Table of Contents

• The Story Behind the Recipe
• Why You’ll Love No-Bake Energy Bites
• Ingredients
• How to Make No-Bake Energy Bites
• More [x] Recipes

• Jump to the Full, Printable Recipe
• Read Comments & Reviews

The Story Behind the Recipe

My guy and I have an addiction to Perfect Bars. They’re a refrigerated bar with simple ingredients and basically taste like cookie dough. We discovered them a few months ago at Costco, and they’re, well, perfect for mornings when we’ve had a few sips of coffee and are ready to eat something but don’t want to make a full-on breakfast yet.

My favorite is the peanut butter chocolate flavor – so good! But the little buggers get expensive, and I’m working on relegating them to occasional treat status vs. an everyday affair.

Enter these homemade No-Bake Energy Bites! These also have a chocolate peanut butter flavor profile, but they also have good stuff like rolled oats, flaxseed meal, and chia seeds. They’re SUPER easy to make, hang out in the fridge for a good long while, and are perfect for when we’re feeling a little snackish but don’t want (or are avoiding making) a full meal.

I love that these peanut butter energy bites are so easy to make. Literally just mix together the ingredients, scoop, roll, chill, and eat!

Why You’ll Love No-Bake Energy Bites

• Super convenient – Just as convenient as an energy bar, but homemade!
• Frugal option – Listen, I love energy bars, but they get pricey! These no-bake energy bites are such a budget-friendly alternative.
• Wholesome & kid-friendly – I know some kids won’t go there, but many will because they’re a touch sweet with chocolate chips and peanut butter flavor … they’re really good!

Ingredients

• Oats – Thick rolled oats work best in these energy bites.
• Mini chocolate chips – Grab your favorite brand.
• Flaxseed meal – For a nice little dose of healthy fats and fiber, plus it acts as a binder holding these energy bites together.
• Chia seeds – If you don’t have any on hand, you can add more flaxseed meal if you like.
• Kosher salt or sea salt – To help balance and enhance the flavors.
• Peanut butter – I like to use crunchy peanut butter to add texture and heartiness.
• Honey – To add sweetness and help the energy bites stick together. If you prefer, you can swap in pure maple syrup instead.
• Vanilla extract – Just a smidge of pure vanilla extract really elevates the flavor of these bites.

How to Make No-Bake Energy Bites

1. Add the oats, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, salt, and chocolate chips to a medium-size bowl and mix.
2. Stir in the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla.
3. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon-size measuring spoon to scoop up bits of the mix. Form them into balls with your hands and line them on a platter or baking sheet.
4. Chill for about an hour.
5. Devour!

I hope these No-Bake Energy Bites hit the spot for you like they do for us! They’re easy to make and absolutely delicious, perfect for when you’re feeling a bit peckish and craving something wholesome.

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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Bites

These wholesome energy bites come together quickly and are full of good stuff! Slightly sweet with a touch of vanilla, plus peanut butter & chocolate perfection. A favorite snack around here!

Keyword chocolate peanut butter energy bites, no bake energy bites, protein bites

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 18 bites

Calories 235kcal

Author Kare

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal aka ground flaxseeds
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or substitute 1 more tablespoon flaxseed meal
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• To a medium bowl, add the oats, chocolate chips, flaxseed meal, chia seeds, and salt. Mix well.
• Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir with a strong spatula until well-combined.
• Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoon at a time (I use a small cookie scoop). You can also use a tablespoon measuring spoon and mound the mixture in it. Roll into a ball and line up on a baking sheet or freezer-safe platter for freezing.
• Freeze for one hour to harden. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge. They keep in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 2balls | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg

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It’s a vegetarian riff on the viral TikTok bowl with cottage cheese, roasted sweet potatoes, avocado, taco-seasoned ground beef, and a generous drizzle of hot honey.

I love sweet potatoes and black beans together, so I thought black beans would make the perfect swap-in for the ground beef. And it really is excellent!

The Story Behind the Recipe

Okay, I fully admit that I wasn’t really on board with the idea of a savory cottage cheese bowl. Did I wrinkle my nose the first time I saw a viral video pop up in my feed? Yes, yes I did.

But then I kept seeing it over and over again, and I thought, can this many people be wrong about these crazy-looking bowls?

So I dove in, except, as a vegetarian, I don’t do ground beef – so I swapped in some taco-seasoned black beans. And the truth is … it is actually really delicious. Super satisfying, super tasty, unbelievably filling.

And so, here I am sharing this vegetarian cottage cheese bowl!

Why You’ll Love This Vegetarian Cottage Cheese Bowl

• Tons of protein! As written, this recipe makes two huge cottage cheese bowls or three smaller reasonable-sized bowls. If you opt for the large-and-in-charge bowl, you’re looking at 33 grams of protein. For the smaller bowl, 1/3 of the recipe, it’s 22.
• Easy to meal prep: Just make the components ahead of time and keep them in your fridge for hearty cottage cheese bowls whenever you want them.
• Now vegetarians get to try the trend! If you’re a vegetarian or just looking for something leaner that doesn’t contain beef, now you can get in on the savory cottage cheese bowl trend!

Ingredient Info

• Roasted sweet potatoes: You’ll toss about 2 1/2 cups of diced sweet potatoes in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then roast them until caramelized and golden.
• Taco black beans: Just drain a can of black beans (but don’t rinse) and warm with a bit of taco seasoning.
• Cottage cheese: You can go with plain cottage cheese, but I find it really levels up these bowls to mix the cottage cheese with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and a bit of salt.
• Avocado
• Hot honey, crushed red pepper flakes, Tabasco sauce, and coarse sea salt to finish

Adaptations/Variations

• Squash it up: When fall rolls around, I can’t wait to swap the sweet potato for butternut squash.
• Make it vegan/dairy-free: I know they’re called cottage cheese bowls, but these bowls are also great without the cottage cheese. If you’re vegan, try a drizzle of pure maple syrup over the top (and extra crushed red pepper flakes)

How to Make Sweet Potato & Black Bean Cottage Cheese Bowls

1. First, roast the sweet potatoes.
2. Next, warm the black beans with the taco seasoning.
3. In a small bowl, mix the cottage cheese with the lime, cilantro, and salt.
4. Add cottage cheese to a large bowl and scoop in the black beans and sweet potatoes.
5. Nestle in the avocado.
6. Drizzle with hot honey.
7. Top with crushed red pepper flakes, a few dashes of Tabasco, a bit of coarse sea salt, and a touch of fresh cilantro if you’d like.

Whether you’ve seen the trend on TikTok or Instagram or not, I know this is a weird one! So I’m super curious what you think after you try it. Leave me a comment/review to tell me what you think! Have I finally lost it? Tell it to me straight; I can take it.

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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Cottage Cheese Bowl (a Vegetarian Version of the Viral Bowl)

Taco-seasoned black beans, roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, lime-cilantro cottage cheese, and a generous drizzle of hot honey. A vegetarian version of the viral bowl! This recipe makes two large cottage cheese bowls or three smaller bowls.

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword cottage cheese bowl, vegetarian cottage cheese bowl

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 2 bowls

Calories 724kcal

Author Kare

Ingredients

Roasted sweet potatoes:

• 1 medium sweet potato about 3/4 pound or 2 1/2 cups; peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Taco-seasoned black beans:

• 14 ounces canned black beans drained but not rinsed; 1 can; 1 1/2 cups
• 2 teaspoons taco seasoning

Cottage cheese:

• 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro minced
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the bowls:

• 1 medium avocado diced
• 2 tablespoons hot honey
• crushed red pepper flakes
• 3-4 dashes Tabasco sauce optional
• salt to taste; I like a course finishing salt like Maldon sea salt flakes
• freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Roast the sweet potatoes:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Add sweet potatoes to a rimmed cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the top. Use a spatula or clean hands to toss the sweet potatoes until well-coated.
• Place in the oven and roast until tender and browned in spots on the outside, 20-25 minutes, stirring once while cooking.

Warm the black beans:

• Add the drained but not rinsed black beans to a skillet or saucepan. Stir in the taco seasoning. Cover and heat on low until warmed through. Remove from heat until ready to serve.

Mix up the cottage cheese:

• Add the cottage cheese to a small bowl. Add lime, cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir until combined.

Assemble the bowls:

• Divide the beans between 2 or 3 bowls (makes two large bowls or three smaller but still generous bowls). Divide the cottage cheese, sweet potatoes, and avocado between the bowls.
• Drizzle hot honey over the top of each bowl. Sprinkle with additional salt if desired (especially the avocado), then sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes over the top, too. Add a few dashes of Tabasco if desired.
• Garnish with a little more chopped cilantro and serve.

Notes

As written, this recipe makes two large cottage cheese bowls or three smaller-sized bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 724kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 2213mg | Potassium: 1677mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 16435IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 5mg

More Protein-Powered Vegetarian Recipes

• Tofu Fried Rice
• Crispy Buffalo Tofu
• Black Bean, Quinoa, & Sweet Potato Chili

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Table of Contents

• The Story Behind the Recipe
• Why You’ll Love This Chamomile Latte
• Ingredients
• Adaptations/Variations
• How to Make a Chamomile Latte
• Equipment
• Tips for Success
• More Coffee & Tea Recipes

• Jump to the Full, Printable Recipe
• Read Comments & Reviews

The Story Behind the Recipe

Lately the term “self care” has taken on more meaning for me. It’s not just about thriving but more like … honestly … surviving. Not to be vague, but, it’s just a crazy world out there. It’s been feeling crucial to me to be very proactive about taking care of myself and peppering my days with little pleasures … and this Chamomile Latte definitely falls into the “little pleasure” category!

If “cozy vibes” was an ingredient, this Chamomile Tea Latte would be packed with it! Really though, we’re just talking soothing chamomile flowers (or teabags), creamy oat milk (or your favorite milk), a touch of honey and maybe a little sprinkle of ground cardamom. Simple, easy, cozy.

I like making this Chamomile Latte when I’m craving an afternoon latte but it’s past my caffeine consumption deadline (noon sharp). It’s also a great bedtime nightcap. Sort of like a sleepy girl mocktail situation, which has its place, but, you know, without the words “sleepy,” “girl,” or “mocktail.” (I’m firmly Gen X here; I’m not sure I’m “girl” anything at this point 🤣)

Why You’ll Love This Chamomile Latte

• Easy! This Chamomile Latte is super simple to make. It comes together quickly and only needs a handful of ingredients.
• Cozy! You can’t deny the comforting aura around this Chamomile Latte. It’s just happy-making.
• Relaxing! Chamomile has been scientifically proven to have calming effects, with effective anti-anxiety properties. So cool! (source)

Ingredients

• Chamomile – You’ll want dried chamomile flowers (I like to get mine here) or a couple of chamomile tea bags. I have yet to try this with fresh chamomile, but I plan to grow some in my herb garden this year and see how it fares!
• Water – Just a bit of water to help extract all of the goodness from the chamomile.
• Milk – I prefer oat milk because it’s creamy, froths wonderfully, and is just a touch sweet.
• Honey – Optional, but go for it if you prefer a sweeter latte!
• Cardamom – Also optional, but I love the warm, slightly citrus note it adds when I sprinkle a little on top.

Adaptations/Variations

• Chamomile Lavender Latte – Add a teaspoon of dried culinary lavender with the chamomile for an extra relaxing latte.
• Extra Cardamom Chamomile Latte – Smash a cardamom pod and add it to the chamomile tea while brewing. Sprinkle a little bit of ground cardamom over the foam before serving.
• Vegan Chamomile Latte – Swap the honey for pure maple syrup or agave syrup.

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Equipment

You don’t need a fancy frother to make this oat milk latte.

You can simply heat the milk in a saucepan on the stovetop, then spin a whisk in it to froth it up. You can also use a handheld frother, which is inexpensive and fun to use. I have an electric frothing machine that was a bit of a splurge but I’ve gotten my money out of it and then some!

Frother Recommendations

• Stainless steel frother: I have and love this milk frother. Just add your milk, set the temp, and press the button for heated, frothy milk. It has swappable frothing discs for no froth or for lots of froth.
• Hand frother: This $15 handheld milk frother wand gives you a great froth for the price of a couple of coffee shop lattes.

Tips for Success

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I hope you love this chamomile tea latte as much as I do! I’ve been enjoying this subtly flavored latte for months now and I thought it was time to share so you, too, can enjoy your own cozy chamomile moments!

More Coffee & Tea Recipes

• Honey Vanilla Oat Milk Latte
• Golden Milk Latte
• London Fog Latte
• Iced Matcha Latte
• Gingerbread Latte
• Iced Green Tea Limeade
• Ginger Lemongrass Iced Green Tea
• Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

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Chamomile Latte Recipe

Subtle notes of chamomile in warm, comforting oat milk (or milk of your choice). Sweeten this tea latte with honey and top with a touch of ground cardamom for a cozy drink that's as relaxing as it is delicious.

Keyword chamomile latte, chamomile tea latte, tea latte

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 latte

Calories 273kcal

Author Kare

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers or two bags of chamomile tea
• 8 ounces oat milk or milk of choice
• 1-2 teaspoons honey to taste + more for drizzling on top, if desired
• pinch ground cardamom for sprinkling over the foamy top, if you like

Instructions

• Heat water to boiling. Place chamomile flowers in a tea infuser over a large mug, or place the two tea bags inside. Pour over the top and steep for 5 minutes. Stir in the honey, starting with a teaspoon then adding more later if you want it sweeter.
• Meanwhile, heat the oat milk on the stovetop, or use a frothing machine to heat it up.
• Froth your milk for a nice foamy latte. If you heat the milk on the stove, you can froth the heated milk by using a hand frother or by spinning a wire whisk in the milk.
• Pull the tea infuser or tea bags out of the water and discard. Pour the warm frothed oat milk about 4/5 of the way. Top the rest with foam by pouring or spooning it on top. Drizzle honey over the top and a pinch of ground cardamom if you like. Serve.

Notes

I like these chamomile flowers.

The first time you make this, you might want to try it without the honey (personally I think it’s delicious either way.) You can pour the warm frothed oat milk about 4/5 of the way, then add 1 teaspoon of honey to see if it’s at the sweetness level that you like (if not, add the second teaspoon or more). Then top with froth.

Vegan option:

Swap the honey for pure maple syrup or agave syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 3mg

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I’m absolutely obsessed with oat milk lattes – I just love how easy they are to make! I often enjoy oat milk lattes plain – just espresso and oat milk – but sometimes I want to up the ante and add a bit of sweetness and round it out with vanilla. This honey vanilla oat milk lattes are the result, and it is divine!

Table of Contents

• The Story Behind the Recipe
• Why You’ll Love This Honey Vanilla Oat Milk Latte
• Ingredients
• Adaptations/Variations
• Equipment
• How to Make a Honey Vanilla Oat Milk Latte
• More Cozy Drink Recipes

• Jump to the Full, Printable Recipe
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The Story Behind the Recipe

When you live in a drizzly, gray place like Seattle in the winter, you learn how to embrace the cozy! Finding cozy, comforting elements wherever you can really helps a person get through the long, dark winters. That’s probably why coffee shops are a massive thing in the Pacific Northwest!

I love a good coffee shop and a great barista-made oat milk latte, but I also feel like oat milk lattes are one of the easiest and most accessible coffee shop drinks to make at home.

Why You’ll Love This Honey Vanilla Oat Milk Latte

Oat milk is amazing in lattes, for one. It froths up SO fabulously and tastes rich, creamy, and luxurious.

Even if you normally love dairy, I’m willing to bet that once you try oat milk in lattes, you might not want to go back!

I love straight-up oat milk lattes – with just warmed and frothed oat milk + espresso – but when I’m really craving a treat, I grab the honey and vanilla extract and make a honey vanilla oat milk latte.

There’s just something about the floral sweetness of honey and the warmth of vanilla that really make this coffee drink so special.

Ingredients

• Oat milk – I’m on team oat milk these days when it comes to lattes – it’s thick and creamy and froths so well. But you can easily swap in your favorite dairy milk or plant-based alternative.
• Espresso or strong coffee – Whichever you prefer, but I have some details about what I’ve been using lately for lattes in the “Equipment” section of this post.
• Honey – Any light honey will do (I’m partial to clover or blackberry honey). If you’re vegan or if you don’t have any honey on hand, pure maple syrup makes an excellent swap-in.
• Pure vanilla extract

Adaptations/Variations

• Plain Oat Milk Latte – Just leave out the honey and vanilla for a plain version. I drink these all the time, too!
• Vegan Oat Milk Latte – If you’re vegan, you’ll want to sub out the honey for pure maple syrup.
• Cinnamon Honey Oat Milk Latte – Add a dash of cinnamon to the oat milk + a bit more cinnamon sprinkled over the top.

Equipment

While you can use a fancy espresso machine if you have one, it’s totally not needed! You don’t need any fancy equipment to make this oat milk latte.

I’m completely obsessed with this stovetop espresso maker that’s less than $20 and super easy to use. You can also just use your favorite brewing method to whip up some strong coffee.

For the milk, it can be as simple as heating up the milk and honey on your stove then frothing it, or you can use an electric frothing machine which, for me, is a little wintertime splurge that I love.

This is what the equipment I use to make my lattes (these are all affiliate links; if you click and make a purchase, I will receive a small percentage of the sale for referring you, at no additional cost):

Espresso brewer

• Stovetop espresso maker: This $20 stovetop espresso maker is so wonderful! Just fill the bottom with water, add ground espresso beans to the cup, and set it over medium-low heat on the stove. The espresso bubbles up into the upper chamber, and from there, you can just pour it directly into your latte mug. and you just pour that directly into your mug.

Frother

• Stainless steel milk frother: I have and love this milk frother, which has been so amazing during the cold months! Just put your milk in, set the temperature, and press the button for heated, frothy milk. Swap out the little frothing disc for no froth or lots of froth.
• Hand frother: This inexpensive $10 handheld milk frother wand gives you a great froth for just about the price of a coffee shop latte!

Add piping hot, freshly brewed espresso to a mug.

Warm oat milk and honey, then stir in vanilla. Froth until foamy.

Then pour the milk into the mug with the espresso and spoon the extra froth over the top. Drizzle with more honey and get cozy!

I hope this Honey Vanilla Oat Milk Latte helps brighten up your winter mornings (or makes an excellent pick-me-up for those dragging afternoons!

More Cozy Drink Recipes

• Crock Pot Gingerbread Pumpkin Lattes
• Egg Nog Latte
• Dairy-Free Eggnog
• Mulled Cider
• Gluhwein (Mulled Wine)
• London Fog Latte

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Honey Vanilla Oat Milk Latte Recipe

A creamy warm oat milk latte with sweet floral notes of honey and warm vanilla. Cozy factor = off the charts!

Keyword dairy free latte, latte made with oat milk, non dairy latte, oat milk latte, vanilla oat milk latte, vegan latte

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 273kcal

Author Kare

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 1/2 cups oat milk I prefer full-fat oat milk
• 1-2 tablespoons honey to taste + more for drizzling on top, if desired
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• Brew the espresso or coffee and add it to a 16-ounce or larger mug.
• Heat the oat milk and 1 tablespoon of the honey on the stovetop, or use a frothing machine to heat it up. Add the vanilla and taste the milk to see if it's at the sweetness level that you like (if not, add more honey).
• Froth your milk for a nice foamy latte. If you heat the milk on the stove, you can froth the heated milk by using a hand frother or by spinning a wire whisk in the milk.
• Pour the oat milk into the espresso or coffee about 4/5 of the way, then top the rest with foam. Drizzle honey over the top if desired. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 738IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 3mg

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• Ingredients for Shallot Vinaigrette
• How to Make It
• More Salad Dressing Recipes

Ingredients for Shallot Vinaigrette

• Olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil has the most flavor, and it’s perfect for vinaigrettes. The higher quality the better, but mid-level is just fine too!
• Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice helps this dressing pop.
• White wine vinegar: For classic vinaigrette flavor. White vinegar or apple cider vinegar will work, too.
• Shallot: You’ll need just one fresh shallot, minced.
• Dijon mustard & honey: Just a little of each for flavor and its magic emulsifying power.
• Salt & pepper: Every vinaigrette needs S&P. Adjust to your liking.

How to Make It

First, add all of your dressing ingredients to a small bowl, or to a mason jar fitted with a lid.

Then, if using a bowl, whisk everything together until well-blended. If you’re using a mason jar, replace the lid and shake until blended and emulsified.

Dip a lettuce leaf into the dressing and give it a taste. Add more salt and pepper if you like, and you’re ready to dress your salad!

More Salad Dressing Recipes

• Homemade Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
• Creamy Vinaigrette
• Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
• Homemade Thousand Island
• Honey Mustard Dressing

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Shallot Vinaigrette Recipe

An easy salad dressing with mild onion-y flavor thanks to finely diced shallots. Dijon mustard and a touch of honey round out this perfect vinaigrette!

Keyword shallot vinaigrette

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 343kcal

Author Kare

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons diced shallot approx. 1 shallot
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt plus more to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste

Instructions

• Add all of your dressing ingredients to a small bowl or to a mason jar fitted with a lid.
• If using a bowl, whisk everything together until well-blended. If you're using a mason jar, screw on the lid and shake until blended and emulsified.
• Dip a lettuce leaf into the vinaigrette and taste. Add more salt and pepper if desired. Drizzle over your salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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So if you have an abundance of strawberries, this is a great way to use some! This strawberry jam keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 2 months, so you can enjoy strawberries for months after they’ve peaked.

Table of Contents

• Why You’ll Love Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
• Ingredients
• Adaptations/Variations
• How to Make Strawberry Chia Jam
• Tips for Success
• More Jam Recipes

• Jump to the Full, Printable Recipe
• Read Comments & Reviews

Why You’ll Love Strawberry Chia Seed Jam

If you’ve ever made homemade jam, you know it can be fussy! But when you make it with chia seeds, it’s super easy to get right. Chia seeds soak up to 10 times their size and weight in liquid, developing a gelatinous coating that makes them the most amazing thickener. Chia seeds are a great source of omega-3s, too, which is a bonus!

What I love most about this strawberry chia jam, other than the fact that it’s so easy to make, is that the taste of fresh, right-off-the-vine strawberries comes shining through.

This strawberry chia jam is amazing on buttered toast or stirred into a cup of yogurt.

Ingredients

Just 3 ingredients are all you need!

• Strawberries – fresh strawberries, hulled and diced.
• Honey – I love honey as a sweetener for this jam, but pure maple syrup (grade A only, because it’s more neutral-tasting) or even granulated sugar will work well. I’ve actually also made this strawberry chia jam without any sweetener, and it’s still great! The sweetness of the strawberries is sometimes all you need.
• Chia seeds – our star ingredient!

Adaptations/Variations

• Feel free to use other berries if you’d like, or a mix of two or more. The cook time might be a bit more or less depending on the berries you use.
• A squeeze of lemon juice is nice in this jam for a bright burst.
• Leave out the sweetener – sometimes, the strawberries are sweet enough on their own! If you do that, you may want to add a splash of water when you first put the strawberries over the stove, to help get them cooking.

How to Make Strawberry Chia Jam

First, cook your strawberries and honey until thick. You can mash them if you’d like your jam to have a smoother consistency. Then, stir in the chia seeds, and let the jam sit off the heat until the chia seeds have worked their thickening magic! From there, it’s just a matter of refrigerating your chia seed strawberry jam and enjoying it.

Tips for Success

• If, after sitting for the initial 10 minutes, your jam doesn’t appear to be thickening, you can add another tablespoon of chia seeds.
• If you prefer a perfectly smooth jam without the appearance or texture of seeds, you can puree this jam using an immersion blender after it’s thickened.

More Jam Recipes

• Chia Seed Jam with any fruit you have
• Gingered Pear & Plum Chia Seed Jam
• Gooseberry Blueberry Jam

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Strawberry Chia Seed Jam Recipe

For the freshest tasting jam, try making strawberry jam with chia seeds! It's so easy, and the strawberry flavor shines through without a lot of sweetener. We love this jam!

Course condiment

Keyword strawberry chia jam, strawberry chia seed jam

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 10 tablespoons

Calories 52kcal

Author Kare

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and diced
• 1/4 cup honey can substitute grade A pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds

Instructions

• Set a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the strawberries and honey.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries and honey come to a boil. Let it continue to boil until it starts to break down and form a sauce, 5-10 minutes. If you'd like, you can mash the berries with a potato masher or fork until it's the consistency you prefer.
• Taste and add more honey if you'd like. Use a little at a time – it goes a long way.
• Stir in the chia seeds and remove from the heat. Let sit until thickened, about 10 minutes. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools, but if it still seems a bit thin after 10 minutes, add another tablespoon of chia seeds.
• Transfer to a jar with an airtight lid and refrigerate. Your jam will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to two months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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Table of Contents

• Why You’ll Love Honey Dijon Mustard Dressing
• Ingredients
• Adaptations/Variations
• How to Make Honey Mustard
• Tips for Success
• More Dressing & Sauce Recipes

• Jump to the Full, Printable Recipe
• Read Comments & Reviews

Why You’ll Love Honey Dijon Mustard Dressing

Well, at the risk of sounding contrary, why wouldn’t you love this honey mustard sauce?! It’s tangy and sweet and creamy and so delicious.

Honey mustard is a super popular dressing for green salads and is especially excellent on kale salads because the robust flavor really stands up to the flavorful kale.

It’s a kid-friendly dipping sauce, perfect for chicken nuggets and tenders (or, as a vegetarian, the meat-free “chicken” nuggets I enjoy on occasion).

Try dipping French fries into this honey mustard sauce, too. Yum! You’re going to love knowing how to make honey mustard.

Ingredients

• Mayonnaise – A thick and creamy mayonnaise is best, but most varieties can be used. 
• Honey – Honey adds a rich sweetness and, of course, the classic honey flavor. You want your honey to be pourable and easy to mix with the other ingredients. Add more, a teaspoon or two at a time, for a sweeter honey mustard.
• Dijon – Use your favorite creamy Dijon mustard.
• White wine vinegar – A bit of vinegar gives honey mustard dressing a little extra kick. Lemon juice, white vinegar, or apple cider vinegar will work, too.
• Cayenne pepper – This ingredient is optional, but is really good with honey mustard! It adds a nice hint of heat. I sometimes do a couple of dashes of Tabasco sauce in addition or instead of cayenne.

Adaptations/Variations

• To make vegan honey mustard, substitute a vegan mayo and swap the honey for pure maple syrup or agave syrup.
• For a lighter and tangier honey Dijon mustard dressing, try swapping the mayo for full-fat Greek yogurt.

How to Make Honey Mustard

Add all of the honey mustard dressing ingredients to a small bowl …

… and whisk together until creamy and smooth.

Add more honey or cayenne pepper if you like, and maybe a pinch of salt and pepper, if you like.

That’s it!

Tips for Success

• Start with a good quality, thick mayo. A light mayo or thinner mayo will result in a thinner honey mustard.
• Make sure your honey is thin enough to drizzle in with the other ingredients and can be stirred easily. You might have trouble with a thicker or crystallized honey.
• Stir refrigerated honey mustard dressing before you serve it, because it might separate a bit in the fridge.

More Dressing & Sauce Recipes

• Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
• Homemade BBQ Sauce
• How to Make a Simple Vinaigrette

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Honey Dijon Mustard Dressing

This creamy, kid-friendly dressing and sauce is the perfect combination of savory + sweet! Honey mustard is perfect for dipping nuggets and fries or drizzling over salads.

Course sauce

Keyword honey & mustard dressing, honey dijon mustard dressing, honey mustard, honey mustard sauce, salad dressing with mustard and honey

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 5

Calories 211kcal

Author Kare

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar can sub lemon juice or another vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, to taste; a couple of drops of Tabasco sauce are great too
• salt & pepper optional, to taste

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until thoroughly combined.
• Taste and add more honey if you'd like it sweeter or add a pinch of salt and pepper if you feel it needs it. You can also add more cayenne if you like, or even a couple of drops of Tabasco sauce for a touch of tangy heat.
• Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Honey mustard dressing can be stored in the refrigerator in a lidded mason jar or another air-tight container for up to 5 days.

Vegan option:

Use a vegan mayo like Vegenaise and swap the honey for pure maple syrup or agave syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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You’ll love creamy lemon vinaigrette with all the veggies. And you’ll love making it, too! No blender or special equipment needed – just grab a mason jar or a small bowl and a whisk and your dressing’s made.

Table of Contents

• What is Creamy Vinaigrette?
• Why You’ll Love this Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette
• Ingredient Info
• How to Make Creamy Vinaigrette
• Ideas for Serving Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing
• More Salad Dressing Recipes

What is Creamy Vinaigrette?

Just like it sounds, creamy vinaigrette is simply a vinaigrette dressing with a creamy ingredient added and mixed in until it emulsifies, creating a lusciously creamy dressing.

I like sour cream for its thick and rich creaminess and a little big of tangy flavor, but you can also use a small amount of mayo, unsweetened Greek yogurt, or even a drizzle of heavy cream.

Why You’ll Love this Creamy Lemon Vinaigrette

• Whips up in 5 minutes or less
• Tastes so much better than store-bought
• Versatile dressing that can dress up everything from green salads to pasta salads to crudite platters and so much more.

Ingredient Info

• Olive oil: Most all of my salad dressings use extra virgin olive oil. The higher quality the better, but honestly budget-friendly olive oil is delicious too.
• Lemon juice: For bright flavor that contrasts so well with the creamy component of this vinaigrette.
• White wine vinegar: Zingy acidic flavor for the win! White balsamic is great, too. 
• Sour cream: I add quite a bit of sour cream to this creamy salad dressing recipe because if I’m going for a creamy vinaigrette, I want it to be creamy!  
• Honey: Adds sweetness that helps balance the acids, plus honey helps creamy vinaigrette emulsify.
• Salt & pepper: Fine grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper are a must!

How to Make Creamy Vinaigrette

It’s so easy to make this creamy salad dressing. My favorite method for making vinaigrettes is the mason jar method. Just add all of the ingredients in the mason jar, screw on the lid, and shake. Plus, you now have a container to store any leftovers in. Score!

You can also use a small bowl and a whisk to mix the ingredients. Or, if you’re planning to dress an entire salad with your creamy lemon vinaigrette, you can actually mix it together right in your large salad bowl, then add your salad ingredients and toss. So easy!

To make sure it’s perfect, dip a lettuce leaf into the vinaigrette to taste test it. Then, you can add more salt and pepper and adjust any ingredients if you prefer.

Ideas for Serving Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing

• Dress a green salad with it
• Toss with pasta and veggies for a simple pasta salad
• Drizzle over asparagus
• Enjoy as a dip for artichokes
• Add a bit to sandwiches or wraps – it’s the perfect condiment!

More Salad Dressing Recipes

• How to Make a Basic Vinaigrette: Learn the exact ratio for perfect vinaigrette every time plus a ton of variations. 
• Honey Mustard: Love that sweet and savory thing going on!
• Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette: This vinaigrette is so bright and zingy!
• Thousand Island Dressing: Make your own Thousand Island at home and you might never go back to store-bought again!

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Creamy Vinaigrette Recipe

This versatile vinaigrette is rich, creamy, and bright with lemony flavor. I love it on simple green salads and served up with veggie platters!

Course Salad

Keyword salad, salad dressing

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 141kcal

Author Kare

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Place ingredients into a small bowl or a mason jar. If you're using a bowl, whisk together vigorously until combined. If you're using a mason jar, twist the lid on the jar and shake well until emulsified.  
• Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired.

Notes

Storage:

Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. The ingredients may separate in the fridge, so give it a good shake to mix it all back up. 

Vegan Option:

Use vegan sour cream and substitute agave syrup or pure maple syrup for the honey. 

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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I think this lemon vinaigrette dressing pairs perfectly with a chickpea-heavy green salad – something about the lemon, chickpeas, and thyme together is so delicious! It’s also amazing tossed with blanched asparagus. 

Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette is a really light, refreshing dressing for spring and summer salads. But I love the citrus pop on wintertime salads too. 

Ingredients for Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette

• Olive oil: I use extra virgin olive oil almost exclusively for my vinaigrette recipes. The higher quality the better, but if you have a more budget-friendly olive oil, it’s going to be great too!
• Lemon juice: Freshly squeezed, about one or two lemons worth. 
• White wine vinegar: I love the light zing that white wine vinegar gives this salad dressing. White balsamic is great, too. 
• Thyme: I love fresh thyme in this lemon salad dressing recipe, but dried works too. Just add ess dried because it’s much more potent than fresh. 
• Dijon mustard: A key to vinaigrette is that the ingredients emulsify together (emulsification is when two ingredients that don’t normally combine well are combined). Two ingredients really help the emulsification process: Dijon mustard is one of them. Plus, it adds a great pop of flavor! 
• Honey: Another win for helping emulsify! Plus, honey adds a nice hit of sweetness that helps to mellow all of the acid in vinaigrette. 
• Salt & pepper: I like fine grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper for best flavor, but any salt and pepper will do! 

How to Make It

It’s so easy to make this lemon salad dressing. Simple add all of the ingredients to a small bowl or, my favorite, a small mason jar. Whisk all of the ingredients together, or, if you’re using a mason jar, place the lid on and shake shake shake! 

Then, check to make sure all of the ingredients are emulsified (thoroughly blended). Dip a lettuce leaf into the vinaigrette to taste test it and add more salt and pepper or adjust any other ingredients if you like. 

Then serve!

Variations

There are so many ways to modify this recipe! Here are a few ideas. 

• Lemon herb vinaigrette: Add more herbs for a wonderful fresh herb vinaigrette. Try a mix of dill, parsley, basil, oregano, and/or marjoram. 
• Lemon oregano vinaigrette: Swap fresh minced oregano for the thyme. Or use 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano. 
• Lemon rosemary vinaigrette: Add about 1/2 teaspoon fresh, well-minced rosemary to the vinaigrette in place of the thyme. 
• Lemon ginger vinaigrette: Add a teaspoon of finely minced fresh ginger. I leave out the thyme if I’m using this variation. 
• Lemon basil vinaigrette: Swap fresh minced basil for the thyme. 
• Lemon parsley vinaigrette: Add parsley instead of the thyme. 
• Maple lemon vinaigrette: Swap the honey for pure maple syrup. This makes it a vegan lemon vinaigrette!

More Salad Dressing Recipes

• How to Make a Basic Vinaigrette: This article is a huge wealth of information about the perfect ratio for vinaigrette, the ingredients I like to use, and tons of variations. 
• Creamy Vinaigrette: Very similar to this one but with an element of irresistible creaminess.
• Honey Mustard Dressing: Just like the classic you know and love!
• Thousand Island Dressing: Super creamy and so easy to make at home!

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Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette Recipe

Bright, lively, and full of flavor! This lemony vinaigrette is the perfect companion for green salads. You'll love having this recipe in your arsenal for salad time!

Course Salad

Cuisine French

Keyword salad, salad dressing

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 169kcal

Author Kare

Equipment

• Small bowl or mason jar

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 large or 2 medium lemons
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 small clove garlic grated on microplane or finely minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped; or 1/4 teaspoon dried
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt plus more to taste
• freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste

Instructions

• Place all of the ingredients in a small bowl or a mason jar. If using a bowl, whisk together vigorously until combined/emulsified. If using a mason jar, twist the lid on the jar and shake well.
• Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Drizzle over your favorite salad.

Notes

Storage notes

This dressing will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The oil may solidify, so I recommend letting the dressing return to room temperature on the counter, then shake/mix it together again before serving. 

Vegan option

Use pure maple syrup instead of honey. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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You can buy a London Fog Drink at Starbucks (I especially like their version with almond milk), but you can also make a super delicious version at home.

Before I get into exactly how to make one, you may be wondering …

What is a London Fog Drink?

A London Fog Drink is a latte made with:

• Earl Gray tea
• Frothed milk of your choice (oat milk is my fave when making it at home; almond when I’m buying it at Starbucks or somewhere else)
• Vanilla
• A sweetener like vanilla syrup, honey, or even pure maple syrup
• Other optional ingredients are a pinch of lavender buds for a floral note, or a peel of orange rind to punch up the bergamot in Earl Gray. Both recommended!

London Fog Latte Drinks can also be made iced and are quite lovely when it’s warmer outside.

The citrus note from the bergamot oil in the Earl Gray tea along with a touch of sweetness and vanilla, plus the creaminess of a perfectly frothed milk makes for a wonderfully warming drink. My fave!

How do you make London Fog Drinks?

My version of a London Fog Tea Latte involves brewing a concentrated Earl Gray tea, then stirring in a bit of honey and vanilla extract after it has brewed. You can also add a pinch of culinary lavender if you’d like – it adds a soothing floral note.

While the tea brews, I froth my milk. I have this frother (affiliate link) which is worth every single penny (and then some), but you can also warm your milk on the stove then hit it with a handheld frother if you like. Or just skip the frothing altogether if you don’t have one.

By far, my favorite non-dairy milk alternative for lattes is oat milk. It froths up so rich and creamy – so good! Almond milk is lovely as well, but I find it doesn’t froth as much.

If you’re looking for a cozy-comforting warm drink to curl up with, I hope you try this London Fog Latte for some instant hygge! It’s quick, easy, and super easy to make at home.

More Coffee Shop Drinks

• Cold Brew Iced Coffee
• Turmeric Latte
• Crock Pot Vanilla Latte
• Matcha Iced Latte
• Cinnamon Dolce Iced Coffee

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How to Make a London Fog Drink

A warm and cuddly drink made with citrussy Earl Gray tea, vanilla, honey, and steaming milk. Add a bit of lavender if you want, too, for even more cozy-factor! Made dairy-free with oat milk or almond, but feel free to use the milk you like!

Course beverages

Prep Time 7 minutes minutes

Total Time 7 minutes minutes

Servings 1 latte

Calories 176kcal

Author Kare

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 Earl Gray tea bag
• Pinch culinary lavender optional; I usually make it without
• 2 teaspoons honey or to taste*
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup of your favorite milk I prefer oat milk for these

Instructions

• Place the tea bag in a mug and add the lavender if using. Let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bag or, if you added lavender, pour the tea through a strainer then back into your mug.
• Stir in the honey and vanilla, adjusting both if you like for more or less sweetness or vanilla flavor.
• While the tea steeps, heat your milk. I use an electric frother, but you can also heat it on your stovetop until steaming but not boiling, stirring frequently. Froth with a hand-frother if using.
• Pour warmed milk into tea mixture and stir to combine. Spoon any froth over the top and serve.

Notes

*Vegan Option

Substitute a vegan-friendly granulated sugar (stir well to dissolve).

Nutrition

Serving: 12ounces | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 2mg

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