼 .... right??
Regardless, these PUMPKIN SPICE DONUT HOLES are here to say hey hi what’s up hellllloooooo!
And I’m about it.
Like “I made six dozen donut holes on Sunday” about it.
No shame in my basic fall game.
The recipe is below!
Have a lovely Monday y’all 🧡
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PUMPKIN SPICE DONUT HOLES
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp oat milk
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups @bobsredmill gf pancake mix
Beat the wet ingredients together until smooth. Add the pancake mix and spices. Scoop into mini muffin tins and bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes. Coat in melted butter / coconut oil and toss in cinnamon sugar. YUM.

Waiting for the day when a pile of blondies is big

Waiting for the day when a pile of blondies is bigger than my pile of schoolwork....
Cause that’d be pretty sweeeeet.
These BEOWN BUTTER BUTTERSCOTCH OATMEAL BLONDIES certainly are.
Hope y’all have a lovely Thursday!
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Recipe:
- 1 stick of butter (browned)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 2/3 cup gf flour blend
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Brown the butter. Beat together with the sugar and banana. Add the egg and vanilla. Then the dry ingredients. Then the chips. Pour into a lined 7x10 pan and bake at 350° for 25ish minutes. Enjoy!

Next time you’re in an awkward zoom breakout, le

Next time you’re in an awkward zoom breakout, lean on my fav ice breakers: “What’s your family’s go-to vegetable?” and “What’s your spirit vegetable?”
🌱 Veggie preference and identification can tell you a lot about a person...haha
The Wells fam is a green bean and broccoli crew. Classic steamed was what I grew up with, but dude I’m all in on the roasted game now 🙌🏼
Especially when drizzled with lemon juice and @credofoods vegan French Onion dip!
So. Freaking. Good.
Make it.
Devour it.
You’re welcome.
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Toss broccoli florets in olive oil and pepper. Roast at 375° for 20 minutes. Mix 1/4 cup @credofoods with juice from half a lemon. Drizzle over broccoli. Enjoy!

It got back into the 90s here today, but still fee

It got back into the 90s here today, but still feeling all the fall vibes 🍂
So I put off studying to make this beauty - gotta love procrasti-baking!
This MAPLE CINNAMON SPICE PEACH BREAD is the perfect mash up of summer fruit and flavorful fall goodness.
Hope y’all are having a great weekend!
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MAPLE SPICE LOAF:
- 3/4 cup applesauce (room temp)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup roasted mashed sweet potato
- 2 eggs (room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups gf flour blend
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- a peach
Beat together the wet ingredients. Add the dry. Pour into a lined loaf pan. Add chopped peach pieces and some cinnamon on top. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes. Enjoy!
*this bread is DENSE and full of flavor! adjust the spices as needed per your taste buds’ preferences.

This chilly rainy weather has me craving banana pa

This chilly rainy weather has me craving banana pancakes for lunch... that’s an acceptable vibe right?? 🌧
I’m here for breakfast all day every day.
Especially when these babes are involved....
*recipe inspired by @_afreshpurefood
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v/gf Blender Banana Pancakes

Blender BANANA PANCAKES
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 banana
- 2/3 cup oatmilk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 flax egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 additional tbsp ground flax (or chia)
Watch the video for details! But basically just blend everything, let the batter sit for 5 minutes while the skillet heats up, and then cook on medium heat for 3 mins per side. ENJOY!

Grateful for mornings with my new best friend 🐕

Grateful for mornings with my new best friend 🐕🌱

We’re long soooooo close to the long weekend and

We’re long soooooo close to the long weekend and I’m pumped!
So here’s a soooooo close glamour shot of my Chunky Monkey Oatmeal Cookie Bars 🐒
Who else is drooling??
What fun treats should I make this weekend?!
Drop your cravings below...
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MONKEY-ING AROUND COOKIE BARS:
*makes a 9x13 pan - cut amts in half for an 9x9
- 2 sticks of butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 large bananas
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3 cups @krusteaz gf flour
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or walnuts
Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Added the peanut butter, mashed bananas, and vanilla. Cream again. Pour in the dry ingredients. Mix. Stir in the chocolate and nuts. Scoop into a lined 9x13 baking dish. Flatten to the edges. Bake at 350° for about 35 - 38 minutes. Let cool for 20 mins. Enjoy!

A slice every break keeps the zoom fatigue away.

A slice every break keeps the zoom fatigue away.
That’s how the saying goes...right?
I’m rolling with it.
Who’s with me??
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RASPBERRY FIG BANANA BREAD
In a blender, combine...
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 3 bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup oatmilk
- 1 tsp vanilla
In a bowl, combine...
- 2 1/2 cups @bobsredmill gf flour
- 1 1/4 cups quick oats
- 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Pour the wet into the dry and mix. Add 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries. Pour into a lined loaf pan. Add sliced figs on top. Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes.

When the sunlight hits just right ☀️ Good morn

When the sunlight hits just right ☀️
Good morning Sunday!
Anyone else 1000% team brown butter??
Then these gf BUTTERSCOTCH OATMEAL BLONDIES are the moveeee.
Hope y’all have a lovely Sunday!
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Recipe:
- 1 stick of butter (browned)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 banana
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 2/3 cup gf flour blend
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Brown the butter. Beat together with the sugar and banana. Add the egg and vanilla. Then the dry ingredients. Then the chips. Pour into a lined 7x10 pan and bake at 350° for 25ish minutes. Enjoy!

Our microeconomics professor talked about pies on

Our microeconomics professor talked about pies on Tuesday.
Causing a key lime craving.
Before I knew it, the opportunity cost of ignoring the craving in lieu of other activities became to high.
Knowing my marginal benefit would well exceed the costs, I decided to increase my utility and make the pie.
You bet your bottom dollar it was worth it.
(She types while eating a piece for breakfast....)
Anywhoooooo - this recipe was a total experiment and a little wacky. But it turned out pretty dang fab!
(the filling is dairy-free and the whole thing is gluten free)
Check it out 🌱
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CRUST:
- 2 1/2 cups honey nut @cheerios
- 1 1/2 cup pecan prices
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Pulse Cheerios and pecans until sandy. Add other ingredients. Press into a pie pan. Bake at 360° for 10-12 minutes.
LIME FILLING:
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 3/4 cup roasted Japanese sweet potato
- 3/4 cup @califiafarms dairy free vanilla creamer
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp sugar
Blend the sweet potato and creamer together until completely smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat for a minute. Pour into baked crust. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cool on the counter for 30 mins, then in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING:
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup sugar
Beat the cream almost until stiff peaks form. Add the zest, vanilla, and sugar. Beat until fluffy and stable. Spoon onto pie and devour.

Grateful for peach season and un-ascetic thrown-to

Grateful for peach season and un-ascetic thrown-together breakfasts.
Life has been a a busy rush full of amazing opportunities lately.
Soaking up the un-curated, real moments that don’t “make the gram”.
Your life wasn’t meant to fit in a succession of squares.
So don’t get boxed in.
Go find your joy and live it up 🙌🏼

Smoooooothie Sunday hey hey 👋🏼 The Austin h

Smoooooothie Sunday hey hey 👋🏼
The Austin heat has me craving smoothies all day every day.
And this MINT CHIP dealio is a winner for sure!
(fraud alert: this picture was taken in my NYC studio 🥺 but I am currently slurping down the same smoothie on the couch with Georgia. out of a reused cleaned salsa jar... taste > ascetics this morning)
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MINT CHIP SMOOTHIE TIME:
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 cup peeled chopped zucchini
- handful of spinach
- 1 tbsp cashew butter
- 2/3 cup oat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- couple ice cubes
- @livwell_nutrition vanilla protein
- 3 tbsp cacao nibs
- 2-3 drops peppermint essential oil

Currently snuggled up on the couch with G 🐕list

Currently snuggled up on the couch with G 🐕listening to the thunderstorm and reading microeconomics and sipping coffee... all that’s missing?? Banana Bread. the craving is real.
So while I day dream about it, here’s one of my go-to recipes:
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BROWN SUGAR BANANA BREAD recipe:
- 2 bananas
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 flax eggs*
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups @kingarthurflour flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup walnuts
*flax eggs: 2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp hot water. stir and let “gel” for 5 minutes.
Mash the bananas. Mix in the rest of the wet ingredients. Fold in the dry. Scoop batter into a lined pan. Bake at 350° for about 45 mins? Forgot to watch the time sorry guys. Top should be golden.

Chunky Monkey Cookies.....but as bars 🍌🐒 Bet

Chunky Monkey Cookies.....but as bars 🍌🐒
Better than the original??
Ummm I think so y’all.
🙌🏼
These are very swap-friendly too!
Replace the pb with any nut / seed butter. Add whichever mix-ins your heart desires.
Replace the gf flour with normal all-purpose or whole wheat.
Have fun!
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MONKEY-ING AROUND COOKIE BARS:
*makes a 9x13 pan - cut amts in half for an 9x9
- 2 sticks of butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup @crazyrichardspb peanut butter
- 2 large bananas
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3 cups @krusteaz gf flour
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or walnuts
Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Added the peanut butter, mashed bananas, and vanilla. Cream again. Pour in the dry ingredients. Mix. Stir in the chocolate and nuts. Scoop into a lined 9x13 baking dish. Flatten to the edges. Bake at 350° for about 35 - 38 minutes. Let cool for 20 mins. Enjoy!

Curated content brought to you by zoom, minnow and

Curated content brought to you by zoom, minnow and beach water color doodles, second monitor on an upside-down plant basket, coffee cup that’s been refilled one too many times, a Portuguese street-vendor ring from , and of course CEREAL.
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This scene is ordinary, mundane, even messy to most of you. But to me, it’s full of things that bring me JOY. Making my normal feel special. Filling up my cup with a splash of creativity, pour of academics, dash of networking, and a hint of humor. What are you filling up your cup with?
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PS: cereal is @naturespathorganic honey crunch + @cheerios combo 🙌🏼

Time to get thrifty! Check out this @goodfair tee

Time to get thrifty! Check out this @goodfair tee I revamped into a crop + reusable produce bag 🙌🏼
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Did you know the production of ONE cotton tshirt requires up to 700 gallons of water?? Also, the cotton industry uses 25% of the world’s pesticides and herbicides. About 20% of industrial water pollution is the result of textile dying. And then.... over 11 million tons of textiles are thrown away every year. Wow.
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The best way to lessen this environmental impact? THRIFT! Reusing 1 lb of cotton prevents the emission of 7 lbs of carbon dioxide.
And @goodfair makes thrifting fun and easy! It’s an online thrift store that packs up bundles of pre-loved clothes to send your way 🌱

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