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Homemade Key Lime Coconut Patties

The sweet coconut and tart lime flavors in these Homemade Key Lime Coconut Patties will satisfy your sweet tooth. These easy candies come together in no time at all.

Chocolate covered coconut patties on white parchment paper surrounded by green and white paper pieces.

Nothing says warm weather quite like a coconut dessert. Something about coconut and fruity flavors just make me think of everything tropical and about lying on a beach while the sun beats down on me.

Years ago we used to live in the midwest. During the winter months when we were buried under a layer of snow and ice, I would make coconut desserts and dream of tropical places.

Of course, now we live in Florida and those tropical dreams have become my current reality. Gotta love living where everyone else vacations.

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Banana Split Fluff Salad

The best Banana Split Fluff Salad is an easy dessert salad that is loaded with all your favorite banana split toppings. Stir everything into one bowl, and it is ready to go.

Bring a bowl of this easy fruit salad and a Banana Split Cake to your next picnic and watch everyone devour the sweet goodness.

Dessert Salad

Now this is how I like to eat my salad. Anything loaded with fruit, nuts, marshmallows, and chocolate has to be a good thing. Yes, you read that right. This ambrosia salad recipe has chocolate in it. You can totally leave them out if you can't do a "salad" with chocolate in it.

Now I know what you are thinking. There is no way this creamy fluff salad recipe should be called a salad because it does not contain green leafy vegetables.

Well, technically this is more like a dessert because it has pudding and marshmallows in it. But hey, I like to call it fruit salad dessert because then I can eat a second helping without feeling too much guilt. [Read more...]

Strawberry Lemon Snack Cake

This easy Strawberry Lemon Snack Cake is delicious anytime of day. Homemade strawberry pie filling and a lemon glaze will have you smiling in no time.

A white plate with two squares of strawberry lemon cake stacked on it

Spring is in full force here. The trees and plants are flowering and spreading pollen everywhere. But I'll take pollen over snow any day!

I realize this time of year is hard for everyone up north. Everyone is so ready for the warm weather to just be here and stay. I remember when we lived in Indiana and would have those teaser days. One day it would be really nice and warm and then it would get cold again.

Thank goodness that life in Florida isn't that temperamental right now. Just give it time. In a month or two the humidity will come back in full force, and I will be wishing for those cool Midwest days.

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Manatee Viewing Center

A few months ago, we decided to head to Apollo Beach to see the manatees that come looking for warmer water when the temperature goes below 68 degrees.

The power company at Apollo Beach has been providing electricity to the area for many years. They pull saltwater in from the bay to cool the units, then discharge it back into the bay.

During the cooler winter months, manatees find their way into this area looking for a way to escape the cold water.

The water coming off the electric plant is the perfect sanctuary for these gentle mammals.

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Fudge Mint Popcorn

A big bowl of this Fudge Mint Popcorn is the perfect snack to make for the next movie night. Mint cookies and candies will have everyone reaching for more chocolate covered popcorn in a hurry.

A green bowl with white polka dots filled with chocolate popcorn and green M&M's.

It's time to eat your greens. And by greens, I'm talking about green sprinkles and green candies.

You didn't think I meant the spinach, kale, broccoli or cucumbers that are in the fridge, did you? Veggies! Who needs them anyway?

Ha, ha! I'm just kidding. We really do eat veggies and proteins 80 percent of the time. These fun desserts and sweets that you see here only make up 20 percent of the food in our house.

Well, maybe that's not entirely true because there are probably more bags of chocolate chips, cookies, and candies in the pantry than there are veggies in the fridge. But we don't eat that food all the time.

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Almond Joy Banana Bread

This Almond Joy Banana Bread is loaded with lots of chocolate, almonds, and coconut. Such a fun way to use up those ripe bananas on the counter.

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I can't seem to stop buying bananas. It is probably safe to say they are my favorite fruit.

Every single time we are at the store and they have the "baking" bananas super cheap, we come home with at least 6 or more bunches, plus some green ones to eat right away.

Most of the baking bananas get peeled, chopped, and frozen right away for smoothies and Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream. But I usually set aside one bunch of bananas to get really good and dark.

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Behind BruCrew Life

How is it already March? Is anyone else feeling like the year is flying past them at warp speed? No? Ok, maybe it's just me.

Today I thought it would be fun to share some of the random tidbits of life that has happened in the past few months.

One of our absolute favorite things to do is head down to the bay (or ocean) and watch the sunset. We made it just in time to catch this amazing view at the beginning of the year.

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Thin Mint Latte

Adding a cookie rim to this delicious chocolate Mint Latte makes it the perfect pick-me-up for those afternoon blues! It's a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth and get your caffeine fix all in one cup.

Looking for another homemade latte? Try this coconut Nutella latte or this dark chocolate latte.

A clear mug full of a chocolate mint latte on a green plate.

Is it just me, or do the afternoon blues always seem to hit around 2 pm? I love making a special homemade latte to help fight off the mid-day sluggish feeling. This caramel mocha latte, maple latte, and this peanut butter latte are a few of my favorites.

The best thing about making coffee drinks at home is that I do not have to go anywhere. Yay for not having to get ready to go out for the day.

Plus, not spending $5 on one drink is always a good reason to keep making them at home.

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Craving a hot cup of specialty coffee, but don't want to leave your house? We've got the perfect drink for you. Save money and time by making special coffee drinks in the comfort of your own home.

Fat free milk, chocolate syrup, and a little bit of mint extract give this homemade latte an amazing chocolate mint flavor that will leave you wanting more. Plus, our easy mint latte is served with a mint cookie rim to make it even more special.

You are going to love this drink! It's the perfect pick-me-up for those days when you need an extra boost of energy to get all the things done.

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Chocolate Mint Cookies

These easy Chocolate Mint Cookies are loaded with three kinds of mint goodness. Such a great treat to fill the cookie jar with this weekend.

3 chocolate cookies with green candies stacked on top of each other on a white plate with a green napkin.

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Recently we cleaned out some of the shelves in our pantry. I organized the baking liners, cake baking supplies, and food coloring boxes. Then I pulled out some extra plates and cups we never use while my husband looked through my baking supplies.

It turns out I am a baking supply hoarder because we found boxes and bags of food from 2009, 2012, and 2016 hiding in the bottom of some of the baskets. Yikes!!!

I stopped looking through one of the baskets in the pantry after counting 15 bags of different baking chips. It was easier just to shove it all back in and close the door.

That basket is scheduled for clean out on another day because I don't think I really want to know how many bags of chocolate chips, marshmallows, and candies I have stashed in there.

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Low Carb Chicken Alfredo Soup with Zoodles

Low Carb Chicken Alfredo Soup is the perfect meal when you want healthy comfort food. This zoodle soup combines chicken soup, chicken Alfredo, and healthy zucchini noodles in one big pot.

It's an awesome low carb meal that will get two thumbs up from everyone. Want to try others? Check out this sausage kale soup or this loaded cauliflower soup!

Two white bowls filled with chicken alfredo soup with zoodles.

Chicken Zoodle Soup

Say hello to my new favorite dinner. This chicken alfredo soup with zoodles has been on repeat for the past few weeks since I first made it on a whim. I just can't get enough of it!!!

Even though it is mostly warm and sunny here in Florida, we do get cool rainy weather occasionally. These cooler wet days call for warm delicious comfort food dinners. But just because we are eating low carb does not mean we have to give up that comfort food.

To satisfy my cravings for chicken noodle soup and chicken alfredo, I decided to combine the two meals in a big pot. Winner, winner chicken dinner. This easy low carb soup satisfied all my cravings.

Using zucchini noodles instead of pasta keeps the carb count down in this healthy chicken soup recipe.

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