Recipe: Pistachio Bread
This recipe from Skinny Mom showed up in my email this morning and it made me want to make it right away, so I knew it’d be perfect to share today! It’s simple, sweet, and delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1 yellow cake mix (dry mix part only)
- 4 egg whites
- 3 oz package instant sugar-free, fat-free pistachio pudding mix
- ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ¾ cup chopped pistachios
- 3 drops of green food coloring
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 8.5 x 4 1/4 x 2 3/4 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix all ingredients using a stand mixer or hand held mixer until well blended.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Allow bread to cool for 10 minute, then remove from pan, cut, and serve with topping of your choice.
Recipe: Fudge Mint Popcorn
Make a delicious and fun snack to share with the family. Don’t pay $5 for one small tin! Make a large amount for so much cheaper.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cups miniature marshmallows
- 3/4 cup chocolate candies, divided
- 1 1/2 cups fudge mint cookies, chopped & divided
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- 1/4 cup green candy melts (Wilton)
- 3 Tablespoons sprinkles
- wax paper
- cookie tray
- 3 bowls
- baking spatula
- plastic sandwich bag
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine popcorn, marshmallows, 1/2 cup chocolate candies, and 1 cup fudge mint cookies pieces. Crush the extra 1/2 cup cookies into crumbs, then set aside with the extra chocolate candies.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the white chips and shortening. Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted. Pour over popcorn mixture and toss until everything is coated. Spread out on a wax paper lined cookie tray. Sprinkle with the crushed cookies and the extra 1/4 cup chocolate candies. Let set.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the green candy melts like the directions in #2. Spoon into a plastic bag and cut the tip off one corner. Drizzle over the cooling popcorn, then top with sprinkles. Allow to fully set before eating.
Thanks to Inside BruCrew Life for the recipe and picture!
Copycat McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes
It’s that time of year, one of the best times of the year ever! McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes are back! It’s nearly a holiday in itself, but making them at home is SO easy. Here’s how to make Shamrock Shakes:
Ingredients to Make 2 Servings:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream or 2 cups soy ice cream
- 1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk or 1 1/4 cups soymilk
- 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
- 8 drops green food coloring
- whipped cream can
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
- Stop blender to stir with a spoon if necessary to help blend ice cream.
- Pour into 12-ounce cups, cover in whipped cream, and serve each with a straw.
Recipe: Rainbow Sugar Cookie Bark
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and we think of all things green and gold and rain and rainbows and… Well, here’s a super pretty and delicious recipe that will help you celebrate! I don’t know who I’m kidding. This will be made in my house all year round because my 5.5 year old daughter’s favorite color is “Rainbows”! :)
Ingredients:
- 1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 16 oz of vanilla flavored candy coating
- 2 cups rainbow-colored candies (like Skittles)
Find the instructions on how to make the Rainbow Sugar Cookie Bark at Mom On Time Out.
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!).