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Spiralized Zucchini with Roasted Tomatoes

July 1, 2019 by Stephanie Kirkos

Spiralized Zucchini with a Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce l Gluten-Free and Vegetarian l by Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

Just because a weeknight dinner needs to be quick and simple doesn’t mean it can’t be healthy or packed with flavor. This Spiralized Zucchini with Roasted Tomatoes is ready in under a half hour and more wholesome and healthy than traditional spaghetti and meatballs. Don’t worry, you can still twirl the noodles on your fork!

Spiralized Zucchini with a Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce l Gluten-Free and Vegetarian l by Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's HelperHello, everyone! This is Stephanie from Steph in Thyme, and I’m so excited to be here sharing approachable gluten-free recipes with you as a member of the 2015 Busy Mom’s Helper Team!

Given this is my first guest post, I feel compelled to share something very personal. I’m slightly obsessed with my Spiralizer. I received a Spiralizer a year ago as a birthday gift, and it changed the way I eat vegetables. This easy-to-use kitchen tool transforms vegetables – such as zucchini, sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets – into beautiful noodles of various sizes. My vegetable intake has certainly increased thanks to this handy gadget. One of my favorite uses is fresh zucchini noodles in place of pasta, although the possibilities are endless (including hearty casseroles and sandwich wrap filling).

Spiralized Zucchini with a Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce l Gluten-Free and Vegetarian l by Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

There’s a time for simmering homemade sauce – or gravy, depending on where you stand in the terminology debate. Like, Sunday afternoons…not busy weeknights. This short-cut recipe is one of my favorites, and frankly, I prefer it over the traditional sauce I grew up with (oh boy, hope my mom isn’t reading this). On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss grape tomatoes, thinly sliced shallots, and whole garlic cloves, then generously season with salt and pepper. After 20 minutes in the oven, the tomatoes have blistered and softened, the flavor and sweetness more concentrated.

Spiralized Zucchini with a Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce l Gluten-Free and Vegetarian l by Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

Then, the fun part. With a fork, smash everything on the baking sheet until it forms a lovely, saucy mess. After the smashing fun, stir everything together until it forms a robust sauce. The final result evokes the essence of summer, when tomatoes are sun ripened and so sweet you could eat them raw and unseasoned. This sauce, with the sweetness of the roasted tomatoes and shallots balanced by the roasted garlic, is one I can eat straight with a fork. I sometimes do, then remember the zucchini noodles (zoodles?).

 Spiralized Zucchini with a Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce l Gluten-Free and Vegetarian l by Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

The zucchini noodles only take 3-5 minutes to cook in a skillet. Faster than pasta! All you really want to do is get the zucchini noodles hot, rather than cooking through, otherwise the noodles turn wet and a bit mushy. I’ve cooked them too long way too many times, which also results in a lot of excess liquid in the pan and on the plate. We cannot have our sauce diluted! The noodles are best al dente style, softened slightly, but still with bite and texture.

Spiralized Zucchini with a Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce l Gluten-Free and Vegetarian l by Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

Feel free to top the bowl off with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese. If it’s not Meatless Monday, it will pair nicely with grilled chicken or shrimp. Hope you enjoy!

Spiralized Zucchini with a Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce l Gluten-Free and Vegetarian l by Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

Spiralized Zucchini with a Simple Roasted Tomato Sauce l Gluten-Free and Vegetarian l by Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper
Print Recipe

Spiralized Zucchini with Roasted Tomatoes

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 pints grape tomatoes rinsed and patted dry
  • 2 large zucchini spiralized
  • 1 large shallot sliced thin
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the grape tomatoes, shallot slices, and whole garlic cloves on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over top, then season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Roast the tomatoes, shallots, and garlic cloves for 20 minutes, until the tomatoes blister and start to burst open.
  • Remove baking sheet from oven. With a fork, smash the ingredients together, including the garlic cloves, on the baking sheet. Stir together and season with 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Heat remaining 1 tsp olive oil in a medium sized skillet over medium high heat. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles and cook for 3-5 minutes, until noodles are heated through but still have bite and texture (think al dente).
  • Divide the zucchini into four bowls, and top with the sauce. Garnish with cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

Filed Under: Main Dish, Recipe Tagged With: Contributors, Gluten-Free, Guest post, Healthy, Meatless Monday, Recipe, Spiralized, Steph in Thyme, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Zucchini

Gluten-Free 4th of July Sugar Cookie Pizza

June 28, 2019 by Stephanie Kirkos

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie 4th of July Pizza l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

Hello, and Happy Summer! This is Stephanie from Steph in Thyme, and today I’m sharing a festive 4th of July recipe that you can bake and assemble with your kids, or bring along to a BBQ. This Gluten-Free 4th of July Sugar Cookie Pizza slices and serves like a savory pizza for a creative twist on a picnic dessert. (originally shared June 2015)

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie 4th of July Pizza l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

Over the past few years, there has been an explosion of gluten-free products in grocery stores. Every time I go to the store, I encounter a new product. My newest gluten-free find is a Gluten-Free Funfetti Sugar Cookie Mix by Pillsbury. I stumbled upon it in the baking aisle, intermingled with non-gluten-free baking mixes. Gluten-free funfetti?? What a pleasant surprise!

With 4th of July around the corner, I picked up a few boxes to create a treat fitting for the day (2 boxes for $4, I couldn’t resist). But the patriotic treat couldn’t be just simple sugar cookies – it had to be a fun, crowd-pleasing dessert people would reach across the picnic table for.

This sugar cookie pizza is really just one giant sugar cookie, but it’s fun to think of it as a large pizza, a simple crust ready for you to decorate with toppings. And what toppings are more festive for the 4th of July than bright red strawberries, deep blue blueberries, and a creamy white whipped cream?

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie 4th of July Pizza l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper
To save time slicing the strawberries, I recommend using an egg slicer. It slices the strawberries evenly at one time to make pizza prep faster and efficient.

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie 4th of July Pizza l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper
Keeping with the theme “fun and different,” I whipped up a dairy-free whipped cream made from chilled coconut milk instead of traditional whipped cream. This coconut whipped cream is silky smooth and simply divine, subtly flavored with coconut and a dash of almond extract.

In addition to serving as the “sauce” on this pizza, it’s also delicious dolloped over a bowl of fresh fruit or ice cream.

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie 4th of July Pizza l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper
I arranged the blueberries and strawberries in a flower-like pattern, placing a large handful of fresh, ripe blueberries in the center then arranging the strawberries in a double-layer until I reached the edge of the sugar cookie crust, outlining the fringe of the whipped cream with more fresh blueberries.

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie 4th of July Pizza l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper
You can serve the sugar cookie pizza immediately after you decorate it, but I found it easier to slice after it chilled in the fridge for an hour. The whipped cream sets and the fruit doesn’t move around as much when you’re slicing it like a pizza – because it’s just way more fun to eat it that way.  

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie 4th of July Pizza l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie 4th of July Pizza l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper
Print Recipe

Gluten-Free 4th of July Sugar Cookie Pizza

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time17 mins
Servings: 8 -10 slices

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz box Pillsbury's Gluten-Free Funfetti Sugar Cookie Mix
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk (from the can, not the carton), chilled in the fridge for 24 hours
  • 3 tbsp confectioners sugar
  • 1 tsp gluten-free almond extract
  • 2 cups thinly sliced strawberries
  • 2 cups ripe blueberries

Instructions

To prepare the cookie:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375 F. Spray a 12 " pizza stone, pizza pan, or baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, egg, and baking mix. Beat on medium for 1-2 minutes until combined. Add the water, scrape the sides of the bowl, and mix for another minute until a soft dough forms.
  • Roughly shape the dough into a large ball with your hands and place on the center of your pizza stone, pan, or baking sheet. With wet hands or a damp rolling pin, gently roll out the dough into a circle about 10" in diameter. Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove cookie from the oven and let cool completely. (I left the cookie on the pizza stone and served it right on the stone). With a sharp knife, gently glide it between the cookie and pan, separating any areas that may have stuck.

To prepare the coconut whipped cream:

  • Chill a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer in the freezer for 10 minutes. Take the chilled canned of coconut milk and flip it upside down, opening it from the bottom. Pour off the liquid, either setting aside for smoothies or discarding.
  • Remove the cold bowl from the freezer and scoop the solidified coconut milk into the bowl. Beat with a stand mixer or hand mixer for 2-3 minutes until fluffy and peaks form. Add the confectioners sugar and almond extract, beat for additional minute until well combined.

To assemble the cookie pizza:

  • Spoon the coconut whipped cream over the cooled sugar cookie crust, spreading in an even layer over the cookie.
  • Trace the outline of the outer edge of the coconut whipped cream with a single line of blueberries. Add a handful of blueberries to the center of the pizza. Arrange the strawberries around the blueberries in a circle, adding another layer of strawberries on top, if desired. Continue adding an alternating ring of strawberries and blueberries until you reach the outer ring of blueberries.
  • Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for an hour (ideal). Slice the pizza into 8 to 10 slices with a sharp knife or pizza slicer.

Notes

You can use your favorite gluten-free sugar cookie baking mix in place of Pillsbury, adjusting the butter/water content if the mix isn't a comparable size.
If making the coconut whipped cream ahead, refrigerate in an airtight container. Remove from fridge and allow to warm up to a chill temperature - not cold or room temperature. Beat for 1-2 minutes until fluffy again.
Depending on how you decorate the pizza, you can use more or less fresh fruit.

Filed Under: Dessert, Recipe Tagged With: Blueberries, Cookies, dessert, Fruit, Gluten-Free, Guest post, Steph in Thyme, Strawberries, Summer, Whipped Cream

Gluten-Free Summer Quinoa Salad

June 17, 2019 by Stephanie Kirkos

Summer Quinoa Salad with sweet and savory flavors of crumbled feta, blueberries, and grapes in a tangy vinaigrette l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

Happy Monday! This is Stephanie from Steph in Thyme, and today I am sharing a healthy side dish for your next supper or picnic. This Gluten-Free Summer Quinoa Salad is filled with sweet and savory flavors for a light, refreshing, and healthy summer side.

Summer Quinoa Salad with sweet and savory flavors of crumbled feta, blueberries, and grapes in a tangy vinaigrette l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

My aunt made a variation of this quinoa salad a few years ago at a Labor Day picnic. I’ve never been the biggest fan of fruit in salads, preferring a purely savory plate. Load up the veggies, but add in fruit? Heavens, no!

Well, all that changed with this Summer Quinoa Salad. I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved the sweet and savory flavors together in one bite. The sweetness of the seedless grapes and ripe blueberries contrast nicely against the tangy crumbled feta, crisp cucumber, and savory vinaigrette.

The fresh fruit also adds color and texture to the dish, each bite chock full of ripe fruit and creamy feta. For a bit of crunch, I recommend adding a few tablespoons of pine nuts or walnuts.

Summer Quinoa Salad with sweet and savory flavors of crumbled feta, blueberries, and grapes in a tangy vinaigrette l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

Quinoa, the base of this salad, is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, first cultivated over 5,000 years ago by the Incas who considered it “the Mother of all Grains.” Quinoa is naturally gluten-free, rich in fiber, and high in protein (in addition to numerous other health benefits).

Red and white quinoa have slightly different textures – white quinoa creamier and softer, red quinoa maintaining more of a bite after cooking. I often combine the two together for a blend of textures and colors. For added flavor, I always cook the quinoa in broth versus water.

Summer Quinoa Salad with sweet and savory flavors of crumbled feta, blueberries, and grapes in a tangy vinaigrette l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

The vinaigrette is oh so simple – red wine vinegar and dijon mustard whisked together with olive oil, salt, and pepper. That’s it!

(If you’re following a gluten-free diet, check to make sure that the mustard you are using is gluten-free. The vinegar in mustard may have been distilled from gluten grains, posing a reaction risk).

This salad is delicious served chilled or slightly warm (my preference). So healthy and simple, but rich with flavor and texture. Grab a fork and dig in!

Summer Quinoa Salad with sweet and savory flavors of crumbled feta, blueberries, and grapes in a tangy vinaigrette l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper
Print Recipe

Gluten-Free Summer Quinoa Salad

A delicious and refreshing quinoa salad with crumbled feta, fresh grapes, blueberries, and cucumbers tossed in a simple vinaigrette.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings

Ingredients

Quinoa Salad

  • 1/2 cup uncooked red quinoa
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup halved green seedless grapes
  • 1/2 cup halved red seedless grapes
  • 1/2 cup seeded diced cucumber
  • 3-4 tbsp pine nuts optional

Vinaigrette

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard gluten-free, if needed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and broth. Heat over medium and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the red wine vinegar and mustard together. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking vigorously as you do. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place the blueberries, feta, cucumber, and grapes in a large bowl. Pour the cooled quinoa over top. Add the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat and combine the ingredients. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and chill in the refrigerator prior to serving.

Notes

You can certainly adjust the quantities of fruit, adding more or less according to preference and taste.

Filed Under: Side Dish Tagged With: Feta, Gluten-Free, Grapes, Guest post, Picnic, Quinoa, Side Salad, Steph in Thyme, Vegetarian

Picnic Perfect Pasta Salad

April 15, 2019 by Stephanie Kirkos

Picnic Perfect Pasta Salad l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

Happy Wednesday! This is Stephanie from Steph in Thyme.
Today, I’m sharing a simple, yet crazy delicious pasta salad that’s perfect for a summer picnic.
So perfect, I have no other choice but to call it Picnic Perfect Pasta Salad.

Picnic Perfect Pasta Salad l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

After the long weekend, I still have picnics on the brain. All I want to eat is food fresh from the grill along with an array of diverse sides running along the length of an outdoor table. That’s not too much to ask, right?

I love summer not for the warm days or trips to the beach, but for the large potluck gatherings and picnics. I love exploring recipes I wouldn’t ordinarily make at home for CJ (the husband) and myself. Cooking and baking for a crowd is so much more fun. 

Picnic Perfect Pasta Salad l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

All picnics need a pasta salad, a scoop of carby goodness on the side of the plate (or, my entire plate) to energize the lawn games and activity until the sun sets. Creamy mayo-based pasta salads, glorious as they are, can feel so heavy. It’s also tricky to keep them chilled outdoors, especially on a warm day.

A tangy peanut dressing lightly coats the pasta, giving it that “must have more” essence – but without the guilt. This dressing isn’t loaded with lots of peanut butter or even added oil. It consists of creamy peanut butter (only three tablespoons for the entire pasta salad), gluten-free soy sauce, lime juice, unseasoned rice vinegar, water, and red pepper flakes. Blended until smooth, it’s a flavorful and mayo-less way to mix things up at your next picnic.

Picnic Perfect Pasta Salad l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

If you’re attending a picnic with gluten-free guests, this pasta salad is an excellent addition to the buffet table because everyone can eat it. And those who aren’t gluten-free won’t notice a difference.

I prefer to use Fusilli pasta for this salad because I find it easier to eat. In addition to holding the sauce better, preventing it from pooling at the bottom of the bowl, the spirals and ridges make it easier to piece the Fusilli with your fork. And the pasta stays on the fork, too! Penne, with its smooth surface, tends to slide or fall off the fork, especially with sauce coating it. Elbows and smaller pasta will work, as long as you have spoons on hand.

I mentioned that gluten-free soy sauce is used in the peanut dressing. Soy sauce actually contains wheat and is one of those hidden dangers for those following a gluten-free diet. Now, if you’re going to a picnic where gluten isn’t an issue for any of the guests, you can certainly use regular soy sauce as well as regular pasta.

Picnic Perfect Pasta Salad l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

The peanut sauce adds tang, but the medley of fresh veggies bring color and texture. Red bell pepper and cucumber, thinly sliced scallions, shredded carrots, cubed avocado, and shelled edamame.

I love the contrast between the crunchy vegetables and the creamy soft avocado, especially when it’s perfectly ripe. The edamame give this salad a boost of protein, so if all you want to eat at the picnic is this pasta salad, it’s at least a well rounded meal.

Picnic Perfect Pasta Salad l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper

I would love to hear from you! What’s your favorite picnic dish? Are you known for any particular potluck recipe?

Picnic Perfect Pasta Salad l Steph in Thyme for Busy Mom's Helper
Print Recipe

Picnic Perfect Pasta Salad

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 12 oz gluten-free or regular Fusilli pasta cooked and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 cucumber seeded and diced
  • 2 scallions both white and green parts, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 avocado seeded and cut into 1/2 " cubes

For the peanut dressing:

  • 3 tbsp creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free or regular soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, carrots, edamame, and avocado. Set aside.
  • Add the peanut dressing ingredients to a blender, blending until smooth.
  • Add the rinsed and drained pasta to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the peanut dressing over top. Toss to combine, adding additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Serve immediately, or store in the fridge for a few hours prior to serving.

Filed Under: Recipe Tagged With: Contributors, Gluten-Free, Guest post, Healthy, Meatless Monday, Pasta, Pasta Salad, peanut butter, Peanut Sauce, Picnic, Potluck, Side Dish, Steph in Thyme, Vegetarian

100+ DIY Harry Potter Ideas

March 22, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

100+ Harry Potter Ideas / round up by BusyMomsHelper.com

I’m a HUGE Harry Potter fan, love reading (and re-reading) the books, delight in the movies and have had plenty of dreams where I could cast a nifty spell. Imagine my delight about visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during Family Forward this month! I can’t wait to tell you all about it – in the meantime, enjoy these 100+ DIY Harry Potter Ideas for crafts, recipes, printables and much more!

100+ DIY Harry Potter Ideas / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Golden Snitch Cake Pops by Tonya Staab

Golden Snitch Cake Pops / by Tonya Staab / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Party ideas with Free Printables by Creekside Learning

Harry Potter Party Ideas with Free Printables / by Creekside Learning / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Winged Key, Quill, Sorting Hat &  More Ornaments by Easy as DIY

Harry Potter DIY Ornaments / by Easy as DIY / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Chocolate Frog Box Printables by The Brilliant Crafty Type

Chocolate Frog Box Printables / by The Brilliant Crafty Type / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

DIY Harry Potter Wands & List of Spells by Bambinis

DIY Harry Potter Wands & List of Spells / by Bambinis / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Jewelry, Recipes, Kids Crafts & More Round up by Raegun Ramblings

DIY Harry Potter Jewelry, Recipes, Kid Crafts & More / by Raegan Ramblings

Harry Potter Inspired Tree Skirt from Sowdering About

Harry Potter Inspired Tree Skirt / by Sowdering About / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Places I’d Like to go from Harry Potter: Sign found on Craftster

Harry Potter Places Sign / found on Craftster / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Dementor Relief Chocolate Bar Wrapper Printables by Pieces by Polly

Harry Potter Chocolate Bar Wrapper Free Printable / by Pieces by Polly / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Time Turner Inspired Necklace from 30 Minute Crafts

Harry Potter Time Turner Inspired Necklace / by 30 Minute Crafts / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Pocket Pygmy Puffs Necklace found on Crafster

Pocket Pygmy Puffs / found on Craftster / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

30+ Harry Potter Knitting Patterns from In The Loop Knitting

30+ Harry Potter Knitting Patterns/ by In The Loop Knitting

Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks by One Little Project

Pretzel & Cheese Broomsticks / by One Little Project / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

School Supplies that will make you a Total Hermione found on Buzzfeed

21 schoo/office supplies that will make you a total Hermione / found on Buzzfeed

Little Monster Books by Instructables

Harry Potter Monster Book / by Instructables / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Platform 9 3/4 Ticket Printable from I Do on a Dime

Platform 9 3/4 Ticket Printable / from I Do on a Dime / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Professor Snape’s Potion Labels by  Over the Big Moon

Professor Snape's Potion Labels / by Over the Big Moon / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Mirror of Erised by Delicious Reads

Mirror of Erised Tutorial / by Delicious Reads / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Ministry of Magic Identification Card  found on The RPF

Ministry of Magic Identification Card / found on The RPF / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

10 Harry Potter Costumes by Andrea’s Notebook

10 Harry Potter Costumes / by Andrea's Notebook

Pin the Scar on Harry from Crafting in the Rain

Pin the Scar on Harry Potter Game / by Crafting in the Rain / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Corner Bookmark on Instructables

Harry Potter Corner Bookmark / on Instructables / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Harry Potter Gifts for the Whole Family by Raegan Ramblings

Harry Potter Gifts for the Whole Family / by Raegan Ramblings

Bertie Botts Every Flavor Bean Box by Naphtali’s Melody

Bertie Botts Every Flavor Bean Box Printable / by Naphtali's Melody / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

7 Harry Potter Craft Ideas & Printables by Everything Etsy

7 Harry Potter Craft Ideas & Printables / from Everything Etsy

Ollivander’s Apprentice Wand Tutorial from Give Peas a Chance

Ollivander's Apprentice Wand Tutorial / from Give Pease a Chance / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Harry Potter Snitch Cake by Ashlee Marie

Harry Potter Snitch Cake / by Ashlee Marie / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Harry Potter Clothespins by Tried and True Blog

Harry Potter Clothespins / by Tried and True Blog / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Luna Lovegood Paper Doll Printables by Me and My Inklings

Luna Lovegood Paper Doll Printable / by Me and My Inklings / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

I Solemnly Swear Onesie by Tried and True Blog

I Solemnly Swear Onesie from Tried and True Blog / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

DIY Book of Spells / Harry Potter / Wizards / Magic / Halloween Craft Lightning / by Busy Mom's Helper

Harry Potter book Bag

Filed Under: Harry Potter, Kid Friendly, Printable, Recipe Tagged With: Harry Potter, Round-up, Universal

21+ Ways to Make Box Brownies Seem Gourmet!

August 2, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

21+ Ways to Make Box Brownies Seem Gourmet / When you're in a hurry, make box brownies better with these great ideas!

Let’s face it, sometimes we just want a delicious dessert recipe that’s special – but we don’t always have time for homemade. Or you just HAVE boxed brownies, but want to spruce them up a bit instead of let them collect dust in your pantry. While brownies from a box may seem boring, here are 21+ Ways to Make Box Brownies Seem Gourmet! A few small tweaks or additions here and there can take a simple treat and turn it into the most popular brownie recipe at the party!

21+ Ways to Make Box Brownies Seem Gourmet / When you're in a hurry, make box brownies better with these great ideas!

All of these recipes use a boxed brownie mix as the base, but then through either additions or swaps make them seem like a unique, fancy – and definitely delicious – brownie that’s perfect for any party, get-together, or just a night in!

Slow Cooker Brownie Pudding – Crazy for Crust

Slow Cooker Brownies / Crazy for Crust

Cookies ‘N Cream Oreo Fudge Brownies – Kevin and Amanda

cookies and cream oreo fudge brownies

(also see their Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie n’ Oreo Fudge Brownie Bars)

Chocolate Coconut Brownies – Celebrating Sweets

Chocolate Coconut Brownies

Fully Loaded Reese’s Brownies – Buns in My Oven

fully loaded reese's brownies

French Silk Brownies – Crazy for Crust

French Silk Brownies

Samoa Brownies – Southern Plate

bright root samoa brownies

Chocolate Mint Pudding Brownies – Busy Mom’s Helper

Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

Buckeye Brownies – Shugary Sweets

buckeye brownies

Ultimate S’mores Brownies – A Latte Food

Smores Brownies Long

 OMGEEEE! Brownies – Southern Bite

omgee brownies

Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Pizza – Mostly Homemade Mom

Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Pizza

S’mores Brownies – Pip and Ebby

Smores Brownies

Mounds Brownies – In Katrina’s Kitchen

Mounds Brownies

German Chocolate Brownies – Julies Eats & Treats

German Chocolate Brownies

Brownie Marshmallow Crunch Bars – From Valerie’s Kitchen

Brownie Marshmallow Crunch Bars

Brownie Gooey Bars – Crazy for Crust

Easy Brownie Gooey Bars

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Brownie Bars – A Savory Feast

PB Cheesecake Brownies

Crockpot Turtle Brownies – Passion for Savings

Crockpot Turtle Brownie Recipe

Neopolitan Cheesecake Brownies – Frugal Coupon Living

Neapolitan Cheesecake Brownie Bars Frugal Coupon LIving Smaller

Red, White & Blue Brownie Pizza – Jo Cooks

red white and blue brownie pizza

Dreamy Oreo Brownies – Cookies and Cups

dreamy oreo brownies

Salted Caramel Pretzel Crust Brownies – Living Well Spending Less

Salted Caramel Pretzel Crust Brownies

 And if you’re feeling really ambitious….

Snickers Peanut Butter Brownie Ice Cream Cake – Life, Love and Sugar

snickers brownie ice cream cake

Brownie Recipes from Busy Mom’s Helper

Marshmallow Brownies / by BusyMomsHelper.com / You'll love every bite of this gooey marshmallow brownie recipe

Gooey Caramel Brownies / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a delicious and simple dessert recipe

Super Addictive Brownies / by Busy Mom's Helper #Brownies #Chocolate #Dessert

Frosty S'more Brownie Bars / by Busy Mom's Helper #Smores #Brownies #GrahamCracker #Chocolate #Dessert

Easy Brownie Dip! A great snack idea for back to school #mixinmoments #ad

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50+ Slow Cooker Desserts

March 8, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

As a super busy mom, I really dread spending too much time cooking. I love cooking, don’t get me wrong, but there’s so many days where it’s just not going to fit into the time I have. That’s why I absolutely LOVE my slow cooker! But did you know that you can make more than just dinner with it? That’s right, you can make delicious desserts, as well! To help get you started, here’s 52+ Slow Cooker Desserts!

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

That’s right, fabulous desserts with very little effort! You just may be wishing you had a larger slow cooker so you could make even MORE! I can’t help with the size of your cooker, but now you’ve now got 52+ Slow Cooker Desserts….that’s one every week for a year! You’re welcome 😉

Apple Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Peanut Butter Cup Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Apple Crisp

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Ginger Orange Cheesecake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Pina Colada Lava

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Rocky Road Chocolate Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Baked Apples

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Crock Pot Candy

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Brownie Pudding Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Amaretti Cheesecake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Pumpkin Bread

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Skinny Hot Cocoa

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Greek Yogurt

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Apple Spiked Monkey Bread

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Peppermint Coated Pretzels

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter Balls

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Cinnamon Almonds

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Pumpkin Cheesecake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Turtle Pudding Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Copy Cat Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Molten Chocolate Lava Mud Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Reese’s Spoon Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Lazy Lemon Delight

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

White Chocolate Candy Corn Fudge

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

S’mores Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Mexican Custard Flan

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Triple Chocolate Brownies

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Dulce de Leche

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Paleo Almond Bark

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Peanut Clusters

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Angel Cake with Cherry Sauce

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Hot Cocoa Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Sour Cream Cheesecake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Pumpkin Pudding

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Pumpkin Pie Custard, Sugar Free

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Applesauce

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Pumpkin Pie Dip

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Caramel Apple Cider

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Chocolate Cherry Cola Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Pumpkin Bread

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Nutella Crunch Cheesecakes

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Cinnamon Applesauce

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Apple Pudding Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Sugared Pecans

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Pumpkin Rice Pudding

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Tiramisu Bread Pudding

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Simple Homemade Peach Cobbler

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Melted Chocolate

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Mini Salted Caramel Mocha Cheesecakes

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Chocolate Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

Red Velvet Cake

52+ Slow Cooker Desserts / by Busy Mom's Helper #SlowCooker #Desserts #RoundUp

 

Quite the selection of Slow Cooker Desserts, right?! I love using my slow cooker, and now with cold weather hitting will be pulling it out even more often! My kitchen is sure gonna smell delicious!

Filed Under: Dessert, Slow Cooker Tagged With: Cake, Cheesecake, Chocolate, Cobbler, Pudding, Round-up

Cookie Dough Frosting

February 15, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

Cookie Dough Frosting / Busy Mom's Helper

Ah, frosting….how I love thee!!! Seriously, frosting is just Da Bomb! So for my twins’ birthday Saturday, we made some cupcakes for them to take to preschool (although we’ve now had snow days since, so still haven’t taken them – I may have to eat these ones and make more) for their special treat. I wanted to try a different frosting, something unique from the common whipped or butter cream (I do love these, too, just do them all the time). Then, as I was baking the cupcakes, I started craving cookie dough. Wait – let’s try some Cookie Dough FROSTING! Oh yeah, I totally went there! This turned out delicious – perfectly pipe-able, creamy, and tasting JUST LIKE COOKIE DOUGH (no eggs, no worries)!

Cookie Dough Frosting / Busy Mom's Helper

This recipe did about 18 cupcakes, piped as shown above.

Ingredients
1 cup Butter, softened
1 1/2 cups Light Brown Sugar, packed
3 tsp. Vanilla Extract
2 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 tsp. Salt
9 Tbsp. Milk (roughly – more or less depending on desired consistency)
Chocolate Chips (mini or normal) for sprinkling on top

Directions
With a fork (or beaters) SMOOSH (aka Cream) together the Butter, Brown Sugar and Vanilla.

Add the Flour and Salt and mix until well combined.

Carefully add the Milk just 1 tbsp. at a time – until you reach your desired consistency. I used exactly 9 Tbsp, but you may prefer more or less.

Pipe onto your cupcakes (or cake, or whatever you’re frosting), then top with Chocolate Chips as desired.

 

Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Chocolate, Cookies, Frosting

Nestle Tollhouse VS. Dad’s Recipe: The Healthier Cookie

February 1, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

Nestle Tollhouse Vs. Dad's Recipe: The Healthier Cookie / by Busy Mom's Helper #cookie #chocolatechip #heatlhy #recipe

Today I’m sharing you one of our absolute FAVORITE cookie recipes, and it isn’t even my own! My Dad, who loves to experiment with recipes to make them more healthy, came up with this one and was kind enough to share it (and gave me permission to pass it on to y’all)! For a bit more fun, we’re even comparing it so you can see the nutritional difference between Nestle Tollhouse VS. Dad’s Recipe: The Healthier Cookie!

Nestle Tollhouse Vs. Dad's Recipe: The Healthier Cookie / by Busy Mom's Helper #cookie #chocolatechip #heatlhy #recipe

I know that the Nestle Tollhouse Chocolate Chip recipe is many people’s ‘go-to’ for cookies, but now you’ll think twice once you not only see the healthy difference, but also TASTE the amazing deliciousness of my Dad’s Cookies!

Nestle Tollhouse Vs. Dad's Recipe: The Healthier Cookie / by Busy Mom's Helper #cookie #chocolatechip #heatlhy #recipe

This is comparing based on Cookie-to-Cookie of the same size, 1 tbsp scoop of dough size to be exact. It took a bit for me to go through everything, then divide appropriately, to find the correct nutritional values….but this is as close as I could get.

Nestle Tollhouse

  • 110 Calories (60 from Fat)
  • 7g Fat
  • 3.5g Saturated Fat
  • 85mg Sodium
  • 14g Carbs
  • 1g Fiber
  • 10g Sugar
  • 2g Protien

Dad’s Cookies

  • 107 Calories (49 from Fat)
  • 6g Fat
  • 4g Saturated Fat
  • 85mg Sodium
  • 9g Carbs
  • .25g Fiber
  • 8g Sugar
  • 4g Protien

So for even more flavorful cookies, you get slightly less calories and fat, fewer carbs, little less sugar and double the protien. Woot woot!

Nestle Tollhouse Vs. Dad's Recipe: The Healthier Cookie / by Busy Mom's Helper #cookie #chocolatechip #heatlhy #recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 cup Coconut Oil (just scoop, don’t melt)
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Dried Oats
  • 1 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 1/4 cup All-Purpose flour

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 Degrees F. Spray some cookie sheets, set aside.
  2. Combine the first 7 ingredients together until well mixed. Mix in the protein powder, dried oats and flour slowly. Lastly, stir in the chocolate chips.
  3. Scoop about 1 tbsp. sized dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are BARELY brown. When you take them out, they’ll still look slightly undone, but that’s fine. Allow to cool just 2 minutes on the sheet, then remove to a cooling rack (carefully).

Nestle Tollhouse Vs. Dad's Recipe: The Healthier Cookie / by Busy Mom's Helper #cookie #chocolatechip #heatlhy #recipe

These cookies do AMAZING in the freezer! Make a big batch, toss some in a ziplock baggie into your freezer, then just pull them out whenever you need some cookies! My Dad likes to keep some on-hand in the freezer so he can grab a bag before a road trip. Fresh cookies during a long drive? Yes, please!

Nestle Tollhouse Vs. Dad's Recipe: The Healthier Cookie / by Busy Mom's Helper #cookie #chocolatechip #heatlhy #recipe

You can, of course, adjust the ingredients to fit YOUR preferred tastes! Want to try another flavor protein powder? Then go for it! I’m curious what Strawberry flavored would end up like, with maybe some white chocolate chips? Yumm-o!

Nestle Tollhouse Vs. Dad's Recipe: The Healthier Cookie / by Busy Mom's Helper #cookie #chocolatechip #heatlhy #recipe

Filed Under: Dessert, Health & Fitness, Recipe, Snack Tagged With: Chocolate, Cookies

30 Healthy Lunch Recipes

January 28, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

 

30 Healthy Lunch Recipes by Busy Mom's Helper

Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad

Turkey Avocado

Turkey Avocado

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Turkey and sprout sandwich on a whole wheat mini bagel via Back to Her Roots

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Protein Packed Tuna Salad Pitas via PopSugar

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Grilled Chicken Veggie Bowls via Picky Palate

Grilled Chicken and Blueberry Salad

Grilled Chicken and Blueberry Salad via Skinny Ms.

vegetable soup

Vegetable Soup via Cooking Classy

avoquesadilla

Avocado Quesadillas via The Garden Grazer

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Easy Burrito Bowls via Damn Delicious

Instant Noodle Cup

Gluten Free Instant Noodle Cups via Gluten Free on a Shoestring

avocado quinoa salad

Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad via The Garden Grazer

Quick and Easy Chicken Burritos with Sour cream Cilantro Sauce

Quick and Easy Chicken and Avocado Burrito via Brunch Time Baker

chicken gyros

Easy Chicken Gyros & Tzatziki Sauce via Creme de la Crumb

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup via Lauren’s Latest

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wrap

Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps via Sugar Dish Me

Nutella Banana Sushie

Nutella & Banana Sushi via Paging Fun Mums

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Egg Salad with Yogurt and Dill via The Yummy Life

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Cranberry Cherry Chicken Wrap via Menu Musings of a Modern American Mom

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Salad in a Jar 101 via Back to Her Roots

Hummus wrap

Healthy Hummus Wraps via Six Sisters’ Stuff

Grilled pesto caprese sandwich

Caprese Pesto Sandwich via i heart naptime

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Skinny Girl Pasta via ifood. tv

lunch box smoothies

Lunch Box Smoothies via One Good Thing by Jillee

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Soup via The Kitchn

chick pea cucumber salad

Cucumber and Chickpea Salad via She Wears Many Hats

My favorite Vegetarian Sandwich

Loaded Mediterranean Veggie Salad via Layers of Happiness

Cobb Salad

Classic Cobb Salad via Guilty Kitchen

Healthy Lunch Recipes

Cucumber Boats via CompleteRecipes.com

Taco lettuce wrap
Taco Lettuce Wraps via The Taylor House

Tex Mex Chicken Salad
Tex- Mex Chicken Salad via Weight Watchers

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Recipe Tagged With: Round-up

Thin Mint Pudding Cookies

January 22, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

Thin Mint Pudding Cookies #AD #thinmint #cookies #puddingcookies #dessert #snack #girlscouts #cookierecipe #recipe #food

Thank you Girl Scouts of North Texas for the complimentary cookies to assist this recipe!

It’s that time of year again, when troops of young ladies and their leaders await, table full of delicious goodness, for you to exit the grocery store or drive by, hoping that you’ll stop and buy a box (or a dozen). I love seeing the girls get excited as they work hard to sell their cookies, not just to raise money but also to learn great leadership and entrepreneurship skills. If you’re looking to do something a little different with your box of tastiness this year, try a new twist to one of the favorite Girl Scout Cookies with this amazing and super easy to make Thin Mint Pudding Cookies recipe!

Thin Mint Pudding Cookies #AD #thinmint #cookies #puddingcookies #dessert #snack #girlscouts #cookierecipe #recipe #food

The Girl Scout Cookie Program runs January 11th – February 24th, so be on the lookout for your local troop so you can nab some boxes (or check out TexasCookieTime.org to order some) and give this new recipe a try. And I totally won’t judge if you eat a Thin Mint or two while these bake, because life’s about enjoyment, right? 😉

Thin Mint Pudding Cookies #AD #thinmint #cookies #puddingcookies #dessert #snack #girlscouts #cookierecipe #recipe #food

Yield: about 3 dozen Thin Mint Pudding Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 sticks Butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 small pack INSTANT Vanilla Pudding (3.4 oz)
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1/2-1 tsp. Mint Extract
  • 2 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup (about 1 sleeve) Thin Mints, crushed

Note: to really get my Thin Mints crushed, I put them into my blender.

Thin Mint Pudding Cookies #AD #thinmint #cookies #puddingcookies #dessert #snack #girlscouts #cookierecipe #recipe #food

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F. Spray or line 2-3 baking sheets, set aside.
  2. Mix the butter, eggs, light brown sugar, regular sugar and pudding mix until smooth. Add in the vanilla, baking soda, and mint extract and mix again until smooth.
  3. Mix in the flour until everything is well combined, then gently fold in the crushed Thin Mints until evenly incorporated.
  4. Roll into 1″ balls, then place on cookie sheet, flattening just a bit.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool 2 minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to cooling rack. Do not overbake.

Thin Mint Pudding Cookies #AD #thinmint #cookies #puddingcookies #dessert #snack #girlscouts #cookierecipe #recipe #food

These taste amazing – soft and chewy, with a great flavor just like Thin Mints! Now, I had my Thin Mints crushed to a fine powder (because the blender), but you can do larger pieces if you want it more like chunks instead of all throughout your cookie.

Thin Mint Pudding Cookies #AD #thinmint #cookies #puddingcookies #dessert #snack #girlscouts #cookierecipe #recipe #food

Next to Samoa’s, Thin Mints are my absolute favorite Girl Scout Cookie – and I love enjoying them as-is and also in these delish pudding cookies. Plus, it makes them go further, so you can take them to a party or get-together without having to use ALL your Thin Mints!

Thin Mint Pudding Cookies #AD #thinmint #cookies #puddingcookies #dessert #snack #girlscouts #cookierecipe #recipe #food

What’s your favorite Girl Scout Cookie?

Filed Under: Dessert, Products we Love, Snack

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

January 21, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins / by Busy Mom's Helper #muffins #pumpkin

By now y’all should know my families love of pumpkin recipes. If not, well, just know that we LOVE them! There’s so many ways you can incorporate pumpkin into your cooking and baking to come up with delicious foods! This past weekend we whipped up one of our favorite muffin recipes, these amazing Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins – a great breakfast or snack for the whole family to enjoy.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins / by Busy Mom's Helper #muffins #pumpkin

For those that have been following here for awhile, you may remember our original Pumpkin Muffin recipe, or maybe our Pumpkin Breakfast Scones. Both are still super yummy and a great breakfast or snack option! This new recipe is a bit different, resulting in a bit more ‘creamy’ to the muffins.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins / by Busy Mom's Helper #muffins #pumpkin

My kiddos gobbled these up so fast, I was tempted to make another batch that same day! They’re PERFECT for a good, filling breakfast or for an afternoon snack. Plus, of course, easy to make in a hurry.

Note: Makes roughly 32 muffins filled 3/4 way full

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Flour
  • 2 tbsp. Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 1 stick Butter, melted
  • 2 1/2 cups Pumpkin (canned)
  • 1-2 cups Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp. Vanilla
  • 2 tbsp. Pumpkin Spice (more if desired)
  • 1-2 cups Chocolate Chips

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins / by Busy Mom's Helper #muffins #pumpkin

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F. Spray or line your muffin trays, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, butter, pumpkin, sour cream, vanilla and sugar. Add in the baking powder and salt, then slowly add the flour until well-combined. Stir in the pumpkin spice and chocolate chips to taste.
  3. Fill the muffin cups 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 25 minutes or until done. Allow to cool a bit before serving.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins / by Busy Mom's Helper #muffins #pumpkin

You’ll love the pumpkin flavor and moistness in every bite, plus the chocolate is a good way to start any day, if you ask me!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins / by Busy Mom's Helper #muffins #pumpkin

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins / by Busy Mom's Helper #muffins #pumpkin

Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipe Tagged With: Muffins, pumpkin

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