nutella brownie batter chex mix!

The amount of brownie products I have consumed in the past two days is ridiculous.
Really, it's getting out of hand. Really fast...

Oh well, you know the motto...
YOLO

In case you're not a teenager, that's Drake's way of saying "You only live once."
I swore to myself I'd never actually use that phrase because of how annoying it has become...
I think I just became that girl.

So, tomorrow I'm leaving for the beach... Jersey shore anyone?!
And my two friends are coming with!
So I figured I'd make something yummy that's portable too...

Muddy buddies.

And with a nutella/brownie combination, really, who can resist?!

Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups Chex or other similar cereal
1/3 cup nutella (that's all I could bear to part with!)
1/2 cup brownie mix
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Pop the nutella into the microwave for about 30 seconds, or until the consistency is smooth
2. Stir into the Chex mix until pieces are evenly coated. 
3. Mix together brownie mix and powdered sugar.
4. Cover pieces with powder mixture either by placing in a large ziploc bag and shaking, or simply pour the mixture into the bowl and coat the cereal.

Try not to eat it all in one sitting... I know it's hard, but try (;

Almost Sinless S'mores Brownies

So, I have a dilemma.

I don't eat too much junk. I know, I have a baking blog, yet I don't eat much of what I make...
Y'all probably think I'm crazy!

Anyway, during the school year I just bring them into school for my friends. But, now that it's summer, I have no one to eat my stuff!!

And since my mom and sister are on a (not to be lasting long) health kick, I decided I had to make something that wasn't TOO bad for you.

So, I made these brownies with diet coke :)

Alright, so maybe they're not healthy, per say, but at least I tried!! 

I just couldn't resist adding that chocolate... mmmm

Below is the recipe using diet coke, but you can easily make it as instructed on the box! I'm sure it would be even better... (WOMP for diet food)

Ingredients:
Boxed brownie mix
Can of diet soda
Graham Crackers
About 18-20 Marshmallows
Chocolate Chips (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix 1/2 can (6 oz) of diet soda into brownie mix. (This is where you can sub in all the normal eggs, oil, and water if you wish!) 
3. Break graham crackers into smaller bits and place in pan.
4. Pour brownie batter over the broken pieces and bake as instructed. (usually 25-40 minutes)
5. Cut marshmallows in half and place on top of brownies. Place back in oven and allow them to puff up. Remove from oven. You can push down on the marshmallows with a knife to flatten them a bit if you wish!
6. Sprinkle chocolate chips (if desired) on top and place back in oven just long enough to melt. 

That's it! Enjoy these yummy treats :)

cinnamon glazed almonds

Everyone knows that almonds are a yummy healthy snack, but I'll be the first to admit that they are MAJORLY upgraded with a little cinnamon and sugar!

okay, maybe a lot of cinnamon and sugar....

But hey, who said we couldn't have a little fun?!

CAUTION!! There is an extreme risk of eating every single one of these in one sitting...

Don't say I didn't warn you! (; 

Also, don't try to eat these before they're cooled... Trust me - I tried. And it hurt! 

Recipe:

1 cup sugar

1/2 tablespoon cinnamon

1/4 cup water

3 cups almonds

Mix sugar, cinnamon, and water together in a pan to form a syrup. Add almonds, and stir continuously until sugar crystallizes. Transfer almonds onto wax paper and let cool. Eat up :)

recipe from onecharmingparty.com :)