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Christmas “Crack” Pretzels
I had bought some wreath shaped pretzels to use for my Rolo Turtles not realizing the Rolos would fall through the wreath. I used one bag of the wreath pretzels for my cinnamon sugar pretzels. Since I had another bag to use up, I found this recipe. Hubby had leftover popcorn oil from an event he hosted in November so this was a perfect way to use the pretzels.
Enjoy these at your Christmas get together or even on New Year’s Eve. Yum!
Oh and the best part of this is there is no baking involved. Sweet!
Ingredients
- 15 to 16 oz. bag of pretzels
- 6 oz. buttery popcorn oil, canola oil, or melted butter
- 1.5 Tbsp. dry ranch salad mix (not the dip)
- 0.5 tsp. garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese (I used a garlic Parmesan cheese powder.)
Directions
- Pour the pretzels into a deep dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the oil and seasonings.
- Pour over the pretzels. Stir until all of the pretzels are combined.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese. Stir once again until the pretzels are combined.
- Continue stirring every 15 minutes or so for 3 hours or until the oil is absorbed by the pretzels.
- Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Have a magical day,
Traci
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Fall Trail Mix (DF, GF) – Blog Post #12
We went to Meijers the other day. As I walking back to the front of the store, I noticed the pumpkin spiced Cheerios so I decided to get me a box.
Once I got home, I decided to use the Cheerios to make a trail mix.
Now there is some debate whether Cheerios are truly gluten free. Some people have reactions when they eat them. If you are one of those people, please don’t use them.
I had some pumpkin spiced pumpkin seeds waiting for me to do something with so I used them in this trail mix.
You can use any kind of nut. I had pecans available so I used them. I think walnuts would be delicious in this trail mix.
I also used some freeze dried apples that I got at Trader Joes. However, I think dried cranberries would be delicious also.
Store your trail mix in an airtight container.
– 2 c. pumpkin spice Cheerios – ¾ c. chopped nuts – ½ c. freeze dried apples or dried cranberries – ¾ c. pumpkin seeds Fall Trail Mix
Ingredients
Directions
Store in an airtight container.
Happy eating,
Traci
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Cranberry Almond Coconut Snack Mix (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
I know there is some debate on whether Cheerios is really Gluten Free or not. Since I have not been diagnosed with Celiac’s disease and only have a sensitivity to gluten, I decide that Cheerios are okay for me.
The Wee One loves this snack mix. While it was cooling on the baking sheet, he would randomly walk into the kitchen, take a handful of the mix, pop the snack mix into his mouth, and then walk out.
I added some pumpkin seeds to my snack mix. Yum!
-5 c. Cheerios -3 c. Honey Nut Cheerios -1 c. gluten free oats -1 c. dried cranberries -2 c. unsweetened shredded coconut -2 c. raw almonds, chopped -1/4 c. melted coconut oil -1/4 c. honey -1/2 tsp. cinnamon -1/2 tsp. salt -1 tsp. vanilla Cranberry Almond Coconut Snack Mix
Ingredients
Directions
Happy eating,
Traci
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5 of My Favorite Gluten Free Snacks
These are a snack that I have loved for a long time not just since I went gluten free. When my father-in-law was trying to watch his sugar, I introduced him to these bars. When I tried them myself, I fell in love with them.
I do have a recipe for homemade coconut cream Larabars.
Continue reading 5 of My Favorite Gluten Free Snacks
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Blender Muffins (Gluten Free)
Since I’ve gone gluten free, I am trying to find new ways to enjoy some of my favorite foods. Continue reading Blender Muffins (Gluten Free)
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Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels – Christmas Making and Baking 2016
I’ve begun my Christmas Making and Baking 2016. When I found this recipe, I decided to make it since it looked so simple to put together.
While I was waiting to put the white drizzle on the pretzels the Wee One wandered into the kitchen. He decided he needed to taste the pretzels. The Wee One told me how much he loved the taste of the pretzels. He helped me put the drizzle on top of the pretzels. When I was packing up the pretzels, we put the pretzels into two containers. One was for later and the other was for he and his brother to snack on.
Later on in the day, we made another two batches of cinnamon sugar pretzels for a cookie/ treat exchange Hubby was going to attend. The Wee One helped me with making those two batches. He told me that he wanted to know how to make cinnamon sugar pretzels. The Wee One enjoyed making the cinnamon sugar pretzels.
The cinnamon sugar pretzels are easy to put together. When we did the white chocolate DRIZZLE, we used a baby spoon to do the drizzle.
I also used a large 8 cup measuring cup to make the pretzels. It was the perfect size
Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels
Stars of the recipe:
- 1 (16 – 18 oz) bag of pretzels
- 2/3 c. oil (I used canola.)
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 1 & 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 c. cinnamon sugar for sprinkling
- 1 c. white chocolate chips
Steps:
- Prepare two cookie sheets by covering them with parchment or wax paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add the pretzels.
- Stir until all the pretzels are coated.
- Microwave for 1 minute. Stir.
- Microwave for 2 more minutes. Stir.
- Divide them between the two cookie sheets. Make sure the pretzels are in a single layer.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- While the pretzels are cooling, melt the white chocolate in the microwave. (70% power, 1 minute, stir, if not melted – continue at 70% power 30 second intervals until melted.)
- Drizzle the white chocolate over the pretzels.
- Allow to harden.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Enjoy!
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Peach Salsa
Last month, I bought some peaches from the Peach Truck. I had to find different ways to use up the 25 pounds of peaches.
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Blueberry Muffin Energy Balls (Vegan, Gluten Free)
The Imaginative One has gone to two camps. Since the camps, I’ve volunteered to pick up the Imaginative One and one of his friends from the first camp so we can drive them up to the second camp. Hubby and I are going to be going on a small road trip this weekend. Continue reading Blueberry Muffin Energy Balls (Vegan, Gluten Free)
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Creamy Hummus
Many years ago, I would sign up for coffee hour at the church we attended at that time. I was on a “diet” at that time to lose the baby weight that I had gained from both the Wee One and the Imaginative One. So I decided to bring a veggie tray with the typical ranch dressing and hummus instead of cookies and cake. Continue reading Creamy Hummus
