Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles

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Don’t these look amazing? I think these Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles would make a great cold summer snacks. To make them you need:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 6 large fresh strawberries, chopped or ¾ cup frozen strawberries
  • 6 standard sized graham crackers
  • 1 tbs melted butter

Head over to Domestic Fits to find out how to put these together.


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Kicked Up Kale Chips

Kale chips are my new obsession.  I am looking for new ways to get more leafy greens in my diet.  The problem is, aside from spinach and typical “salad greens” (romaine, spring mix, etc)…I am not really crazy about most leafy greens.

About a month ago, I was at my mother’s house and she had a big storage bags full of homemade kale chips and I just fell in love! My mother had made them with just olive oil and sea salt and they were delicious, but I was looking for something with a bit more flavor.  I made these the other day and this is my new favorite snack!  I actually used an entire bunch of kale, thinking I would have plenty left over for a snack the next day…but ended up eating the entire batch in 1 day!

Best of all – it couldn’t be simpler to make!

Kicked Up Kale Chips

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Kicked Up Kale Chips

Ingredients

  • 1 small bunch of kale
  • 1 tsp organic olive oil (or non-organic)
  • Emeril's Essence (or make your own - see below)
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Wash the kale and pat dry. You might want to let it sit out for 15 minutes to let more water evaporate. Remove the stems from the kale and throw the stems away.
  3. Rip the kale in to larger pieces than you would normally eat (it will shrink in the oven) and place in a large bowl
  4. Toss the olive oil with the kale and spread the kale in a single layer on to the baking sheet. Alternatively, you can spread the kale on the baking sheet and give it a few sprays with olive oil (I use my Misto). Toss the kale a bit and give it a few more sprays.
  5. Sprinkle the kale with salt and Emeril's Essence. Don't overdo it!
  6. Bake the kale for about 10 minutes until the kale is crispy and slightly darker. If some of the smaller pieces are done, remove them and let the remaining cook a few more minutes.
  7. Enjoy!

Notes

Weight Watchers Points Plus | 0

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Experiment with your favorite seasonings to find your favorite! Use barbecue seasoning to make your own BBQ chips. Hubby out of town? Got nuts with garlic powder!

What would be your favorite way to make these?

Make Your Own Emeril’s Essence:

Ingredients:

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions:

combine all spices together, mixing well. Store in an air-tight containor


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Red, White, & Blue Ice Pops

Here’s a recipe for a cool treat to make for this 4th of July holiday. Plan ahead so you have these on hand! To make them you need:

  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 cup lemonade
  • 1 cup blue sports drink, such as Gatorade

Head over to My Recipes for the instructions!


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Bake Sale Pies

These “berry” pies are so cute and almost look like the real thing! They would be fun to make for a bake sale or just an afternoon tea party:)

  • 24 vanilla cupcakes , baked in silver foil liners
  • 2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting
  • Yellow food coloring
  • 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup each red and blue candy (M&M’s, Jelly Belly)

Head over to Oprah’s website to find out how to put them together.


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Iced Coffee Treat

  • cold coffee
  •  heavy cream (half and half or milk would work too)
  • sugar
  • ice

Head over to Eclectic Mom for the instructions!


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Banana Ice Cream

To make this ice cream you just need one, yes one, ingredient! Over-ripe bananas. You can change this up a bit also by adding in peanut butter, cocoa powder, or chocolate syrup!

Head over to Green Lite Bites for the instructions!


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Homemade Ritz Crackers

Don’t these crackers look amazing? Just like store bought Ritz Crackers! To make them you need:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp + another 1/2 tsp salt for topping
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter + 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup water

Head over to The Cupcake Project for the full recipe!


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Country Time or Koolaid Slushie

It’s slushie making time! You can put together this one by using either Country Time or Koolaid. To make it you need:

  • 2 Cups Ice Cubes
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Cup Country Time or Kool Aid Drink Mix (from canister)

Head over to Sarah’s Deals for the full instructions!


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Caterpillar Kabobs

Here’s a cute summer snack to make for the kids as soon as grapes go into season!

  • Grapes
  • Long wooden skewers
  • Mini Chocolate chips
  • Vanilla Frosting

Head over to Six in the Suburbs to find out how to put these together.


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Circus Animal Cookies

I bet you didn’t know this fun little animal cookies were so easy to make and take very few ingredients. Here’s the recipe in case you want to whip up a batch for a treat!

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour, plus more for dusting.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Favorite store-bought vanilla frosting
  • Rainbow Nonpareils

Head over to The Frugal Girls for the recipe!


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S’mores Caramel Popcorn

Need a snack for movie night? Here’s a popcorn recipe with a little spin on it!
  • Golden Grahams
  • Mini Marshmellows
  • 16 cups popped corn
  • 1 C brown sugar
  • 1/4 C Karo syrup
  • 1/2 C butter
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2-1 tsp vanilla

Head over to Thirty Handmade Days for the recipe!


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Homemade Wheat Thins

Don’t want to spend $3 a box on store bought crackers? Make these Wheat Thins at home!
  • 1 1/4 cups (5 oz) 100% whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra for sprinkling on
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp water (or a tiny bit more if dough is too dry)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Head over to Green Life Pages for the instructions.


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