Desserts

Mini S'mores Video!

 Skinny Reeses 

Why give up chocolate?????this is amazing and healthy!!!

Chocolate

1 cup coconut oil, melted

1/2 cup cocoa

1/2 cup xylitol, ground or stevia to taste

1 tsp Stevia Extract Powder

dash salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

Mix well and pour a little amount into chocolate molds. Let harden. Add 3/4 tsp filling onto each hardened mold and cover with remaining chocolate. Refrigerate to harden.

Filling>>

1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup peanut butter

2 tsp Stevia Extract Powder

1 tsp vanilla

Mix well.

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 Strawberry Cheesecake Delight

Yield: 8 servings

12 oz lite whipped topping, thawed

1 sm pkg sugar /fat free cheesecake pudding mix (dry)

18 oz strawberry yogurt

16 oz (1 lb) strawberries, fresh or frozen, sliced

2-3 bananas, sliced (only add before serving)

Opt: mini marshmallows (also add before serving)

Stir topping, yogurt and pudding together in a large bowl. Cover and put in refrigerator for 1 hour. Add berries, bananas and marshmallows (if using) and fold gently. Serve with sprinkling of crunchy granola or chopped, roasted nuts.

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Tropical Twinkie Trifle *NO BAKE!!

WARNING IF YOU ARE ON A "DIET" LOOK AWAY...MODERATION!

Ingredients:

1 - 20 oz can Crushed Pineapple (drained)

1 box (10 cakes) - "Twinkies" snack cakes

2 boxes (3.4 oz) Instant Banana Pudding

1 can (21 oz) Strawberry Pie Filling

3 ripe bananas , cut to your liking

1 - 8oz container Cool Whip (or whipping cream)

Toasted Coconut (optional)

Chocolate syrup (optional)

Chopped Nuts of your choice(optional)

Maraschino Cherries (optional)

This recipe filled 2 loaf pans (9 x 5 1/2)

Directions:

Pour drained pineapple in bottom of pans, next place the Twinkies on top. Prepare the Banana Pudding as directed on box, then pour over layers. Pour Strawberry Pie Filling for next layer, followed by cut bananas. Spread container of Cool Whip next or you can use Whipping Cream. Top with optional toasted coconut, drizzle chocolate syrup, then sprinkle with chopped pecans. Place Maraschino Cherries on very top.

Enjoy! Watch your portions! This is a great one to make for that special company!

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Guilt Free Cookie Dough

If you are a cookie dough addict like me, then you will

 LOVE this recipe!

1 cup vanilla flavored Greek yogurt

1/2 cup peanut butter 

(I used smooth but could use crunchy too)

1 tsp vanilla extract

sweeten to taste using sugar or sweetener

 (I recommend Stevia)

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips 

(reserve a small amount for garnish)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl, top with remaining chocolate chips and enjoy! Could be eaten as is, or used as a fruit dip!

Alternatively, place in the freezer for about an hour and enjoy as ice cream!

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Overnight Chia Pudding

GREAT way to start the day!!!

Ingredients:

2 cup unsweetened almond/coconut milk beverage (used Almond Breeze)

1/2 cup fresh blueberries, blackberries or raspberries

1/2 cup chia seeds

2 Tbsp stevia (or sugar/honey to taste)

1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

Mix everything in a mason jar. Shake well and place in the fridge. Shake again after half an hour. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours. Garnish with berries before serving.

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EASY PEACH/CHERRY COBBLER

2 CUPS SELF RISING FLOUR

2 CUPS SUGAR OR SPLENDA

2 CUPS MILK

2 STICKS BUTTER MELTED

1 LRG CAN PEACHES DRAINED AND 1 LRG CAN CHERRY PIE FILLING

MIX FIRST 4 INGREDIENTS POUR INTO GREASED 9X13 BAKING DISH, PLACE PEACHES CHERRIES OR FRUIT OF YOUR CHOICE ON TOP AND BAKE AT 350 FOR 1 HOUR ON THE LOWEST RACK IN OVEN.

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CHOCOLATE COBBLER

2 sticks butter

1 1/4 c sugar

1 1/2 c self rising flour

1 tsp vanilla

3/4 c milk

CHOCOLATE LAYER

1 C sugar

6 Tbsp cocoa powder

2 C boiling water

Preheat oven to 350. In a 9x13 pan, melt the two sticks of butter in the oven.

Preheat oven to 350. In a 9x13 glass baking dish, melt the two sticks of butter in the oven.

Meanwhile in a bowl, mix together the 1 1/4cups of sugar, flour, vanilla and milk. Once the butter is melted pour the batter over the butter, do not stir.

In a separate bowl mix together the cocoa and remaining sugar.

Sprinkle cocoa/sugar mixture on top of batter. Do not stir.

Pour the 2 cups of boiling water on top of that do not stir and bake for 30-45 minutes. Keep an eye on it after 30 minutes though it will brown quickly. Usually takes 35minutes...enjoy

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Peanut Butter Protein Pudding 

SO fast, filling and so yummy!!!!

1/2 cup greek yogurt

2 Tbsp peanut butter

1 1/2 Tbsp stevia or to taste

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 Tbsp sugar free dark chocolate

Mix first 4 ingredients well. Stir in dark chocolate. Enjoy 

 Ps. Stick it in the freezer for a little to make ice cream!!!

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COCONUT CAKE

OMYGOODNESS - TO DIE FOR!

Cake Ingredients 

1 Box White Cake Mix

1 Can Coconut Milk (set 4-5 Tbsp aside for icing)

3 Eggs

2 Tbsp Coconut Oil (melted)

1 Tsp Coconut Flavoring

Directions

 In a medium bowl, combine all of the above ingredients and blend until smooth. Place batter in lined cupcake tin about 3/4 full. Bake in a 350 degree oven for approximately 15 - 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.

FROSTING

 Frosting Ingredients

 1 Cup Butter

3 Tsp Coconut Flavoring

4 Cups Icing Sugar (powdered sugar)

4-5 Tbsp Coconut Milk (reserved from cake ingredients)

Directions

 Combine all frosting ingredients and mix on medium until super smooth and creamy. You can add a little more coconut milk if frosting is too stiff.

Optional - sprinkle with coconut flakes for a pretty touch!

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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries 

Ingredients

1 lb large strawberries

8 oz. cream cheese, softened (can use 1/3 less fat)

3-4 tbsp powdered sugar (4 tbsp for a sweeter filling)

1 tsp vanilla extract

graham cracker crumbs

Directions

1. Rinse strawberries and cut around the top of the strawberry. Remove the top and clean out with a paring knife, if necessary (some may already be hollow inside). Prep all strawberries and set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Add cream cheese mix to a piping bag or Ziploc with the corner snipped off. Fill strawberries with cheesecake mixture. Once strawberries are filled, dip the top in graham cracker crumbs. If not serving immediately, refrigerate until serving.

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Cookie Cup for Ice Cream Sundaes

Put the chocolate chip cookie dough on the outside of a cupcake pan lined with a cupcake liner and make cookie bowls. Make sure you don't put too much cookie dough on, or it will spread out. Just enough to cover the cupcake liner.

Bake at 350 F till golden, about 12 minutes. Let cool before removing from pan. Once they are baked... you can put Ice Cream inside of them and top off with your favorite toppings!!! 

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Nutella Muffins

Makes 12

1 Cup Nutella

8 Tbs SR Flour

2 Eggs

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Place in muffin tray, and bake at

350 degrees for 15 mins. Allow to cool, and Enjoy.

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Good Time Lemon Bars! 

May not be the healthiest but I made them today for my kids...they were a hit! Defiantly a once in a while type of dessert! A very easy lemon bar…perfect for a hot summer day!

Ingredients 

1 cup All-Purpose Flour 

1 stick of Butter – softened 

¼ cup Confectioner Sugar 

1 cup White Sugar 

½ tsp Baking Powder 

2 Tbsp Lemon Juice 

2 Eggs – eaten 

2-4 Tbsp Powder Sugar for sprinkling over baked bars

Instructions 

1.Preheat oven to 350 2.Prepare 9×9 baking pan with non-stick spray Crust 1.In a small bowl combine flour, butter and confectioner sugar until dough forms 2.Press into prepared pan 3.Bake for 20 minutes Filling 1.In a medium bowl combine white suagr, baking powder, lemon juice & eggs 2.Pour over baked crust 3.Bake for 25 minutes 4.Cool completely 5.Sprinkle additional confectioner sugar over the cooled bars for extra yumminess! Notes Each bar is 6 WW+ points Nutrition Information Serving size: 1 bar Calories: 202 Fat: 8.5 Saturated fat: 5.1 Trans fat: .3 Carbohydrates: 30.1 Sugar: 21.8 Sodium: 79.2 Fiber: .3 Protein: 2.1 Cholesterol: 47.8

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       Oatmeal Chocolate Peanut Butter 

No-Bake Candy

 **these are a healthier version snack and to die for!!**

  1 cup peanut butter

2/3 cup honey

1/2 cup coconut oil (no substitutes, this is what gives its creamy texture and flavor)

2 cups oats (not instant)

1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips

3/4 cup dried cranberries

In a medium sized saucepan, melt together peanut butter, honey and coconut oil. Remove from heat and add oats, chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Stir until combined and chocolate chips are melted.

Spread into a 9x13 pan. Refrigerate until hardened, about an hour. Store in refrigerator...

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Homemade Reese Bars

  

1 cup sweet butter

2 cups creamy peanut butter

1 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs ...

1 lb. powdered sugar 

6 oz. pkg chocolate morsels

In saucepan melt butter and peanut butter together. Once melted, add graham cracker crumbs and sugar and mix until well blended. Press into a 9x13 baking dish. 

Melt chocolate morsels and spread over mixture in pan. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until chocolate has hardened cut.

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Apple Goodness

Ingredients

2 sticks butter

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1 cups sugar

2 tubes crescent rolls

2 granny smith apples

12 ounces of Mountain Dew

Cinnamon

Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

Peel and slice your apples in to 16 wedges.

Wrap each slice in a crescent dough triangle and place in sprayed (greased) pan.

In a bowl, melt your butter and stir in sugar and vanilla.

Pour over top of the wrapped apples.

Pour the Mt. Dew all around and sprinkle with Cinnamon.

Place in 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot with ice cream!

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Pumpkin Cake

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix

14 oz pumpkin puree (NOT PUMPKIN PIE FILLING)

14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk

8 oz. tub cool whip

1/2 bag Heath Bits(Optional)

Caramel Sundae Sauce (optional)

Instructions

Mix together the cake mix, the pumpkin puree until a batter forms. Using the 14 oz. can of pumpkin puree will yield a thicker batter. You can add up to 1 cup more pumpkin if you'd like a thinner batter (which will yield a slightly fluffier cake).

Pour batter into a well greased 9x9 (9x13 if you added more pumpkin) baking dish. Bake at 350º for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let cool completely after baking. Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake.

Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, aiming to fill the holes. Refrigerate for 60 minutes or until the sweetened condensed milk has soaked into the cake.

Spread the cool whip over top of cake. Sprinkle on the heath bits, and drizzle caramel over top (just to your liking). Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or overnight (best).

This is great with or with out the candy on top!

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Jinny's Yummy Pumpkin Bread

(My Beautiful Sister-In-Law's Recipe)

3 cups sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs

1 can(16oz) solid pumpkin

3 1/2 cups flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnimon

1 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground clove

1/2 tsp allspice

1/2 cup water

In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs.  Add pumpkin and mix well.  Combine ALL dry ingredients; add to the pumpkin mixture alternate with water.  Pour into two greased 9in x 5in x 3in loaf pan OR 13x9 pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until bread tests done.  Cool.

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CROCK POT CANDY

32 oz dry roasted peanuts


12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips


4 oz German sweet chocolate


32 oz white chocolate candy melts


Place ingredients in a crockpot as listed. Do 

not stir. Cook on low for 1 1/2 -2 hours - do 

not open the lid! After cooked, stir and drop 

by spoonfuls on a parchment paper. Allow to 

harden and store in a closed 

container..

THESE ARE ADDICTIVE 

Great for gift giving, bake sales and more!