BzzReview: Yogurt Smoothie Bars!!!

My latest BzzCampaign features Kroger's Yogurt Smoothie Bars. BzzAgent sent my a BzzKit that included a free coupon for Kroger Yogurt Smoothie Bars as well as $1 off coupons on a variety of other guilt-free products. The kit could not have come at a better time with the Memphis heat kicking my butt. You can't beat free, especially free frozen treats in the summer.

I purchased the Strawberry Banana flavor smoothie bars with my free coupon and really liked it. I never knew that something low-fat could be so good! I used to shy away from these types of products fearing that they would have no flavor and a weird texture, but that is not so with these bars. These bars were so rich and creamy and had actual strawberries! I will most definitely purchasing these bars again.

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It's Sushi Time...

Wow! It has been awhile since I posted anything on here. This semester really has been a killer and has taken all of the energy out of me. But I felt it was time to post something new. And why not start off with my day out with my mother.

Today was her birthday(should I dare tell her age) and I wanted to treat her.  Today was my mother's birthday and I wanted to take her somewhere different than just our regular old places. So we went to Saito's Japanese and Vietnamese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar. And boy oh boy, was it good. My brother, mother, and I tried some new types of Sushi and had some Chicken and Shrimp fried rice that was to die for.

Afterwards, we went to Sheridan's and ordered some custard. I got a brownie sundae that was heavenly. Then we all went home to spend some family time together. All in all, we had a great day! Happy Birthday mom <3

Best egg rolls ever!

Me

Sheridan's brownie sundae

My mom and brother

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies!

I've got another quick and easy recipe for you guys. Unlike my last recipe that was no-bake, this recipe requires the oven. I know, I know. It's summer and it's hot everywhere, but I can promise you these flourless peanut butter cookies are worth making your house 100 degrees. 

These cookies were so unbelievable gooey and peanut buttery. And they kind of remind me of the peanut butter cookies from Subway, which I am obsessed with. Who would have thought you could make cookies without flour? Not me! And that is why I had to make them for myself. And I am now a believer. So this recipe is most definitely going in my OneNote Recipe Notebook. Enjoy!

Flourless Cookie Recipe

• 1 cup of peanut butter
• 1 cup of sugar ( I did 1/2 white sugar 1/2 brown sugar)
• 1 egg
• Finely chopped nuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix sugar and egg together, then add peanut butter. Form into 1" balls and press with fork.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about a dozen.

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Easiest Fudge Recipe Ever!

This fudge was way too easy to be so delicious. This recipe took about 3 minutes to throw together and most of that was melting the chocolate chips! It only requires 2 ingredients  and each ingredient can be substituted to make the fudge better tailored to your palette. You can literally use any can of frosting and any type of morsel like chocolate, peanut butter, or butterscotch, and this recipe will turn out great. And to take it up a notch, add some candy or nuts to add to the smooth texture of the fudge. I am sure this recipe will be added to your collection. Enjoy!

Frosting Fudge Recipe:

• 1 container of frosting (any kind you prefer)
• 1 bag of chocolate chips (or peanut butter, butterscotch, etc)
• Nuts, candy, or dried fruit(optional)

Directions:

1. Melt morsels 
2. Mix in frosting. 
3. Pour into greased/lined 8x8 or 9x9 pan. 
4. Chill for at least 4 hours.
5. Slice into bars and enjoy!

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Chewy Oatmeal Bars!

Today I made Chewy Oatmeal Bars. I originally wanted to make some old fashion granola bars with nuts and chocolate chips but I was missing a few key ingredients like nuts and chocolate chips(Lol). All I had was some Aldi's baking mix, quick oats, white sugar, and butter. The original recipe called for brown sugar and it probably would have been better for this recipe, but I didn't have any. So I used white sugar and add some a little syrup to the mixture. Also, I didn't have any extras like nuts or chocolate chips, so I added a tad bit more oatmeal to replace the missing items. Besides making a few tweaks, the bars turned out great. They were crunchy on the top and soft and buttery in the middle. I hope you try this recipe. Enjoy!

Before bars are baked.

After bars have baked for 17 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup baking mix
• 1 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1 cup white sugar or brown sugar (I only had white)
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 egg (I didn't have eggs, but I used 3 tablespoons of mayo)
• 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until texture is crumbly. Then press mixture evenly into a lightly greased pan. Bake bars on 350 degrees for 15-17 minutes or until center is set. Let bars cool a bit, then cut into squares.

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Throw Together Recipe: Crab Puffs!

Here’s a recipe that I threw together Thursday night. I decided to name it Crab Puffs. And it is super easy to make. If you have cream cheese, crescent rolls, and imitation crab, you are in business because those are the main ingredients. Just throw in some lemon juice, garlic, onion, and seasonings to taste and you have crab puffs.

This would go great with a fresh salad. The buttery crescent with the creamy crab really created a delicious combination of flavors. My family loved it and was asking for seconds. You have to try this. Happy Eating!

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Mini Baker's Father's Day Cupcakes!

Adorable, right?

The Mini Baker posted some very interesting looking cupcakes on her blog recently and I thought they were just too adorable not to share. They are decorated with little ties and are the perfect dessert for Father's Day. And the recipe is very simple. So you can show your father with these cupcakes and not have to slave over the stove all day. What father wouldn't love that?

For the full recipe, click here to check out Mini Baker's blog.

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