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]
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]
Mini Pizza Muffin Tin Appetizers
I think my favorite part of New Year’s Eve parties may be the appetizers! There’s just something really fun about eating small food, especially if it’s the small version of something that’s normally pretty big! Which is why I love these Mini Pizza Muffin Tin Appetizers! Not only is it easy to make a lot of these, but it’s also a lot of fun to eat these pizza bites! It doesn’t hurt that they’re really tasty, too! By using a muffin tin (AKA cupcake tin), you can quickly make a dozen of these mini pizzas! If you have kids, consider having them… [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]
No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bites
If you’re looking for a delicious no-bake treat that also doubles as an energy-giving snack, then you have to try these! Not only are these made with delicious chocolate, but they’re also sprinkled with healthy nuts and dried fruit! They’re a perfect combination of delicious and healthy! And it only takes a few minutes to put them together! Follow my easy recipe to make your own No-Bake Chocolate Energy Bites! The fun part about these is that you can be very creative with your molds and mix-ins. I used silicone cupcake liners to mold my chocolate, but you could also… [Read More]
