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I’ve got another quick & easy appetizer for you

I’ve got another quick & easy appetizer for you friends! This one features garlic & herb boursin, which is an easy to spread soft cheese, topped with some serious flavour-makers like chili flakes, salt, fresh herbs, lemon zest and parmesan cheese.

It takes 5 minutes to make and you’re all set to serve guests! Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:
2x 150g garlic and herb Boursin cheese
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp chili flakes
Pinch of salt
1/4 - 1/3 cup chopped fresh herbs (mix of basil, chives, parsley)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Zest from half lemon
2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese
Crackers or crostini for serving

Instructions:
1. To a low bowl or plate, spread softened boursin cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
2. Sprinkle with chili flakes and a pinch of salt.
3. Add chopped fresh herbs, chopped walnuts, zest of half a lemon and finish with shredded parmesan cheese.
4. Serve with crackers or crostini.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends!
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On Sunday's you can generally find me meal preppin

On Sunday's you can generally find me meal prepping a snack for the week ahead, just like these Citrus Coconut Protein Bars - especially since it’s citrus season! 🍊🍊🍊
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Made with just 6 INGREDIENTS, then pop them in the fridge for the week OR freeze them for up to a month.⁠
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Here's how to make them:⁠
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SAVE this recipe friends!⁠
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INGREDIENTS:⁠
1 cup almond, peanut or other nut butter⁠
1/4 cup maple syrup⁠
3 tbsp protein powder (my fav is @botanicahealth )⁠
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut⁠
Zest of 1 orange⁠
2/3 cup rolled oats⁠
Optional: dark chocolate drizzle⁠
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INSTRUCTIONS:⁠
1. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 pan with parchment paper. ⁠
2. In a bowl mix together almond butter and maple syrup.⁠
3. Next mix in protein powder, shredded coconut, orange zest and rolled oats.⁠
4. Stir until combined then press into the pan. Set in the freezer for 10 minutes.⁠
5. Remove from freezer, cut into squares and drizzle with melted dark chocolate and more coconut if desired.⁠
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Say HELLO to your new fav holiday treat! These SNI

Say HELLO to your new fav holiday treat! These SNICKERDOODLE BLONDIES are packed with all the cinnamon & sugar you could want in a snickerdoodle. They’re made in one bowl and are deliciously chewy.

Recipe is on the blog friends! Link in bio above 👆🏻

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/snickerdoodle-blondies-cookie-bars/
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This holiday appetizer is made in less than 10 min

This holiday appetizer is made in less than 10 minutes! Goat Cheese is topped with a warmed fig jam with honey & balsamic, then garnished with pecans and thyme - that’s it friends.

SAVE this recipe to make for the holidays! Here’s the recipe:

INGREDIENTS
300 g softened goat cheese
1/2 cup fig jam
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2-3 sprigs of thyme
1 tbsp olive oil
crostini or crackers for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
1. To a low bowl or plate, spread goat cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
2. In a small pot warm honey, fig jam, balsamic over medium heat, whisking to combine. Heat for about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
4. Drizzle the goat cheese with the fig jam mixture.
Top with fresh thyme and pecan pieces. Add a pinch of sea salt and then serve with crackers or crostini.

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/easy-goat-cheese-appetizer-fig-jam/
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Weekends call for a batch of these Apple Cinnamon

Weekends call for a batch of these Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins!

Packed with apples, cinnamon, oats and Greek yogurt, they’re full of deliciously good-for-you ingredients.

Recipes is on the blog friends! Linked in bio above

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/apple-cinnamon-oatmeal-muffins/
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Let’s make these Easy Peanut Butter & Banana Oat

Let’s make these Easy Peanut Butter & Banana Oatmeal Cups! So good for breakfast, snacks & to meal prep for the week.

Here’s the recipe:

INGREDIENTS
2 bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1 egg
3 tbsp maple syrup
1/3 cup peanut butter
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 3/4 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: extra slices of banana for topping

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pre-heat oven to 350F and line a muffin tin with liners.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together mashed bananas, egg, maple syrup, peanut butter, milk and vanilla.
3. Add the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, walnuts and salt. Stir until well combined.
4. Evenly divide the oatmeal mixture between the lined muffin tin and top each muffin with a banana slice if using. Bake at 350F for 22-25 minutes until set.
5. Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool a few minutes in the muffin tin before enjoying warm. Or, remove from the muffin tin and let cool completely before storing in the fridge or freezer.

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/peanut-butter-banana-baked-oatmeal-cups/
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Favourite way to start the weekend with these Blue

Favourite way to start the weekend with these Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes 🥞

What’s your fav weekend breakfast?!

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/blueberry-oatmeal-pancakes-recipe/
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You’re going to want to add this Apple Cider Bou

You’re going to want to add this Apple Cider Bourbon Fizz cocktail to your Fall & Winter lineup!

*Apple cider
*Spiced simple syrup
*Bourbon
*Squeeze of citrus
*Prosecco

Perfect to cheers with at all of your gatherings!

Recipe is on the blog - link in bio above👆🏻

Sip responsibly

https://www.cookinginmygenes.com/apple-cider-bourbon-cocktail/
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