They say there’s nothing more American than apple pie. But as the US’s eating trends become more and more healthy, I wonder if that will change. And I’m ready to offer up my substitute recipe- apple cinnamon granola! It has all that delicious apple taste, plus the crunch of granola. On top of that, it’s very healthy! For a delicious healthy snack or breakfast mix-in, make this Homemade Apple Cinnamon Granola! I’ve been making my own granola for years. At first it started just as a money saving thing (commercial granola can be pricey, especially organic granola). But then I… [Read More]
Sprinkle Pudding Pops
You all know that I love making my own homemade ice cream and ice pops. And actually the process behind either type of frosty treat is very simple! But sometimes I’m just having a lazy summer day, and don’t feel like even bothering with those simple treats. But rather than take the kids out for ice cream (which is strangely enough becoming more and more pricey every summer), I like to make these super-simple Sprinkle Pudding Pops! Seriously, you only need 5 minutes for these! If you were a fan of the commercial pudding pops (that were popular in the… [Read More]
Banana Bread Parfaits + Homemade Banana Bread Recipe
Whenever we have too many ripe bananas, I bake banana bread! I love it because it tastes delicious, is a frugal way to keep bananas from going to waste, and because I don’t have to add a lot of sugar (thanks to the sweet ripe/over-ripe bananas). The other day, I decided to take my frugal baking one step further and turn my homemade banana bread into some delicious parfaits. Here’s how to make your own Banana Bread Parfaits, plus I’m going to share my Homemade Banana Bread Recipe! I think banana bread should count as a serving or two of… [Read More]
Trail Mix Candy Chocolate Bark
Now that it’s getting warmer, it’s time to keep the oven off and break out the no-bake recipes! But that doesn’t mean you can’t have any yummy desserts just because its hot out. Instead, use your fridge and freezer to make your treats! One of my favorite no-bake desserts for any time of year is chocolate bark. But then, I also love chocolate, so I guess that isn’t much of a surprise! For a chocolate bark that includes some healthy, crunchy add-ins, make this Trail Mix Candy Chocolate Bark! Along with chocolate, I also enjoy snacking on trail mix. Its… [Read More]
Lucky Charms Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn
I love popcorn, especially chocolate drizzled popcorn! I made this recipe to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day, but it turned out so tasty I have a feeling I’ll be making it on other days as well! It combines the crunch of popcorn, the smooth taste of chocolate, and the sweet taste of Lucky Charms marshmallows! And it’s no-bake, making it a perfect snack/dessert! Here’s how to make this yummy Lucky Charms Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn! An easy recipe like this Lucky Charms chocolate drizzled popcorn is perfect to do with the kids! Chocolate drizzled popcorn also makes a great party favor, especially… [Read More]
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn
I don’t think I’ve ever tried a chocolate treat that I didn’t like! It’s just good on everything, whether it’s melted, shaved, or in whole chunks! After having such yummy popcorn on New Year’s Eve, I couldn’t wait to have another excuse to cover more popcorn with chocolate! So I came up with this cute (and delicious) Valentine’s Day Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn! While I just plan to make this popcorn for my family and kids to enjoy on Valentine’s Day, this would also make a lovely treat to send people home with after a Valentine’s Day get-together! Or maybe put… [Read More]
New Year’s Eve Popcorn
Along with fun and friends, food has to be one of the best parts of New Year’s Eve! While you could go buy a couple party platters to stock your New Year’s Eve party with food, a frugal (and probably tastier) alternative is to make your own party treats! You could choose to serve homemade appetizers, or snacks like this sparkly New Year’s Eve Popcorn! This popcorn is so easy to make, you could probably whip it up right before your party starts! And it’d be easy to make more mid-party if you run out (which is very possible, as… [Read More]
Peppermint Pretzel Kisses
Having a party, or want to give someone a cute food gift? Then you’ve got to make these! Not only are these adorable and conveniently bite-sized, but they’re also quick and easy to make! With a mixture of chocolate and peppermint flavor, plus the added crunch of pretzel, these Peppermint Pretzel Kisses are sure to quickly become your new favorite treat! While I chose to use candy cane kisses and heart sprinkles, you can actually make these pretzel kisses with any other kisses or sprinkles that you have on hand. I just like the peppermint flavor! But these would be… [Read More]
