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Easy Fruit Salad (for a crowd) Recipe. Lemon Buddies. Summer is almost over and I'd be willing to bet there are plenty of parents out there who, while very happy for school to begin, are also thinking about all the things they wanted to do with the kids this summer but didn't. For plenty of parents, this wish list may have included spending time together in the kitchen. When I was younger To this day, I love spending time in the kitchen with my mom. As a girl, I loved seeing how she turned ingredients into yummy meals. I loved the way we could just talk about whatever happened that day while we worked.

As an adult, I love hearing the stories behind family recipes. I also love that I can now contribute my own cooking knowledge to our meals. If you're looking for a simple, fun, and tasty recipe to make with the kids, this is a sure winner. Lemon Buddies Ingredients: 9 c. rice Chex cereal 1 1/4 c. vanilla or white chocolate chips 1/4 c. unsalted butter 4 tsp. lemon zest (from two large lemons) 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice 2 c. confectioner's sugar 1. 2. Banana Butter. Yes, the following is better than peanut butter. I know, you’re all rolling your eyes right now, saying, “How can anything (besides chocolate) be better than peanut butter?” Hear me out; this spread has the one-up on regular pb because it: is easier to spreadis lower in calories (more about this at the end of the post)tastes sweeter, without any added sugar, and has a serving of fruit Above, spread on top of Banana Bread for One.

Another bonus: This recipe doesn’t make as much of a mess as trying to smush sliced banana into a sandwich. Banana Butter (or Better Peanut Butter) 1 medium banana2 to 4 tablespoons peanut butter, depending on how pb-y you like it (or almond, cashew, walnut butter, etc.)optional: I like to add a little cinnamon My favorite ratio is 4 tablespoons peanut butter to 80 grams (without peel) banana (about 1/2 a large banana). Procedure: Whir the two ingredients in your food processor or blender until smooth. Above, spread over a Breakfast Pizza Cake. Other Ideas for Use: Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries | Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries These cheesecake stuffed strawberries are the perfect dessert treat! Can I just say that I have died and gone to heaven. Cheesecake stuffed strawberries….how have I not made these before?! I’m serious. Making up the filling was a breeze too.

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Yield: 10 - 12 strawberries (depending on size) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound large strawberries 8 ounce block cream cheese – softened 3 – 4 tablespoons powdered sugar (depends on how sweet you want the filling) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or use almond, lemon, etc. ) Graham cracker crumbs Source: Inspired by pictures seen on Pinterest Directions: Rinse strawberries and cut around the top of the strawberry. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla with a mixer or by hand.

You could also drizzle or dip strawberries in chocolate if desired. Enjoy!!! Banana-Cashew Balls. Summer’s here, and my daughter is spending large parts of her days swimming instead of sitting in a classroom. E’s on two swim teams, one that practices first thing in the morning and another that practices late in the afternoon. During the middle of the day, she’s constantly in the kitchen trying to replace the calories she’s burning off, and I’m finding it hard to keep enough food in the house to satisfy her.

She’s not fond of snack food–she tends to prefer “real” food like pasta, baked potatoes, and samosas–but I like to keep a few healthy treats on-hand that she can grab on her way to or from swimming practice. The key word is healthy, and most packaged snacks just don’t fill the bill. When you’re looking for snacks that don’t have refined sugar, flour, or oil, the only option is to make them yourself. Fortunately, with a food processor and a microwave, it’s easy to make these banana-infused treats. (printer-friendly version) Ingredients Instructions Moisten your hands.

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