Banana Yogurt Pops

Found a great new site Recipes Under 400

I am excited about this recipe from there:

•2 bananas


•Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt

•crushed almonds

•cinnamon

1.Line a tray with parchment paper.

2.Mix the Greek yogurt and cinnamon together.

3.Peel the bananas.

4.Cut off an end off from each banana, then insert the popsicle sticks.

5.Coat the bananas in Greek yogurt and almonds.

6.Lay the bananas on the parchment paper and freeze for 45-55 minutes. The bananas will be creamy and firm, but not completely frozen.

Peanut Graham Bark

A co-worker of mine made this for our Christmas Bake Exchange.  It was very good.  The little I got to taste of it that is.  BigDaddy LOVED it however. {grin}

1 pound white dipping chocolate
4 cups Golden Graham Cereal
1 cup peanuts

Melt chocolate over med-low heat. Add cereal and nuts.  Spread on wax paper lined cookie sheet. Once hardened, break up into pieces.

Beary Good Snack Mix

Found this at tasteofhome.com.

Ingredients


1 package (10 ounces) honey bear-shaped crackers (about 4 cups)

1 package (7 ounces) dried banana chips (about 2 cups)

2 cups M&M's

1 cup salted peanuts

1 cup dried cranberries

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 10 cups.Ingredients


1 package (10 ounces) honey bear-shaped crackers (about 4 cups)

1 package (7 ounces) dried banana chips (about 2 cups)

2 cups M&M's

1 cup salted peanuts

1 cup dried cranberries

Directions

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 10 cups.

Creamy Pumpkin Pie

1/2 cup cold milk
1 pkg (6-serving size) vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 1/2 cups thawed, whipped topping
1 Graham Crumb Pie crust
In large bowl beat milk, pudding and spice with wire whisk for 1 minute (mixture will be very thick). Whisk in pumpkin. Stir in whipped topping. Spread in crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until set.
Garnish as desired (whipped topping sprinkled with cinnamon).
Serves 8.

Stuffed Potatoes - slow cooker

5 to 6 large baking potatoes
3 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
chopped chives

Wash potatoes; drain but do not dry. Place damp potatoes in slow cooker. Cover pot and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or until tender. Remove from pot. cut a think, lengthwise slice from top of each potato. Scoop hot pulp into mixing bowl, saving the potato "shell". Add butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Beat until fluffy, adding more milk if necessary. Spoon mixture into shells, mounding tops. Sprinkle with cheese. Place in shallow baking dish. Bake in 425F oven for 15 minutes or until hot and lightly browned. Top with chives.

Variation: add crumbled bacon and grated cheddar)

Makes 5 to 6 servings.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzels

Easy enough to make with your kids and delicious enough to serve at any holiday gathering.

I know we will be making these for this year's holiday feastings.

Check out the recipe here. I know Taste of Home has given me plenty of ideas for my holiday entertaining.

Eatmore Bars

1 c corn syrup
3/4 c peanut butter
1 1/2 c chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 c Rice Krispies
1 3/4 c peanuts, crushed

Bring syrup, peanut butter and chips to a bowl. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat then add the remaining ingredients. Put on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Cool, then cut into squares.

Rocky Road Candies

1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1/8 cup butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 1/2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with wax paper.

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate and butter until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Stir in condensed milk. Combine peanuts and marshmallows; stir into chocolate mixture. Pour into prepared pan and chill until firm. Cut into squares.

Another quick and easy treat to make for your family...5 min prep time, 5 min cok time and let it set for 2 hours...the only thing is there are too many marshmallows so I would not add as many!

Pineapple Cheesecake

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
1 3/4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust


In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and sugar together. Stir in 1 can of pineapple and whipped topping to cream cheese mixture. Mix until smooth.
Pour mixture into crust and top with other can of pineapple. Cover and chill for 2 hours.

MMMMMM. What more can I say...?