You guys, this smoothie . . . honestly, I have no words!

Subtly sweet, seriously creamy, spiked with the perfect hit of vanilla, a hint of minty freshness & it’s choc-full of choc chips!

You can’t beat a classic like cookies and cream & adding a touch of matcha, a hint of mint + some extra chocolate = best idea, ever!

A matcha made in heaven! Sorry #notsorry it had to be done!

Not only does it taste incredible but, it also packs a nutritional punch!

It’s rich in antioxidants, high in calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron & fiber.

It’s a natural anti-inflammatory!

Great for stabilizing blood sugar, balancing hormones, enhancing mood, aid concentration & restoring energy levels (both mental & physical).

And, it’s packed with protein & gut healing goodness!

Super smoothie say whatt?!

So much goodness in one pretty little cup!

Healthified or not, I can’t think of a better way to celebrate St Patricks day or just kick start your day than with a cup of this deliciousness!

You in?! Of course you are, you’re cool like that!

Gluten Free – Dairy Free (if you want) – BANANA FREE (!!) – DATE FREE – Sugar free –  Low carb – Paleo – Keto – 100% vegan friendly! But most importantly it really tastes like an absolute dream and St Patricks day celebrating or not, you need it in your life because, yum!

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

* I love Macro Mike plant based almond protein powder . Its gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, boosted with pre & probiotics & truly tastes all kinds of incredible. Its hands down without question the smoothest, most delicious, elite tasting protein power (plant based/dairy free or otherwise!!) I have ever tried. And I have tried A LOT!  Use AMB-EM to get a cheeky discount of you want to try it

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Question of the day –

Festive smoothie yay or nay?! What’s your go-to smoothie combo?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your secretly healthy, sugar-free gingerbread latte  (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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The perfect way to celebrate valentines, galentines, or just for those moments in life when you need, that’s right, I said NEED, a cookie or 2 but don’t want to bake, or can’t be trusted with ( ← we’ve all been there)  an entire batch of 12 – 24!

Soft, chewy, crispy on the edges, super, SUPER fudgy in the middle! THE PERFECT COOKIE (or should I say brookie?!) for any occasion or, simply just to help you crush those late night cookie cravings (please tell me I’m not the only one who has them pretty much every. single. night?!) but also, just because cookies/brookies are always a good idea! Am I right!? Oh, you know I am!

Just in case you’re not familiar with life-changing deliciousness that is the brookie  . . .  a brookie = soft-baked cookie meets suuuuuuper fudgy, rich chocolate brownie and yes, its just as incredible, if not more so, than you imagine. They even come complete with that signature, cosmic brownie crackle on top!!!!

This, right here, this single serve, super fudgy (secretly healthy), soft baked choc fudge lava brookie has taken my obsession with cookies, brownies and melty puddles of rich dark chocolate to a whollleeeee new level!

I mean the only thing better than a fresh from the oven, soft baked, ooey gooey brownie or choc chip cookie is a fresh from the oven, soft baked, ooey, gooey double choc fudge lava brookie! Who says you have to choose between brownies OR cookies?! I say lets have both!

You with me? of course you are, you’re cool like that!

Super simple, seriously delicious made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in one bowl, with one spoon, and can be ready to devour in a matter of minutes!

Annnndddd, they also happen to be secretly good for you!

Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Refined sugar free – Low Carb – Paleo – Keto – 100% Vegan friendly but most importantly they really are edible awesomeness personified and you need them in your life because, yum!

Also, primarily made with nut butter and a cheeky hit of espresso = totally acceptable for breakfast consumption + a big ol’ vat of coffee, of course.

Crispy on the edges, soft and chewy in the middle and literally oozing with rich, chocolaty awesomeness when you bite on!

Go, go, get em!

Click here for some step-by-step pics & to cook along with me

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Question of the day –

Do you prefer crispy or soft-baked cookies?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your life changing choc collagen lava brookies (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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I am SO excited to share with you that I have teamed up with my friends at Queensland Strawberries to create a berry-yummy 100% FREE recipe e-book that’s full of deliciously simple , secretly healthy yet insanely delicious recipes to help spread the berry love while keeping you (& your belly) happy, nourished & thriving through the week.

Inside the book you will find all brand new, super exclusive, never before seen recipes that I know you will absolutely LOVE!

Things like – DIY Sugar free, Strawberry Vanilla Jam, Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble (my Dad’s fav) , Strawberry Peach Snack Cake, Strawberry Crumble Bars , Sparkling Kombucha Strawberries (I am SO in love with these!! They will be perfect for valentines, galentines or just because, yum!!) , Strawberry Overnight Oats (my husbands current breakfast + perfect for meal prep!!), No Bake {Dairy Free} Strawberry Cheesecake (my husbands kryptonite) & last but not least, my current & your soon to be fave snack – Strawberry Dark Chocolate Bounty Bars!!!

All recipes are gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, grain free, low carb, paleo & 100% vegan friendly but most importantly they really are  I N S A N E L Y delicious & I can not wait for you to try them!

Click here for a sneak peek at all the allll the berry-yummy goodies included in the book or grab your copy here —> FREE Strawberry Recipe Book!!!

Now, lets quickly talk about these dark chocolate strawberry bounty bars . . . think —> everything you love about the good old fashioned bounty – yummy, chocolaty, coco-nutty deliciousness with a berry-licious twist that are dare I say, may just be wayyy better than the original, and I don’t just mean coz they’re made with healthier, “better for you” ingredients, I mean because they truly do taste all kinds of magical, also, espresso infused dark chocolate always wins imo

You could say they are kind of like a cherry ripe but also not really because cherries & strawberry taste veryyyy different. I waffling, I know , I’m so excited to share this recipe & FREE e-book with you that I can’t even think straight!

Although, even if I was super calm, chill & of sane mind (as if that’s something that happens often   )  I honestly still don’t think I could find the words to describe the life changing deliciousness (no , I’m not exaggerating or being dramatic at all – not me, never!!  ; ) they really are THAT good!) that is the secretly healthy, sugar free, dark chocolate strawberry bounty bar so, do yourself a favour & go make them already!!!

PS – don’t forget to grab your copy of my FREE strawberry recipe e-book – you will LOVEEEE

And please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your low carb , sugar free dark chocolate strawberry bounty bites (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) snap a pic , share it & tag me on Instagram (or the  Facebook page) seeing you re-create & enjoying my recipes really does make my heart all kinds of happy

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

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Anyway, sugar free iced peppermint mochas that can be hot or iced! Deliciously winning on so many levels!!!

Hands down one of my all time fave holiday drinks. Ever! & something I’ve been having every day since the start of December Sorry Im only just now telling you about it . Forgive me?!

One sip & all will be forgiven I just know it (even just the smell) makes my Christmas lovin’ heart (& belly) all kinds of happy.

The decadent richness of cacao combined with that gentle hum (or loud rev if you prefer) of espresso & that subtle hint of minty freshness

Seriously, so good! Starbucks who?!

*No added sugar
*Packed with protein
*Loaded with gut-healing goodness

All I want, every day between now & Christmas pls!

And yes, I’d you aren’t a fan of coffee (pls tell me how we’re friends again?! jk – ILY) just leave it out & have yourself a creamy, dreamy choc mint chiller. It will still be insanely delicious just not quite as magical IMO

Honestly, I can’t think of a better way to start, end or fill the day than binge-watching Christmas movies with a cup of this deliciousness!

You in? Of course, you are, you’re cool like that!

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Question of the day –

Festive coffee yay or nay?! What’s your go-to coffee order?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your secretly healthy, sugar-free gingerbread latte  (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Honestly, Im not sure I want to drink my coffee any other way from now on?!

Especially at this time of year when I’m needing all of the coffee to try to do all the things (and then some!) please tell me I’m not the only one?!

This right here, is everything I want, all day every day on repeat (by IV) between now and Christmas . . . then on Christmas I’ll be wanting a double-double please and thank you.

Subtly sweet, seriously creamy,  spiked with the perfect hit of espresso and a heart and belly-warming hum of gingerbread spice. It’s SOOOO good!

No one would ever know that this one also happens to be seriously good for you!

Packed with protein, naturally sweetened and loaded with gut healing goodness!

I won’t tell if you don’t!

Healthified or not, I can’t think of a better way to start, end or fill the day than cozied on the couch, binge-watching Christmas movies with a cup of this deliciousness! Which is where you’ll find me, on the couch, tonight at 830 pm . . . cozied up in my comfiest PJ’s watching “The Santa Clause” or “Home Alone” I cant decide which one Im feeling today?! But, you’re welcome to join me!

Serve it hot, serve it iced, however you choose to do it you really can’t go wrong!

Dairy free (if you want),  BANANA FREE, DATE FREE, Sugar-free, Low Carb, Paleo, Keto & 100% Vegan friendly – so much to love I tell you and love it you will!

Seriously, so good! Starbucks who?!

Please note I like mine spicy so feel free to adjust accordingly …
Enjoy

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Question of the day –

What’s your go-to coffee order?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your secretly healthy, sugar-free gingerbread latte  (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Because is it even Christmas without a cheeky rum ball (or two?!) !

If you’re my mother-in-law, the answer is no! Girlfriend is cuckoo for a Christmas rum ball!

As in, she gets all giddy like an excited little school girl as soon as she sees them appear in stores . . . in October!

The rest of us be like “umm seriously way too soon for Christmas stuff in stores?!” And girlfriend be all happy dancing and high five-ing strangers about the appearance of the rum balls! which is exactly what you’ll be doing once you taste these bad boys!

Subtly sweet, seriously chocolaty, super fudgy infused with a gentle heart & belly-warming hum (or loud rev if you prefer) of “rum”

Made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already & can be ready to devour in less than 20 mins & they get bonus point because they also happen to be secretly good for you! 

They are packed with protein, calcium and are rich in magnesium thanks to those deliciously buttery almonds. And, you also get a double dose of antioxidants thanks to the addition of cacao as well as that decadent, rich, dark chocolate coating! Deliciously winning on so many levels!

You’re welcome

These all-natural, secretly healthy {non-alcoholic} chocolate-covered rum balls would make the perfect addition to your Christmas snack table or, a great little, secretly healthy, fun and festive treat to make and give to friends, family, teachers, co-workers, you name it!

Feel free to use real rum if you prefer and kick up the quantity of you want a stronger flavour but, for me this tiny amount of rum extract (just 1/2 a teaspoon) was perfect. It was subtle, not at all in your face or over-powering – just delicious.

However you choose to do it you really cant go wrong!

Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Grain Free – Refined Sugar Free – Low Carb – Keto – Paleo – Vegan Friendly

From my family to yours, enjoy xo

* If your dates aren’t super fresh & juicy, soak them in boiling water for 10 mins to help rehydrate them then drain & proceed

• I use Macro Mike vanilla buttercream (or cinnamon churro) plant based almond protein powder best in this recipe! Its gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, boosted with probiotics & truly tastes all kinds of incredible. Its hands down without question the smoothest, most delicious, elite tasting protein power (plant based/dairy free or otherwise!!) I have ever tried. And I have tried A LOT! AMB-EMMA to get a cheeky discount if you want to give it a try

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Question of the day –

What holiday treats are you snacking on this year?

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Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your sugar free, salted caramel cashew butter fudge (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to xo

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Sugar Free Salted Caramel Fudge !

Buttery cashews are blended with a splash of vanilla, a drizzle of maple syrup, a pinch of salt, a touch of coconut oil, sprinkled with crisp and crunchy, toasted coconut flakes, chilled, sliced then dipped in dark chocolate.

Oh yes, I did! And you should too!

Because, this fudge . . . I honestly don’t know what to tell you.

It’s velvety smooth, deliciously creamy, subtly sweet and simply divine!

And you would not believe how easy it is to make!

How to make sugar free salted caramel cashew butter fudge?

You simply throw all of your fudge ingredients into your blender and let it do the work for you! As far as treat making goes I don’t think it gets much easier than this! And would you just look at how creamy it is and those flecks of vanilla

Once your salted caramel cashew butter fudge is blended and looking all creamy and dreamy like, we simply pour our creamy fudge into a lined baking tray, sprinkle with some coconut flakes and then pop it in the fridge (or freezer, it’s faster) for a few hours to set.

Once that’s done you slice it up, melt some chocolate, dip, chill and enjoy!

It really is that easy!

The hardest part about making this recipe is waiting for the fudge to set.

And let me tell you although the struggle is very real, it’s also very, VERY worth it.

Shall I remind you again?!

5 words . . . Sugar free Salted Caramel Fudge!!!!!!

A creamy, dreamy, deliciously indulgent fudge made with no refined flours or sugars using just a handful of real food ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and can be ready to devour in just a matter of minutes!

And, and, it also happens to seriously good for you!

Sugar-free
Packed with protein
Loaded with gut-healing goodness!

Not that anyone would ever know! Its soooo good!

Deliciously winning on so many levels

One last tip before you go get your fudge on . . .

How to store your sugar-free salted caramel cashew butter fudge?!

This fudge is best stored in the fridge in an airtight container and should keep well for 2-3 weeks (but I doubt it will last that long because its soooooo yummy, we always eat ours within a few days #noegrets) however, it can also be frozen for at least 3-6 months! So, you can make a double-triple-quadruple batch so it’s ready for when the festivities begin (or the cravings strike). Look at you being all organized!

OK, I think that’s it from me.

All natural, quick and easy, creamy, dreamy, velvety smooth, subtly sweet, salted caramel cashew butter fudge with a decadent espresso infused dark chocolate coating

Fun to make, fun to eat & fun to share with the ones you love!

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

This fudge should keep well refrigerated for 5-7 days or frozen for 3-6 months

NOTE – This fudge is quite delicate so I suggest keeping it refrigerated (or even stored in the freezer) until you are ready to serve

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Question of the day –

What tasty treat are you most looking forward to enjoying this festive season?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your sugar free, salted caramel cashew butter fudge (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to xo

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I know they may not look very festive but, in my house, these pimped up PB cups are 100% essential on our Halloween snack table!

Lightly salted, perfectly spiced, vanilla infused peanut butter stuffed into in a decadent, rich, cool, crisp (espresso infused) dark chocolate cup that literally ooozzzeessss with awesomeness when you bite on in!

Halloween celebrations or not I firmly believe that every day should end with, or at least include at some point, dark chocolate & nut butter!

You with me?! Of course you are, you’re cool like that!

Lightly salted, vanilla spiked peanut butter stuffed into in a decadent, rich, cool, crisp dark chocolate cup that literally ooozzzeessss with awesomeness when you bite on in!

Dare I say, even better than the OG & I don’t mean just coz they’re made with more wholesome/better for you ingredients I mean because they truly taste all kinds of magical!

If you, like me, have a major soft spot for dark chocolate & nut butter (who doesn’t?!) then you need these in your life like, yesterday!

Alsoooooooo , just a little FYI – you mighttt want to get a jump start on these bad boyz coz tomorrow I’m sharing a very fun, and VERY festive (but still crazy simple) recipe you’re going to want in on asap & PB cups will be required!!! Yyes, you could* just buy some but, my healthy homemade pumpkin spiced peanut butter cups are at least 10 x more magical & therefore your life by extension will also be at least, 10 x more magical than if you were to use store bought. Plus, my homemade version can be ready faster than you could dash to the store & buy some & I bet you already have everything you need in your pantry already!!!!

Made with basic 4 ingredients that I bet you have on hand already (I know, I know I said that already but its def bares repeating) & can be ready to devour in just 15 mins!!

Super simple, super delicious . . .

Honestly, I don’t know what more I need to tell you.

Gluten free – Dairy free – Grain Free – Refined Sugar free – Low Carb  – Paleo – Keto –  Vegan friendly!

But most importantly, they really are a little bite of heaven right here on earth & you need them in your life because . . . yummmmmm

1 bowl + 15 mins!

Go, go get em’

Question of the day –

Do you prefer dark or milk chocolate? Almond or peanut butter? What was your fave childhood treat?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your healthy, homemade copycat Reese’s cups (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to xo

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This recipe is one I’ve been making, on repeat, since the start of October & my only regret is not sharing it with you sooner. One taste and I know you’ll be just as obsessed as I am (& hopefully forgive me for taking so long to share it with you)!

I know that here in Australia, for some reason, we haven’t yet fully discovered the joy that is the pumpkin spiced latte (or pumpkin spice anything for that matter) so if you’re wondering what all the fuss is about think gingerbread meets chai but 10 x better!!!!

I’m pretty sure you can get a pumpkin spiced latte at Starbucks but, they cost a small fortune (+ they’re not exactly healthy or easily accessible for many of us)  so, what’s a girl to do when her heart aches pumpkin spiced everything yet sadly there is no pumpkin spiced anything on the cards?! Or is it in the cards!? Either way, it ain’t happening!

So, what’s a girl to do?!

She heads to the kitchen and whips up with her own deliciously simple, quick and easy, healthy homemade {sugar free} pumpkin spice coffee creamer that’s what!

Honestly, I’m not sure I can drink my coffee any other way from now on. Well, that is until we hit December 1st when gingerbread szn officially starts and you better believe I will be adding gingerbread spice to all of the things!!!! You have been warned (excited much?! I think yasss!!!)

So, it’s time to skip super expensive, sugar laden Starbucks and try my {sugar free, dairy free, low carb & vegan friendly) pumpkin spice coffee creamer recipe. Life as you know it will be changed, forever!!!

What you’ll need to make your creamy, dreamy healthy pumpkin spice coffee creamer?:

Coffee (hot or iced – a double shot for me pls) +

pumpkin spice mix

a splash of vanilla

 sweetener of choice (I to use vanilla collagen which adds a hit of protein & is great for hair, skin, nails & gut health or sugar free / monk fruit maple syrup) and

a pinch of flaky sea salt which elevates everything. always!.

That’s it!!!

How to make your healthy, homemade {sugar free} pumpkin spiced coffee creamer?! :

Just throw everything in to your blender & blend, blend, blend. Ok, it really only takes one quick 10 second whizz and you my friend are one step away form having the creamiest, dreamiest latte you’ll ever have!! Ever. Ever. Ever!!!!!

Well, until I introduce you to my gingerbread latte  . . .

Serve it hot, serve it iced, not a coffee drinker?! (ummm how are we friends again?! jks you know I love you) it’s also incredible on a hot (or iced) chocolate!!!

Add a little whipped cream + some extra cinnamon on top if you’re fancy (<— do it, thank me later!!).

Gluten Free – Dairy Free (if you want) – Sugar free – Low carb – Paleo – Keto – Vegan Friendly!!!

But , most importantly, it really does taste like an absolute dream  <— think spiced coffee ice cream. It’s a little cup of heart warming, soul soothing happiness and you need it in your life because, yummmmm!

From my pumpkin spiced, coffee loving heart to yours, enjoy xo

If you’re a visual learner, click here to cook along with me.

Notes:

*I used loco dairy free thickened cream which I just bought at coles but, you can sub extra milk but, the cream really does make it thicker, creamer & (at least) 10 x extra lush. It’s 100% worth it in my opinion.

** or sweetener of choice – maple syrup is my go-to alternative in this recipe – I use sugar free/ monk fruit maple & its SO good in here!

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Question of the day –

What’s your go-to coffee order?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your secretly healthy, sugar-free gingerbread latte  (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Sweet, juicy heirloom tomatoes, tangy “ricotta”, flaky sea salt, drizzled with Greek ranch, a splash of balsamic & tons of fresh herbs. It’s light, delicious and the epitome of summer. The perfect accompaniment to any meal although, to be honest, Ive been known to make & eat it all on its own! Yes, it really is THAT good!

The flavour combination is seriously incredible & the texture!!! Its hearty yet light, fresh, flavourful, sweet & salty with the perfect crunch! A party in your mouth!

So, if you’re looking for a deliciously simple, show stopping side to add to your Festive feasting table, or just to make on a random Monday because #health , then look no further friend, this stunning yet simple heirloom tomato salad it exactly what you need!

Super simple, insanely delicious, the perfect way to elevate any meal!

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Question of the day –

What’s your fave quick & easy lunch/dinner?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your choc chip blondies (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to xo

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