14 French Toast Roll-Ups for Your Lazy Sunday Morning

Mar 30, 2016

Weekends are the perfect opportunity to sleep in a *little* later than normal, and spend some extra time making a leisurely breakfast. Healthy breakfast bowls are a great weekday option, but French toast is a go-to for when you’re craving something a little more… naughty. You already love it stuffed, but now we’re going to show you how you can wrap up all of your favorite ingredients into a glorious French toast roll-up. They’re perfect for dipping, and they can be sweet or savory (or both!). However you roll it, these 14 French toast roll-ups need to be in your weekend breakfast rotation.

1. Strawberry Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups: Maybe you dreamt you were vacationing in a romantic Italian village, but these French toast roll-ups are a delicious reality. They’re slathered with Nutella and ripe strawberries, and perfect for treating a special someone to breakfast in bed. (via Recipe Tin Eats)

2. Sticky Bun French Toast Roll-Ups: These may sound like an indulgent morning treat, but they’re actually quite healthful. Make with whole wheat or GF toast and stuff with nuts for a nutritious and tasty meal that gets your day started off on the right foot. (via Athletic Avocado)

3. French Toast Sausage Roll-Ups: Using fully cooked sausage links is the key to making this roll-up even quicker. The flavors are so nostalgic together, especially when dipped in maple syrup. The kiddos are definitely going to love these. (via Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice)

4. Blueberry French Toast Roll-Ups: Anything rolled in cinnamon sugar is bound to be a winner. Try making an extra batch to freeze so you can have them on busy weekdays as well. (via Damn Delicious)

5. Pumpkin French Toast Roll-Ups: It doesn’t have to be October for you to make these pumpkin-filled delights; thankfully, canned pumpkin is accessible all year long. Now you can indulge that pumpkin spice craving whenever it strikes. (via RDelicious Kitchen)

6. Ham and Cheese French Toastie Roll-Ups: The best part about brunching at home (other than wearing your PJs all morning) is that you can make something that you probably won’t find at your go-to brunch spot. If you’ve always longed for a cross between French toast and hot ham and cheese, your wish has been granted. (via Recipe Tin Eats)

7. Gingerbread French Toast Roll-Ups: Cinnamon is standard in most French toast recipes. To take it up to gingerbread level, add ginger, allspice and cloves to the soaking mixture for a spicy, holiday-inspired flavor. You’ll want to add this to your Christmas Pinterest board. (via Cafe Delites)

8. Cookie Butter Roll-Ups: The cookie butter obsession is very real. You’re always looking for new ways to incorporate it into your meals, and this is the perfect opportunity. The cinnamon sugar exterior goes perfectly with the subtle spice of the cookie butter. (via A Bountiful Love)

9. Blueberry French Toast Roll-Ups With Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce: A blueberry jam filling plus a cream cheese dipping sauce makes these roll-ups taste like a slice of creamy cheesecake heaven. These are baked instead of pan fried, so there’s no babysitting involved either. (via Cooking Classy)

10. Banana Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups: If Nutella had been a thing back in Elvis’s day, it would have definitely been a go-to ingredient in his banana sandwiches. Make your own version of the king’s specialty with a dusting of powdered sugar on top and a quick dip of syrup. (via My San Fransisco Kitchen)

11. Chocolate and Marshmallow French Toast Roll-Ups: Anything with marshmallows and chocolate has to be amazing. Try grinding some graham crackers to roll them in for a fun s’mores twist. (via Del’s Cooking Twist)

12. Easy Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups: Homemade cinnamon rolls can be quite the hassle to make. Now, when you get that craving, you can whip up these roll-ups that come together in only 15 minutes. Serve with extra cream cheese topping for dipping. (via Scrambled Chefs)

13. Bacon French Toast Roll-Ups: Bacon makes *everything* better. You could make these more savory and serve with a cheese sauce for dipping, or keep it sweet with maple syrup. Even served plain, these are French toast roll-ups everyone will love. (via Recipe Tin Eats)

14. Apple Butter French Toast Roll-Ups With Apple Butter Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce: These roll-ups have apple butter on the inside as well as an unbelievably delicious cream cheese mixture to dip them in. Eating them alongside a steaming cup of coffee is a great way to spend a gloomy Saturday morning in. (via Chocolate Moosey)

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19 Fall Brunch Recipes Starring Squash, Apples, and Pumpkins

We're still waiting to feel a crisp fall breeze in the air, but that's okay! It's still time for some hearty brunch recipes to spice up the upcoming cozy season. We know you'll gladly take *all* the pumpkin recipes, but while you're shopping at your local farmers' market this fall, arm yourself with some apples, squashes, corn, and sweet potatoes in anticipation of the weekend's best meal. Read on for some brunch recipes to cure your fall fever quicker than the color on leaves can change.

Vikalinka

Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls

No meal is complete with tasty rolls, especially if they're cinnamon. However, this recipe makes baking them a little easier because it uses puff pastries. They take a little over 30 minutes to make which means you won't have to wait long to sink your teeth into their ooey goodness!

The Original Dish

The Ultimate Scrambled Egg Breakfast

Skipped breakfast and need to eat a hearty meal because you're starving. Of course you'll eat your classic scrambled eggs, but there's also delectable bacon, roasted potatoes, caramelized onions, and a secret herb sauce that'll make your tastebuds explode.

Pink Owl Kitchen

Collard Green Shakshuka

Rethink what you know about collard greens and shakshuka because this is one brunch meal you'll love cooking. You'll need ingredients like cayenne pepper, ground nutmeg, collard greens, and garlic cloves to help create this flavorful dish that takes less than 30 minutes to cook.

Julie's Jazz

Butternut Squash Waffles With Cashew Butter

We're going to squash this right here and right now: Butternut squash is just as good for breakfast as it is for dinner. Just look at the ooey gooeyness.

Baker by Nature

Morning Glory Muffins

Wake up on the right side of the bed with these scrumptious muffins. If you've never tasted these before, think about how tasty a spiced apple cake mixed with a carrot cake would be baked in one muffin. Yeah, it's that good.

Kitchen Confidante

Baked Oatmeal Stuffed Acorn Squash

Whether you're hosting a family brunch or just looking to switch things up, you absolutely need this recipe in your life. Plump prunes and brown sugar sweeten the baked oatmeal, which is perfect with the cranberry sauce served on the side.

The Almond Eater

Pumpkin Smoothie Bowl

Don't think for a minute that this bowl is going to leave you hangry in one hour. It's made with pumpkin puree, almond milk, and banana, making it *super* filling. For added nutrients, it's topped with apples, chia seeds, and walnuts, leaving no room for hunger attacks.

Macheesmo

Sweet Potato Hatch Chile Hash

There's just something about a sweet and spicy mixture that drives our taste buds insane. This recipe adds to the craziness with roasted hatch chiles, chili powder, and crispy sweet potatoes.

Little Spice Jar

Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls always taste the best when they're homemade. Add some caramel and apples to the mix and it blows the socks off of store-bought options any day.

Cotter Crunch

Easy Spiced Hot Fruit Bake

If you're not drooling over this gluten-free and vegan recipe already, we're not sure if we can be friends. Seriously. We want to scoop the cranberry, apple, pears, and pineapple mixture over vanilla yogurt and lick the bowl clean.

Savory Nothings

Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast

Creamy pumpkin is sandwiched between crispy bread coated in pecans and drizzled in maple syrup. You'll taste a satisfying, warm, and sweet crunch in between each bite.

Glue Sticks and Gumdrops

Apple Cider Donuts

Is it really fall without grabbing a bottle of apple cider? We don't think so either and that's why these donuts are extra special.

Diethood

Very Berry Baked Oatmeal

Here's a hearty recipe to stick to your bones for those chilly days. Covered in berries and toasted nuts, this oatmeal can be prepared the night before.

Belle Vie

Pumpkin Brown Sugar Pecan Pancakes

Whether you eat your flapjacks cut in triangles or squares, you're going to love how this recipe shapes up. Caramelized pecans and brown sugar sweeten the deal, but a drizzle of maple sugar is non-negotiable.

The Original Dish

Autumn Hash with Homemade Turkey Sausage & Fried Eggs

Red potatoes, acorn squash, and turkey sausage are seasoned with rosemary and thyme. Kale is also wilted in it with sage to add some good old earthy flavors.

Well Plated

Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Pecan adds a nutty flavor to this slow cooked recipe. Unsweetened almond milk makes it a creamy bowl of goodness.

Cozy Cravings

Maple Pumpkin Bread

Let the warm, sweet smell of maple pumpkin bread fill your home with this scrumptious recipe. Combined with the tasty glaze, this is a comfort loaf you'll have no problem making throughout fall.

Pink Owl Kitchen

Fluffy Sweet Potato Pancakes

For an alternative to pumpkin bread, try making fluffy sweet potato pancakes for a more traditional fall brunch. Pair it with decadent omelets for a well-rounded breakfast.

Half Baked Harvest

Salted Bourbon Apple Crumble Coffee Cake

This is one cake you can have and eat without anyone challenging your decision. This fall brunch recipe is simple and full of the taste of an unforgettable spiced bourbon and apple blend.

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“Protective” Peter Gallagher Is “So Grateful” Mischa Barton Survived “Toxic Fame”

No matter what kind of day you're having, Marissa Cooper's having a worse one. Mischa Barton's The O.C. character went through the ringer during the first three seasons of the teen drama (remember how she overdosed in Tijuana...and also saw her parents post-hookup after their divorce?).

And during her time on The O.C., Mischa Barton struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. She was arrested for a DUI in 2007 and eventually received involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in 2009 after allegedly threatening to end her own life. And in a new interview, Peter Gallagher (who played Sandy Cohen on the show) says he's "just so grateful" for "the fact that she’s still alive."

Mischa Barton starred alongside Peter Gallagher in The O.C. from 2003-2006.
The actress has revealed the "trauma" of being a star at that point in her life.
Peter recently opened up about how he's thankful "she’s still alive."

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The O.C. follows Ryan Atwood, who moves in with the Cohens after getting kicked out of his mom's house, and starts a relationship with Marissa shortly after. While Peter Gallagher played Adam Brody's TV dad instead of Mischa's, Sandy was a definitely father figure for Marissa, and it seems like Peter felt that same responsibility off camera.

"I’ve always felt very protective of her," Peter told The Independent. "First fame is toxic. First fame can kill you. She was 16 years old when she started working with us, so just the fact that she’s still alive, I’m just so grateful."

“You can go to therapy every day for the rest of your life,” Mischa said in a 2023 interview with The Sunday Times. “There’s just a certain amount of trauma [from] all that I went through, particularly in my early twenties, that just doesn’t go away overnight.”

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage revealed that season 1 overdose not only served as a cliffhanger, but gave “network executives an escape hatch on a performer they had been wary about” (via People). But Mischa Barton got her big break, becoming "how people knew the show," and (thankfully) Marissa recovered — only to die after a car crash in season 3.

As hard as that season 3 ending is to watch, Mischa did have the opportunity to watch it with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke for the first time on their rewatch podcast. "It needed to be a thing, after everything she's been through, but if it's here I'll watch it with you," Mischa says.

"I couldn't do it, Mischa, I couldn't do it," Rachel adds. "But I'm going to do it if you're going to do it."

Mischa says even though being written off the show "was a little bit of a bummer," it wasn't necessarily a surprise. "The character was just doing too much," she told Vanity Fairin 2023. "And I think they ran out of places for her to go. It was not the best thing in the world, [but] there wasn’t much you could do at that point. It was whether she could sail off into the sunset, or die. At that point, I guess it’s better to have the more dramatic ending.”

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17 Baked Oatmeal Recipe Ideas For Lazy Sunday Mornings

We all know that Saturdays are for brunch and bottomless mimosas and Sundays are for sleeping in and *lots* of coffee. Even though you may want to stay in bed ALL day, you still need to get up and make a decent breakfast. If you didn’t think of making a hearty make-ahead breakfast, the perfect alternative is a comforting and simple baked oatmeal. You can pop them in the oven, then swiftly return to your bed to start an episode of Gilmore Girls.

Scroll down to discover 17 varieties that are perfect for your lazy Sunday morning vibes.

Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Amish-Style Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Big chunks of tender apple are studded throughout this comforting baked oatmeal. Make it at the beginning of the week and you can have a quick, hot breakfast every day. (via Mel's Kitchen Cafe)

Cooking Classy

Banana Pecan Baked Oatmeal

This breakfast bake is dense, hearty and sweet. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a big cup of coffee, especially when eating it under your warm covers. (via Cooking Classy)

Running With Spoons

Baked AB&J French Toast Oatmeal

Can’t decide between oatmeal, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and French toast? Why choose?! This baked oatmeal has flavors of all three and will satisfy *each* craving. (via Running With Spoons)

Half Baked Harvest

Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Salted Coffee Caramel Apple Skillet Cookie

A baked oatmeal skillet cookie for breakfast or brunch? Count us in! This yummy dessert is full of chocolate, vanilla, and brown sugar goodness that'll taste like a slice of decadent Heaven with every bite! (via Half Baked Harvest)

A Few Shortcuts

Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Whether you eat this oatmeal on the go or savor it in a bowl, it’s more than satisfying. Pre-package squares in bags for a great snack to grab on your way out the door. (via A Few Shortcuts)

Family Food on the Table

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal

If you want all the flavors of banana bread with the warmth and nutrients of baked oatmeal, this recipe is for you. Plus, your house will straight-up smell like Grandma’s while you’re making this. (via Family Food on the Table)

Love and Lemons

Blueberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal

If you wake your overnight guests with the scent of toasted coconut and almond, you may get an award for best hostess. Serve with a pitcher of mimosas and they may never leave. (via Love and Lemons)

Flavor the Moments

Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal With Cream Cheese Glaze

Some days just call for dessert for breakfast. There are tons of carrots, pineapple and coconut in this baked oatmeal, which totally makes up for the indulgent cream cheese glaze. Right? (via Flavor the Moments)

Love Grows Wild

Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal

In a dream world, we could eat cinnamon rolls every day for breakfast with no adverse effects. Thankfully, we have this baked oatmeal that tastes just like a cinnamon roll, minus the insane calories. (via Love Grows Wild)

Kim's Cravings

Coffee Baked Oatmeal

You can’t have your breakfast without coffee, so why not put your coffee IN your breakfast? This healthy baked oatmeal gives you plenty of energy from the oats and a slight buzz from strong brewed coffee, so you can take on your day like a champ. (via Kim’s Cravings)

The Wholesome Dish

Strawberry Cheesecake Baked Oatmeal

Weekends are for treating yo’ self, and this breakfast is a great way to do so. The cheesecake swirl is incredible, especially when you get a bite with a juicy strawberry. Go make this *NOW*. (via The Wholesome Dish)

Budget Bytes

Oatmeal Cookie Baked Oatmeal

Oatmeal raisin cookies just got a massive breakfast upgrade. The texture of this baked oatmeal is soft and chewy with a few crunchy bits, just like the perfect cookie. (via Budget Bytes)

Recipe Runner

Pear Almond Steel Cut Baked Oatmeal

Steel cut oats are decidedly more nutritious than the old fashion kind, so this baked oatmeal gets extra points for healthiness. It has pieces of diced pear, slivered almonds and cinnamon for a warm spice that will make you feel good from the inside out. (via Recipe Runner)

Five Heart Home

Piña Colada Baked Oatmeal

Wake up on your staycation to make this tropical Piña Colada breakfast bake. It’s full of cashews, coconut and pineapple, so it tastes like you’re sitting on your deck at a seaside resort. (via Five Heart Home)

Kate Moving Forward

Pineapple Coconut Baked Oatmeal

This oatmeal gets its extra creaminess and protein from Greek yogurt. Top with coconut and maple syrup and you may be going back for seconds! (via Kate Moving Forward)

The Wholesome Dish

To-Go Baked Oatmeal

To make your baked oatmeal travel-friendly, pour individual portions in a baking tin. You can customize the toppings for different days and take your breakfast on the go when you’re in a pinch. (via The Wholesome Dish)

Two Peas and Their Pod

Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal

Any time you can sneak vegetables into your meal is a win. This oatmeal does that by loading up with vitamin-rich zucchini but tastes like a sweet and warming slice of your favorite dessert bread. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)

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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

Former Disney Channel star Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin are certainly living the sweet life after tying the knot in Palvin's native Hungary. The couple, who have been together for nearly five years, have always been pretty low-key — except for the occasional and undeniably adorable Instagram post (and a stunning wedding!). We are simply ~obsessed~ with this celebrity couple, especially after they pulled out all the stops for their couple's Halloween costume. Keep scrolling to see some of their best moments :').

See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Halloween Couple's Costume!

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For Halloween Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin stunned as the Phantom and Christine from Phantom of the Opera. Dylan wore a mask and a black cape, while Barbara wore a beautiful white dress. While the costume is obviously a nod to the musical, it also totally reminds us of their day as bride and groom.

"In Sleep He Sang to Me," Barbara said in a post, quoting the musical's titular number. "@dylansprouse my forever Phantom."

Who did Dylan Sprouse marry?

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On the couple's wedding day (July 15, 2023), Barbara wore a Vivienne Westwood wedding gown to celebrate her Hungarian nuptials, bringing together their nearest and dearest for an intimate(-ish) celebration. Barbara and Dylan tied the knot on her parent's property, which conveniently doubles as an event venue, with plans to host an larger wedding in California in the fall.

"This past weekend was supposed to be an intimate event, but we ended up having 115 guests in the end because there are a lot of people we care about, and we wanted them all to be there," Barbara told Vogue.

When did Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin get engaged?

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Barbara Palvin on Instagram: "♥️"

After months of speculation surrounding the couple's engagement, Dylan and Barbara confirmed their engagement in conversation with Sprouse's twin brother, actor Cole Sprouse, for V Magazine in June, sharing that they got engaged last September.

"We didn't necessarily feel the need to be fully transparent with the public about that aspect of our engagement," Dylan said. "What we wanted to do with Stephen [Gan, V editor-in-chief] and the V team is make something that was kind of tongue-in-cheek about the nature of private versus public. We're playing with the idea of perception."

Barbara noted that the lovebirds wanted to announce the news "on our time," adding, "When some people leaked the information that we got engaged, our PR team was like, 'Hey, so you guys should do maybe a post about it or talk to this magazine or talk to that magazine…' That really annoyed me because I knew we were building this story up. So, I'm very happy that we ended up doing it our way."

When did Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse start dating?

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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

According to People, the couple met back in 2017 after a party when the Suite Life On Deck star slid into the model’s DMs (and as they say, the rest is history). The duo made their relationship Instagram official back in 2018 with Barbara’s sweet birthday tribute for Dylan’s 26th birthday.

Let’s be real here for a second though, we all knew they were endgame the minute Dylan went above and beyond to support Barbara at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show that same year (remember this viral video?). Three days after the fashion show, the Hungarian model told Vogue Australia that she hadn’t had a boyfriend in six years, but had now found “the perfect guy” in Dylan (we aren’t crying, you are).

How old are Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse?

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Barbara Palvin was born on October 8, 1993, making her 31 years old. Dylan Sprouse was born on August 4, 1992, meaning he's 32 years old. So there's only a one-year age gap between them!

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Elle & Dakota Fanning Will Collab On Apple's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'

2017's The Beguiled gave us one of the best groups of people of all time: Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Sofia Coppola, and Kirsten Dunst just to name a few. And we're finally getting an Elle and Nicole reunion thanks to Apple TV+! "THRILLED to bring @rufithorpe genius hysterical heart-wrenching heartwarming book to your TV screens alongside a dream group of people!" Elle says on Instagram. Rather than having to test the success of its pilot, the series has already been ordered — even though the book it's based on isn't even out yet! Here's everything you need to know about the series.

Dakota and Elle Fanning will produce the upcoming Apple TV+ show Margo's Got Money Troubles.
The series follows Margo, who signs up for OnlyFans after learning she's pregnant.
The cast includes Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman.

Who's in the Margo's Got Money Troubles cast?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Cast

We couldn't contain our excitement when we learned Margo's Got Money Troubles will star Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, but knowing Michelle Pfeiffer is also joining the cast is too much to bear! This is the first time the actress will collaborate with her husband, TV creator David E. Kelley, so we can't wait to see the magic they'll create (via Deadline).

Nick Offerman from The Last of Us and Parks and Rec will also star.

When is Margo's Got Money Troubles coming out?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Release Date

We don't have an official release date for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV show yet. I'm thinking if the TV show is in the early stages of planning, we could see it in 2025! Check out all of this year's best New TV Shows to hold you over until then.

What is Margo's Got Money Troubles about?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Plot

Margo Millet is the daughter of a Hooter's waitress named Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and an ex-wrestler (via Deadline). She's always had to make it on her own, even though she's not sure how. When she enrolls in her local junior college, she's totally unprepared to get swept up into a torrid love affair with her English professor — or to get pregnant.

Now at 20 years old, Margo needs an income and fast. She decides to experiment with OnlyFans and ends up taking some of her estranged father's advice from the world of wrestling to create a character users will fall in love with. You can order the book now!

What is Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's new TV show?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles is coming soon to Apple TV+ thanks to a bunch of different producers. A24 is backing the film, as well as Elle and Dakota Fanning’s production company Lewellen Pictures and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films, to name a few.

What else has Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in?

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Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in 2017's The Beguiled. The movie follows John McBurney, an injured Union soldier, who winds up at a female Southern boarding school after deserting the Civil War. But soon, as the women help him, tensions turn to rivalries and friends turn to enemies.

Are you excited for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV reunion? Let us know what other New TV Shows you're watching in the comments.

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