Tag: SnackTime

Smal-batch Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites
November 4, 2025

Smal-batch Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites

Imagine childhood dreams frozen into velvet: pockets of creamy ice cream cradling stolen bites of buttery cookie dough, all wrapped in a crisp chocolate shell. Each tiny bite is a secret cool, chewy, and impossibly indulgent melting into sun-warmed happiness. Handcrafted for moments that deserve …

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Berry Donuts
October 6, 2025

Berry Donuts

Berry Donuts are sweet, colorful, and full of fresh berry goodness. Each bite is tender and lightly fruity, making them a fun and delicious treat that feels special enough for brunch but easy enough for an everyday indulgence. Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesYield: …

Donuts
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Fruit Juice Pops
August 30, 2025

Fruit Juice Pops

If you’ve been buying overpriced popsicles at the store, I’ve got good news: making Fruit Juice Pops at home is ridiculously easy and way more fun. All you need is your favorite juice, a mold, and a little patience while they freeze. The result? Bright, refreshing pops that taste like summer in every bite, and the best part is, you can mix and match flavors however you like.

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 5 min
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 4 cups unsweetened apple juice
  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple or orange juice
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 30 freezer pop molds or 20 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine water and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in juices.
  2. Fill molds with 1/4 cup juice mixture or cups with 1/3 cup juice mixture. Top molds with holders. If using cups, top with foil and insert sticks through foil. Freeze until firm.

Nutrition Facts

60 calories
0 fat (0 saturated fat)
0 cholesterol
2mg sodium
15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber)
0 protein.

Desserts
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BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
August 25, 2025

BBQ Chicken Quesadillas

These BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are one of the most favorite go-to easy dinners. They’re loaded with tender chicken, tangy bbq sauce, tender veggies, melty cheese, and a little crunch from the tortilla. It all gets cooked up to golden, crispy perfection that comes together fast, …

Dinner & Lunch
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Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters
August 23, 2025

Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters

Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters baked instead of fried is a great way to deliciously stash veggies for both children and adults! Prep Time: 10 minutes minsCook Time: 15 minutes minsServings: 8 -10 Fritters Ingredients  Instructions  Notes Nutrition Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g …

Breakfast
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Mars Bar Squares
July 7, 2025

Mars Bar Squares

These Mars bar squares are an easy no bake treat that will take you 10 minutes and only a few ingredients to make! Everyone will love these Mars bar rice krispie squares!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 16 bars

Ingredients

  • 5 full-sized Mars bars, divided (52 grams each)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 1/2 cups crisped rice cereal
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Unwrap all of the Mars bars, and chop them into pieces. Reserve 1/4 cup of the chopped bars for later.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup of the butter until it’s just melted, then add the chopped Mars bars (minus the extra 1/4 cup). Stir the mixture until everything is smooth, then remove the pot from heat and add in the crisped rice cereal and remaining 1/4 cup of Mars bars. Stir everything with a wooden spoon until the cereal is completely coated in the chocolate. 
  3. Empty the mixture into a greased 8″x 8″ pan, then gently spread it out. In a small heat safe bowl, microwave the remaining 1/4 cup unsalted butter and chocolate chips on high for 30 seconds, stirring until smooth.
  4. Spread the chocolate topping over the top of the bars, then sprinkle a few extra Mars bars on top if desired. Let the bars harden for an hour in the fridge before slicing into 16 pieces.

Bars can be stored at room temperature, in an airtight container, for up to 1 week, or up to 2 weeks in the fridge. You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months, thawing in the fridge overnight.

Notes

If you can’t find Mars bars, just look for a similar chocolate bar that contains only chocolate, caramel and nougat.

Desserts, Sweet Treat
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Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
July 6, 2025

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

The BEST spinach and artichoke dip! So cheesy, so rich, so creamy, so stinking easy. Sure to please everyone! Prep: 20 minutes minutesCook: 20 minutes minutesYield: 8 servings Ingredients Instructions

Simple
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Mug Cake
July 6, 2025

Mug Cake

Can I interest you in a healthyish gooey chocolate mug brownie? This 3 ingredient mug cake recipe is going to your new fave quick and easy healthier dessert! All you need is 3 ingredients and 3 minutes! Prep Time: 2 minutesCook Time: 1 minutes Ingredients …

Desserts, Sweet Treat
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Bounty Bars
May 20, 2025

Bounty Bars

Once you try these homemade bounty bars you’ll never buy them again! The filling is refined sugar-free and full of flavor. They’re delicious!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 8 bars

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, solid
  • 1/4 cup canned coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup liquid honey
  • 1 cup chopped dark chocolate*
  • 1 tsp melted coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Add the shredded coconut, coconut oil, coconut cream and honey to a food processor and mix together until combined. The mixture should stick together when you roll it into a ball.
  2. Line a standard-sized loaf pan with parchment paper so that there is an overhang on either side. Press the coconut mixture down flat into the loaf pan and place it into the freezer for 20 minutes to set and harden.
  3. Lift the slab out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper and cut the coconut into 8 bars. Place the bars on to a parchment-lined baking tray and return them to the freezer until they are very firm and set, 1-2 hours.
  4. Place the chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl along with the coconut oil. Microwave the mixture in 30 second intervals, bringing it out to stir every 30 seconds until completely melted and smooth.
  5. Removing one bar from the freezer at a time, use a fork or chocolate dipping tool to dip each bar into the chocolate, and flip it over quickly so that its completely covered on all sides. Quickly return the bar to a parchment-lined baking tray. Repeat for the remaining 7 bars. Return the baking tray to the freezer or fridge to harden and set, about 15 minutes.

It’s best to keep the bars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, and serve them cold, as they will soften up at room temperature after about an hour. You can also keep them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Notes

**You can use a good quality chopped chocolate or chocolate chips

**See the blog post for keto and vegan variations of these bars!

Sweet Treat
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Nutella Blondies
April 1, 2025

Nutella Blondies

Rich, chewy, and irresistibly chocolatey, these Nutella blondies combine the creamy hazelnut spread with a soft, golden-brown base for a decadent treat that’s perfect any time of day. Yields: 20 PicesPrep Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 50 mins Ingredients Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°. Line …

Nutella, Sweet Treat
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