Tasty Tuesday: S’mores Icebox Cake Recipe

Thank you Delish for this yummy recipe.  The marshmallow whipped cream is everything.  I am going to try and recreate it with some changes since dairy and gluten are out of my diet…..

PREP TIME:  30 minutes     TOTAL TIME: 6 hours 30 minutes     YIELDS: 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 c. cold milk
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 7 oz. marshmallow crème
• 1 sleeve graham crackers
• 1 package mini marshmallows

DIRECTIONS

1. Line a 9″-x-5″ loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing overhang on all sides.
2. In a large bowl, whisk pudding and milk until fully combined. Let cool completely.
3. Make marshmallow whipped cream: In a large bowl, beat heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in crème and set aside.
4. To loaf pan, add 1 layer of graham crackers, breaking crackers up when necessary to completely fill bottom. Spread 1/3 chocolate pudding on top of that, then add an even layer of mini marshmallows (about 1/2 cup). Spread on 1/3 marshmallow whipped cream mixture, then repeat process 2 more times, ending on marshmallow whipped cream. Refrigerate overnight.
5. When ready to serve, invert cake onto flat serving platter and peel off plastic.
6. On a baking sheet, add 1/2 cup mini marshmallows. Using a kitchen torch or broiler, toast marshmallows until golden brown. Once cool enough to handle, place on top of cake. Serve immediately

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Tasty Tuesday: S’mores Brownie Pie

 

Thank you Jen from @The Haute Mommy Handbook for today’s recipe….You know those days when you want to curl up with something chocolatey but don’t want the same old thing you usually turn to? How about combining the deliciousness of pie with the fun of s’mores?

This recipe does both, and the longest part of it involves waiting for it in the oven–and for it to cool down already!

Whipped cream is totally optional, but why wouldn’t you use it? It’s whipped cream.

Enjoy making–and more importantly, eating–this s’mores brownie pie! All the fun of camping with no chance of hungry bears!

Time: 1 hr 30 min     Servings: 8-10  

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• brownie mix
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
• 1 Tbsp water
• marshmallows
• whipped cream (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until incorporated. Press into 9″ pie plate until evenly spread. Bake for 10 minutes at 350° F.
2. For the brownie pie, combine brownie mix with egg, oil, and water, stirring until smooth.
3. When crust is ready, scoop brownie mixture into it. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until knife inserted at 2″ comes out clean.
4. Allow pie to cool for about 30 minutes. Decorate with whipped cream (if desired) and top with marshmallows.
5. Slice into wedges and serve.

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Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

 

Tasty Tuesday: Personal S’mores Pies

I LOVE S’more!  I remember sitting at my best friend’s house in the summer, letting the kids make s’mores in the fire pit.  Of course, they were also a favorite treat when we were camping when I was a kid.

Being a Weight Watcher, I would love to have them more often but the problem is I can’t stop at just one.  One turns to two and then two… you see where I am going with this, right?

I was so excited to see this recipe from Hungry Girl – not only is it low in points (calories) but I can make then any time at HOME!  You can bet I will be stocking up on the ingredients…

Prep: 20 minutes     Cook: 15 minutes     MAKES 6 SERVINGS
1/6th of recipe (1 mini pie): 149 calories, 6g total fat (2g sat fat), 128mg sodium, 20.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 8g sugars, 3.5g protein.  SmartPoints® value 6*

Ingredients:

Crust
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup light whipped butter or light buttery spread
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tbsp. powdered peanut butter
2 packets no-calorie sweetener (like Truvia)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt

Filling
2 tbsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup mini marshmallows
2 graham crackers (1/2 sheet), finely crushed

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 6 cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
• To make the crust, pulse oats to the consistency of coarse flour in a small blender/food processor.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter for 20 seconds, or until melted.
• In a large bowl, combine ground oats, melted butter, and remaining crust ingredients. Mix until uniform with the consistency of wet sand.
• Evenly distribute mixture among the 6 cups of the muffin pan, using your hands or a flat utensil to firmly press and form the crusts. Press it into the edges and up along the sides.
• Bake until firm, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven, and set oven to broil.
• Evenly distribute 1 tbsp. chocolate chips among the crusts (1 tsp. per crust). Top with marshmallows and remaining 1 tbsp. chocolate chips.
• Cook until marshmallows have melted and lightly browned, about 1 minute.
• Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers.
  

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Hope you have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

Tasty Tuesday – S’mores Pies

I have always loves s’mores.  I remember when Belinda was younger, we used to hang out at my best friend’s house and the kids would make them in the fire pit.  BUT, if you are watching those calories, you want to limit yourself to just one.  Honestly, can you?  I know I can’t.  So I am grateful for the recipe from Hungry Girl.…

The best part is, you don’t need an outdoor fire to make them, you can do them right in your own kitchen anytime.  WOOHOO!!! So be sure to stock up on the ingredients when you hit the grocery store.

1/6th of recipe (1 mini pie): 149 calories, 6g total fat (2g sat fat), 128mg sodium, 20.5g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 8g sugars, 3.5g protein  SmartPoints® value 6*

Prep: 20 minutes   Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
Crust
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup light whipped butter or light buttery spread
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tbsp. powdered peanut butter
2 packets no-calorie sweetener (like Truvia)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt

Filling
2 tbsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup mini marshmallows
2 graham crackers (1/2 sheet), finely crushed

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 6 cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
• To make the crust, pulse oats to the consistency of coarse flour in a small blender/food processor.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter for 20 seconds, or until melted.
• In a large bowl, combine ground oats, melted butter, and remaining crust ingredients. Mix until uniform with the consistency of wet sand.
• Evenly distribute mixture among the 6 cups of the muffin pan, using your hands or a flat utensil to firmly press and form the crusts. Press it into the edges and up along the sides.
• Bake until firm, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven, and set oven to broil.
• Evenly distribute 1 tbsp. chocolate chips among the crusts. Top with marshmallows and remaining 1 tbsp. chocolate chips.
• Cook until marshmallows have melted and lightly browned, about 1 minute.
• Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers.

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This thermal bag will prevent your chocolate from melting in the heat.  An entertaining wonder! This thermal keeps your food warm or cool on your way to the party, with two compartments sized to fit 9” x 13” pans.

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

Tasty Tuesday: Easy Desserts Low in Calories

 

Thank you Hungry Girl for some more YUMMY desserts.

Hungry Girl’s Healthy Personal Peach Pies 
Prep: 15 minutes   Cook: 10 minutes

Serving: 1/12th of recipe (1 mini pie): 47 calories, 0.5g total fat (<0.5g sat fat), 55mg sodium, 10g carbs, 1g fiber, 4.5g sugars, 1g protein,  SmartPoints® value 1*

Ingredients:

12 small square wonton wrappers (stocked with the tofu in the refrigerated section of the supermarket)
1 tbsp. cornstarch
3 cups finely chopped peaches (fresh or thawed from frozen; no sugar added)
2 tbsp. brown sugar (not packed)
1 packet no-calorie sweetener (like Truvia)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Dash salt
1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread, room temperature
Optional toppings: light whipped topping (like Skinny Truwhip or So Delicious Dairy Free CocoWhip! Light), additional cinnamon

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray.
• Place a wonton wrapper into each cup of the muffin pan. Press it into the bottom and up along the sides.
• Lightly spray wrappers with nonstick spray. Bake until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a nonstick pot, combine cornstarch with 1/2 cup water and stir to dissolve. Add all remaining ingredients except butter. Set heat to medium. Stirring frequently, cook until peaches have slightly softened and mixture is thick and gooey, 6 – 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and stir in butter/buttery spread.
• Spoon peach mixture into wonton cups, about 3 tbsp. each.
• MAKES 12 SERVINGS

HG Tip: If you’re not serving all of these the same day they’re made, don’t add the filling to the wonton cups. Store the cups at room temp in a sealable container or bag. Store the filling in the fridge in a sealed container, and fill the cups right before serving.

Open-Faced Apple S’mores

Prep: 5 minutes     Cook: 5 minutes or less

Serving Size: Entire recipe: 126 calories, 3g total fat (2g sat fat), 30mg sodium, 26g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 18.5g sugars, 1g protein.  SmartPoints® value 5*

Love s’mores?  Why not change things up a little for a healthy alternative.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Two round 1/2-inch-thick Gala or Fuji apple slices
• 2 tbsp. mini marshmallows
• 1 low-fat graham cracker (1/4 sheet), finely crushed

Directions:

• In a very small microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips at 50 percent power for 25 seconds. Stir until smooth and uniform.
• Spread chocolate over apple slices. Top with marshmallows.
• Using a kitchen torch, heat marshmallows until slightly melted and toasted, 5 – 10 seconds. (Alternatively, microwave for about 20 seconds.)
• Sprinkle with crushed graham cracker.
• MAKES 1 SERVING

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Share your favorite healthy snacks with us.  Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!