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Lemon Berry Almond Cake

June 17, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a summer treat that is oh so BERRY sweet? Our Lemon Berry Almond Cake combines a light lemony cake topped with fresh Texas berries!


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Ingredients
Cake
  • 16.5 ounce Classic white box cake mix
  • 1 ounce Lemon instant pudding mix fat free, sugar free
  • 6 ounces nonfat vanilla greek yogurt
  • 3 each egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cup water
Topping
  • 1 ounce Vanilla instant pudding mix fat free, sugar free
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed, fat free
  • 2 Tablespoons almonds sliced
  • 1/3 cup Blackberries halved
  • 1/3 cup raspberries halved
  • 1/3 cup blueberries whole
  • 1/3 cup strawberries chopped
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, lemon pudding, yogurt, egg whites, and water. Mix contents together for 3-5 minutes until well blended.
  3. Spray a 9x11 baking pan using a non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Pour cake batter into the cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  5. To begin the topping, place the vanilla pudding and milk in a medium mixing bowl and combine. Once mixed, fold in the thawed whipped topping.
  6. Once the cake is done and cooled, add cake topping. Finally, top the cake with almonds and berries. Serve and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: almond, berries, cake, dessert, Desserts, healthy desserts, strawberries, summer

Fruit Dip

February 6, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Try something different for a “pick me up” afternoon snack.  With only 4 ingredients, this recipe is easy to make, and great with a healthy dipping option, like fresh fruit!


Simple Fruit Dip recipe with pear slices and strawberries ready for dipping!
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Simple Fruit Dip recipe with pear slices and strawberries ready for dipping!
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  • CourseAppetizers, Kid Friendly, Snacks
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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups nonfat vanilla greek yogurt
  • 1 cup reduced fat creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Add all ingredients in a medium bowl.
  3. Mix together until well blended.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Simple Fruit Dip can be served with a variety of fruits* for dipping.
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*Nutritional information does not include fruits for dipping.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, dessert, Desserts, kid friendly, kids, parties, party, snack, Snacks

Yogurt and Granola Cups

August 22, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Looking for a snack or breakfast the kids will love? Try our Yogurt and Granola cups that balance kid’s favorites with the fuel they need!

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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups oats
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 3 cups nonfat vanilla greek yogurt
  • 3 cups raspberries rinsed
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  1. Clean your hands and your preparation area.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave ¼ cup honey and ½ cup almond butter for 15 seconds. Stir and return to microwave for another 15 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir. Use caution as honey and almond butter can get hot quickly.
  3. To honey/almond butter mixture, stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add in 2 cups rolled oats and 2 cups of crisp rice cereal and stir until coated. Set aside.
  4. Place 12 paper muffin liners in a 12 cup muffin tin.
  5. Divide oat mixture among 12 muffin cups and gently press. Refrigerate for 2 – 4 hours until firm. Remove granola cup from muffin tin and store in airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days.
  6. When ready to serve, top each granola cup with ¼ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt and ¼ cup berries.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, granola, raspberries, raspberry, snack, Snacks, yogurt

Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream

July 20, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Looking to cool off from this Texas heat?  Try making our Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream for a cool treat!

 

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups frozen dark cherries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups nonfat vanilla greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fat free half & half
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  1. Blend frozen cherries, vanilla extract, greek yogurt, and half & half in a large blender.
  2. Pour in a baking loaf pan.
  3. Cover and press against surface with wax paper and freeze until solid (1-2 hours).
  4. Serve and enjoy! Top with a few pitted fresh cherries.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cherries, cherry, dessert, Desserts, five, frozen yogurt, Heart Healthy, ice cream, kid friendly, summer

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