Name: Almond Joy Krispie Treats
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons coconut oil; 10 bag large marshmallows; 2 Tablespoons instant coffee granules; 5 cups chocolate rice krispies; 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut; 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows; 1 1/4 cups Almond Joy chocolate pieces, divided

Things I'm Loving Right Now

1. Weeds.

I don't know why, but I have a thing for pretty weeds. These ones were along the road by our local YMCA. I drove past, then turned around and got out to snap a few shots. So pretty!!!!

2. Cute Candy Stores.

I love that I wasn't tempted to buy any this time, but I may have written down a few ideas in my notebook:-)

3. Pier One.

It has been years since I have been in there. Why? I don't know, but I have a feeling I will be there more often now:-) They have some really cute dishes.

4. Baby Ike.

Isn't he just one of the cutest cuddliest babies? My daughter just couldn't get enough of holding him the other night. Too cute!

5. Candy Aisles.

It doesn't matter what store I go in...the candy aisle always gets a run through...sometimes even twice! You never know when a new candy is going to be there...gotta be prepared.

6. Food Photography.

I completely and totally adore taking pics of food. Maybe one day it will turn into a real job...for now a part time hobby is pretty cool:-) And I love that scrap pieces of bead board panelling works as a back drop. Now I just need to paint a few so I have some other color options...the white is starting to get boring.

7. Smiles at Baseball.

This little slugger got two people out in the first inning last night. It is so much fun to sit and watch these little guys play ball.

8. Fun Baking Toys.

This cute little waffle stick maker has been haunting my dreams since I saw it at Kohl's about a month ago. I had to have it a few days ago. Kohl's wanted me to...they even sent me another $10 off coupon in the mail. I didn't want to waste it:-) Of course, I tried it out right away...not a good idea to add banana to the recipe. They didn't bake quite right. LOL! Just means I will have to play around with it some more!!!

9. Cute Kid Notes.

My two youngest were fighting over something silly, so I just let them go. Later that day I found this adorable note from my son. LOVE LOVE LOVE that they have learned to apologize and make up without us always prompting them!!!

10. Green Colanders and Vanilla Paste.

The other day I was at the mall and did a run through at the kitchen store...yea for finding vanilla bean paste there. It was on my list to order online. Love saving shipping costs. And then at Walmart this cute little strainer basically jumped off the shelf and into my cart. I didn't want to disappoint it...so I brought it home with me. Love that is the perfect size to drain a can of beans when making hummus.

WHAT ARE SOME THINGS YOU ARE LOVING THIS WEEK???

Thank you so much for reading my blog. If you liked this post, please leave a comment. Comments are a great way for me to see what is a blog hit or miss:-)

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My thinking is that I'm getting all the nutrients I need this way! Don't burst my bubble by telling me any different!

Trust me! You want your nutrition to come in the form of this baked donut! These Sweet Potato Donuts were sweet with a touch of spice!

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Get your chocolate and caffeine fix with a batch of these Almond Joy Krispie Treats!

I have a bone to pick with the video game creators.

In fact I am down right upset with them!!!

I do not understand the need to put half naked women into a video game!!!

My sons are 8 and 12...

there is absolutely no reason they need to see games and the

game magazines tainted with these inappropriate pictures!!!

As parents of 2 boys, we are very careful about the things that

they see and do. And sadly now it is everywhere!!!

These magazines have been coming for a few months now,

and at first there was just a few outfits that I thought were slightly

distasteful for a game.

But the magazine that just came today...

had a lady very terribly dressed right on the back cover.

And there were quite a few pictures inside of women barely covered!

What's a parent to do???

Rip every single offending picture out and tear them to smithereens!!!!

And definitely don't renew that subscription!!

I know that they are going to see and hear things that are

very inappropriate as they get older, but

for now we can shield them from these disgusting displays!!!

Seriously can't kids play games without having to worry about

a video game girl's chest filling the screen???

Uuuugggg!!!! So not happy right now!

Whatever happened to Frogger and the old Mario?

I might need more of these treats to calm my irritations:-)

Today is your lucky day

because now I am sharing them with you here too.

Do you like coffee?

Do you like coconut?

Do you like marshmallows?

Would you like all three in the best rice krispie treat ever?

(I know that is kind of presumptuous to claim the best ever!)

But seriously if you like all these flavors...

make them this weekend!

I have a sneaking suspicion that you will agree these almond joy krispie treats are the best!

Just be careful...

they are highly addictive:-)

Recipe

Almond Joy Krispie Treats

Yield: 24 bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

These sweet Almond Joy Krispie Treats are loaded with candy, coconut, and chocolate. Great no bake treat that is ready in minutes!

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons coconut oil
10 bag large marshmallows
2 Tablespoons instant coffee granules
5 cups chocolate rice krispies
1 ½ cups shredded coconut
1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
1 ¼ cups Almond Joy chocolate pieces, divided

Instructions

In a large saucepan, melt the coconut oil. Stir in the instant coffee until dissolved.
Add large marshmallows and stir until melted and creamy.
Pour in the cereal and stir until coated. Let cool 5 minutes, then add the coconut, mini marshmallows, and 1 cup of the Almond Joy pieces, stirring quickly.
Spoon the mixture into a buttered 9×13 pan. Gently press into the pan with buttered hands or parchment paper. (pressing too hard will result in hard krispie treats)
Press the extra candy pieces into the top. Let set up. Store covered loosely.

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9 x 13 Pyrex Dish with Lid

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 310Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 71mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 2gSugar: 29gProtein: 4g

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