Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

Guilt-Free Very Berry Cobbler Bars featuring Fiber One

Disclosure: The information and samples have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.

Eating healthy can be really tough, especially when you are craving something sweet and not so healthy. That’s where the new Fiber One Streusel Bars come in. Available in two different flavors, Strawberry and Blueberry, these bars offer a tasty combination of real fruit and 12 grams of whole grains which make them a sensible treat that tastes more like an indulgence. The soft-baked bars are topped with a delicious brown sugar streusel crumble and have 20% of your daily value of fiber. Did I mention they are only 150 calories a piece? That’s much less than that batch of cookies I made this week!
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Cinco De Mayo Celebration With Old El Paso + Publix #PlatfullCoOp #spon

Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.

How did my Cinco De Mayo go this year? I don’t wanna TACO ’bout it…

Joking! I am happy to share with you my love for this short but sweet holiday and how I celebrated. This week I spent a good portion of time browsing the web viewing recipes for different variations of tacos, salsas, margaritas, and sopapillas. Tacos are one of those things I could eat any day of the week and never get tired of them, even if they’re in their simplest form. I received a big box of celebration goodies from Platefull Co-Op that included our favorite Old El Paso products along with a few I wasn’t familiar with. The Stand N’ Stuff Soft Flour Tortillas have been an essential for taco night’s at our home since we first discovered them. I love how they are the perfect shape and stand right up even after you stuff them with your favorite toppings. No broken shells. No leaky sauces. Just fold and eat! That’s my kinda taco.
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Pillsbury Bake-Off: Malted Milk Ball Peanut Butter Cream Squares #BakeOff #PlatefullCoOp

Disclosure: The information and samples have been provided by Pillsbury through Platefull Co-Op.

Baking sweets and treats is one of my many guilty pleasures. Whether it’s cookies or cakes I am always in the kitchen whipping up some sort of dessert. Do you know anyone who is passionate about cooking and baking too? If so, their creativity in the kitchen could land them a spot to compete for $1 million and other prizes in the 47th Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest! Their original recipes may be submitted online at www.BakeOff.com now through May 8, 2014. The Bake-Off® Kitchens will evaluate all eligible entries and choose the top 100 recipes to compete at the 47th Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Finals at the Omni Nashville Hotel on November 3, 2014.
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Recipe: Magically Delicious Marshmallow Bars

For over a week I have been gazing at the giant box of family size Lucky Charms cereal that have been sitting on my kitchen counter. Toodie LOVES her Lucky Charms. We buy them frequently, more like weekly, and they are gone quicker than I can keep them in the pantry. When I was younger I remember picking all of the marshmallows out and pouring the plain cereal back in the box for the next poor soul to discover.Sugar makes you do crazy things and many boxes fell victim to my scheme. With this memory in mind I knew that I could turn our favorite cereal into something even more addicting. Yes, it is possible. I created something amazing and incredibly simple to make. They also don’t require any baking!
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Recipe: NO BAKE Blueberry Muffin Pudding Push Pops

I love baking. I truly do. If you’ve been around here long enough then you probably can confirm this. But these days I find myself tired of cake, frosting, sprinkles, the process, the clean up, and the waiting. Sometimes it’s just nice to have an easy recipe that you can whip up in a matter of minutes and not have to clean a ton of sticky utensils after. I’ve had a box of the plastic cake push up pops sitting in my garage for some time now. I didn’t want to make the same old boring layered cake concoction so I decided to base my recipe on one of my favorite snacks; mini muffins. No bake, no mess, no problem! You can make and consume these little guys in less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
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Cheesy Hash Brown, Sausage, + Egg Breakfast Cups With #JDCrumbles #spon

Breakfast recipes and snacks are beginning to trend on my blog this month! I’ve covered fun alternatives for the kids and even the parent on the go but what about a dish that the whole entire family will enjoy? I was provided with the opportunity to create a delicious and unique recipe using Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumbles. When I think of breakfast there are many mouth watering components that enter my mind. In our home it usually consists of  toast, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, and a big glass of Orange juice to wash it all down. What if you could combine your favorite parts of Breakfast into one tasty meal? Using my own, I created “Breakfast Cups” using cheesy hash browns, eggs, and the oh-so convenient Jimmy Dean Sausage Crumbles. Since they are fully cooked, this recipe takes less time to make & gives you more time to enjoy!
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Fun Breakfast Time Twists With Target! #PlateFullCoOp #spon

We all know that Breakfast is of the utmost importance in the morning, not only for children but adults too. Everyone needs energy and starting your day with a wholesome meal will keep you focused until lunch time. Even though it may be the most important meal of the day, it’s not always so simple. In our home it can be hectic, rushed, and repetitive during the week. Most parents will agree. There are never enough hours during the day, especially in between getting the children dressed and making sure their lunches are packed before school. With our morning routine in fast motion I sometimes lack creativity when it’s time for Breakfast. Have you every asked yourself what can be done to make it more exciting and less monotonous? I sure have.
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Valentine Fruit Kabobs + Fluffy Cream Cheese Dip #ValentinesDay #Recipe

Simple treats are the sometimes the sweetest! Lately I have been doing a ton of baking in preparation for Toodie’s Valentine birthday. While traditional desserts are always a winner, I wanted to also serve yummy recipes that are healthy. We are a family of fruit lovers so I decided to add a twist to the boring mixed fruit bowl you often see at parties. Whether you are an adult or a child, everything tastes much better on a stick. Fruit kabobs are tasty, refreshing, healthy, and so much fun to eat. They are even better when you have something sweet to dip them in!
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Ragú No-Boil Spicy Italian Penne Bake Recipe #NewTradish

If you have ever been fortunate enough to witness my skills in the kitchen then you may know I typically burn most recipes I attempt to make. I guess “skills” isn’t the best word to describe what goes on in there. No, I am no exaggerating. I just wasn’t blessed with the cooking gene that many of the woman in my family have. It skipped me gracefully and in turn I was given the gift of baking! A fair trade it is and I take full advantage. But this doesn’t mean I don’t at least try to make delicious easy meals for my family. In fact, this week I was given the task of taking a traditional recipe & making it my own with a twist. Not only is it fool proof but it’s also quick, packed with an explosion of flavors, easy to make, and involved my favorite Ragú pasta sauce. Did I mention it’s a no-boil pasta dish? It doesn’t get any better than this, I promise!
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Jalapeno Cream Cheese Won Ton Poppers

When I was in high school there was a restaurant not far from my home called HOPS. My mom and I used to go there about once a week in the afternoon because they served the most incredible Jalapeno Poppers we had ever tasted. Served with a side of sweet homemade pepper jelly, the combination of flavors was completely unique and delicious. Did I mention that instead of serving bread at the table they brought a warm plate of fresh fluffy croissants topped with a sweet drizzle of icing? This place was heaven! While the location closed a few years later, I have yet to forget my popper experience and decided to attempt to replicate these tasty snacks.
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