Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

Peanut Butter Mousse Brownie Cups

It’s hard to deny that peanut butter and chocolate make one heavenly combination. I’ve found that some of my favorite desserts are made with both of these ingredients, including these Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes I shared last year. Through my passion for baking I have come to learn that peanut butter isn’t just for sandwiches. That’s right jelly, I’m talking to you. Move on over because there’s a new dynamic duo in town. Today we appreciate the ooey gooey glory that is known as peanut butter and it’s true partner in crime, chocolate! These Peanut Butter Mousse Brownie Cups will confirm that these two make the perfect pair.
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Cinnamon Streusel Cheesecake Muffins

This #QuakerRealMedleys shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #CollectiveBias 

When school ended I had convinced myself that the next few months were going to be a breeze. How hectic could Summer really be? This is suppose to be the one time of the year where we can sit back, relax, and treat each day as a spontaneous adventure. Besides not having to wake up obnoxiously early everyday, I haven’t had to put too much effort into dragging my daughter out of bed each morning. We’ve kind of been playing it by ear and enjoying our time together. Even with a relaxed schedule in place I make sure that breakfast time is still recognized as the most important meal of the day. After all, we need something to get us charged up after being lazy bums. Breakfast is my favorite meal anyways and it’s one that you will never have to force me to participate in, even on the busiest of days.
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Cheese Stuffed Garlic Crescent Puffs

I grew up in a household in which bread was always served at dinner time. Biscuits, croissants, buttered toast, garlic bread, corn bread-each addition tied the meal together depending on what we were having that night. It may sound like a weak excuse but this is what I blame my current bread addiction on! I love bread just as it is, I really really do. But I love it even more smothered in garlic butter and stuffed with melted cheese. I have yet to meet another human being who doesn’t share the same feeling. Bread lovers rejoice. This recipe may change your life, for the better.
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Mini Muesli Salted Caramel Apple Crisps

 

I’ve been a little disconnected from my desserts lately but in my defense I will say it’s been for a good reason. Even though I have changed many things about my current diet in hopes of following a healthier lifestyle, a girl likes to have a treat here and there. For someone like me who loves to bake there really is no clean break from fulfilling an aching sweet tooth. It comes. It goes. It lurks in the shadows morning, noon, and night. This is why I love making mini desserts that I can enjoy on my own or share with a fellow sugar bug, usually my little person who loves them just as much as I do. After all, it IS summer and I can’t let it slip away without making my delicious Mini Salted Caramel Apple Crisps!
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Starbucks® Infused Mocha Spice Fudge + Single Origin Coffee Blends

As a member of the Starbucks Coffee Blogger Community I received samples to facilitate this post. As always, all opinions are my own! #TasteOfPlace #CoffeePassion

Mocha Spice Fudge recipe using Starbucks Single Origin Coffee Blends

Last month a special package arrived at my doorstep, one filled with new Starbucks® goodies to satisfy my caffeine cravings just in time for spring and summer. There are only two weeks left of school and my schedule is still packed with end of the year activities. If there were ever a time that I needed my coffee stash to be full it’s now. I thought things would be slowing down but that was wishful thinking. I am hopeful that this summer vacation will stretch out and I will be able to catch up on some much needed sleep before the back to school craziness starts up again. However, I have many adventures planned and I have a feeling that I will still need my usual cup of Starbucks® to get me through the long days of fun. Not that I’m complaining, I practically live with an iced coffee in hand anyways. It’s just a part of life.
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Turkey, Goat Cheese, And Bacon Sandwich

This #LoveYourBread post is sponsored on behalf of Arnold® Healthfull® Bread. However, all opinions are my own!

Turkey and Goat Cheese Sandwich Recipe


Eating healthier and making better choices has been a priority of mine for the past few months. One day I woke up and decided that I was tired of feeling tired. I couldn’t make it through the day without a nap and that short nap sometimes turned into 3 hours. I cut a lot of foods from my diet including those high in sugar and sodium. Even though I feel transformed after a few slight changes there are a still things I had a hard time letting go of and one of those was my beloved carbs. I have always been a big bread eater and never paid attention to the brand, nutritional value, or calories in the loaves I was tossing into the cart. Bread is bread, right? Wrong!
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