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Squash Casserole

Squash Casserole

Healthy Squash Casserole recipe that is made with yellow squash, zucchini, a crunchy breadcrumb and Parmesan topping and then baked in the oven to crispy perfection! · Zucchini and squash is a quick and delicious casserole that will be a new side dish go-to!

Tomato Basil Pasta

Tomato Basil Pasta

 This tomato basil pasta is a quick and easy flavorful fresh pasta that comes together in minutes! The cherry tomatoes burst and create a beautiful garlic basil sauce that’s really fresh and tasty.

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

These cinnamon sugar pretzel bites are AMAZING! Super soft on the inside and full of cinnamon, sugar flavor with a yummy dipping sauce.

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

Celina Swartz
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

For the Dough

  • 1 cup Almond milk, or regular milk
  • 2 cups Self Rising Flour
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 6 cups Water
  • 2 tbsp Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Cinnamon Sugar

For the Dipping Sauce

  • 1 cup Powered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

  • In a stand mixer using the dough hook mix together, the flour, milk, and brown sugar until combined.
  • On a floured surface knead the dough, then shape the dough into a ball and divide it into 4 pieces
  • Roll each section into a long strand, cut the strips into bite sized pieces.
  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, then stir in baking soda. Turn heat down to a rolling boil.
  • Drop a few dough bites into the water at a time. Turn once or twice, boiling for 30 seconds. Remove pretzel bites with slotted spoon and place on greased baking sheet.
  • Bake pretzels at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or lightly browned.
  • Spread pretzel bites with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Enjoy them with the dipping sauce!

Dipping Sauce

  • Add all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mix together until combined.
Keyword cinnamon sugar pretzel bites, dessert recipe, soft pretzel bites
Homemade Flour Tortillas

Homemade Flour Tortillas

 Love fresh and soft flour tortillas? Now you can make your own at home! These delicious homemade flour tortillas are easy to make and only require 5 ingredients!

Cookie Dough Oatmeal- 2 minute Microwave Oatmeal

Cookie Dough Oatmeal- 2 minute Microwave Oatmeal

Got a few minutes? Then, you have time for a healthy breakfast! This cookie dough oatmeal recipe tastes exactly like chocolate chip cookie dough and it’s healthy. 

4-Ingredient Healthier Peanut Butter Cups

4-Ingredient Healthier Peanut Butter Cups

Make your own peanut butter cups using just 4 simple ingredients- chocolate chips, peanut butter, coconut oil, and honey. These peanut butter cups are so easy to make and way better than store bought.

4-Ingredient Healthier Peanut Butter Cups

Celina Swartz
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 10 Makes 10 peanut butter cups

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Layer

  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tbsp Melted Coconut oil

Peanut Butter Layer

  • 1/2 cup Natural Peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Melted Coconut Oil

Instructions
 

  • Line a muffin tin with paper . The recipe should make about 10-12 peanut butter cups depending on how thick you make your layers.
  • Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil for 1 minute in the microwave, stir and continue heating on 30 second intervals, until chocolate chips have melted and chocolate is smooth.
  • Using a teaspoon pour enough chocolate (about 1-2 teaspoons) to cover the bottom of the liner into each liner. Place tray into the freezer for about 5-10 minutes for the chocolate to set.
  • In another bowl, add peanut butter, honey, coconut oil. Microwave for about 15 – 20 seconds or until mixture is slightly melted and pourable. Stir to combine.
  • Remove cups from the freezer and pour peanut butter mixture evenly over each cup. Place back in the freezer to set for about 5 minutes.
  • Pour remaining chocolate over each cup, using just enough to completely cover the peanut butter layer. At this point you can also sprinkle flaked sea salt on top of the chocolate if you want!
  • Place tin back in the freezer for about 30 minutes to an hour to set completely. Remove from freezer and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge. They should last at least 5-7 days. For longer storage, store cups in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Keyword Easy recipe, peanut butter cups
Homemade Gummy Bears

Homemade Gummy Bears

These homemade gummy bears or fruit snacks are easy to make and healthier than store bought. These gummy bears are made with fresh fruit, honey and contain no artificial flavors or colors.

GARLIC GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS

GARLIC GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS

These garlic grilled shrimp are an easy and delicious summer recipe. Marinaded the easiest and best, threaded on skewers, and grilled with perfectly charred marks.

Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts

Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts

Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts are soft and bursting with lemon flavor they are an amazing dessert for breakfast or anytime of the day! They are perfect sunny treat that’s light, citrusy, and coated in a crunchy, lemon/zest infused sugar.

Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts

Celina Swartz
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Baking & Spices

  • 1 3/4 cups All purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tbsp Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Grated Lemon zest

Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

Dairy

  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp Butter, melted

For the Coating

  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 4 tsp Grated lemon zest
  • 6 tbsp Butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees,. Spray two 6-cavity donut pans with nonstick spray and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch. Whisk in sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Whisk in the buttermilk, eggs, lemon juice, butter, vanilla, and lemon zest until batter is smooth and combined, but don not over-mix. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared donut pans.
  • Bake for 7-10 minutes until the edges of the donuts begin to turn a light golden brown and the tops of the donuts spring back when lightly touched. Allow donuts to cool for about 5 minutes in pans before placing on a cooling rack.
  • For the coating, In a bowl have the melted butter and in other bowl whisk together the sugar and lemon zest. Dip one side of each donut into the butter, and the press into the sugar/zest mixture.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature. ENJOY!
Keyword donuts, easy recipes, lemon sugar baked donuts
White Queso Dip

White Queso Dip

Love homemade Queso? This recipe for White Queso dip is sure to be a favorite with everyone at your next gathering! Its easy to make and delicious!