Honey Nut Brittle

I always remember having my grandmother’s peanut brittle over the holidays and am thrilled that I can make brittle out of Honey! And who wouldn’t want some delicious nut brittle as a gift?! (Click here for 15 clutter free gift ideas.) Honey Nut Brittle Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter or ghee 1/2 cup honey 1 cup nuts…

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Apple Date Snacks

All my kids love Larabars and I try to keep them handy for trips or long errand days, we love experimenting and making different flavors! We also like them bite-sized. Apple Date Snacks Ingredients: 2 cups pitted dates 1 cup crispy walnuts “I love them good!” 1 cup dried apple pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon…

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Peanut Butter Bites

Looking for a way to increase your coconut oil intake? These are delicious!! I leave some in the freezer and nibble on them all day. No need to feel guilty about this candy- for the health benefits of coconut oil, most coconut oil sites recommend eating about 3 tablespoons a day. Peanut Butter Bites Ingredients:…

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Grain Free Peanut Butter Bars

Fall is in the air and it’s finally nice to want to use the oven again! I am home most of the time, but I tend to fantasize about what it’s like to walk into our house with good smells… Now, to be fair, I have walked into the house with good smells. Sometimes it’s…

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Ants on a Log

This is comfort food for me. It reminds me of my grandmother, who would take them to every church potluck we attended. This is one of those snacks that the kids can prepare themselves. After you bring the celery home, wash it, cut it and store it in the fridge ready to go. When the…

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Coffee Ice Cream

I made a difficult decision, as a minimalist, last week,  I purchased another small appliance: An Ice Cream Maker We thought about it for several months before buying it. But the benefits out way the clutter. The whole family was missing our typical summer trips to the local ice cream shop during the hot summer months… but no longer! Now…

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Kefir Pops- Perfect for Summer Weather!

Looks like a nice creamsicle, doesn’t it?! And Kefir is excellent for controlling seasonal allergies! No guilty feelings about sugar or food coloring! Kefir Pops Ingredients: 4 cups milk kefir 1 cup fruit 2 tablespoons honey Directions: Blend all together and pour into popsicle molds. Set in the freezer and after a couple hours, pull…

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