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5 Easy Snack Ideas for Toddlers

April 9, 2020 by Kelly Dedeaux

5 Easy Snack Ideas for Toddlers

What busy mom has time to plan an elaborate or complicated snack, especially when you have a little one in tow? Fortunately, there are plenty of great snacks out there that your toddler will adore without having to go crazy. Well, being a mom may have us crazy anyway – but at least we can use these 5 Easy Snack Ideas for Toddlers to help save what little sanity we have remaining!

No, I’m not going to go into the best crackers or packaged snacks – these are just general thought starters with things you probably already have at home in the fridge or pantry. It’s funny, because you may be like ‘oh, that’s obvious’ – but many parents overlook these awesome snack ideas! As with any food, though, please do keep in mind your child’s age and ability to avoid any choking dangers.

Here are 5 easy snack ideas for toddlers:

1. Fresh fruit – Most kids love fresh fruit. You can slice strawberries, grapes, bananas, oranges, apples or kiwi. You might also chunk pineapple, watermelon, honeydew or cantaloupe. Your child might also love blueberries, raspberries or other mixed berries. With so many fruit options to choose from, your child will never get bored! Slice up your fruit ahead of time to serve your toddler when they get hungry.

2. Fresh vegetables – Sliced cucumbers, celery, carrots, and bell peppers are full of fiber and nutrients. You can serve them to your child plain or with peanut butter or vegetable dip. You can keep your fresh vegetables in containers and serve whenever your child is in the mood for a snack.

3. Yogurt – Not only is it high in protein, calcium, and Vitamin D, but most kids adore yogurt! Consider choosing plain yogurt and adding your own fresh fruit to avoid the sugar content in fruit-flavored yogurts.

4. Eggs – Hard boiled eggs can be a great snack option for your toddler. You can make them ahead of time to serve to your child over the course of a few days. Not only are eggs packed with nutrients, but they’re high in protein to help curb your child’s appetite.

5. Frozen fruit bars – These can be a real treat, especially during the hot summer months. Not only are they cold, but they also have chunks of real fruit in them. Plus, many kids believe they’re getting an awesome TREAT when you serve these, so it’s a win-win!

What are your favorite snack ideas for toddlers?

Filed Under: Parenting, Snack

Berry Chocolate Yogurt Bark

August 3, 2018 by Kelly Dedeaux

Berry Chocolate Yogurt Bark - a delicious & easy to make snack recipe! #frozensnack #snack #recipe #food #chocolate #berries #strawberry #yogurt #kidfriendly

Do your kids get bored of the same old snacks sometimes? Mine do – even though we mix it up plenty, it’s nice to switch it up sometimes. The other day we were planning on yogurt, but I thought it’d be fun to make it a litte unique. It’s been super hot here in Texas, so a frozen snack was ideal. They were so excited, and loved how this Berry Chocolate Yogurt Bark turned out! Plus, I was happy with how simple it was to make.

Berry Chocolate Yogurt Bark - a delicious & easy to make snack recipe! #frozensnack #snack #recipe #food #chocolate #berries #strawberry #yogurt #kidfriendlyYou can really mix this up however you’d like – use white chocolate instead of milk chocolate, pick your type of berries, or however you want to customize it to better fit your family’s tastes. This is perfect for a hot summer afternoon, or as a quick afternoon snack.

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Ingredients

  • Chocolate Chips
  • Strawberry or Vanilla Yogurt (or mix plain yogurt with a little honey to sweeten a bit)
  • Berries of choice
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheet

Note: I didn’t include measurements, because it’s really up to you how much to do for yours or how much you need. I used a 9×13 baking sheet for mine and this filled it up almost to the edges (but not quite). I used 3 cups of chocolate chips (I’d use less next time so the chocolate layer wouldn’t be as thick), about 4-5 cups of yogurt, and 1-2 cups mixed berries. 

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Directions

  1. Lay parchment paper on a baking sheet, set aside.
  2. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl on half power, stirring often, until smooth (took mine about 4 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30-45 seconds) Spread onto the parchment paper and freeze about an hour, or until hardened.
  3. Spread your yogurt over the chocolate, smoothing it out evenly. Sprinkle your berries over top, pressing them gently into the yogurt. Freeze about 3-4 hours, or until hardened.
  4. Allow to thaw about 15-30 minutes, then break into chunks of ‘yogurt bark’. Enjoy immediately!

Berry Chocolate Yogurt Bark - a delicious & easy to make snack recipe! #frozensnack #snack #recipe #food #chocolate #berries #strawberry #yogurt #kidfriendlySee, it’s really easy to make – the hardest part is allowing enough time for it to freeze all the way, so does require planning ahead a bit. If you have any extra yogurt bark pieces, store them in an airtight container of baggie in your freezer.

Berry Chocolate Yogurt Bark - a delicious & easy to make snack recipe! #frozensnack #snack #recipe #food #chocolate #berries #strawberry #yogurt #kidfriendly

What’s your favorite type of berries?

Filed Under: Dessert, Snack

15 Quick & Easy Mug Cake Recipes

January 2, 2018 by Kelly Dedeaux

15 Quick & Easy Mug Cake Recipes / delicious & easy dessert recipes #mugcake #dessert #easyrecipe #easycake #easydessert #dessertrecipe #recipe

Even though the start of year has almost everyone – me included – trying to be healthier, I believe a lot in BALANCE. Maybe that’s because I want an excuse to still have a treat or dessert every now and then, but whatever. I’ve learned that if I do keep a stockpile of tasty things, I’m much more likely to indulge more than I should – which is why single or two-serving dessert recipes are AMAZINGLY perfect! If you’re like me and needing a simple dessert recipe that won’t make a ton, or you just love your own serving cake, then give one of these 15 Quick & Easy Mug Cake Recipes a try!

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Ya’ll know my love for chocolate, and there’s plenty of chocolaty goodness in the list – but there’s plenty for those times you want something a little different. Or for people – like my hubby – who aren’t the biggest chocolate fans; strawberry, pumpkin spice (of course), apple spice, funfetti, and lemon just to name a few of the tasty options. Maybe a little dessert is a great reward for a week of hitting your gym goals, or for completing your enormous and sometimes terrifying to-do list. Whatever the reason, I’m sure you’ll love at least SOME of these amazing mug cake recipes!

Lemon Mug Cake | Life Love Liz

Blueberry Mug Cake | Bunny’s Warm Oven

Chocolate Mug Cake | A Few Shortcuts

Snickerdoodle Mug Cake | Sugar Spice and Glitter

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Mug Cake | Life Anchored

Chocolate Lava Mug Cake | A Grande Life

Microwave Nutella Mug Cake | Living Sweet Moments

Reese Mug Cake | My Organized Chaos

Gluten Free Strawberry Mug Cake | Frugal Farm Wife

Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake | DIY Candy

Vanilla Honeycomb Mug Cake | Sippy Cup Mom

Apple Spice Mug Cake | The Rebel Chick

S’mores Mug Cake | Bullocks Buzz

Angel Food Mug Cake | The Typical Mom

Gluten Free Funfetti Mug Cake | What the Fork

BONUS: Grain-Free Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll in a Mug | Scratch Mommy

BONUS: Chocolate Chip Banana Mug Bread | A Girl Worth Saving

What easy mug cake recipe do YOU want to try first?

Also try…

25+ of the Best Mug Cake Recipes

25+ of the Best Mug Cake Recipes

Low Fat Desserts / a great round up of delicious low fat dessert recipesGreat List of Yummy Low Fat Dessert Recipes

Filed Under: Dessert, Snack

Christmas Crepes with Mint Sweet Cream Filling

December 21, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

Christmas Crepes with Mint Sweet Cream Filling / a delicious and easy holiday recipe perfect for breakfast, snack or even dessert! #crepe #crepes #holidayfood #holidays #christmas #breakfast #snack #dessert #easyrecipe #mint #sweetcream

Crepes are probably the most-requested breakfast recipe in our family. If you’re like us and love a good batch of crepes, or are just looking for something new to try this season, I highly recommend these Christmas Crepes with Mint Sweet Cream Filling. They’re perfect for the holiday, and taste super delicious! Not only that, but they’re quick to make – because who really has a ton of extra time this week?!

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They love it when we whip up a batch of our popular crepes recipe, so I thought that we’d celebrate our first day on holiday break by switching it up a bit and trying something new. I surprised them with these amazing Christmas Crepes for snack, and they were thrilled! I’m sure half that excitement was just for the sprinkles because, well, kids – you know how it is 🙂

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Makes about 6 small Christmas Crepes

Ingredients – Crepes

  • 1 tbsp. Sugar
  • 2 tbsp. Coconut Oil, melted
  • 1/2 tbsp. Vanilla Extract
  • Dash of Salt
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 tbsp. Cocoa Powder
  • Red Food Color (optional) – I used about 8 drops

Ingredients – Mint Sweet Cream Filling

  • 8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/4 tsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar (plus more if needed for desired consistency)
  • 1/4 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp. Mint Extract

Optional: Sprinkles, Powdered Sugar for sprinkling on top, Chocolate Drizzle

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Directions

  1. Combine all of the CREPE ingredients in either your blender or a larger bowl or mixer. Blend/mix very well so it’s no longer lumpy.
  2. Take a small frying pan, spray it with cooking spray, then heat up over medium-low heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter into the pan and watch carefully as it cooks.
  3. When the edges are starting to come up and the crepe slides a bit when you shake the pan side to side, it’s time to flip it over. Don’t over cook!
  4. Spray your pan before each crepe, and continue through the batter.
  5. Prepare the mint sweet cream filling by mixing all of the ingredients together until smooth. If it’s runnier than you’d like, add more powdered sugar.
  6. Fill the finished crepes with filling, then roll up and top as desired (I did powdered sugar and festive sprinkles). Enjoy!

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I love doing special holiday recipes for the family, especially when it’s something they enjoy so much. I think these would also be perfect for times like Valentine’s Day even – just switch out the green sprinkles for something pink or silver perhaps!

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Christmas Crepes with Mint Sweet Cream Filling / a delicious and easy holiday recipe perfect for breakfast, snack or even dessert! #crepe #crepes #holidayfood #holidays #christmas #breakfast #snack #dessert #easyrecipe #mint #sweetcream

I do think these may be better as a snack or dessert, being a bit too sweet for breakfast. Wait, is that even possible?!

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What’s YOUR favorite type of crepes?

Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Holiday Food, Snack

Noodle Stuffed Tomatoes

October 31, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

Noodle Stuffed Tomatoes #ad #NoYolks #NoOtherNoodle #IC

This post was sponsored by No Yolks as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. #NoYolks #NoOtherNoodle #IC

Ya’ll know I’m a HUGE fan of easy weeknight meals that make everybody happy. As busy moms, we don’t have time to spend forever in the kitchen creating new masterpieces! Or do we? By trying noodles in new and unexpected ways, you can create all sorts of amazing dishes that not only peak people’s interest (gotta keep the kiddos happy, right?) but also taste incredible – like these Noodle Stuffed Tomatoes!

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I was really wanting to whip up something new, and the other day had a pot boiling water so I could cook up some No Yolks noodles (I love that they always cook up smooth, firm and fluffy, and stay that way after mixing them with your favorite recipes). After brainstorming how I wanted to fix these up to serve for a quick snack or light meal, I decided that including tomatoes would be perfect – but not in the normal diced way!

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Instead of putting diced tomatoes mixed into the noodles, why not mix the noodles inside the tomatoes?! I had to give it a try – and it turned out super fresh and delicious, and the perfect size for a great party appetizer, afternoon snack or even a simple lunch!

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Ingredients

  • Tomatoes, washed
  • No Yolks noodles
  • Shredded Cheese of Choice
  • Basil for topping, if desired

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Directions

  1. Cook your No Yolks Noodles according to package directions.
  2. Cut the tops off the tomatoes (and little off bottoms if you want it to stand flat better) and scoop out the insides.
  3. Spoon some noodles into each empty tomato. Top with a good sprinkling of cheese.
  4. If desired, nuke in the  microwave 5-10 seconds to melt the cheese. Sprinkle some basil on top, if desired.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

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Seriously, you’ve gotta give this new twist on traditional noodles & tomatoes a try because it is da bomb!

Not only are No Yolks noodles the perfect addition for when you need a delicious meal in a hurry, but they’re also a smart choice because they’re a healthy egg noodle alternative, made from egg whites so there’s no cholesterol. Plus they’re low in fat and sodium, so I feel much better about feeding them to my family! You can nab them in Broad, Extra Broad, fine, Kluski, Dumplings and even Stir-Fry.

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Noodle Stuffed Tomatoes #ad #NoYolks #NoOtherNoodle #IC

There’s so many creative ways to incorporate noodles into your busy weeknight meals because they’re incredibly versatile. No Yolks is for way more than just stroganoff or casseroles! Give them a try in soups like Miso and French Onion, or in dishes like Sriracha Cheesy Noodles or Noodles with Kale and Walnut Pesto. So many options for new and unexpected dishes! Take these tasty & fun Pizza Noodle Cups for example – A unique take on a definite family-pleasing dish.

Find more great noodle recipe videos HERE!

Be sure to follow No Yolks on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for more tasty goodness!

Filed Under: Appetizer, Products we Love, Side Dish, Snack

Pumpkin Pie Dip

October 28, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

Pumpkin Pie Dip - a delicious, creamy dessert dip perfect for parties!

So this may make us ‘basic’, but we absolutely LOVE pumpkin – hubby in particular. When it hits fall, he takes that as an ‘all-clear’ to buy and make all sorts of pumpkin recipes, from ice creams to pancakes. Today we were looking through the pantry and noticed a lot of sweet crackers and cookies that would go great with a dip, so of course we had to whip up this delicious Pumpkin Pie Dip!

Pumpkin Pie Dip - a delicious, creamy dessert dip perfect for parties!

We’ve shared plenty of our pumpkin creations before – like our Pumpkin Breakfast Smoothie or this Pumpkin Better-Than-Disneyland Pie – and we’re positive this dessert dip will be a new favorite! All it takes is 6 common ingredients and a few minutes time, then you have a party-worthy pumpkin pie dip that’s perfect for the fall or holiday season.

Pumpkin Pie Dip - a delicious, creamy dessert dip perfect for parties!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin
  • 1 cup Whipped Topping
  • 1 tsp. Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

Pumpkin Pie Dip - a delicious, creamy dessert dip perfect for parties!

Directions

  1. Whip the powdered sugar, canned pumpkin and whipped topping until creamy.
  2. Add in the remaining spices and whip until well-combined.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Be sure to store any leftovers in the fridge, of course!

Pumpkin Pie Dip - a delicious, creamy dessert dip perfect for parties!

I bet this dip would also be perfect as an actual PIE – just pour some into a prepared pie crust and chill in the fridge for a bit. Mmmm…just thinking about a slice of creamy pumpkin goodness is making me hungry!

Pumpkin Pie Dip - a delicious, creamy dessert dip perfect for parties!

I love dessert dips because they’re so flexible – you can serve it as a side or snack, or pull it out for dessert! It’s great to take along for meals or parties, or put some in a cute container and gift it for the holidays! Whatever way you serve it up, I’m sure you’ll love this easy-to-make, super tasty pumpkin pie dip as much as we do! High-five to all my fellow pumpkin lovers!

Pumpkin Pie Dip - a delicious, creamy dessert dip perfect for parties!

More Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin Pudding Pie / AKA: Pumpkin Better Than Disneyland Pie / The Perfect Thanksgiving or Holiday Dessert!

Pumpkin Pudding Cookies - in 3 different varieties! recipe by BusyMomsHelper.com / the perfect snack or dessert for pumpkin-lovers

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

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars / by Busy Mom's Helper #Pumpkin #Snickerdoodle #Cookies #Bars #Dessert

Filed Under: Dessert, Holiday Food, Snack

25 Slow Cooker Desserts & Pastries

October 25, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

25+ Slow Cooker Pastries & Desserts

Growing up, we never made slow cooker desserts. That was for making roast or soups and such, not for more ‘unique’ things. It was a HUGE eye-opener when someone first told me they made brownies in theirs – I was totally on board for trying new things in my own! Since then I’ve tried various deliciousness, but one of my favorites (maybe because it still seems so cool to me) is making treats. If you’re up for cooking something new, try one of these 25+ Slow Cooker Desserts (and pastries) for yourself!

25+ Slow Cooker Pastries & Desserts

With the weather finally starting to cool down, maybe you’ll try a rich hot chocolate. Or perhaps a s’mores cake or fruit cobbler are more your preference. Whatever you choose, it’s super fun being able to whip up a tasty dessert in your slow cooker with hardly any effort at all!

Decadent Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate – Sally’s Baking Addiction

Pumpkin Pie Slow Cooker Cake – Mom on Time Out

Crock Pot Pecan Pie – Spicy Southern Kitchen

Slow Cooker Cherry Dump Cake – Life Love Liz

Slow Cooker Apple Crisp – Kristine’s Kitchen Blog

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler – Six Sisters’ Stuff

Slow Cooker Sticky Pecan Buns – Amy’s Healthy Baking

Slow Cooker Berry Cobbler – Chef in Training

Slow Cooker Apple Crisp – 12 Tomatoes

Chocolate Banana Slow Cooker Cake – Childhood 101

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Brownies – Baking Queen

Slow Cooker Brownie Pudding – Crazy for Crust

Slow Cooker Triple Berry Crisp – Well Plated

Slow Cooker S’mores Cake – A Savory Feast

Slow Cooker Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars – The Stay at Home Chef

Crock-Pot Cheesecake – Crock Pot Ladies

Slow Cooker Hot Fudge Brownies – Wine and Glue

Lemon Crock Pot Cake – Low Carb Yum

Slow Cooker Pineapple Coconut Spoon Cake – The Slow Magical Cooker

Slow Cooker Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Swirl Cake – Betty Crocker

Salted Caramel Cookie Bars Slow Cooker – Slow Cooker Gourmet

Slow Cooker Sticky Buns – Delish

Slow Cooker Banana Bread Cake with Brown Sugar Sauce – Averie Cooks

Hot Fudge Slow Cooker Brownies – Spend with Pennies

Slow Cooker Chocolate Lava Cake – Hip 2 Save

Crock Pot Pumpkin Pie Pudding Cake – Tammilee Tips

Butterfinger Cheesecake (Slow Cooker) – Domestic Superhero

Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Spice Cake – Yellow Bliss Road

What’s YOUR favorite slow cooker dessert recipe?

25+ Slow Cooker Pastries & Desserts

Filed Under: Dessert, Slow Cooker, Snack

20 Ways to Use up Leftover Halloween Candy

October 26, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

20 Ways to Use Up Leftover Halloween Candy

It never fails, every Halloween my kids end up with a TON of candy, and somehow we also have a huge bucket full left after the trick-or-treating at our house has ended. Luckily there’s plenty of delicious, fun things we can do to solve this little ‘problem’ – just turn to this list of 20 Ways to Use Up Leftover Halloween Candy!

20 Ways to Use Up Leftover Halloween Candy

Cookies or bars, brownies or popcorn, there’s a bit of something for any type of leftover Halloween candy you may have, or whatever you prefer to change it in to! The hard part is choosing which one you want to try first 🙂

How Sweet Eats – Candy Bar Caramel Corn

Crazy For Crust – Candy Bar Pie

Averie Cooks – Candy Corn Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites

Two Peas and Their Pod – Crispy Butterfinger Cookies

Like Mother Like Daughter – Candy Bar Cookie Bars

I Heart Naptime – Candy Bar Brownies

Baking Bites – Halloween Candy Lava Cakes

Sally’s Baking Addiction – Candy Bar Blondies

Oh My Creative – Leftover Halloween Candy Pretzel Bites

Spaceships and Laser Beams – Leftover Halloween CandyCookie Cups

Brown-Eyed Baker – Leftover Halloween Candy Bark

Crazy For Crust – Gooey Candy Filled Brownie Cake

Lil Luna – Candy Bar Trifle

The Cookie Writer – Vanilla Halloween Candy Ice Cream

Handle the Heat – Leftover Halloween Candy Cheesecake

Sugars Spun Run – Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tastefully Frugal – Tootsie Roll Brownies

Frugal Coupon Living – Leftover Halloween Candy Pizza Cookie

Two Peas and Their Pod – Twix Caramel Brownies

The Gold Lining Girl – Snickers Monkey Bread

What’s YOUR favorite Halloween candy?

Filed Under: Dessert, Holiday Food, Holidays, Snack

16 Fun Candy Apples for Fall

September 20, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

16 Fun Candy Apples for Fall

I didn’t use to like caramel apples – they were just too hard and sticky for my taste. Since trying one at Disneyland a couple years ago, though I’ve learned that as long as they’re made right, they can be absolutely DELICIOUS and not too bad on your teeth 🙂 Since it’s fall, which seems to be the perfect time to enjoy this tasty treat, here’s a list of 16 Fun Candy Apples for Fall for you to bite into!

16 Fun Candy Apples for Fall

Personally, I can’t wait to try the apple pie or chocolate dipped ones – but maybe you’re more excited for the candy corn or Frozen themed ones. Whatever your choice, there’s a huge variety so you’re sure to find something for everyone among these amazing candy apples!

Red Hot Candy Apples | Nerdy Mamma

Mini Chocolate Apple Pops | 2 Boys + 1 Girl = One Crazy Mom

Decadently Dark Candy Apples | Parenting Chaos

Mini Caramel Apple Pops | The Happier Homemaker

Candy Corn Caramel Apple | The Classy Chapter

Copycat Disney Apple Pie Caramel Apples | Food, Folks and Fun

Chocolate Peppermint Apple with Melted Candy Corn | The Country Chic Cottage

S’Mores Caramel Apple | You Brew My Tea

Sliced Caramel Apple Pops | Busy Mommy Media

The Perfect Caramel Apple | Simply Kierste Design

Chocolate Caramel Apple | Refresh Restyle

Frozen Themed Caramel Apple | Midget Momma

Easy Homemade Caramel Apples | Thrifty Jinxy

Granola Coated Caramel Apple | Premeditated Leftovers

Oreo Caramel Apple | The Spring Mount 6 Pack

The Best Chocolate Dipped Spiced Caramel Apples | How Was Your Day?

Filed Under: Dessert, Holiday Food, Holidays, Snack

Marshmallow Whoopie Pies

September 21, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

Marshmallow Whoopie Pies #ad #postcerealcreations

This post is sponsored by Soapbox Influence in partnership with The Women Bloggers, all thoughts and opinions are my own. #postcerealcreations

I love whoopie pies. Seriously, when I went off to college, it was the recipe I called home the most for! Eventually I DID write it down so I could stop hassling my family to repeat it to me, and I’m so glad because I love whipping up a batch super quick. This week I decided to try a different version and flavor of them – since I’ve been enjoying my Marshmallow Mateys cereal so much, why not make fun Marshmallow Whoopie Pies?!

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It doesn’t even take a TON of ingredients, so you can grab them all at Walmart the next time you’re there – along with a bag or two of Marshmallow Mateys, of course 🙂 You can keep the marshmallow whoopie pies traditional and plain….

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…or stick some of the marshmallows from the cereal into the frosting!

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Whatever way you choose to enjoy these snacks, they’re really fast and easy to make, plus taste AMAZING! I’ll admit, I had a hard time not eating more than one – and may have had more of the batter than I should have. But that’s my reward for making my family cookies, right? 😉

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 tbsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Warm Water
  • 2 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1-2 tsp. Marshmallow Extract
  • Frosting or Marshmallow Fluff for middle

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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 Degrees F. Spray or line 2 baking sheets, set aside.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy – about 3 minutes. Add in the egg, vanilla, water, milk and marshmallow extract and whip until smooth.
  3. Mix in the baking soda and salt, then carefully add in a bit of flour at time until it’s all in and well-combined.
  4. Drop into spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, then bake for 6-8 minutes or until barely starting to brown on the edges. Remove from oven and cool about 5 minutes, then move to rack to finish cooling off.

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Once they’re cooled off, put a good helping of frosting or marshmallow cream in the middle of two to finish off your whoopie pies. If you’re feeling adventurous and extra ‘marshmallowy’, add some of the marshmallows from the cereal inside the middle or along the edges of the frosting. So good!

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These didn’t last long at my house, and I’m sure we’ll be making them again soon!

What’s your favorite flavor whoopie pie?

Filed Under: Dessert, Snack

20 Chocolate and Caramel Recipes

August 11, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

20 Chocolate and Caramel Recipes

It’s no secret whatsoever that I absolutely LOVE chocolate – and one thing it goes perfectly with is caramel. I thought it’d be perfect to share a delicious list of 20 Chocolate and Caramel Recipes so you have plenty of options for a tasty snack or amazing dessert!

20 Chocolate and Caramel Recipes

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There’s everything from cupcakes, popcorn, drinks, cakes, cookies and so much more – maybe you’ll choose the caramel fudge pops. I’m drooling over the brownies, myself. Whatever you choose, I hope you love these chocolate and caramel recipes as much as I do!

Busy Being Jennifer – Bacon Caramel Chocolate Popcorn

A Helicopter Mom – Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes

A Night Owl Blog – Crock Pot Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Baking Bites – Salted Caramel Filled Molten Chocolate Cake

The Cards We Drew – Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Cookies

Tastes of Lizzy T – Caramel Fudge Pops

Your Cup of Cake – Chocolate Caramel Apple Puppy Chow

Popsicle Mold

Chelsea’s Messy Apron – Caramel Chocolate Fudge

Domestic Mommyhood – Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzels

Eclectiv Momsense – Frozen Chocolate Caramel Cluster Cookie Sandwiches

Princess Pinky Girl – Caramel Chocolate Energy Balls

A Simple Pantry – Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Biscotti

A Worthey Read – Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispy Treats

Sugar Spice and Glitter – Double Chocolate Caramel Stuffed Cookies

The Recipe Critic – Chocolate Caramel Brownies

Tasty Kitchen – Salted Caramel Chocolate Bark

Sea Salt Caramel Sauce

Noshing With the Nolands – Easy Chocolate Caramel Trifle

Butter with a Side of Bread – Chocolate Caramel Bars

Domestically Blissful – Chocolate Caramel Marshmallows

Creations by Kara – Caramel Chocolate Truffles

20 Chocolate and Caramel Recipes

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20 Delicious Granola Bar Recipes

July 26, 2017 by Kelly Dedeaux

20 Delicious Granola Bar Recipes your kids will love!

Back to school time is upon us, meaning we’re stocking up on easy breakfast ideas as well as after school snack options. You want something easy, portable and that the kids will love. These 20 Delicious Granola Bar Recipes are perfect, and may have your kids asking for more every day!

20 Delicious Granola Bar Recipes your kids will love!

You’ve got very chocolaty options, peanut butter, pumpkin, cranberry and many more to choose from with all these granola bar recipes. Heck, there’s even several I want to whip up for MY afternoon snack!

  1. No-bake Granola Bar Recipe from thetaylor-house.com
  2. Super Healthy Granola Bar Recipe from eatsamazing.co.uk
  3. Chewy Homemade Granola Bar Recipe from glutenfreeonashoestring.com
  4. Grain Free No-bake Granola Bars from trufflesandtrends.com
  5. Inside-out Granola Bars from liveeatlearn.com
  6. No Bake Peanut Butter Honey Granola Bars from celebratingsweets.com
  7. Chewy Cranberry Orange Granola Bars from cooknourishbliss.com
  8. Pumpkin Granola Bars from cookwithmanali.com
  9. No-Bake Sunflower Butter Granola Bars from twopeasandtheirpod.com
  10. Chewy Chocolate Granola Bars from wholeheartedeats.com
  11. Chewy Granola Bars Recipe from inspiredtaste.net
  12. Chewy Blueberry Almond Granola Bars from cookinglsl.com
  13. No-bake Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars from marshasbakingaddiction.com
  14. Strawberry-ginger Granola Bars from oatandsesame.com
  15. No Bake Granola Bars from cookwithkushi.com
  16. No Bake 5-minute ‘trail Mix’ Bar from feedingmyaddiction.com
  17. Very Berry Granola Bars from busymommymedia.com
  18. Crunchy Granola Bars (Vegan & GF) from thehungrybites.com
  19. Chocolate Popcorn Granola Bars from courtneyscookbook.com
  20. Cashew Vanilla Snack Bars from fullofplants.com

20 Delicious Granola Bar Recipes your kids will love!

What’s YOUR kid’s favorite type of granola bar?

Filed Under: Snack

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