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Baked Oatmeal Squares with Cherries

UPDATE: Reposting this oldie but goodie recipe!! Here’s a live demo on How to Make Baked Oatmeal Squares on our Facebook page. —- It’s the 21st which means it’s Recipe ReDux posting time again! Since January is full of resolve for new beginnings, this month’s theme is “Fresh Startsʺ featuring healthy breakfast makeovers. I knew…

Quick Chicken Taco Cups

In less than 30-minutes, these #healthy family favorites will be on your table. They’re packed with protein, plus lots of veggies. Win. Win! Disclosure: As co-owner of The Recipe ReDux I was compensated to manage this recipe contest. Even my kids were impressed with this one. When they asked, “What’s for dinner?” I told them,…

Crunchy Cornmeal Crusted Fish Sticks

These healthy Cornmeal Crusted Fish Sticks are super-crunchy and kid-approved. The best part: the hand-breading method doesn’t involve messy fingers! Don’t skip the Homemade Tarter Sauce. Recently, we took a “family field trip.” We drove The Great River Road to Grafton, Illinois observing the beautiful sheer rock/earth bluffs along the Mississippi River. (Who knew the Mighty Mississippi…

How to Cook a Whole Pumpkin | Healthy Kitchen Hacks

It couldn’t be easier to cook a whole pumpkin. No prep. Just pop in the oven. Then fill with soup, cheesy strata or warm apple bread pudding. It’s Healthy Kitchen Hacks Wednesday – the day we share our favorite time-saving kitchen tricks and cooking shortcuts to help you make healthy and delicious meals. You can…

3 Practical Back To School Lunch Box Tips + Better-For-You Muffin Recipe Formula

Disclosure: I was compensated by fairlife to write this post. Opinions and thoughts are my own. So, I realize some bloggers are onto Halloween stuff but my daughter still doesn’t go back to school until next week! And at the risk at of this being just another back-to-school packing/snacking post, I wanted to share my…

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake with Frozen Yogurt Frosting

Ice cream sandwiches stacked up tall and frosted with mounds of fluffy vanilla whipped yogurt frosting; slice and serve for big smiles. [Disclosure: I was compensated by Skinny Cow to write this post but as you will read, my love for vanilla ice cream goes waaaay back. Thanks for supporting brands which support Teaspoon Of…

Easter Bunny Popcorn Cake

A fun Easter treat kids can decorate with sweet dried fruit – free of artificial dyes – or they can pile on the jelly beans. Either way, this Easter Bunny Popcorn Cake will make everyone smile. When I was growing up, Easter dinner was not a fancy affair with a ham at the center of…

Almond Milk vs Milk: Which Bakes the Best Muffin?

Tips and tricks for the best baked goods using almond milk, rice milk and dairy milk. This post was originally published here in 2012 – and has become one of our most popular. In the last 5 years, the formulations of some plant-based milks have changed, so I retested these muffins. I’ve also updated the…

Cheesy Pizza Bread Pudding

Easy and deliciously cheesy way to use leftover pizza. A fun dinner or brunch recipe that can be made ahead, or prepped to be on the table in under an hour! How do you divide 3 slices of leftover pizza among 4 children? Make Cheesy Pizza Bread Pudding for 6, of course. Whether you call…

Simple Meringue Snow Angels

No #PinterestFails! Easy-to-form Meringue Snow Angels are fun to make. Topped with a (health!) halo, but large enough to satisfy any sweet tooth. Sometimes, something good comes from a #PinterestFail. See these cute little guys from Betty Crocker. And these even cuter guys from Martha Stewart. Surely I can handle pins by Betty. Even if…

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