Here is the gluten-free version of Chex Muddy Buddies - delicious and so easy to prepare! Great snack or dessert! Prep Time: 15 min Start to Finish: 15 min Makes: 18 servings (1/2 cup each) Ingredients 9 cups Rice Chex®, Corn Chex® or Chocolate Chex® cereal (or combination) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar Directions Into large … [Read more...]
Veggie Flowers
April 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Let your kids play with their food by making this creative crudité. Once their flower is in bloom, they can dip the petals in our easy-to-mix ranch dressing. Recipe courtesy of familyfun.go.com! Ingredients ASSORTED VEGETABLES: radish slices fresh spinach leaves cucumber rounds cherry tomatoes celery sticks baby carrots RANCH DIP: 1 16-ounce container sour cream 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons minced, fresh parsley 2 tablespoons minced, fresh … [Read more...]
Carrot Patches
April 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
These are great treats for classrooms, a cute treat for spring parties, or just a fun project for the kids at home! Ingredients Hummus Baby carrots Curly parsley Instructions For each patch, spoon about 3 tablespoons of hummus into a small plastic cup (ours were 3-ounce size). Shortly before you're ready to deliver the snack to the classroom, gather four baby carrots for each cup and use a toothpick to poke a hole in the top of each one. Insert a sprig of … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Carrot Bars
February 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
These bars make for a healthier snack or dessert option! Yum. Ingredients 1 cup spelt flour 1 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. allspice ¼ tsp. salt 1 egg and 1 egg white ½ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup pumpkin 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 2 Tbsp. organic butter, melted 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ½ cup grated carrots Opt: ½ cup raisins, 1/3 cup dried cranberries, 1/3 cup nuts Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, baking … [Read more...]
Spiced Oat Bran Muffins
February 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
These fiber rich muffins are perfect during the winter. Whip some up for a quick snack or a pair with some fruit for an easy breakfast for overnight guests! Ingredients 2 cups Oat Bran hot cereal, uncooked ¼ cup natural brown sugar 2 tsp. Baking powder 1 ½ tsp. Allspice 1 cup almond milk 2 egg whites, slightly beaten ¼ cup honey 2 Tbsp. Olive oil Optional: blueberries, 1 mashed banana, or ½ cup raisins Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine dry ingredients and mix … [Read more...]
Coconut Yogurt and Granola
January 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
This simple (and healthy) recipe is perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. Ingredients 1 container coconut yogurt Whole grain granola Fresh fruit Instructions Pour half of yogurt into bowl. Sprinkle with granola. Pour other half of yogurt on top and sprinkle with granola again. Top with fresh cut fruit. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Banana Nut Bars
January 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Five ingredients make these banana nut bars a quick snack (or dessert) to throw together. Add this healthy recipe to your collection! Ingredients 5 large ripe bananas 3 cups raw nuts 4 cups whole oats (not instant) 1 cup raisins 10 dates Instructions Place oats in a large bowl. In a food processor, process nuts, raisins, and dates until crumbly (not doughy). Mix processed ingredients in the large bowl with oats and coconut. Blend bananas in processor until smooth. Stir the … [Read more...]
Peanut Brittle
December 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Peanut Brittle This smoky-sweet brittle is a great snack; substitute pecan or almonds, if you prefer. Cooking spray: 1 cup sugar 1 cup light-colored corn syrup 1 tablespoon butter 1 (11 oz) container salted, dry-roasted peanuts 1 1/2 baking soda 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1) line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray. 2) Combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook 18 minutes or until the candy thermometer … [Read more...]
Cheap, easy treat!
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Jello-Cicles Cool off in the summer time by using your jello for Popsicle! Sometimes I pour the juice into my ice cube tray for fun flavorful cubes of refreshing treats! Ingredients 1 package jello (any flavor) 1 cup hot water 1 1/2 cups cold water Directions Dissolve jello and water. Stir and pour into molds. Freeze. Makes 12. … [Read more...]
Great Side with Chicken
August 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Herbal Rice This is a great side dish with chicken breasts. I have also cooked the rice in a deep casserole dish for 30 minutes and then placed four chicken breasts on top and cooled for an additional 30 minutes. The chicken breasts absorb the herbal flavor of the rice. Oven: 350 Cooking: 1 hour Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup uncooked rice 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 teaspoon basil 3/4 teaspoon marjoram 3/4 teaspoon sage 1 can Cream of Celery Soup 1 cup … [Read more...]
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