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Lemon Fruit Dip

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 24, 2020 · UPDATED July 1, 2022 · 15 Comments

This easy two ingredient Lemon Fruit Dip comes together in minutes. Serve it with your favorite fruits or sweet crackers for a delicious summer snack.

This lemon dip is an easy treat to whip up in minutes. It's the perfect snack for parties or potlucks.

We love serving a bowl of this sweet dip with fruit skewers made with blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.

About This Recipe

With just two simple ingredients this lemon fruit dip will become one of your favorite snacks for summer entertaining.

It has a creamy texture that is not overly sweet. The light, yet tart flavor pairs well with fresh fruit and sweet cookies.

Plus, it comes together in minutes, so you can enjoy the sweet treat without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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Iced Matcha Latte

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 23, 2020 · UPDATED November 2, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Enjoy this creamy and delicious Iced Matcha Latte recipe in the comfort of your own home. This Starbucks copycat is easy to make in the blender in one minute. Plus, it tastes better, is healthier, and saves you money.

Two green tea lattes with a green straw on a white plate.

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Matcha Latte

This matcha latte is easy to make at home and tastes just like the Starbucks version. You will never have to wait in line again! Pair it with this lemon loaf or marble loaf and you have a match made in heaven.

Plus, it only takes a few minutes from start to finish. It's perfect for those days when you need a pick-me-up but don't want to drive to the coffee shop.

Why We Love This Copycat Recipe

This is a great drink for summertime or anytime you want something refreshing that isn't loaded with sugar. Best of all, it can be made in minutes. No more waiting in line at the coffee shops because you can make your own iced green tea latte in your own kitchen.

The best part about this iced matcha latte recipe is that it doesn't require any fancy equipment or ingredients. Just three main ingredients that can be found at your local grocery store or Walmart.

In under 5 minutes, you'll be sipping on an iced matcha latte that's better than anything Starbucks has ever made. Trust us, we've sampled them all, including a few double chocolate brownies.

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Raspberry Chipotle Turkey Pita

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 19, 2020 · 10 Comments

The fresh veggies and fruit in this Raspberry Chipotle Turkey Pita gives you a gourmet lunch in just minutes. It is a delicious and easy option for spring or summer meals.

Two pita halves on a white plate filled with turkey, cheese, spring mix, and raspberries

Some days I work right through lunch because of deadlines or because there is nothing good to eat in my refrigerator. Ok, ok. That's a total blatant lie. We always have fresh veggies for salads or frozen fruit for smoothies in our fridge.

Can I be honest? I would much rather be eating cookies, Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies, or cake instead of healthy salads. But...that mindset is catching up to me because my shorts and swimsuits from last summer are definitely tighter right now.

It's time to shut down that sweet tooth and develop a love for healthy food again. Right after I finish off the last few Congo Bars on the counter. LOL!

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Banana Toffee Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 17, 2020 · UPDATED March 3, 2021 · 25 Comments

A slice of this Banana Toffee Cake with a hot cup of coffee is the perfect way to start the day. This easy banana cake recipe has a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl with toffee bits and chocolate chips in the center and on top, and it bakes up so gooey and delicious.

A slice of banana toffee cake on a white plate with a pan of banana cake behind it

A few weeks I was at Walmart, and they had boxes of "baking" bananas on sale. I already have 2 large ziplock bags of ripe bananas in our freezer, but I decided to purchase a few more bunches.

It's safe to say we will be making lots of banana recipes for the next week. I'm not going to lie. I cannot wait for another slice of the Best Banana Cake, so that one is first on my list to make again.

So far this week we have made Chocolate Banana Bread, Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread, and then we made this Banana Toffee Cake twice. And there are still a few bananas waiting to be use up...

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Cheddar Sausage Pasta Skillet

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 16, 2020 · UPDATED April 28, 2020 · 1 Comment

This Cheddar Sausage Pasta Skillet recipe can be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes. The creamy three cheese sauce with sausage and veggies in this pasta dinner will get smiles from everyone.

Cheesy pasta meals are truly one of my favorite things to make and eat for dinner. We make and enjoy this Cheesy Chicken Pasta quite often because it is so easy to make and tastes amazing!

I will be team pasta for life...even if my body doesn't always agree with me. As long as I am careful with what I eat, pasta can be an exception once in a while, right?

This cheesy skillet meal got two thumbs up from everyone in our house when I made it. It has savory sausage in the creamiest cheese sauce. I really couldn't wait any longer to share this skillet recipe with you.

In under 30 minutes, you can be serving a delicious comfort food meal that your entire family will love. ...

Nutella Pop Tarts

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 15, 2020 · UPDATED April 30, 2020 · 41 Comments

This easy Nutella Pop Tarts recipe makes a fun breakfast treat. You will only need a few ingredients to make a homemade treat that looks and tastes better than the store bought version. Your family will be so impressed with your kitchen skills.

Nutella is one of my favorite foods to indulge in! Our cupboards are always full of the yummy, creamy, chocolatey goodness in a jar.

I can't believe it took me so long to get on the Nutella train. It's fantastic in homemade pop tarts and banana Nutella quesadillas.

Or maybe just to eat with a spoon right from the jar. What??? You know you do it too! Wink, wink!
It is made with skim milk, so it has to be good for you.

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Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 14, 2020 · UPDATED April 28, 2020 · 2 Comments

Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs are a welcome addition to potlucks and picnics. The subtle flavor of pickles and paprika in the creamy filling make these the best deviled eggs you will ever eat.

Deviled eggs are always one of those things that are always included in potlucks and picnics. They are easy to make and everyone loves them.

They are also one of the best ways to use up all the hard boiled eggs in the fridge after Easter egg hunts. Our family looks forward to making these dill deviled eggs and this Roasted Red Pepper and Bacon Egg Salad the week after Easter.

Our youngest absolutely loves deviled eggs though, so we tend to make those all year long....

Party Peeps Eclair Cake Cups

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 10, 2020 · UPDATED March 3, 2022 · 119 Comments

This Party Peeps Eclair Cake Cups recipe is a fun and easy no bake Easter dessert. Layers of funfetti pudding and graham crackers in little jars are sure to be please everyone.

My mom used to put marshmallow Peeps in our Easter basket every single year when I was growing up. The one thing that she always did was open the package and divide them between five kid's Easter baskets.

Now you know the problem this presents, right? There was always green Easter grass stuck on the sticky parts of the Peeps. The other problem with an open package of Peeps? They get stale.

Now trust me that is NOT a problem for me because Peeps are the best once they get stale. I have been known to open a package of marshmallow Peeps, and then shove them in the back of the cupboard for a few weeks before devouring them. Best thing ever!!!!

Don't get me wrong, I like them soft and squishy out of the package too and top of these Easter Dirt Cupcakes....

Nutella Cream Eggs

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 7, 2020 · UPDATED March 3, 2022 · 44 Comments

These homemade Nutella Cream Eggs are easy to make and taste amazing. A creamy chocolate filling dipped in white chocolate with colorful sprinkles on top is a fun treat to make for Easter baskets.

Do you have one thing that you remember getting in your Easter basket every year? Every year my grandparents would get us these big peanut butter Easter eggs with our names on them. I looked forward to those eggs every year.

The other thing I remember is the 2 foot solid chocolate Easter bunny that we would get. If you are laughing because there is no such thing, go right ahead. My husband chuckles every time I talk about it. He says my bunny gets bigger every time I talk about it.

But seriously, that thing was huge. It was at least 2 feet tall! I swear we were still gnawing on it in July!!

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Easter Snack Mix

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 6, 2020 · UPDATED March 23, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Hop to it and make this Easter Snack Mix. Made with cereal, peanuts, candies, cookies, marshmallows, and white chocolate - you are going to love this bunny bait. It's perfect sweet and salty snack to enjoy this holiday season.

A bunny bowl filled with an Easter trail mix.

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Our kids are pretty much past the stage of Easter egg hunts and bunny treats. But I'm not willing to let go of traditions so quickly, so we still do a small egg hunt with them every year.

And of course, no Easter is complete without peanut butter eggs, bunny butt rice krispies, and marshmallow bunnies in their baskets.

In order to use all the bags of Easter candy and cookies that I bought a few weeks ago, I decided to add everything to an easy white chocolate Easter snack mix for the kids to munch on this week.

Why You Will Love This Bunny Bait

This bunny chow snack mix has the same great white chocolate flavor as our Easter popcorn, but we like to add pretzels, puff corn, and peanuts to give it a crunchy texture and salty flavor.

Easy to make in minutes. This no bake treat is as simple as melting chocolate and stirring it into a bowl of fun snacks.
Delicious sweet and salty snack. Pretzels, puff corn, and peanuts covered in white chocolate will have everyone reaching for more handfuls.
Great Easter treat. Pastel colored candies and bunny marshmallows and graham crackers will make the bowl of snack mix stand out at holiday dinners.

Serve this sweet snack mix along with birds nest cookies and Easter dirt cupcakes for Easter dinner.

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