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St Patricks Day Brownies

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St Patricks day brownies

St Patricks Day Brownies are Easy to Make!

Looking for some green snacks for St. Patrick’s Day?  These St. Patrick’s Day Brownies are not only delicious, but SUPER easy to make!  If you’re in a time-crunch, these are an easy brownie recipe solution that is perfect for St Patricks Day, and guess what–you don’t have to divulge to anyone that you used a brownie mix!

St. Patrick’s Day Brownies

Ingredients:
Brownie Mix (store bought in a box)
Cream Cheese Icing (store bought)
Green Sprinkles

Directions:
1.  Prepare brownies according to box directions.
2.  Allow to partially cool-but not completely. Use icing to cover the brownies.  If you allow the brownies to cool completely then the icing won’t melt just right.
3.  Add green sprinkles to add that St. Patrick’s Day theme!

These would be even better with any of these fun St Patricks Day toppers.

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Best Recipe Lemon Bars Trifle & a Giveaway

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SplendaHoliday #CollectiveBias

Best Recipe Lemon Bars Trifle with SPLENDA® Sweeteners

SPLENDA® Sweeteners make the perfect ingredient for easy holiday baking recipes like our best recipe Lemon Bars Trifle.

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Why not get a jump start on your New Years resolutions by using this special ingredient with less added sugar? If you love sweets like I do, you know that it pays to make substitutions to cut calories.

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I could eat stacks of , but that doesn’t mean I should–which is why I love having a recipe for Lemon Bars made with SPLENDA®. Especially now that I’m doing the whole thing–I want to make sure I’m eating good too.

Delicious Lemon Bars

The base for the recipe Lemon Bars Trifle is our favorite delicious lemon bars. Think about the best recipe for lemon bars that you’ve ever had–that’s how we feel about this one.

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Easy to make lemon bars are paired with sugar-free vanilla pudding and crushed graham crackers. Yum!

Simple Steps to Make Lemon Bar Trifle

Making the Lemon Bars

First, combine flour and SPLENDA® and margarine with a fork until it reaches a flaky consistency. Pat down into an 8×8 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

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Next, you’ll need to combine the remaining ingredients: eggs, milk, lemon juice, flour and SPLENDA®. Mix well and pour over the baked crust in the 8×8 pan. Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until firm.

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Remove from oven and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.

Plenty of Pudding

I love making desserts that include instant pudding. It adds fun flavor and another layer to a dessert that might otherwise be pretty ordinary. For our Lemon Bar Trifle, we’re simply mixing one box of vanilla pudding with some milk and a little bit of whipped topping to give it a super smooth finish.

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Crumbs and Whipped Topping

To finish off the trifle, add a sprinkling of graham cracker crumbs, a dollop of whipped topping and a small piece of lemon bar topping.

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SPLENDA® vs Sugar Baking

Fewer calories and cutting down on sugar intake are both important things to consider when doing your holiday baking this year. Did you know the average American sugar intake is 22 teaspoons per day. Per day!

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For more information, check out Walmart’s for SPLENDA®.

BEST Recipe Lemon Bars = EASY Holiday Baking Recipes

Think about SPLENDA® vs sugar baking as a way to cut down on caloric intake without losing sweet flavor. Learning to substitute SPLENDA® for sugar in easy holiday baking recipes like our delicious lemon bars is a great place to start decreasing sugar in your daily diet.

(It’s also a great way to save a tiny bit of room for a super small piece of .)

SPLENDA® is available at , so its not one of those hard to find ingredients.

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Looking for more helpful ideas for easy holiday baking recipes? The has tons of recipes to get you started cutting down on sugar.

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Best Recipe Lemon Bars Trifle

Ingredients
  • Lemon Bars:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 6 tablespoons margarine
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon peel
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Pudding layer:
  • 1 box vanilla instant pudding – sugar free (mix with 1 1/2 cups milk and then add in 1 cup whipped topping)
  • 4 graham crackers
Instructions
  1. First, combine flour and SPLENDA® and margarine with a fork until it reaches a flaky consistency. Pat down into an 8×8 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
  2. Next, you’ll need to combine the remaining ingredients: eggs, milk, lemon juice, flour and SPLENDA®. Mix well and pour over the baked crust in the 8×8 pan. Bake for another 20-25 minutes or until firm.
  3. Mix vanilla pudding with 1 1/2 cups milk and 1 cup whipped topping to give it a super smooth finish.

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Do you have a favorite recipe you’d like to adapt with No Calorie Sweetener?

New Real Medleys, Granola & Yogurt Blend

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QuakerRealMedleys #CollectiveBias

Quaker® Real Medleys® Yogurt Cups are Crunchy. Cool. Yum. I’ve had nothing like this before, and have to say I love the convenience of this snack. Just add cold milk, stir, and eat!

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I love trying out new products, and I found Quaker® Real Medleys® Yogurt Cups to be satisfying and delicious. The fact that it is the first shelf-stable convergence of granola, fruit and yogurt in a single serve cup–well, that wasn’t lost on me. And the yogurt cups are super simple to prepare. Really, all that is required is opening it up, filling with cold milk to the line in the cup, stirring it up and then letting it sit for two minutes before you can scoop up a bite full with your spoon and enjoy.

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With a delicious blend of yogurt and multi-grain granola with real fruit and crunchy nuts, this snack has it all. It really doesn’t need anything extra AT ALL. But, if you’re like me and you like to pile extra ingredients onto a yogurt parfait, there can’t be anything wrong with that, can there? We’re talking blueberries added to the top and freezing these delights into popsicles… because, after all–a frozen treat in the summer is quite nice.

It’s quite easy to make these popsicles, and only takes a couple steps:

1) First, put some blueberries into your popsicle forms.

2) Pour in your stirred and thickened Quaker® Real Medleys® Yogurt.

3) Use a straw, butter knife or some other long object and poke into yogurt in the popsicle form to get out any air pockets and to distribute yogurt throughout.

4) Freeze.

5) Serve and enjoy! Yum!

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The rest of the time, I think I’ll be enjoying my Quaker Real Medleys Yogurt Cups as is, no dressing up required. I’m imaging a perfectly quick back to school breakfast for yours truly, while I’m rushing around trying to make sure I haven’t forgotten anything as I try to get the kids off to school. With a satisfying 25 grams of whole grains and 10 grams of protein with 1/2 cup of cold Skim Milk, this is just the amount of breakfast I’m looking for most days.

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I found this yummy product while I was shopping at Walmart on a recent shopping trip.

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Try the product yourself at the upcoming Quaker Real Medleys demos happening 8/13 -8/16 at Walmart. See if your store is on the list: Quaker August

Download the Blippar app from your Apple or Android store to scan your package and receive information tutorials on Quaker® Real Medleys® Yogurt Cups. Show some .

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You can find more great ways to enjoy Quaker® Real Medleys® Yogurt Cups on , on Twitter, , and .

Be sure to check out more delicious recipes with Quaker Real Medleys Yogurt Cups at . I’d love to hear your favorite!

Betty Crocker Printable Coupons + Free Samples!

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Are you a fan of Betty Crocker?  This is a great offer full of freebies for you!

Right now if you sign up for a , you’ll get a ton of freebies!

Get exclusive coupons (up to $250 per year in savings), access to free samples (quantities limited – one per member), their most popular recipes, and more!

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Copycat Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino

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Calling all Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Fans!  If you love this popular drink, you will be thrilled with this Copycat Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino!  This recipe is easy to make and tastes amazing!  You should have most of these ingredients already on hand which will save you tons on this Starbucks drink!
INGREDIENTS:


cup of ice
½ cup strong coffee – cold
½ cup milk
3 tablespoon chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons of sugar
Whipped cream


DIRECTIONS:


In blender, first add ice
Then add coffee
Add ½ cup milk (any kind of milk you want)
Add 3 tablespoon chocolate syrup
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar
Pulse and blend until thoroughly blended (about 30 seconds)
Pour in cup and top with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce (optional)
Enjoy!

Florida Tomatoes & My Bruschetta Recipe!

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I am a HUGE fan of tomatoes and we eat them all the time-but REALLY enjoy them during the Spring and Summer months.  Eating healthy veggies are something my husband and I strive to teach our boys, so I was excited when the Florida Tomato Committee contacted me and asked me to share their new web video series.

The Florida Tomato Committee is launching a series of engaging animated web videos that tell the story of Florida tomatoes and what makes them so good, and good for you. The six videos in the series, produced by SenaReider, will launch in March may be viewed by consumers in a variety of ways including YouTube, Florida Tomato Committee social media channels, specialty blog sites and .

The Florida family of tomato growers want everyone to know that they are committed to healthful and sustainable farming practices that result in the most red, ripe, nutritious and delicious tomatoes available.  We all want yummy looking tomatoes, so why not get some from a group that tries hard to provide the best tomatoes?!  My 6 year old thought this video was just hilarious!

All this tomato talk, plus the gorgeous weather we’ve been having, got me craving bruschetta so I grabbed some tomatoes and got to work!


 

Ingredients:
Tomatoes
Garlic (chopped)
Cilantro
Olive Oil
Romano Cheese

Directions:
1. Chop tomatoes, garlic and cilantro.
2. Combine all ingredients.
3.  Garnish with romano cheese
4. Serve on your favorite bread.

 

Disclosure: I was provided compensation for this post but all thoughts and opinions are my own

Free Book: 52 Amazing Salad Recipes

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It’s Spring and I don’t know about you, but I tend to eat a lot more salads this time of the year!

Right now you can get the Kindle book  for free!

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  • You’ll discover how to make regular salad ingredients taste far, far better, by preparing them in a special way…
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  • This cookbook will prove useful for just about everyone, including vegetarians and vegans.
    Granted it is NOT strictly vegetarian but most of the salad recipes are vegetarian or vegan and with simple adaptions they can all be.
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Zaycon Foods-Chicken Review!

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Zaycon Foods provided me with complimentary products. The opinions I have expressed are my own. #ad #sponsored

People are always asking me how to save money on meats and produce.  My answer—.

Zaycon Foods is a company that offers natural meats and produce that can be purchased in bulk.  Here are a few of the highlights:

  • Zaycon Foods provides fresh, high quality product, straight from our suppliers, cutting out the middle man. We only sell in bulk.
  •  We combine the buying power of many families together, enabling us to negotiate huge savings on food purchases for your family.
  • Convenient, quick, organized—about 2 minutes and you never even need to get out of your car!

You may have heard about Zaycon from Good Morning America, or you may have heard me talk about them before.  The chicken they provide is delicious and you can REALLY tell the difference.

I had the chance to review a case of Zaycon’s chicken.  A case of their meat is 40lbs-so I had A LOT of chicken! The chicken arrived “pre-butcher”, meaning it needed a little bit of cutting and trimming.

Lucky for me, my husband is a pro at cutting in the kitchen so he took care of the meat in no time!  Here is a picture of the meat cut and bagged up.

I told you it is A LOT of chicken!

 

Are you wondering how to get some of this delicious product?  Easy!  Register at(making sure to put that Momondealz sent you) and find out where a sales event is happening near you. All you will have to do is pull up to their trucks, pop your trunk, and your order will be put directly in your vehicle.  Check out this picture of how simple it is!

The whole process will take about 5 minutes!  How great is that?

Here is a simple recipe that we use every week using our Zaycon chicken.  We cook a LOT of chicken on Sunday and use it all week for nightly recipes.  It’s simple and versatile for just about any recipe!

Ingredients:
Zaycon Chicken

Directions:
Shake seasoning on both sides of chicken and grill until done.

Easy peasy!

Remember, to find out more, sign up with and don’t forget to put Momondealz on your referral line!

Easter Cookie Decorating Ideas

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Easter Cookie Decorating Ideas that Rock

These Easter Cookie decorating ideas are all you need to be set for Easter baking this year.

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These cookie ideas are perfect for class parties, egg hunt snacks, neighborhood get-togethers, work parties, and of course Church events!

Here are some super easy and very cute Easter Cookie Decorating Tips!

We love this (below) because it has everything needed to make cute Easter cookies even cuter. Decorating sugar cookies has always been a lot of fun. It’s one of the holiday traditions we look forward to with the kids time and time again.  We like to make decorating even easier with decorating kits because then we don’t have to buy a list of things separately.  Easy is what we like and encourage!

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Do you have a favorite list of Easter Cookie Decorating tips?  I’d love to see it!

Clean Eating Magazine Free Subscription!

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Are you looking to clean up your diet?

Right now you can get a free !

Clean eating is about consuming food in its most natural state, or as close to it as possible. It’s a lifestyle approach to food and its preparation, leading to an improved life. Each issue is filled with a variety of delicious, wholesome, low-fat, and easily made recipes that can be shared with friends and family.

Super Bowl Menu Ideas

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The big game is a little over a week away and it’s time to get some Super Bowl Menu Ideas!  Whether you are looking for snacks, sandwiches, or more, I’ve got you covered in the list below!  Coming up with Super Bowl Menu Ideas to make everyone at the party happy can be a challenge so I made sure to find something for everyone!

By the way,if you happen to be following Weight Watchers or are looking for low calorie options, don’t forget about:

 

Super Bowl Menu Ideas

  1. ~Thrifty Jinxy
  2. ~Nibbles By Nic
  3. ~Melanie Makes
  4. ~Dish About It
  5. ~The Crumby Cupcake
  6. ~Snappy Gourmet
  7. ~Food Done Light
  8. ~Family Frugal Fun
  9. ~Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  10. ~A Cedar Spoon
  11. ~Thrifty Jinxy
  12. ~Lori’s Culinary Creations
  13. ~All She Cooks
  14. ~Lori’s Culinary Creations
  15. ~Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  16. ~Nibbles By Nic
  17. ~Carissa Shaw All in All
  18. ~Tammi Lee Tips
  19. ~Kooky Carol’s Kitchen Concoctions
  20. ~Meatified

And you may want to check out my  list of  or !

 

I also have found you some coupons that can help you save on big game treats:














Are you hosting a Super Bowl party?  Do you have any Super Bowl Menu Ideas you can add to the list?

Weight Watchers Dinner Recipes

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I know so many people who have lost a ton of weight on Weight Watchers and who swear that Weight Watchers Dinner Recipes are amazing.  There are so many ways to make your favorite dinner recipe “fit” into the Weight Watchers program and still make it just as delicious as your normal way of preparing the meal!  I followed the plan myself for a year and it was incredibly easy.  BUT, even if you aren’t a part of the Weight Watchers program, you can still enjoy a lower fat way of eating!

Here are some Weight Watcher Dinner Recipes I’ve posted in the past that I thought you would enjoy:

If you’re also looking for other Weight Watchers Recipes, I have some appetizer ideas you’ll love as well!

What’s your favorite Weight Watchers Dinner Recipes?

 

 

Free Book: Power Vegetarian Cooking

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I have several friends who have gone Vegetarian or Vegan and we are trying to do this one day a week, so this book makes me happy.

Right now you can get the book  for free!

Power Vegetarian Cooking: with Quinoa, Buckwheat and Legumes includes some of the best meat-free, but protein-packed, recipes I know because for me good nutrition is the best gift we can give ourselves and our loved ones.
These easy salads, soups and main dishes can be prepared on a daily basis, for lunch, dinner or even breakfast, and you can be certain that you are providing enough protein and all the proper vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to provide maximum energy and keep you and your family strong and feeling better all-round.

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Easy Thanksgiving Recipe: Turkey Cookies

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These Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies were super easy to make and the boys were able to help create (and eat) them!  They make perfect additions to a class party or your dessert table at Thanksgiving!

Ingredients:

  • Pillsbury Refridgerated Cookie Dough  coupon
  • Chocolate Icing
  • Candy Corn

 

Directions:

1.  Make cookies according to package directions.
2. Spread chocolate icing in an arc on top of cookie.
3.  Press candy corn into the chocolate icing to create tail.
4.  Using create the face and feet of the turkey.

Chicken Cacciatore Slow Cooker

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I love my and I love chicken meals so this Chicken Cacciatore Slow Cooker is perfect for me! It’s hard for me to compete with my Italian husband when it comes to cooking Italian meals, but this one is one of his favorites!
This Chicken Cacciatore Slow Cooker recipe is super easy to make-simply throw all the ingredients  in the cooker and enjoy your day. Even better?  Most of you will probably have the ingredients right on hand…I actually didn’t even have peppers this last time I made it and it still turned out delicious!

Chicken Cacciatore Slow Cooker

1/2 cup Italian Dressing
3lb chicken
1/4 onion (chopped)
1 cup mixed frozen peppers (red, green, yellow)
1 clove garlic (I used garlic powder)
1 can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon of thyme
1.  Mix dressing and veggies and pour on the bottom of crockpot.
2.  Lay chicken on top of veggie mixture.
3.  Pour the can of tomatoes on top.
4.  Cook on low 6-8 hours or low 4-5.
Serve over rice, spaghetti squash (as shown), mashed potatoes, spaghetti, or just eat plain!  It’s even better left over!
YUMMMM!!!!

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