Frozen S'more Bars

July 19, 2020 Amanda Plott

Look, it’s freakin’ hot out ya’ll. It’s so hot that even if I could make traditional s’mores, I don’t think I’d enjoy them quite the same. Eating hot food during the heat of the Texas summer just… isn’t the most novel idea. With that being said, I’ve had frozen hot chocolate before, so why not frozen s’mores?

These s’mores are every bit as delicious as traditional s’mores. That’s because they’re made with the same basic things, just with a few minor adjustments to be freezer fun and friendly…

Whole Wheat Cheeseburger Casserole

July 17, 2020 Amanda Plott

If you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, look no further! This Whole Wheat Cheeseburger Casserole comes together in well under an hour and is super simple to make. It is absolutely perfect for busy weeknights and could even be made ahead of time if you really wanted to save time before dinner.

This casserole also only requires 7 ingredients to make it. That’s right. Just seven! It’s made with all the usual burger favorites, beef, cheese, pickle and onion. Top it off with the same condiments that you do your burger and you’ve got yourself a dinner that everyone will love…

Skinny Peaches & Cream Baked Oatmeal

July 13, 2020 Amanda Plott

Peaches are a big thing around here during the summer. Even though this summer is a little different, there’s still plenty of peaches to go around. So when I got my hands on some fresh local peaches, I wanted to be sure to do something worthy with them. That’s where this Skinny Peaches & Cream Baked Oatmeal comes in.

I used the base for my Baked Amish Overnight Oatmeal for this one. It’s a tried and true recipe that is easy to make, and perfect to have ready to go in the busy mornings. Instead of leaving it ‘as is’, I loaded the oats with pieces of diced fresh peach…

Toaster Strudel

July 7, 2020 Amanda Plott

One of my favorite breakfast bites growing up had to have been a toaster strudel. I guess there was just something about the flaky crust and the jam filling that would never get all the way hot in the very center. Being as I happened to have both some leftover jam and some puff pastry on hand, I thought I’d try making some homemade toaster strudels (and maybe even get the middle warm!)

These homemade Toaster Strudels are SUPER easy to make and are WAY more impressive than the delicious kid-friendly crap in a box. They are thick, fluffy, and full of whatever jam happens to be your favorite. Plus, they truly only take 30 minutes from start to finish. Well worth the time!…

Skinny S'more Bars

July 5, 2020 Amanda Plott

Summer time to me means it’s time for campfires. Yeah, even if it’s pushing triple digits here, that’s just what you do in the summer. You camp, make fires, swim, and cook s’mores. It’s not always easy access to a fire though. Surely there has to be another way, right? Right!

These Skinny S'more Bars are… well, I’d say the next best thing, but… honestly? I liked them just as much as traditional s’mores. Plus, they’re perfect for a group in need of s’more goodness, especially for a group of kiddos since these s’mores don’t require a fire…

Baked Caramel Apple Pie Taquitos

July 3, 2020 Amanda Plott

As American as apple pie…? I don’t know about you, but it’s been a good long while since I had an apple pie. Much less made one. And being as I’m Texas girl? I’ll stick with these Baked Caramel Apple Pie Taquitos!

Homemade apple pie filling is rolled up together with a creamy caramel filling and then dusted with cinnamon sugar for a perfectly simple take on apple pie, Tex-Mex style! These apple pie bites of goodness would be great as a part of breakfast (or brunch), or as dessert…