Young At Heart Mommy

Managing Motherhood Through Love & Laughter

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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Sparkling Strawberry Floats

This post has been facilitated by Zevia but my love for the fizzy drink is all my own!
 

Did you enjoy your Easter? We sure did. I survived the food induced coma from last weekend and am ready to soak up the rest of Spring. The weather has been beautiful here in Florida. For once it isn’t unbearably hot, humid, and raining. We’ve been spending much more time enjoying being outside while winding down after a long day at school. If your kids are anything like mine then the first thing they do when they walk through the door is request a snack before they start homework. Toodie’s preference is always vanilla ice cream with chocolate powder sprinkled on top. Apparently, this is “healthy” because ice cream is made from milk and milk comes from cows and cows are animals that live on a farm. The logic of a little person. This is not exactly mom’s idea of a nutritious snack even though it looks as yummy as it sounds.
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Easy Jalapeรฑo Cheesy Bread With Naturally Freshยฎ Dressing

This post is part of the blogger program by Naturally Freshยฎ and The Motherhood, who compensated me for my time and the development of this recipe. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are my own, and I hope you enjoy them.

Are you ready for another simple football snack that is sure to be a crowd pleaser on game day? It’s got crunch, a little heat,  fresh ranch dressing, and it’s topped with a creamy medley of cheeses. Like I explained in my previous post football season, especially Superbowl, attracts the fans and also the grubbers. Even if you are watching the game alone you have to have something to snack on. That something needs to be easy to make and enjoyable to consume.
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Mini Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake + Caramelized Banana Topping

I received a promotional item from the sponsor of the Moms MeetSM program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms MeetSM blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of the product. #ChiquitaCookingLab #MMlovesChiquita
 

Have you entered the Chiquita Cooking Lab Recipe Contest yet? There are only a few more weeks to get creative in the kitchen and enter your winning recipe for the chance to win $4,000 as the Grand Prize winner! I can think of quite a few things I could do that with that extra money and I am sure you can too. Bananas have always been one of my favorite fruits and snacks. Since they are naturally sweet and delicious it isn’t very hard to work them into a recipe.
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Eerie Eyeball Pretzel Rods

Last week I picked up a copy of the Better Homes & Gardens newest Halloween Tricks & Treats edition for 2014. Normally I head straight to Pinterest when looking for ideas and inspiration but I am loving the quick and clever creations within the pages of this seasonal magazine. Inspired by a set of bright green pretzel rods decorated with eyeballs, I re-created my own version of spooky salted sticks. These Eerie Eyeball Pretzel Rods are easy to make and also adorable for Halloween. Since my trial run was a success I plan on making these for Toodie’s class next month. They are just the right amount of creepy and can be individually wrapped for each child to enjoy!
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Brown Sugared Bacon Grilled Cheese

It’s October, a solid five months before National Grilled Cheese month in April. I know I am early but I couldn’t help myself with this one. Cheese? Bacon? Individually they are two of my favorite foods and also ingredients. When you put them together it’s pure magic! Heavenly some would say. Open up the gates ’cause i’m coming on in.
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