These peanut butter cereal bars are healthier than Rice Krispie Treats--they are naturally sweetened and made without marshmallows! Heads up! This post was originally published way back in 2011. I've updated some of the photos and left some of the old ones for you. :) The text with the post is ...
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Orange Almond Energy Balls
Let's face it. We all could use a little more energy. Everyone has something in their life that steals their energy, whether it's a demanding career, school, or being a mom. For me, it's juggling being a wife and mother to a 3 year old and newborn that is robbing me of my usual energy ...
Favorite fall recipes
Just a few weeks ago, I was clinging to summer with all my might. It's not so much that I don't like fall; I actually love it. There's one little thing that I don't like, however. Autumn's arrival means that winter is on its way and I don't like winter. Not even a little bit. So, summer ...
Healthy Snack Idea: Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops
First and foremost, I am a full-time mom. I can't push the pause button on my responsibilities when I want to work on this blog. Many times, Meghan is around when I am snapping pictures for my posts. That's why her little hand snuck its way into the photo above. She was having one of the pops ...
Maple Multi-Seed Snack Cookies (Nut and Gluten-Free!)
Yesterday the temperature hovered somewhere around zero, the roads were coated with ice, and it was clear that I was not going to leave the house. What's a mom to do when she's stuck inside during the winter? Bake cookies! Healthy cookies, of course. With a vague idea of a sort of snack cookie I ...
Raw Banana Bread Cookies
The first time I picked up a Larabar at the grocery store, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Meghan became instantly addicted, wanting to eat them for her snack every day. At $1.79 a pop, that just wasn't going to happen. I started experimenting in the kitchen and found out that ...
Toddler Eats: No Bake Nutty Cups
Everyone over here is all recovered and I was finally able to get back in the kitchen. What came out was pretty darn delicious. I had a hard time coming up for a name for these little guys, but whatever you call them, these Nutty Cups are an amazing snack. A cross between a granola bar and an ...
Favorite Recipes of 2010
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed their time celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. While I took a few days off from blogging to focus on the celebration and time with my family, I wanted to give you a recap of our favorite recipes that I posted on Happy ...
Toddler Eats: Stone Ground Whole Wheat Crackers
My mother-in-law put out some appetizers on Thanksgiving which included a spread of cheese and crackers. Even though I knew we would be eating dinner in an hour, I let Meghan have free reign on the crackers. I rarely buy store-bought crackers so she must have thought it was a special treat. The ...
Toddler Eats: Cinnamon Raisin Cookie Bars
All right, I'll admit it. I like the homemade 'Larabars' just as much as Meghan does. I do make them especially for her, though, so I will call them Toddler Eats. These fruit and nut based bars have become a go-to snack for us; they are really perfect. They take about 5 minutes to make. For a ...
Toddler Eats: Gluten-Free Quinoa Peanut Butter Balls
We have been blessed with a child who hasn't shown any food allergies or intolerances in her two years of life. (Will you please knock on wood for me?) So no, I don't need to create gluten-free snacks for Meghan because she is allergic. It is important, however, to eat a variety of whole grains ...