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Home » Motivation » To Be An Empowered Woman

To Be An Empowered Woman

Published: May 12, 2015 · Modified: Aug 25, 2022 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

Empower: To give power or influence, to promote self-actualization. To make strong and confident in one's life and in claiming their rights. 

Do you know how much I love this word? Well I do, a lot! Its definition includes 3 of my absolute favorite words and ones I live by and say every day. Power. Strength. Confidence. Empowerment puts the strength in Strength and Sunshine. Empowerment is something we all hold within us, but sometimes it lies hidden until we realize just how to claim our empowerment and let it guide us in our every day lives.

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To women, empowerment may not feel as innate and accessible at first. Women have been seen as weak, timid, submissive, and easily taken advantage of. Women are portrayed all to often as powerless and without the confidence to stand up for themselves or even independent enough to take care and provide for themselves. To me, that's just unacceptable and needs to change. Women can and ARE empowered, they just need to discover it within themselves and encourage their fellow females to do the same.

Today I'm excited to be partnering with Swoob to promote their empowered women campaign with SABRE and how an active lifestyle can help empower women and increase their safety. You already know that I am a huge advocate for women's fitness and not being scared to lift heavy, find release, or go the distance. To be empowered you need the confidence that you can take care of yourself and be safe. Fitness can give you all of that and more. In the form of strengthening the muscles, stretching the body, preventing injury, learning how to fuel and nourish yourself, how to establish mental toughness, break barriers, and give the greatest most everlasting confidence possible.

As a young college aged woman (in a big city, no less), feeling empowered has never been more essential. With sexual assault being seemingly on the rise and prominent in the news lately, it is never far from my mind that women's safety must be talked about and empowerment must be spread. No matter what age a woman is, she should never feel powerless or weak. She should never be scared to speak up and stand up.

This story, written by Alana Maiello, called We Are All Survivors, says it all. A young, "fragile" girl, taken advantage of and then didn't speak up. But she has learned now it doesn't have to be this way. She could have used her empowerment to fight back, speak up, and never give up. Her story is powerful and she wants all women to know that we are all survivors, we are strong, and we should never give up. We are empowered. Empowered together as women.

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I have never been in a situation where I felt powerless or where my safety was compromised, but I feel like I know my confidence and strength enough that I will use every ounce of power in me to never give-up and to stand-up. I may only be 18 (19 in a few weeks), but I know I am worth it. I know that as a woman, it is my duty to help spread the empowerment I feel and help other's find it themselves. One of the biggest teachers of this empowerment has been my active lifestyle and fitness. That's why it is so important for all women to live an active lifestyle.

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Through my strength training I have learned just how strong my body, the female body, is. Lifting weights is still thought of as a "male thing", but that is so far from the truth. I think by just getting women to embrace this form of fitness can, no, it WILL, increase feelings of empowerment. There is nothing better than being able to squat double your body weight or lift 60 pounds over your head. Strength training actually shows you that your body is strong and can fight back.

Through my yoga practice I have learned the beauty of confidence. Once I learned to trust my body to not let me down, my confidence increased ten-fold. Twisting and holding my body in the most complex positions shows me that believing I can do something and having the confidence to try, will result in success. It may take a few tries, but I would never let myself give-up. Giving up is failure and there is no confidence in failure.

Through my short stint with running, HIIT, and miles of biking, I have learned just how much endurance and mental toughness I have. When your body requires you to keep pushing on, through miles, minutes, and hours, it takes a lot to keep telling yourself that you can. To stay strong, even when you feel like stopping, but no matter how fast or slow you go, you don't, you never give-up.

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For me, fitness has empowered me and will keep empowering me. That's what I love about it so much. Not only is it important and great for the body physically, but it is important in self-worth and your mental state. Every woman needs to adopt an active lifestyle, no matter what that might include. Strength training, Crossfit, yoga, running, jogging, biking, surfing, hiking, whatever.

One of Swoob's missions is to help women in this journey of self empowerment. "We inspire women to change the world. We believe that women have incredible potential and that healthy living helps unlock that power. Confidence, strength, and love is the core of what we do and create." That's why they create such beautiful athletic wear to keep women feeling confident while they empower themselves though fitness. I love that concept and that's why I am proud to wear Swoob's Dragonfly Sports Bra. It always helps to wear something comfortable while I'm increasing my empowerment through fitness. I'm sure all women want to feel the same way and Swoob has created their brand to do just that.

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Together, as women, active and fit women, we can help each other along the journey to finding, learning, and continually gaining self empowerment and confidence. Together we can support each other so that we never give-in or give-up. Let's make a pact to keep each other active, healthy, strong, and confident. We are survivors and thrivers.

So tell me:

+ What makes you feel empowered?

+ How will you help support other women in finding empowerment?

**This post is part of my partnership with Swoob. All opinions and thoughts are my own and I am proud to be raising awareness.**

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  1. Sherry

    May 23, 2015 at 7:34 am

    This post is empowering and inspiring! Thanks for linking up and sharing with us at Funtastic Friday. Hope you join us again this week.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 23, 2015 at 7:56 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. kimmythevegan

    May 21, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    Amazing post! So many different ways for women to feel strong and empowered! Running makes me feel strong =)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 21, 2015 at 5:20 pm

      Totally! Thanks dear!

      Reply
  3. Erlene

    May 20, 2015 at 4:19 am

    Very inspirational post. I have two girls, so it's important that they feel confident in themselves. Thanks for sharing this on Merry Monday.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 20, 2015 at 7:22 am

      Yes, it so is!

      Reply
  4. Ana Valentin

    May 13, 2015 at 11:36 am

    What a beautiful post Rebecca! What empowers me is a great workout, great wholesome food and being one with nature . There is nothing like feeling the Earth beneath your feet, the grounds heartbeat and the tickle of a breeze along your skin. There is nothing like the top of a mountain after a long hike. Nothing empowers me more seriously. Also positivity, especially in the bloggin realm!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 13, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Yes! It is all the simple innate human things that can really empower us!

      Reply
  5. Ariana

    May 13, 2015 at 11:00 am

    What a beautiful post! I love how confident you are - I'm sure you inspire many women to feel just as strong and powerful in their bodies as you do.

    Like you, fitness makes me feel empowered. Whenever I find myself in a tough situation in life I always remind myself of a difficult training session I made it through, and remind myself that this is no different.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 13, 2015 at 11:10 am

      Thank you Ariana! I hope I can inspire!
      There is nothing more beneficial than living an active healthy life and growing stronger and more confident each day!

      Reply
  6. Paige @ Your Trainer Paige

    May 13, 2015 at 8:38 am

    Lifting weights, having a good, positive body image, my health, and oddly enough, my monthly cycle make me feel empowered!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 13, 2015 at 9:14 am

      O! Good posture is so important! That always makes me feel so confident and empowered! Standing and holding your head high!

      Reply
  7. Jaime

    May 13, 2015 at 5:21 am

    I so need this today. Monday I started a 60 day PiYo workout schedule that I'm hoping will help me tone up and lose a little of this baby fat. It requires SO much balance and strength, and when I tried doing it before I kept telling myself "I'm too fat and weak to do this". My legs already feel stronger, and I'm much more confident in myself! We women are much stronger than we realize.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 13, 2015 at 7:41 am

      Yes! They are! Never be scared to try and never put yourself down! You deserve confidence and empowerment! Keep it up girl!

      Reply
  8. Farrah

    May 12, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    Such an important topic to discuss! :] I couldn't agree with you more!

    Lifting weights, BJJ, and dance have all contributed to making me feel empowered. :] I'm hoping to be able to encourage my future patients to find some sort of fitness that they love and to roll with it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 13, 2015 at 4:23 am

      And you're in such a great position to make that impact....which I know you will! XOXO

      Reply
  9. genevieve @ gratitude & greens

    May 12, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    I feel the most empowered when I achieve something, speak my mind, and when I do something with confidence. Empowerment is so important- owning your achievements and recognizing your strengths feels so great and is also key to personal happiness, I think. I think more women, especially, should be more comfortable with recognizing their achievements and how awesome they are!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 13, 2015 at 7:46 am

      They should! When they do, they will be happier and in a better mindset when they need to be strong and stand-up!

      Reply
  10. Crystal Green

    May 12, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    This is an empowering post. You really are a strong woman both inside and out. Thanks for sharing this with us.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      Thank you so much dear!

      Reply
  11. Alana Maiello

    May 12, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    Thank you so much Rebecca for your words! I can tell you are such a strong girl! Thanks so much for reading my story and helping to spread the message that women can overcome anything! - Alana

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you so much Alana! You wrote your story so beautifully! Stay strong! Love always! XOXO

      Reply
  12. mags

    May 12, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Go Girl! Gotta love strong women!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      Yes! 😉

      Reply
  13. Brooke @ Silver Lining

    May 12, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    I totally agree - confidence makes me feel empowered! When I am educated and feel confident, I can do anything!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 4:37 pm

      It is that magic trait we should all try to cultivate!

      Reply
  14. Evolve with Mary

    May 12, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    POWERFUL!!!!! What an awesome post!!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Thank you Mary!

      Reply
  15. Katie Cavuto

    May 12, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    I LOVE your blog and love this post- You post is so inspiring to read- and you are only 18! Unbelievable!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      Thank you so much dear!

      Reply
  16. Krysten

    May 12, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about this post and you!! Thank you for sharing beautiful!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 1:56 pm

      Thank you so much Krysten! XOXO

      Reply
  17. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

    May 12, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    I am in awe of your strength, intelligence, and sophistication at 18 years old. You are truly empowered and an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this wonderful post and introducing me to Swoob.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you so much Jessica!

      Reply
  18. Sam @ PancakeWarriors

    May 12, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Yes strength, confidence and power. What a fierce combination. I have been in compromised situations where my safety was at risk and I have to say, if I didn't know my own strength, I knew it after that. It's amazing how strong an empowered woman can be!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      Yes! I hope we all can feel that way! We all deserve to feel that strength and power we hold!

      Reply
  19. Lora

    May 12, 2015 at 11:08 am

    As you know, I am a survivor of sexual assault. I love everything about this post and I, too, love yoga and fitness for the confidence it brings. Besos!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 11:19 am

      Thank you Lora <3 It's so so so important that we raise awareness for this!

      Reply
  20. Rebecca

    May 12, 2015 at 10:08 am

    Thanks for sharing! I think encouraging empowerment is so so important! I feel empowered when I am just myself. being me is enough & I can do what I want to better myself & the world, that's empowerment to me!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 10:13 am

      As long as you feel confident and safe!

      Reply
  21. Linda @ Veganosity

    May 12, 2015 at 10:01 am

    Great post Rebecca!

    I tried my best to raise my daughter and my son to not look at gender, race, or social class. We are all equal, we all deserve to be respected, and our differences (there are) should be celebrated. Sadly, I've experienced more women try to tear me down than men. As a society we have a long way to go. I hope to one day live in a world where we don't have to categorize people by what they look like on the outside, but in the meantime, I'll continue to look at a person's character and morals and not their chromosomes and skin color.

    Having said that, I practiced Shotokan karate for years and I know how vulnerable women are to male predators. I encourage all women to learn self defense, but still know that no matter how physically strong you are, a stronger man can take you down. When you're walking alone you need to take the headphones out of your ears, look up and around you, not down at your phone, and let people know that you're aware of your surroundings. Also, carry pepper spray and make sure it's available if you need it. Those were lessons taught to me by an amazing sensei.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 10:05 am

      Yes! Women need to know how to defend themselves. I walked around with my alarm and never ever would have my phone (or valuables) out. Sadly so many people do. The amount of times people have crashed into me walking in the middle of the city. It made me so frustrated.

      Reply
  22. Erica @ Coming Up Roses

    May 12, 2015 at 9:26 am

    I LOVE this. The idea of empowerment...everything you said above...so good, and such great reminders to carry with us in everyday life! And DAYUM girl you are so strong, I love it! Rock those muscles!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 9:52 am

      Thank you so much Erica!

      Reply
  23. Sheryl

    May 12, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Great job! You are wise beyond your years.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 9:19 am

      Thank you dear!

      Reply
  24. Deryn @ Running on Real Food

    May 12, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Wow, that a beautiful post, Rebecca! So wise for just 19 too! I'm 32 and still figuring all this out 🙂 Thank you for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 9:19 am

      Thank you so much Deryn! We are never done learning and growing ourselves!

      Reply
  25. Lois

    May 12, 2015 at 8:55 am

    I love this post... so inspiring! I think the main thing is to be true to ourselves and to love one another that bit more. I just want us women to encourage and show kindness that bit more to each other. I feel empowered when I see other women help and encourage one other. And great sadness when we don't.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 9:06 am

      Yes, Lois, I totally agree! We need to help and lift each other up!

      Reply
  26. Heather @ FITaspire

    May 12, 2015 at 8:48 am

    This post! Especially with the video music in my head, it just read as so EMPOWERING - I could hear your passion! I agree with your comments on strength training - great way to build your power & confidence. Running makes me feel the same - sleek & fast (even when the speed doesn't agree). #girlpower

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 9:07 am

      Thank you so much Heather! It is amazing how fitness can make you feel! One of the most inspiring things in my life for sure!

      Reply
  27. Elle Spann

    May 12, 2015 at 8:14 am

    I think that one part of empowering women is to not let each other tear other women down. Though we don't go through the same life circumstances, we are all struggling with something. It's hard enough being a woman in today's society. Other women shouldn't make it harder!

    Elle
    Southern Elle Style

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 8:22 am

      You said it girl! We should be helping each other along the way because we all DO have our own struggles and we should never be scared to ask for help and support!

      Reply
  28. Michele @ paleorunningmomma

    May 12, 2015 at 8:13 am

    With 2 daughters I think about this all the time, how can I best help them not fear speaking up, being themselves, not giving in to peer pressure, etc. It's tough, but I try to remember that I can to a large degree shape their views with how I treat myself, my husband, and them (the little guy in there too!) I try to remember they are learning how to be a woman, a person, from how they see me. It's definitely the biggest incentive for me to be honest with myself and challenge my own fears and insecurities.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 8:16 am

      That is so right Michele! It's all about being the best example we can be and supporting one another! We are all in this together and we should help each other always, never put each other or ourselves down!

      Reply
  29. Leslie

    May 12, 2015 at 8:08 am

    I love this! I want to be able to do all those yoga poses your doing. I was shooting for the scorpion pose but I think that's a little too much to try to do by December. I don't want to hurt myself.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 8:21 am

      I'm not doing anything hard here. That's not the point of this post.

      Reply
  30. Susie @ SuzLyfe

    May 12, 2015 at 7:59 am

    I hate that so many women belittle and tear each other down. We should always work to build each other up, to help each other realize full potential, but not to fill with false hopes--I think empowerment is about optimistic realism, with a dash of dreaming 😀

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 8:20 am

      Yea. It will take a lot, but we HAVE the potential to empower each other. No matter, we need to stand up for ourselves always!

      Reply
  31. Lissa

    May 12, 2015 at 7:36 am

    I have three brothers. I didn't have a choice. I had to fight back. Two of the three of my brothers were on football teams. Women have to learn their strong points. Women may not have strong fists and not much of an upper body, but women do have strong legs, strong knees. If a woman knows where to kick a man, she can put him in his place. Also women are great with conversation. Women can fight back verbally and have an advantage.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      May 12, 2015 at 8:19 am

      You're right! women have unique strengths men will never have. We are smart and we can use that always!

      Reply

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Vegan 💛
Fun Edible Holiday Gifting For Everyone 💚
3 Ingredients, Easy & Quick 💙
No-Bake Snack or Dessert Candy 💜
Customizable Flavors 💖
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Skip the peanuts and make this allergy-friendly sunflower seed brittle instead! You only need some roasty toasty full-flavor @gerbsallergyfriendlyfoods salted sunflower seeds (or unsalted and add your own to taste!), vegan honey (or normal honey if you so choose), and some granulated sweetener @swervesweetie or sugar! Add in any other fun flavors like spices and extracts or keep it simple! You can even make it chewier with my tips and tricks! 😍
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Fun Fact: This is a riff on my famous sesame crunch candy! Since sesame is now a top allergen, I decided to make a free-from version for you! (I actually made this recipe last Christmas season but ran out of time to post it!) 🤩🎄🎁🙌🎅
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/sunflower-seed-brittle/
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Sneaky Snickerdoole Update is LIVE! 🍪 My classi Sneaky Snickerdoole Update is LIVE! 🍪
My classic chewy soft cinnamony buttery snickerdoodle cookies have been fully redeveloped and updated on the blog from the original 2016 post! 😱🤩🥳
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Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 😋🍪
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These Buttery Soft Snickerdoodle Pillows are:👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Sugar-Free or Low-Sugar 💚
Kid-Approved 💙
Easy, Quick, Simple Recipe & Ingredients 💜
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly 💖
Christmas & Holiday Cookie Platter Staple 💗
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Soft and chewy snickerdoodles with just the right amount of cinnamon and that iconic tang from the cream of tartar! Made with @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon, @countrycrock vegan butter, a splash of @watkins.1868 vanilla, @swervesweetie granulated sugar, and some applesauce for extra moisture! 🎄🍪🎅
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-snickerdoodles-vegan-allergy-free/
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Soft, chewy, rich, and smokey-sweet MOLASSES COOKI Soft, chewy, rich, and smokey-sweet MOLASSES COOKIES! 😱🍪✌️
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Gluten-Free Soft Molasses Cookies (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 😋🍪
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These Old-Fashioned Chewy Christmas Cookies are:👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Low-Sugar 💚
Kid-Approved 💙
Easy, Quick, Simple Recipe & Ingredients 💜
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly 💖
Christmas & Holiday Cookie Platter Staple 💗
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Soft and chewy with the rich and deep flavor of molasses, perfectly spiced, subtly sweet, with that hint of sparkly sugar crunch on the outside edges! Warm from the oven, these classic cookies are a cozy nostalgic bite of yum! With @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking soda, a pinch of @simplyorganicfoods ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, some @countrycrock vegan butter, a splash of @watkins.1868 vanilla, brown sugar @swervesweetie and granulated, and of course @wholesomesweet molasses! 🎄🍪🎅
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-molasses-cookies-vegan/
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Tart, Tangy, and Sweet! 😘✌️ * Gluten-Free C Tart, Tangy, and Sweet! 😘✌️
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Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 😍🤤🍊🫐🧁
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These Cozy Christmas Cranberry Muffins are:👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Kid-Approved 💚
Naturally Sweet 💙
Simple, Easy, & Quick 💜
Perfect Christmas Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, or Dessert 💖
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Bursting with pops of fresh @oceansprayinc cranberries and freshly squeezed orange juice (and zest), these soft and fluffy bakery-style muffins are made with @kingarthurbaking flour, applesauce, @so_delicious yogurt, and @swervesweetie. Topped with a simple glaze to make them extra special...they’re a bright and jolly Christmas bite to fuel your present opening! 😍🥰😋
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-cranberry-orange-muffins-vegan/
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