I love dessert. It's safe to say I'm obsessed and addicted to dessert. So when I can find a dessert that's actually pretty good for you, well, it's a winner! Bananas are full of potassium, and they also have calcium and Vitamin A. Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, and it's said to reduce the risk of heart disease. Put the two together and you've got one healthy dessert, not to mention a great tasting one too! I made this recipe as a snack for Travis and I one Sunday, but we both agreed it would taste amazing on top of ice cream for a full on dessert. Continue Reading
Cinnamon Sugar Pecans
I decided to give these little treats a try. After I finished them, my mom was so excited because her grandmother used to always make them. I took them to my mom's house and she got out the old antique candy dish our Grandma Thompson used for her cinnamon sugar pecans. I know it warmed my mama's heart to have these treats sitting in that dish. These are yummy! I wanted to share this recipe if not for anyone else at least for my mom. Here's what you'll need: Pecan halves Egg white Water Vanilla extract Sugar Cinnamon Salt Preheat your oven to 250 degrees and spray a Continue Reading
Holiday Munchies: Ranch Oyster Crackers
The Holiday Munchies series is coming to an end. But before it's over, I have one more snack to share! Ranch Oyster Crackers are perfect as a snack during game nights with family, as an alternative to popcorn during movie night or even as an treat during a New Year's Eve party. Here's what you'll need: Oyster crackers Dry ranch mix Olive oil Garlic powder Dill weed Start by mixing the olive oil with the seasonings in a large bowl. Pour in the oyster crackers and stir until the mixture has covered the crackers. Pour the crackers onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 250 degrees Continue Reading
Crock Pot Chex Mix
One of my all time favorite snacks to munch on is chex mix. Homemade chex mix is the best. I remember sitting in a big recliner chair at my great grandma's with a giant tub of her homemade chex mix in my lap. I sat there munching away while the adults played a game -- and it was pure happiness. I'm using a crock pot for this recipe, so hopefully it will be even easier! Here's what you'll need: Corn Chex cereal Rice Chex cereal Wheat Chex cereal Pretzel sticks Peanuts Cheerios Butter Worcestershire sauce Garlic powder Onion powder Pour all the cereals, pretzels Continue Reading
Holiday Munchies: Goldfish Snack Mix
The holidays are a time of playing games and bonding as a family, and everybody knows all that quality time makes you hungry. I love having munchies around to snack on during a great game of canasta. Not to mention snacks for traveling and the fun New Year's Eve party. That's why I'm doing a series called Holiday Munchies. Last week in the series, I shared a Garlic Ranch Pretzels recipe. But ya'll know how much I love goldfish (the snack not the kind that actually swims!), so this week I'm sharing a Goldfish Snack Mix with you. These little fishies have a great flavor! And even though they Continue Reading
Holiday Munchies: Garlic Ranch Pretzels
For the holidays, I'm doing several series for ya'll. First, I wrote about my three favorite soups for those cold winter days: potato, vegetable and chili. Second, I'm posting a recipe for holiday cookies every Monday for five weeks -- so far you've seen grasshoppers and swirl butter cookies. My third series is all about the munchies! I love having snack food around for the holidays because its great to nibble on while playing games with family or (in our case this year) for traveling to see family. To start off this snack series, I'm sharing a recipe for garlic ranch pretzels! These babies Continue Reading
Queso Dip
One of my new favorite foods is queso! I love going to Mexican restaurants now, specifically for their chips and queso. I wanted to be able to make this delicious dip at home, and now I can. This recipe is fabulous! Travis and I love chowing down on chips and queso while watching TV or a movie. We refrigerate the leftovers and heat it up later -- and it's still just as good! Here's what you'll need: White American cheese Butter Milk Chopped green chilies Garlic powder Onion powder Cumin Cayenne pepper First, put the cheese, butter and milk together in a saucepan Continue Reading
Spinach Artichoke Dip
I've never liked spinach artichoke dip. But Travis loves it. Since he was in eye surgery recovery and home for the day from work, I wanted to make him some. And it turns out, even I really liked it! I really loved the cheesy, garlicky spinachness of this dip. And this recipe made a ton, so we'll be eating it for days. You can eat this dip with tortilla chips, pita chips, bread or crackers. Here's what you'll need: Butter Sour cream Cream cheese Parmesan cheese Artichoke hearts Spinach Garlic Jalapenos Start by preparing your ingredients. Drain the artichoke hearts Continue Reading
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
I got home from working out and had a salad for lunch. It was good, but within an hour I was hungry for something else. Something sweet. I was tempted to pull out a bag of Reese's cups or grab a spoon and a pint of chocolate peanut butter ice cream from the freezer. But instead, I went with something a smidge healthier. I still got the chocolate and peanut butter taste, but I threw in a banana! Fruit = healthy, right? Well, it turns out bananas are a great post-workout food! They have fast-acting carbs that help restore your body's energy levels and rebuild damaged muscles. Plus, it has Continue Reading