Cranberry-Nut Cinnamon Chex™ Mix

December 9, 2015 Amanda Plott

My little girl is a huge Chex™ fan, and is also my big-little helper in the kitchen. I like to find fun and simple recipes that she can easily help me with, if not just do on her own. So, I decided that we should start a new tradition to “Mix up the Holiday Magic” with allowing her to pick out her favorite Chex cereal and we use it up in a recipe together.

This year we decided to go with the Cinnamon Chex cereal. I was able to find the perfect Chex Party Mix to make with it.

Seriously, this mix is delicious and couldn't be more easy to whip up. I was really glad that I decided to go with a sweet treat this time around instead of the savory ones that I've come to know, love, and almost expect. This cranberry-orange mix was a delightful change of pace. Plus, I loved that it was something I could let my little one help me with...

Skinny 'Leftover' Turkey Salad

November 7, 2015 Amanda Plott

I decided to get a bit ahead of the game this year with whipping up some yummy ideas on how to use up all those leftovers. And believe me... I love Thanksgiving leftovers. In some cases, it's better than the actual Thanksgiving dinner! But, I tend to like reusing them in a clever and different way than just always reheating and eating.

This Skinny Turkey Salad is a perfect way to use up that leftover turkey after the holidays. It's a fun and healthier twist on one of my favorite chicken salads. That's chicken salad - not chicken on a salad...

Nuts Over Fish Give Away! (CLOSED)

November 5, 2014 Amanda Plott

The good folks with N uts Over Fish are hosting a give away for us this week!

One lucky reader will win a complimentary set of two of each flavor (pistachio, almond, and macadamia) of N uts Over Fish!

I was sent some of each of the flavors of N uts Over Fish to try for free a couple weeks ago. They're super handy and absolutely de{light}full for any sort of meal or in just about any recipe! They made these gluten free Almond & Flax Chicken Nuggets amazing...

Skinny Hawaiian Parfait

August 29, 2014 Amanda Plott

Well, with the end of summer drawing near... I feel like I needed just a little more fun and sun. My mother always throughs a luau party at the end of summer, and with my little one all about Hawaii right now - I got rather inspired.

I wanted a nice refreshing cool breakfast this week and somehow the two just melded together perfectly into a sweet little hawaiian style parfait. I basically took all of my favorites from the islands and tossed them into a parfait dish in layers...

Skinny Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

May 10, 2013 Amanda Plott

It's the week of mother's day! What better to give the woman in your life other than a nice prepared pan of banana bread cinnamon rolls? Skinny, and just under 200 calories at that!

Or heck, even treat yourself! These are a great make-ahead treat to have ready when you wake up for mothers day breakfast or brunch!

These are soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls that taste like banana bread and are topped with a drizzling of a light cinnamon vanilla frosting. Indulgent and blissful without the guilt!...