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Strawberry Mousse Brownie Cake

Layers of homemade brownie and fluffy no bake strawberry cheesecake makes this Strawberry Mousse Brownie Cake an impressive and delicious dessert.

Is everyone else over the smoothies and hummus and Roasted Veggies yet?

I would say I am, but we really do eat fairly healthy most days, so those healthy foods will stick around. We balance it out with the crazy baking that I do daily.

And by daily, I really do mean daily. You would not believe the amount of crazy baking ideas I have swirling in my head!! With that many ideas, I'm usually in the kitchen each day!

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Fajita Chicken Queso Dip

If you love the original Rotel dip, you are going to love this easy Chicken Queso Dip. The hearty fajita dip is perfect for game days, potlucks, or get togethers. Serve this queso dip recipe with your favorite dippers and watch everyone devour it!

A small cast iron skilled filled with chicken queso dip and a basket of chips behind it.

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With three boys in our house, that means every Sunday afternoon there are football games playing nonstop. It doesn't really matter who is playing, although they love to watch the Bears play as much as they can.

One of our favorite things to make for football parties are cheese dips. We always make this no bake buffalo chicken dip and an easy queso dip with lots of chips. Both dips are ready in under 15 minutes and will disappear from the party table right away.

The easy two ingredient queso dip is amazing by itself, but there are times that I like to add a twist to it! Say hello to our favorite Rotel chicken dip!

Years ago we created this awesome recipe by adding seasoned chicken and sauted veggies to queso. It always gets rave reviews when we share it with our friends!

Why You Will Love This Dip

Easy to make. This chicken cheese dip is easy to make on the stove top, microwave, or crock pot.
Delicious flavor twist. Chicken fajitas give the classic queso dip a delicious taste.
Everyone loves it. The cheesy goodness will disappear in a hurry every time you make it.
Great appetizer to share. This is the perfect dip to make for Super Bowl parties or any other event.

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Salted Caramel Brownie Bites

Hiding candy bars inside chocolate covered brownies is a great idea. These Salted Caramel Brownie Bites are a great treat to share with friends and family. Fill a jar with the bites and tie with ribbon to make a fun Valentine's Day treat.

Dessert is the best part of any meal, am I right? Ok, so maybe that's just my sweet tooth talking. But seriously, I could eat brownies for dinner every night and be a happy camper. Well, until my pants stopped fitting, and then I might have to rethink that life decision.

Ok, ok, so my hubby might have some major words with me if all I served every night was a pan of Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies. We should probably keep the brownies for a special treat and only for after dinner because that makes more sense.

Ever since I made these Pumpkin Spice Brownie Bites a while ago, I have been thinking non-stop about what else I could put inside another brownie square. I just might end up going a little overboard on the brownie bites, just saying.

Promise me you won't get tired of these fun truffles any time soon!!!

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Cookie Dough Cheesecake Brownies

The layers in this cookie dough cheesecake brownies will have you drooling in no time at all. Grab a fork and dive into the fudgy brownie, creamy cheesecake, and no bake cookie dough right away.

Cookie Dough Cheesecake Brownie Pie - the layers of fudge brownie, no bake cheesecake, and cookie dough make this a decadent and delicious dessert. Trust me and make this recipe for parties! #browniepie #cookiedoughbites #nobakecheesecake #bestdessert #cheesecakelove

Oh, my word! You guys!!! This is the most amazing, most delicious, most crazy good pie!!! Seriously!!! It beats everything I have ever made!

Brownie cheesecake pie has kind of become my thing to make. You aren't surprised, are you? I mean, after this Oreo mousse cake and this peanut butter Snickers cheesecake brownie pie, you had to know another one was coming soon, right?

There is something about that ooey, gooey, fudgy brownie pie topped with a creamy no bake cheesecake that makes me go weak in the knees. I can't stop making them or eating them.

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Chocolate Protein Pancakes

Looking for a breakfast that is healthy and full of protein? These Chocolate Protein Pancakes are just what you need to get going in the morning. Enjoy a batch in minutes with your favorite fruit.

A white plate with a stack of chocolate pancakes with strawberries on it.

My husband and I both enjoy working out. Well...I like it when I finish my workout for the day. There are plenty of mornings when I'm not so happy while doing lunges, crunches, rows, or whatever other torturous move I am doing in our garage gym.

Working out is only 10 percent of living a healthy life. The other 90 percent is all about eating right. When you eat right you feel better, have clarity, and have more energy. I know that I need all the energy I can get to get through the day.

Some mornings I start my day with either a protein shake or a smoothie, but every once in a while I like to change things up and make two ingredient pancakes.

About This Recipe

Being the chocolate lover that I am, I had to find a way to add more chocolate into my morning routine. A scoop of chocolate protein powder gives these simple pancakes a healthy boost.

I like to make a big batch of chocolate banana protein pancakes to keep in our freezer or refrigerator for a quick and easy breakfast on busy days. They are a chocolate version of these healthy banana oatmeal pancakes from a few months ago.

All you need is a blender and a skillet and you can have a batch of two ingredient pancakes for your breakfast too. They seriously take 30 seconds to mix together and a few minutes to cook.

Now I do have to warn you, these are not the big fat fluffy pancakes that you normally eat from a diner or cafe. They are a great alternative and a delicious choice when you are eating healthy or counting macros.

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Baked Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins

Keep a batch of these Baked Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins in your freezer for an easy protein breakfast on busy mornings. These low carb/keto-friendly muffins are easy to make and taste delicious.

Two egg muffin cups stacked on a white plate with bite out of one showing the ham and cheese inside

Do you go through different phases with the food that you eat? For me, eggs can be one of those foods that I eat in phases.

I either want them every day, or I cannot stand them. Lately I have been in the "want them every day" phase.

But as much as I love scrambled eggs with cheese and Bacon Breakfast Tacos, both of those can get old rather quickly.

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Taco Salad Bowls

Taco Salad Bowls are a delicious and healthy 30 minute meal that satisfies everyone at the dinner table. They are simple, fresh, and easy to make.

The other night my husband had a meeting at church, so that meant I was in charge of coming up with dinner for the kids and me. I seriously thought about putting out a bag of chips and some Easy Homemade Salsa on the table and calling it dinner.

I'm getting so much better at coming up with delicious lean and green meals that our kids enjoy, so I headed to the kitchen to see what ingredients we had in our fridge.

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Peanut Butter Granola Bites

These Peanut Butter Granola Bites are a healthy little snack to munch on when you are trying to what you are eating.

After an entire month of enjoying holiday food and not working out very much at all, I am ready to jump back on the healthy eating and exercise bandwagon full force.

But don't worry. I have a few other recipes that I will have to jump off the wagon, so I can share them with you soon! It's all about that moderation, right?

Do you set resolutions or goals at the beginning of each new year? My goal is to continue working out in our garage doing some BeachBody workouts and eating lean and green dinners. Eating right and working out isn't about losing weight. I honestly feel better mentally and physically when I fuel my body this way.

But..I'm also planning to also enjoy a few bites of each new dessert that I create because I love me some sugar. I do need to work on my will power though.

When I have Homemade Chocolate Chip Brownies and Reese's Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies in our kitchen, my sweet tooth becomes so much stronger than my will power.

I'm always looking for an easy snack idea, so I made these sweet little granola balls to pacify my sweet tooth. These little oatmeal energy bites did not last very long in our house. My entire family loved them and helped me gobble them up in a hurry. They also loved these Peanut Butter Banana Cookies.

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Top Ten BruCrew Recipes from 2018

Another year of making and sharing recipes has come and gone. And I still love and enjoy this crazy thing I get to call a job. Of course, none of this would be possible without you guys!

We absolutely love all the support and love we get from each and every one of you. I love going through the emails and comments from those of you who have tried our recipes. Thank you so much for all your feedback!

I love looking back over the year and seeing what recipes got the most shares and page views from everyone. It gives me an idea of what kind of recipes you want to see more of.

Last year the top ten were all desserts, but this year there was a pretty even split between dinners and desserts.

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Did one of your favorites from the year end up in the top ten?

We would love to know if you have tried any of these recipes, or if something else from the year was a favorite for you and your family. Please leave a comment and share it with us!

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Blackberry Brie Bites

These Blackberry Brie Bites are an easy appetizer to share at parties. Melted cheese, blackberry jelly, and fresh blackberries make these little crescent cups an amazing snack. I suggest making them ASAP!

ZOOM! Did you hear that? That was the year passing you by. Is anyone else in awe that this year is coming to an end in only a few more days? It has been a great year for our family.

We are still enjoying living life in sunny Florida. This fall our kids started at a new private school and have done very well connecting with new friends. It makes a mama's heart happy when the kiddos are happy too.

Making and photographing recipes is still something that I enjoy very much. Thank you to all my amazing readers who take the time to read our stories and to make our recipes. Your comments and emails definitely keep me going strong!!!

That and the stack of recipe notes I have piled up on my desk. I hope you are ready for more delicious desserts and more healthy lean and green dinners in the new year. I know I'm ready for it!

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