Sprinkled Popcorn Treat

November 25, 2015 By

Sprinkled Popcorn Treat

I saw this idea and had to try it.  Here was my list of Whys?

  • I could incorporate organic popcorn
  • I could incorporate gluten free pretzels
  • I could incorporate raw nuts of my choice
  • There was chocolate
  • It was easy and a no bake recipe
  • The finished product shouted FUN!
  • And the number 1 reason – There were sprinkles involved.  

So I went to my sprinkle drawer – don’t judge!  You might be surprised to know how many times sprinkles has allowed me to look more together than I felt on a given day.  

The recipe below is basic and add-ins could definitely be incorporated:  mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, dried fruit cut up, shredded coconut, cinnamon, etc.  But I wanted to keep mine in a less sweet mode so I stuck to 5 ingredients.

Sprinkled Popcorn Treat
A very easy treat with a touch of sweetness that can incorporate healthier ingredients.
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Ingredients
  1. Popped Organic Popcorn
  2. Raw Nuts, your choice (I used pecans)
  3. Gluten Free Pretzels, broke in small pieces
  4. White Chocolate Chips
  5. Sprinkles
  6. (There are no measurements - you decide how much of each ingredient you want to use)
Instructions
  1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place popcorn, pretzels, nuts on top of parchment paper.
  3. Place white chocolate chips in microwavable bowl and heat in 20-30 second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
  4. Drizzle white chocolate using a spoon over the mixture on cookie sheet. (Note: if you would like a little more sweetness you can dip one side of some of the nuts or pretzels into white chocolate before you drizzle.)
  5. Then immediately (while chocolate is still warm) shake sprinkles on top, especially where the chocolate landed on the mixture.
  6. Place in freezer or refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  7. Place mixture in bowl or individual bags for gifts and Enjoy!
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This recipe would make a great contribution to a pot luck, hostess gift, neighbor gift, thinking of you gift, stocking stuffer.  Plus the ideas for coordinating with holidays and parties are endless.

I am adding this recipe to one my preschool grandchildren can help with in the kitchen. 

You may be asking why I choice the colors of sprinkle I did.  Well – I had one container that had a little of each color and this allowed me to empty the container – my contribution to downsizing a bit.

What would your selection of ingredients be if you made this?

 

 

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Eating Out Tips

July 27, 2015 By

This post is about eating out and choosing the restaurant ahead of time when you are trying to eat healthy.  If you are in the Phoenix, AZ area, this should be on your Try list.  We saw it featured on a past episode of Check Please.  My husband suggested we go on Saturday morning and after watching the tv show I was sold.

So our adventure to Tottie’s Asian Fusion restaurant located on Hayden and Thomas began.  Funny these moments can feel like many vacations.  Since my husband has a wheat sensitivity, we were very excited with the gluten free choices. 

First we had spring rolls wrapped in rice paper.  These are amazing and have fresh mint in the filling.  They were served with a peanut sauce that had a little kick in it.  Aren’t they pretty?

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Then I ordered a Thai Chicken Stir Fry with mild sauce  I should have ordered it a bit spicier but I  improvised and used some of the yummy peanut sauce that came with the spring rolls.  The portions are very generous and I ate 1/3 of this.

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Then we shared a little dessert because Tottie makes fresh dairy-free coconut milk ice cream in different flavors – we had the mango.  Yes – there was fresh mango pieces in it.  It was delicious and not too sweet.

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So don’t be afraid to go out and eat – but do a little homework – study the menu and make some decisions before you are being seated and then do what we did – Enjoy!!!

Which one of the pictures looked the yummiest to you?

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Labor Day Giveaway Winner(s)

September 1, 2014 By

Thank you for trying to figure out what I was making a few days ago – no one guessed correctly but there were 3 of you that followed the guidelines and I’ve emailed each of you for a little information so I can get the e-cookbook to you. 

The last few weeks I have been yearning for a Pancake breakfast – The pancakes were made with spelt and coconut flour topped with strawberry fruit spread, an egg with sweet potato, carrot, zucchini and red pepper hash and added sliced strawberries and cotton candy grapes.  Yes – the grapes taste like cotton candy.

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 I hope everyone has a nice holiday.

Note:  If you missed out on winning please consider purchasing the cookbook HERE.  All proceeds minus the paypal processing fee goes to Children’s Cancer Network.  

A Few Favorites contains thirteen recipes (listed below) with color photos and is available for instant download for $4.99   TO PURCHASE – Click Here

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Recipes:  Gluten Free Brownies, Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal, Best Ever Pancakes, Mini Crustless Omelette, Fruit Smoothie Kits, Thai Pasta Salad, Quinoa & Black Beans, Turkey Sloppy Joes, Chicken  Lentils, Monster Cookies, Extra Special Cookies, Stuffed Apples and Yogurt Parfaits  

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