Halloween Snack Mix

This is so easy! I feel in love with snack mix over the summer! My little girl loves all the different ingredients! It is so much better than giving her plain cheerios or pretzels! I love doing festive things around our house, it makes the holidays all the more festive! We made a 4th of July Snack Mix and it was a HUGE hit! We love to make a big batch, seal it in an air tight container and use it to snack on until its gone! It also makes a festive and expensive gift! I love the idea of sealing it up in a mason jar type container and adding a festive Halloween ribbon to it! So this is less of a recipe, and more of a suggestion. Add in whatever you like and omit what you don't.. it is just that easy!

Just mix all the ingredients in a big bowl and store in an air tight container!

Suggested ingredients:

Cheese Crackers

Salted Peanuts

Pretzels

Reese's Pieces Candy

Caramel Popcorn

Honey Nut Cheerios

Cocoa Puffs

Candy Corn

Mellowcreme Pumpkins

Source: Munchkin Munchies

Easy Pepperoni Pizza Balls

These little appetizers are so good! They perfect addition to any football party! They make a fun little snack for the kids! The best part is they are so easy to make and taste great! Serve these along side a warm marinara sauce.


Ingredients:
3 cans Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits (10 per can)
56 pepperoni slices
Block of cheese (Colby and Monterey jack)
1 egg, whisked
Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
Garlic powder
1 jar pizza or marinara sauce


Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut the block of cheese into about 28 squares.

To make the balls, flatten out one of the biscuits. Stack the pepperoni and cheese on top. Gather the edges up to make make a ball shape. Lay the pizza balls, seam side down on to a greased 9x13 pan.

Once all of the balls are formed, brush the tops with the whisked egg. Sprinkle the top with generous amounts of parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, and garlic powder. 

Bake for 18-20 minutes. Serve with warm pizza sauce or marinara sauce





Source: The Gunny Sack
 
 

Crispy Edamame

This recipe is so easy to make and the fact that's it healthy makes it even better! I normally make this an hour or two before dinner, sort of as an appetizer, or just as a snack! I have heard of some people eating these instead of popcorn during a movie! And I know why, they are that good! This is a healthy snack everyone will love! 

Ingredients:

1 (12 ounce) package shelled edamame

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (the powder kind)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, rinse edamame under cool water to thaw and drain.

Spread the beans onto a baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil. Then, sprinkle the cheese on top and season with salt and pepper.

Bake until the cheese is crispy and golden, about 15 minutes.

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Nutty Monkey Protein Smoothie

This smoothie is packed full of vitamins and proteins. It makes a healthy alternative for an after school snack, that will keep the kids satisfied until dinner time! In my house we love using smoothies as a healthy dessert.


Ingredients: Makes 2 (2 cup servings)
1 cup plain greek yogurt
1 cup ice
1/2 cup nonfat milk
2 banana's, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted peanut butter
3 tablespoons honey


Directions:
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth, about 45 seconds. Serve immediately. 






Source: cabotcheese.coop

Back To School Treat: Apple Pretzels

These apple pretzels are great for a back to school party, an after school snack on the first day of school, or even a teacher gift! And best of all, they are super easy to make!

Here's what you need:

Rips sour candy (comes with red and green pieces)

Hershey's chocolate bar

Red candy melts

Large pretzels

Scissors

Wax paper

Here's what you do:

 1. Take the sour candy and either using a small leaf cutter or a pair of scissors, make a small leaf shape.

2. Chop the chocolate bar into small enough pieces to fit as the stem of the apple

3. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the red candy melts at 15 second intervals in the microwave, stirring in between. Repeat the intervals until the red chocolate is smooth. 

4. Using a fork dip the pretzels in the red chocolate, covering them completely (let the excess drip) and lay out on a sheet of wax paper.

5. After the coating has dried, gently pick each one up, to keep them from sticking to the wax paper. Place a small amount of the melted red chocolate (melt more, or reheat) into a small plastic ziplock bag, then cut a small tip off of the top. This will serve as a biding agent for the leaf and stem of the apple.

6. Simply place a small amount of the red candy, the press the chocolate stem on to the pretzel. The repeat the process with all of the pretzels, before placing on the stems with more melted red candy. 

Enjoy!

Source: makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com