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Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes

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Is anyone in the mood for cupcakes?  That is a hard mood to fight when you are watching calories.  These Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes won't make you guilty for a little sweet indulgence because they are a little bit healthier then normal cupcakes.  If you are doing Weight Watchers this will be a great treat when your sweet tooth rears its ugly head. Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes I love recipes with limited ingredients and this one is perfect with only 3 ingredients.  I actually had what I needed in the pantry and had these whipped up in no time. Ingredients Needed for Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes I box of Betty Crocker Super Moist Cherry Chip cake mix  1 cup of nonfat vanilla yogurt 1 cup of water How to Make Skinny Cherry Vanilla Cupcakes Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Add the dry cake mix, yogurt and water to a mixing bowl.  Mix on medium until well blended.   Spray a regular sized muffin pan with nonstick cooking … [Read more...]

Ice Cream Sandwiches You Need to Make This Summer

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Ice cream sandwiches just scream “Summer!” to me. This summer I want to share so many things with my preschooler – crafts, cooking, learning and cleaning up after herself. Making ice cream sandwiches can be a little bit of all those things. But most of all it can be F.U.N. Here are a bunch of ice cream sandwich recipes you need to make this summer. Whether you want to connect with you kids or just make a delicious ice cream sandwich, this is the place to start. Ice Cream Sandwiches You Need To Make This Summer Cake Mix Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches from Come Together Kids Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches from True Aim Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich from Meaningful Mama Frozen Banana Ice Cream Sandwich from A Mom With A Lesson Plan Even More Amazing Recipes Strawberry Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich from B-Inspired Mama Healthier Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe from I heart Arts n Crafts Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches from Sunshine and … [Read more...]

Patriotic Dipped Ice Cream Sandwich

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Here is the PERFECT sweet treat for the 4th of July or any patriotic holiday!  It will cool you down and help curb your sweet tooth!  This Patriotic Dipped Ice Cream Sandwich is such a simple treat to make that even your kids can help you make!!   Ingredients Needed for a Patriotic Dipped Ice Cream Sandwich Ice Cream Sandwiches White Vanilla Almond Bark Red, White and Blue Sprinkles How to Make a Patriotic Dipped Ice Cream Sandwich Depending on how many Dipped Ice Cream Sandwiches you plan to make....will determine how much almond bark to melt.  I try to melt a little and I can always melt more if needed, but that helps me cut down on wasting the almond bark! So melt some almond bark....I just pop mine in the microwave for about a minute and stir and zap for another 30 seconds if needed.  If you prefer you can melt the almond bark on low heat on the stove. Tear the top 3/4 of the ice cream sandwich wrapper off, but leave the bottom … [Read more...]

12 Drool Worthy Weight Watchers Dessert Recipes

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Are you craving sweets and trying to stay on the Weight Watchers program?  It can be a struggle....I know because I have done Weight Watchers off and on over the years.  My favorite way to curb my cravings for cake and sweets is by making my Chocolate Cupcakes.  They are super delicious and you really can't tell they are calorie friendly.  It is always good to have lots of options though....so I have found 12 drool worthy Weight Watchers dessert recipes that I think you will love!  12 Drool Worthy Weight Watchers Dessert Recipes Brownie Cupcakes are perfect when you are craving chocolate cake. I am a huge fan of lemon desserts and these lemon muffins don't disappoint! Skinny Black Cherry Cheesecake will become a new family favorite...so good you won't know it is low calorie! Lemon 7up Cake is so good you can take it to a potluck and it won't last. It is amazing how a can of pumpkin can make a dessert delicious.  These Pumpkin Brownies … [Read more...]

Weight Watchers Chocolate Cupcakes

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Do you crave chocolate?  How about the texture of cake?  I am a HUGE lover of cake. I don't care about the frosting (one of the few "bad" foods I don't want to eat, lol) though and just make cake sometimes.  Of course when I am on the Weight Watchers program it is important to find some alternate solutions for sweet treats.  The SmartPoints for sweets is HIGH and I could eat my entire points for the day in a sitting if I am not careful.  So I found a delicious solution for when I get a chocolate cake craving.  These Weight Watchers Chocolate Cupcakes are only 3 SmartPoints each and you won't miss the fat and calories!!   Weight Watchers Chocolate Cupcakes What is better than a recipe that only calls for 3 ingredients?  Practically nothing, right?  Except maybe a recipe that only has 2 ingredients like my 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars!  I love low ingredient recipes because they are saving me time and money.  I also love that these … [Read more...]

Cookies and Cream Brownies and Random Acts of Kindness for Spring

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CerealShakeup #CerealAnytime #CollectiveBias Brownies are a sweet threat that almost everyone likes.  I know they never last long at our house...and yes I am partially to blame for that!! :) Trying new brownie variations is a fun way to surprise my family.  I came up with a fun way to jazz up brownies using some goodies in my pantry. Cookies and cream brownies are rich and delicious and super easy to make.  Plus they are the perfect way to spread some kindness around this spring. Ingredients Needed for Cookies and Cream Brownies Brownie Mix for 13x9 pan plus ingredients needed to make the box of brownies, as indicated 1 cup of Malt-O-Meal Cookies and Cream Cereal 1 cup of white chocolate chips 1/2 cup of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips How to Make Cookies and Cream Brownies Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. First you will mix up the brownie … [Read more...]

Best Sweet Carrot Recipes

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Spring always reminds me of carrots.  Easter bunnies eating carrots and more...it is all just plain fun.  I have always loved incorporating carrots into recipes.  What a great way to get some more veggies into my diet.  I have located some of the best sweet carrot recipes on the web.  My family is going to be eating good this Spring! Best Sweet Carrot Recipes Who doesn't love a good scone?  Wondermom Wannabe did a great job with these Carrot Cake Scones!   Caramel, cream cheese frosting and carrot cake?  Sign me up now for this amazing cake from Spaceships and Laser Beams. I know that Mug Carrot Cake will help me not overeat and this recipe from Crystal & Co looks delicious! What mom doesn't love sneaking veggies into baked goods?  These Carrot and Brown Sugar Muffins from Love and Marriage will fool your kids for sure. No Bake Carrot Balls from Kids Activities Blog are a great on-the-go snack for kids and … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Decorated Marshmallows

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Do you need a super simple St. Patrick's Day treat?  I have the perfect answer....St. Patrick's Day Decorated Marshmallows.  This sweet delight is so easy to make and even fun for the kids to help you with.   St. Patrick's Day Decorated Marshmallows I actually had all the ingredients I needed on hand to make these.  My kids like to eat marshmallows as snacks.  I had bought some almond bark on clearance after Christmas and of course I always have lots of sprinkles in my cupboard.  Remember....you probably don't need to buy special St. Patrick's Day sprinkles...look at your Christmas and Easter stash and you probably have some green sprinkles already! Ingredients Needed for St. Patrick's Day Decorated Marshmallows Bag of Giant Puffed Marshmallows (you could use smaller ones, but the giant ones are fun) Package of white almond bark Package of lollipop sticks Green Sprinkles --here are some fun sprinkles   How to Make St. … [Read more...]

Decorated Valentine Pretzels

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These Valentine Pretzels are the easiest treat to make!  The great part is that they look so pretty...no one will realize how little time and effort they took to make!   I love sweet coated pretzels...that combination of salty and sweet just hits the spot.  I chose to get the jumbo pretzels so that they would be easy to handle and they really look a lot like hearts!   These Valentine Pretzels only requires 3 ingredients....pretzels, candy melts and sprinkles!  It doesn't get easier than that!   How to Make Valentine Pretzels Step One....you will need to melt your candy melts.  You can also use white almond bark.  That is actually what I used for the ones in this picture.  I had some extra from Christmas cooking.  Normally I would use Wilton's Candy Melts and they come in so many great colors...you could do some pink and some red pretzels in addition to the white ones! I just melt mine in the microwave according to the … [Read more...]

Soft Orange Slice Cookies

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareTheHoliday #CollectiveBias Do you have a cookie that takes you right back to childhood?  There are several that come to my mind and one is orange slice cookies!  I remember eating these a lot as a child and I loved them.  I was looking through old recipes recently and came across the one for orange slice cookies and knew these were perfect to make this holiday season! Ingredients for Soft Orange Slice Cookies 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding 2 eggs 1 cup diced orange slice candy 1 cup white chocolate chips How to Make Soft Orange Slice Cookies I made some minor changes to the original childhood recipe because I like my cookies really soft.  I have fallen in love … [Read more...]

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