PINS + UPDATES || DIET BREAKING FALL BAKES

guys, I've been trying to be so good. at least where the kitchen and the making of my food is concerned. I've been eating smaller portions, incorporating at least one fruit and one vegetable into every meal, and putting the stops in eating out. and I'm not sure if it's my new addiction to the great british bake off, or if it's the byproduct of this autumnal season and all of the goodies it inspires, but I'm seriously struggling sticking my resolve. so here it is, me lusting after these ever-so-appropriate fall bakery items with the hopes that I don't actually succumb to their cinnamon-sugary ways ::

001 :: carrot cake pancakes w/ vanilla mascarpone. as far as fall breakfast foods ( and desserts, too! ), these tick every box. I've been hankering some carrot cake recently and couldn't help but repin as fast as my little fingers could manage.

002 :: pumpkin pastry cream eclairs. pumpkins are considered vegetables, right? so you're saying I shouldn't feel guilty sneaking them into every nook and cranny of my bakery exploits for the next three months? phew, good. I was a little worried there...but seriously, if you see me turning orange, alert a specialist.

003 :: chocolate fudge yogurt cookies. using greek yogurt in place of butter and oil, these fudgey cookies might actually be the healthiest dessert mentioned in today's little group. plus, with a sprinkle  of sea salt on top, these might also be one of my favorite combinations as of late.

004 :: apple & banana cake with caramel cream cheese frosting. if you're like me, then your freezer is spilling over with overripe bananas. seriously, it's like a banana graveyard up in there. that's why, when I saw this recipe, I had to put it away for safe keeping. I am definitely looking forward to a few cakes made and quite a bit more room in my freezer this fall.

005 :: rhubarb & polenta cake. rhubarb is totally that fruit I didn't discover until I got a bit older. it's not that it is über sophisticated or anything, it's just not a food my parents ever had in the house. it wasn't until I got married and moved up to the great white north that I tasted of it's sweet tartness. nevertheless, I'm obsessed! I love that sassy fruit that sort of looks like the female version of celery. 

006 :: carrot cake baked donuts. if I thought I had my work cut out for me resisting carrot cake pancakes, then I certainly won't be capable of resisting carrot cake donuts. plus, this girl's blog is just really cute all around. definitely check out her charming writing style and gorgeous food snaps.

007 :: raspberry swirl brioche. is it terrible that I pinned this with the intention of using it as a breakfast recipe? the use of sugar, butter, whole milk, and raspberry smear are a sure fire breakfast of champions, wouldn't you say?

008 :: gingerbread waffles. these are really bordering along the lines of christmas, but what the hey. I couldn't resist. mitch and I actually have a wonderful recipe for pumpkin waffles, and if these are anywhere nearly as delicious, then they will be a festive family staple for years and years to come.

009 :: german plum cake w/ ground coriander. if you're in possession of beautiful plums, then you are obligated to make this dessert on behalf of those of us who do not currently have access to such plums. I expect a full report ;)

and there you have it. a list of the most beautiful desserts to bump you up a whole waistsize..or two. as for me, I am going to continue shooshing that sweet tooth of mine, setting my alarm for a 5:30 gym date only to roll out of bed somewhere around 7, and scheduling afternoon naps for myself and respecting that time beyond all others. I hope all of you are having a most wonderful week! thanks so much for reading!

love, arielle

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