Valentine Teddy Bear Cupcakes

January 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

So cute and so much chocolate! These Valentine Teddy Bear Cupcakes are a sweet treat that will delight your little sweethearts!

Teddy Bear Cupcakes

Teddy bears and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. But then afterwards there’s not much you can do with them!

That’s why I love these adorable Teddy Bear Cupcakes – they’re delicious and don’t end up in the stuffed animal pile later!

To make our Teddy Bear Cupcakes, we started with a classic chocolate cupcake and layered it with luscious chocolate buttercream frosting.

Then we created teddy bear faces using our favorite chocolate and peanut butter candies. (Actually these teddy bear faces make a super cute treat all by themselves!)

We took the same idea for our Teddy Bear Oreos, and made them into oversized Teddy Bear Cupcakes! Except this time we used Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for our teddy bears.

Because chocolate and peanut butter go together like teddy bears and Valentine’s Day!

Finally, we put it all together to make a towering teddy bear cupcake that’s just bursting with chocolate and peanut butter goodness!

Yes, our teddy bear cupcakes are little over the top, but that’s what makes them so much fun! Valentine’s Day is an occasion that is known for its sweet treats, and these Teddy Bear Cupcakes are guaranteed to get ooh’s and ahh’s!

So grab the kids, grab lots of chocolate and candy, and get creating! I promise you’ll have just as much fun making these teddy bear cupcakes as you will eating them afterwards!

— Stacey

Kitchen Supplies Used

Grocery List

Flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Granulated sugar
Salt
Eggs
Whole milk
Vegetable oil
Vanilla extract
Unsalted sweet cream butter
Powdered sugar
Cocoa powder
Heavy whipping cream
Reese’s peanut butter cups
Whoppers
Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers
White candy melts
Black candy melts
Candy hearts

The above is a quick guide of what we used to make this recipe. A free printable copy of our Valentine Teddy Bear Cupcakes recipe with full ingredient amounts is available at the bottom of the post.

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Prep Tips:

When melting your chocolate, use caution, as it will become hot. You can pour the candy melts into microwave safe bowls to melt and then scoop into the decorating bags. You can also skip a step and melt directly in the bags (make sure the bags are microwave safe – this won’t work if you use regular ziplock bags).
Feel free to use your favorite cupcakes recipe for your teddy bear cupcakes or even a box mix to save time. If you want extra peanut butter flavor, try these Reese’s surprise cupcakes.
Likewise, you can also use your favorite frosting recipe or even store-bought frosting. Keep in mind that homemade buttercream frosting tends to hold it’s shape better than store-bought.

Free printable copy of our Teddy Bear Cupcakes recipe:

Yield: 12 cupcakes

Valentine Teddy Bear Cupcakes

Name: Valentine Teddy Bear Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 1 3/4 cups flour; 3/4 cup cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, room temp; 1 cup whole milk, room temp; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened; 3 cups + 1/2 cup powder sugar; 1/2 cup cocoa; 2 teaspoon vanilla; 3-5 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream; Reese's peanut butter cups, unwrapped; Whoppers; Peanut butter or milk chocolate wafers, used for the ears and mouth; 1/2 bag of white candy melts; 1/2 bag of chocolate candy melts; Candy hearts

So cute and so much chocolate! These Valentine Teddy Bear Cupcakes are a sweet treat that will delight your little sweethearts!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

Cupcake Ingredients:

2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, room temp
1 cup whole milk, room temp
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup boiling water

Chocolate Frosting Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
3 cups + 1/2 cup powder sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
2 teaspoon vanilla
3-5 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Peanut butter cup teddy bear:

Reese's peanut butter cups, unwrapped
Whoppers
Peanut butter or milk chocolate wafers, used for the ears and mouth
1/2 bag of white candy melts
1/2 bag of chocolate candy melts
Candy hearts

Instructions

!To make the cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare muffin tins with cupcake liners.
Whisk the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla extract.
Using an electric mixer, add bowl of wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients, beating on medium until the batter is smooth.
Gradually add the boiling water, milk and oil and blend together until the batter is smooth.
Using a medium scoop fill the paper lined cupcake tins with the prepared batter.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.

!Chocolate Frosting Directions:

Beat together powdered sugar, butter and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl.
Add the vanilla and chocolate until well incorporated.
Add in the heavy whipping cream, and continue to mix until stiff peaks form.
Scoop the frosting into a decorating bag with a star tip.
Generously cover each cupcake with chocolate frosting. You'll want enough to place your Reese's cup bears into so that they are secure.

!Candy Teddy Bear Directions:

Pour each color of candy melts into their own plastic decorating bag and cut the tip so there is a small opening.
Take one peanut butter or chocolate wafer for each bear, then cut them in half. Use the black candy melt as glue, to affix the chocolate wafer halves to the top of your Reese's cups as "ears." Hold wafers in place until the chocolate sets.
Draw a large dot of the melted chocolate candy onto the back of a whole peanut butter or chocolate wafer and the place in the middle of the Reese's cup. This will be the nose.
Use your melted white chocolate to draw eyes on the bear's face. Allow to dry.
Use the melted dark chocolate to draw a pupil on each eye.
Carefully turn your Reese's cup bears sideways, and press the bottom into the chocolate frosting on top of your cupcake. Make sure the bear is securely in place before letting go.
Add two Whoppers on either side of the Reese's cups to be your bear's arms.
Finally, place a candy heart into the frosting between your Whoppers.

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Strawberry Santa Hat Cupcakes

December 19, 2018 1 Comment

My daughter and I were out grocery shopping when she spotted them – chocolate cupcakes piled high with bright red frosting to resemble Santa Hats.

While I’m not anti-food dye, I still could not stomach the thought of that much red food dye working it’s way through either of our systems, so I decided to tempt her with a healthier alternative – Strawberry Santa Hat Cupcakes.

These bright red strawberry cupcakes also make the perfect Valentine’s Day treat!

Strawberry Santa Hat Cupcake Recipe

Okay, so “healthier” is a relative term when we’re talking cupcakes, but I still feel a lot better about serving my daughter and our daycare kids these delicious cupcakes versus those store-bought ones that were bound to dye their teeth bright red (and guarantee an all-day sugar high).

Sugar causes strawberries to macerate (let out their juices) so if at all possible, try to add the strawberries close to the time of serving. It’s not a big deal if you can’t, just expect a bit of strawberry juice on the frosting (which I personally didn’t mind).

We brought a batch of these into my daughter’s classroom for her Christmas party and they were a huge hit, and it was hilarious getting to watch the kids try to stretch their mouths out big enough to get the strawberry, frosting and cake all in one bite.

Strawberry Santa Hat Cupcakes Ingredients

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the frosting:

1 cup butter, softened
3-4 cups icing sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
pinch salt
2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Strawberries, hulled

Tip: letting the kids hull the strawberries is a great practical life and fine motor activity. Read Jennifer’s how-to here.

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How to Make Strawberry Santa Hat Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Line a muffin pan with themed cupcake liners.

Tip: Reusable silicon cupcake liners are a breeze to use (cupcakes pop right out!) but they save money and are less waste in the long run!

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.

Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Place softened butter into a bowl and beat in 2 cups of icing sugar. Add 2 Tablespoons heavy cream and vanilla.

Add remaining icing sugar 1/2 cup at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

Spoon the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a 2D Wilton tip, or other preferred large piping tip.

Swirl the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes, starting in the center – moving outwards and then back in and up, being careful not to give the frosting too much height.

While the frosting is soft, press a hulled strawberry on top so that the cut edge is against the frosting.

Add a small dot of frosting to the tip of the strawberry and let set.

Repeat with remaining cupcakes.

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Yield: 12 cupcakes

Strawberry Santa Hat Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 18 minutes

Total Time 38 minutes

Ingredients

Cupcake Ingredients

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Vanilla Buttercream

1 cup butter, softened
3-4 cups icing sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
pinch salt
2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream

Additional Ingredients

Strawberries (can use red frosting instead), green trimmed

Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a muffin pan with themed cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

For the frosting:

Place softened butter into a bowl and beat in 2 cups of icing sugar. Add 2 Tablespoons heavy cream and vanilla.
Add remaining icing sugar 1/2 cup at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Spoon the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a 2D Wilton tip, or other preferred large piping tip.
Swirl the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes, starting in the center - moving outwards and then back in and up, being careful not to give the frosting too much height.
While the frosting is soft, press a hulled strawberry on top so that the cut edge is against the frosting.
Add a small dot of frosting to the tip of the strawberry and let set.
Repeat with remaining cupcakes.

Easy Santa Hat Cupcakes that kids can help decorate! A festive holiday treat perfect for a Christmas party! Rich chocolate cake & luscious vanilla frosting.

Would your kids go crazy for these delicious Strawberry Santa Hat Cupcakes?

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Healthy Homemade Fudgsicles (with Video)

April 17, 2018 1 Comment

What’s Inside: Healthy homemade fudgsicles that won’t break your diet and you can feel good about serving the kids too! Only 3 ingredients!

Healthy Homemade Fudgsicles

Fudgsicles are synonymous with summer, but since they have quite a bit of sugar, they’re not something we eat every day.

However, it’s actually super easy to make your own “good for you” version of the classic fudgsicle recipe!

Why our healthy fudgesicles rock:

Greek yogurt provides protein and calcium
Maple syrup has a low glycemic index compared to other sweeteners

You don’t need anything fancy to make our healthy fudgsicles – just three simple, real-food ingredients. (You might already have them on hand at home!)

Greek yogurt is one of our favorite ways to add richness to a recipe, as well a goodies like protein and calcium. We also love maple syrup as a sweetener in our desserts when possible because it doesn’t cause the “sugar spike” like white sugar. It’s low glycemic and often used in paleo treats.

So whether you’re looking for a chocolate fix that won’t bust your diet, or a healthy treat that the kids will love (or both!) – you’ve come to the right place!

Healthy Fudgsicle Ingredients

Only 3 ingredients needed!

2 cups greek yogurt
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup, to taste

A free printable copy of our healthy homemade fudgesicle recipe is available at the bottom of the post.

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How to Make Homemade Fudge Popsicles

Keep reading for step-by-step instructions and prep tips; a free printable copy of this recipe available at the bottom of the post.

Place all ingredients in blender and puree until well combined and smooth.

Taste and adjust the sweetness to your personal preference (if you like sweeter fudgesicles, you may want to add a touch more maple syrup).

Divide the mixture amongst 6 popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

To remove from molds, run the bottom of the popsicle mold under warm water for a few seconds. This should loosen up the fudgesicles just enough that you can wiggle them right out!

Enjoy immediately.

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Yield: 6 servings

Healthy Homemade Fudgsicles

Healthy homemade fudgsicles that won't break your diet and you can feel good about serving the kids too! High in protein, a good source of calcium, and only 3 ingredients!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups greek yogurt
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup, to taste

Instructions

Place all ingredients in blender and puree until well combined and smooth.
Taste and adjust the sweetness to your personal preference (if you like sweeter fudgesicles, you may want to add a touch more maple syrup).
Divide the mixture amongst 6 popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
To remove from molds, run the bottom of the popsicle mold under warm water for a few seconds. This should loosen up the fudgesicles just enough that you can wiggle them right out!
Enjoy immediately.

More of our favorite healthy chocolate recipes:

Greek Yogurt Chocolate Muffins

Healthy Whipped Chocolate Fruit Dip

Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip

January 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

Make eating fruit a lot more fun with this healthy chocolate fruit dip! Only 4 simple real food ingredients needed.

This fluffy chocolate spread pairs perfectly with fruit as an after school snack. (It also makes a crowd-pleasing party dip).

Along with energy balls this is just one of those snacks I almost always have in my fridge! It’s tasty for kids but also makes the perfect late night snack for mom & dad – that you don’t have to feel guilty about eating.

Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip

It’s no secret that I love chocolate!

From brownies to bite size protein balls and now this healthy dip is there anything better than chocolate?

That said, it’s always a nice twist when the chocolate in question is healthy.. and that’s exactly what this simple fruit dip is!

This healthy chocolate fruit dip is made with only four ingredients and takes less than five minutes to whip together. Win!

Thanks to the greek yogurt the dip is full of protein as well as healthy fats from the almond butter which means it pairs perfectly with some fruit. This dip not only tastes good but it will keep little tummies feeling full until dinnertime!

There’s also a definitely perk if you use raw cacao. As one of the purest forms of chocolate raw cacao is high in anti-oxidants but not loaded with sugar. But not to worry! Using some pure maple syrup you can sweeten the dip.

Whipped Chocolate Fruit Dip Ingredients

You only need 4 simple real food ingredients!

3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons smooth natural almond butter
1/8 cup raw cacao
2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup

Tip: We use raw cacao for the extra nutritional benefits, but if raw cacao is not readily accessible, feel free to substitute cocoa powder.

Free printable copy of this recipe available at bottom of post.

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How to Make Healthy Chocolate Fruit Dip

This healthy chocolate fruit dip couldn’t be easier to make!

Simply add all ingredients to a medium mixing bowl and whisk until well combined and fluffy.

Tip: Start slow, otherwise you’ll have cacao everywhere 😉

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Healthy Whipped Chocolate Fruit Dip (Only 4 Ingredients!)

Ingredients

3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons smooth natural almond butter
1/8 cup raw cacao
2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions

Simply add all the ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk with a fork until completely combined and fluffy. (Start slow, otherwise you'll have cacao everywhere!)

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Your turn: What’s your favorite “sneaky” health food recipe? Share in the comments below.

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For more delicious yet healthy chocolate recipes, check out our Greek Yogurt Chocolate Muffins or our healthy-ish Peanut Butter hot chocolate recipe.

Creamy Healthy Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

January 6, 2017 Leave a Comment

Chocolate ice cream for breakfast? What kid would say no to that?! But this Chocolate Smoothie Bowl is a WIN for parents too!

Flavor-wise this “ice cream” bowl is rich chocolate, the ingredients in it give a fantastic nutritional boost to your kid’s day. Oh, and there’s no processed sugar or artificial sweeteners here!

This Chocolate Smoothie contains everything a child (and us adults too!) need in a meal:

Proteins, fats and complex carbohydrates keep tummies satisfied and provide lasting energy
Hemp hearts and flaxseeds are full of healthy fats and omega 3s (which reduce inflammation and boost brain development!)
Raw cacao gives a tasty chocolate flavor and is full of beneficial antioxidants
Figs contribute a hit of B vitamins and iron! (Plus, figs help give you the creamy ice cream texture we all love!)

In short, this smoothie not only tastes good but is a dose of good health in a bowl! You little ones will be asking for more and you’ll be only too happy to comply!

Blend up a bowl full and give it a try!

Chocolate Smoothie Bowl Ingredients

(Makes 2 cups)

1 large banana, frozen
1 dried figg
6 ice cubes
3 tbs raw cacao
2 tbs hemp hearts
1 tbs ground flaxseed
3 tbs coconut milk
1 tbs pure maple syrup
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 tsp greens + or 1/4 tsp matcha, optional
1 tbs shredded coconut for topping
1/2 tbs cacao nibs for topping

In a blender combine all ingredients except the toppings. The mixture will be very thick so you may need to use a tamper to press everything down. Depending on how powerful your blender is, you may need to add a tablespoon of water to help it along.

When mixture is fully combined, use a spatula to divide into bowls and top with your favorite toppings! Can be eaten right away or frozen for 15 minutes to thicken.

TIP: I like to add a nutritional boost to my smoothies hence the greens/matcha. This does change the flavor ever so slightly so add one more tablespoon of syrup to counter the taste. Or, leave it out and enjoy as is!

TIP: Frozen bananas help keep the texture creamy and thick. If using raw bananas place the mixture into the freezer for fifteen minutes to thicken.

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Creamy Healthy Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients

1 large banana, frozen
1 dried figg
6 ice cubes
3 tbs raw cacao
2 tbs hemp hearts
1 tbs ground flaxseed
3 tbs coconut milk
1 tbs pure maple syrup
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 tsp greens + or 1/4 tsp matcha, optional
1 tbs shredded coconut for topping
1/2 tbs cacao nibs for topping

Instructions

In a blender combine all ingredients except the toppings. The mixture will be very thick so you may need to use a tamper to press everything down. Depending on how powerful your blender is, you may need to add a tablespoon of water to help it along.
When mixture is fully combined, use a spatula to divide into bowls and top with your favorite toppings! Can be eaten right away or frozen for 15 minutes to thicken.

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Healthy Black Bean Brownies (Sugar free, flourless) – With VIDEO!

December 23, 2016 11 Comments

You know what makes you feel like a rockstar mom?

Handing your kid a brownie for breakfast and watching their face light up with confused, but unfettered joy.

With this sugar-free black bean brownie recipe, you can be that rockstar mom… and not have to deal with a sugar high (and subsequent crash) at 9am.

I had tried a black bean brownie recipe before, and was pleasantly surprised at the results, but every recipe that I knew of still had refined sugar as a main ingredient (or relied on artificial sweeteners). No. Thank. You.

So, we set out to make a great-tasting, sugar-free black bean brownie recipe with whole foods (that wouldn’t taste like we made a sugar-free black bean brownie with whole foods).

This recipe needs a food processor to really break up the beans and incorporate the other ingredients. I cannot vouch for results that don’t use a food processor. But the nice thing about using the food processor is that kids can help since all you need to do is throw in the required ingredients and blitz it all up!

These brownies don’t taste like a super indulgent, super chocolatey brownie – in order to do that, you would need to add unhealthy ingredients – but it is tasty and my kids always gobble them up without pause.

Check out our quick video for how to make black bean brownies – and then don’t forget to scroll down to grab our free printable recipe:

Ingredients to Make Black Bean Brownies

2 cups cooked black beans (or 1-14oz can)
1/2 cup chopped Medjool dates
2 eggs
1/2 cup natural applesauce
2 tsp pure vanilla extract, or scrapings from one pod
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp good-quality salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional

Note: The addition of chocolate chips may add sugar, depending on the type used.

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9×9 square brownie pan

How to Make Black Bean Brownies

Preheat your oven to 350F and line or grease a 9×9″ square pan.

Have your child put all of the ingredients ingredients into a food processor.

Cover your ears and blend!

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it down with a spatula.

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until set and a toothpick inserted comes out with crumbs but no wetness.

These sugar free black bean brownies are crumbly, fudgy, and all of the good things that brownies should be. We’ve made these twice now, and next time I’m going to be adding in some good-quality chocolate chips… to my half of the pan anyways.

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Yield: 9 servings

Healthy Black Bean Brownies (Sugar free, flourless) - With VIDEO!

Brownies healthy enough to eat for breakfast?? Sugar free, whole food Black Bean Brownies are out-of-this-world fudge-y and decadent, but good for you too!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups cooked black beans (or 1-14oz can)
1/2 cup chopped Medjool dates
2 eggs
1/2 cup natural applesauce
2 tsp pure vanilla extract, or scrapings from one pod
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp good-quality salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350F and line or grease a 9x9" square pan.
Have your child put all of the ingredients ingredients into a food processor.
Cover your ears and blend!
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it down with a spatula.
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until set and a toothpick inserted comes out with crumbs but no wetness.

Do you have a brownie lover in your house that would go crazy for breakfast brownies?

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Healthy-ish Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

December 20, 2016 1 Comment

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate…and it’s healthy?! Try this decadent, protein-packed winter treat and it will be your new favorite too!

Growing up, I loved peanut butter and my mom couldn’t stand the sight or smell of it. I’ve lucked out with my daughter because not only does she love peanut butter as much as me – she loves peanut butter and chocolate – arguably one of the best flavor combinations in the world!

We love to experiment in the kitchen, and this Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate recipe is one of our latest creations. I think we have a new classic on our hands!

This peanut butter hot chocolate is rich and decadent — just the way hot chocolate should be. It’s also protein-packed and a good source of calcium, so you can feel good about enjoying this treat with your kids! (See more health benefits of peanut butter here).

I suggest using regular (sweetened) peanut butter or an unsweetened peanut butter. However, I would not recommend a roasted peanut butter as the taste might overpower the other ingredients in this recipe.

TIP: Try substituting almond butter or cashew butter for more flavor combinations!

Using a full-sized whisk under careful adult supervision, kids can help make this recipe from start to finish.

A few tricks for a successful kid-made Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate experience:

Avoid child-sized utensils at the stove because it causes their hand to get too close to the heat.
Tie back loose hair and clothing and exercise caution as they add the peanut butter to the hot chocolate so it doesn’t splash.

Ingredients to Make Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

2 Cups milk
½ Cup cocoa powder
½ Cup chocolate chips
1 Tbsp peanut butter
Honey, to taste
Pinch cinnamon, optional
Small marshmallows, to garnish
Chocolate syrup, to drizzle

Tip: While we prepared our peanut butter hot chocolate on the stove, you could also make this by heating up a cup of milk in the microwave and stirring in the remaining ingredients.

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How to Make Healthy Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

In a saucepan over medium heat pour the milk and add the cocoa powder. Cook for 5 minutes.

In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips and incorporate to the chocolate milk.

Add the peanut butter to the saucepan and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Sweeten to taste with honey. (Be sure to do this after adding the peanut butter as peanut butter can also increase the sweetness depending on the type you use.)

When ready to serve, fill the jars with the mixture and top with some marshmallows.

Drizzle chocolate syrup over them.

Serve and enjoy.

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Healthy-ish Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

2 Cups milk
½ Cup cocoa powder
½ Cup chocolate chips
1 Tbsp peanut butter
Honey, to taste
Pinch cinnamon, optional
Small marshmallows, to garnish
Chocolate syrup, to drizzle

Instructions

In a saucepan over medium heat pour the milk and add the cocoa powder. Cook for 5 minutes.
In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips and incorporate to the chocolate milk.
Add the peanut butter to the saucepan and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Sweeten to taste with honey.
When ready to serve, fill the jars with the mixture and top with some marshmallows.
Drizzle chocolate syrup over them.
Serve and enjoy.

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Do you have a peanut butter and chocolate fan in your house? Who would you make this peanut butter hot chocolate recipe for?

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Creamy & Crunchy Chocolate Cookie Pudding

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From-Scratch Chocolate Cookie Pudding

November 20, 2016 Leave a Comment

This Chocolate Cookie Pudding is a rich, creamy dessert that your family will love!

One of my favorite childhood memories is the chocolate pudding my mom used to make. I remember clearly the anticipation — peeking in the fridge throughout the afternoon to check on it — just waiting to dive in after dinner.

This recipe is just like that thick, creamy classic, but with the addition of crunchy cookies and chocolate shavings. That’s triple the chocolatey goodness!

Love pudding? Try our easy Watermelon Pudding Cups too!

Chocolate Cookie Pudding Ingredients

¼ cup cocoa powder
½ cup chocolate shavings
¼ cup crushed chocolate cookies
2 cups milk
¼ cup cornstarch

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Directions

Place the cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, and chocolate cookies in a medium sauce pot.

Pour the milk and slowly incorporate the cornstarch. Stir regularly.

Set the pot over medium heat and stir until the first bubble forms.

Remove from the heat and let it cool down for 20 minutes.

Divide into rock glasses or parfait/sundae cups to serve. Refrigerate to set.

Garnish with crushed cookies. Serve and enjoy.

You’ll also love this extra-indulgent variation:

Simply incorporate some caramel sauce into the batter before cooking for a new chocolate caramel treat!

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From-Scratch Chocolate Cookie Pudding

Ingredients

¼ Cup cocoa powder
½ Cup chocolate shavings
¼ Cup crushed chocolate cookies
2 Cups milk
¼ Cup cornstarch

Instructions

Place the cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, and chocolate cookies in a pot.
Pour the milk and slowly incorporate the cornstarch. Stir regularly.
Set the pot over medium heat and stir until the first bubble forms.
Remove from the heat and let it cool down for 20 minutes.
Divide into rock glasses.
Garnish with crushed cookies.
Serve and enjoy.

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Chocolate Caramel Waffles

October 9, 2016 1 Comment

I love indulging in delicious homemade brunch recipes on the weekends, and these Caramel Chocolate Waffles definitely fit the bill.

These chocolate caramel waffles are an indulgent treat for a lazy weekend morning, or for a special breakfast.

A waffle maker is an essential piece of equipment to make homemade waffles – I know that there are molds out there that go in a frying pan or a microwave, but they don’t result in that same tender inside with a crispy outside that you just need in a great waffle.

A waffle maker will pay for itself quickly, and you can make double or triple batches and freeze the extras for a quick homemade toaster waffle on busy mornings. Just ensure that the model you get is easy to clean.

Serve with a side of fruit so you can counterbalance any chocolate-for-breakfast guilt.

Ingredients to Make Chocolate Caramel Waffles

You will need:

3 Cups flour
½ Cup cocoa powder
2 Cups chocolate milk
½ Cup caramel sauce
2 Eggs
2 Tbsps vegetable oil
2 Tsps baking powder
¼ Cup water
Pinch of salt
Chocolate syrup, to taste

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How to Make Chocolate Caramel Waffles

Preheat the waffle iron and brush it with vegetable oil.

Blend the flour, cocoa powder, chocolate milk, half the caramel, eggs, baking powder, and salt.

Transfer the batter to the waffle iron.

Bake for 5 – 8 minutes.

Top with caramel and chocolate syrup drizzles.

Serve and enjoy.

If you are feeling extra indulgent, incorporate some hazelnut spread into the batter.

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Chocolate Caramel Waffles

Ingredients

3 Cups flour
½ Cup cocoa powder
2 Cups chocolate milk
½ Cup caramel sauce
2 Eggs
2 Tbsps vegetable oil
2 Tsps baking powder
¼ Cup water
Pinch of salt
Chocolate syrup, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the waffle iron and brush it with vegetable oil.
Blend the flour, cocoa powder, chocolate milk, half the caramel, eggs, baking powder, and salt.
Transfer the batter to the waffle iron.
Bake for 5 – 8 minutes.
Top with caramel and chocolate syrup drizzles.
Serve and enjoy.

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Do you indulge occasionally for brunch? What’s your favourite indulgent brunch recipe?

Be sure to check out some of our other delicious breakfast recipes, like our Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Loaf or Mini Egg Souffles that Kids Can make!