Recipe: Lucky Rainbow Chex Mix
I saw this picture floating around my Pinterest page and I said literally aloud in front of my kids, “Oh no!” What I mean by that is, “Oh, no. That looks so amazing and if I make it, then it won’t make it beyond a day in this house.” So, instead, here’s the recipe from Tablespoon for YOU ALL. Lucky you, and just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!
Ingredients:
- 1 box (11.5 oz) Lucky Charms® cereal
- 6 cups Rice Chex® or Corn Chex® cereal
- 2 bags (12 oz each) white vanilla baking chips (4 cups)
- 1/4 cup multicolored candy sprinkles
Directions:
- Pour box of Lucky Charms and pick out all the marshmallows (about 2 cups). DO NOT EAT THEM. Okay, you can eat a couple. But set aside the rest to add to the mix later. Measure 2 cups of the remaining Lucky Charms cereal (without the marshmallows) into large bowl, add Chex cereal.
- Line cookie sheet with foil or waxed paper. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips can be stirred smooth. Pour over cereal mixture in large bowl; toss to evenly coat.
- Spread mixture in single layer on cookie sheet. Immediately sprinkle with candy sprinkles. Let stand until set, about 20 minutes. Gently break up mixture; toss in reserved marshmallows. Store in airtight container and should last about a month (yeah right!).
Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Muffins
Looking for something sweet, healthy, gluten-free, and taste like dessert? Strawberry Shortcake Muffins are easy to make and only take 30-35 minutes to make AND they’re only 2 Weight Watchers points each.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats (not quick cooking)
- 1 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup baking stevia (or other sweetener that measures similarly to sugar)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cup of strawberries
- Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice and another 1/2 cup of strawberries (diced for the top of the muffins)
Note: Paper cupcake liners do NOT work with this recipe. Use either silicone muffin pans, silicone baking cups in a regular baking tin, or take apart the paper ones and just use the foil ones.
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 12 muffin tins with liners (see italicized note above).
- Place all of the ingredients, except strawberries in a blender or food processor. Blend until oats are smooth.
- Pour mixture into a medium sized bowl then stir in strawberries. Divide remaining 1/2 cup diced strawberries over the top of each muffin. (This is optional, but makes the muffins taste even more delicious!)
- Divide the batter among cupcake liners. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
That’s it! Thanks to Dashing Dish for the amazing recipe!
Recipe: Santa Strawberries
Make these adorable Santa Strawberries along with these Grinch Kabobs for a more nutritious snack for the kids this year!
Ingredients:
- 1 dozen strawberries
- 1 cup whipped cream
- chocolate sprinkles
Directions:
- Slice the leafy end off each strawberry with a pairing knife so they stand up evenly. Then slice the tip off to make a little hat (isn’t it perfectly shaped for that?).
- With a spoon or icing tip, put 1-2 tsp of whipped cream on top of the strawberry base. Put on the hat and put a tiny tab of whipped cream at the very tip to look like the puff on the top of Santa’s hat.
- Put 2 chocolate sprinkles in the “face” to look like Santa’s eyes.
- Add 2 tiny tabs of whipped cream down the front of the strawberry base with a toothpick to look like buttons.
- If not eating immediately, cover and put in the fridge to keep from melting.
Thanks to Leanne bakes for the recipe!
Recipe: Grinch Kabobs for Kids
Looking for a healthy treat for Christmas time instead of the usual cookies and other sweets? Here’s an adorable idea using fruit to make Grinch kabobs!
What You’ll Need:
- Toothpicks
- Green grapes
- Sliced bananas
- Sliced strawberry ends (to look like Santa’s hat)
- Mini marshmallows
Directions:
- Stack toothpicks starting with a green grape (stem side through the toothpick), then a slice of a banana, the slice of a strawberry (pointy end last), then a mini marshmallow (looks like the puffy end of Santa’s hat).
- Eat fairly soon after or the bananas will go bad quickly!
Recipe: Homemade Krispy Kreme
Could you imagine having a Krispy Kreme donut at your fingertips? Well, now you can. Check out this recipe for Homemade Krispy Kreme donuts. Uh, oh. This could be dangerous. Warning: they are addicting! Turn your red “hot” light on, and get to making these scrumptious treats.
Homemade Krispy Kreme
Ingredients:
3 T milk
3 T boiling water
1 tsp dry active yeast
8oz all purpose flour (a little under 2 cups)
1 1/2 oz sugar (about 3 T)
1 egg
1 oz butter, cold to room temperature
dash of salt
Enough oil to cover the bottom few inches of a wok or deep fryer
Glaze
1/3 c butter
2 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
4 T hot water or as needed.
Directions:
1. In a large measuring jug, combine the milk and boiling water. Add a teaspoon of the sugar and the yeast. Stir it gently, then leave it in a warm place for the yeast to activate (aka foam).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, the rest of the sugar, and the salt. Cut in the butter using your fingers or a pastry blender, until it resembles crumbs.
3. Add the egg (give it a quick beat) and yeast mixture to the flour mix, and mix into a smooth dough. This usually takes about 5 minutes of mixing.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly-floured counter and knead for about 5 to 10 minutes—it should feel springy and little bubbles should form under the surface. Place it back in the bowl, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap, and let rise for about an hour until double in size.
5. Once risen, place the dough onto the counter and cut it into 4 pieces. One piece at a time, stretch it into a long rope about an inch to an inch and a half wide. Cut strips about an inch long, ball em up with your hands, and place them on a baking tray or wire rack to wait.
6. Cover the doughnuts holes with a cloth to rise while you heat the oil to 375F.
7. Place the doughnuts into the oil and fry until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes. Be sure to fry only a few at a time so they don’t overcrowd and stick together.
8. Drain on a paper towel or wire rack over a cloth, before glazing them. Be sure to glaze them warm, or else they won’t get that delicious coverage!
Thanks, KeyIngredient.com!