Vegan Iced Oat Milk Matcha Latte

 Do you like the benefits of matcha tea, but don't like the grassy taste of green tea? This Vegan Iced Oat Milk Matcha Latte is a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of matcha green tea. This cold matcha latte is sweet and creamy. Perfect for a hot summer day.

 Matcha is a form of green tea that is a powder made from green tea leaves. Traditional brewed green tea leaves offer health benefits, and when those tea leaves are ground into a powder, the health benefits multiply. Drinking matcha green tea is compared to drinking 10 glasses of brewed green tea.

 The best matcha green tea comes from Japan, from a plant that is grown in the shade for up to a month. This produces the maximum amount of chlorophyll. The shaded growth also allows the plant to produce more L-theanine and caffeine than traditionally found in regular green tea. 

What Does Matcha Taste Like?

 The taste of matcha itself is frothy and earthy. For some, the earthy taste of matcha can make it hard to drink by itself. So, adding sweeteners or mixing the matcha into milk can make it easier to enjoy the taste and health benefits of matcha green tea. Some people like to add the matcha powder to their daily smoothie. 

 Matcha green tea is available in different grades, and each grade has its own unique taste. From Ceremonial Matcha to Culinary Matcha, the green tea powders also have different uses.

The Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea

Green tea contains catechins, and the basic functions of catechins include their antioxidant effect. Matcha powder contains 137 times as many catechins as traditional green tea, due to consuming the ground tea leaves versus drinking the steeped tea leaves. Other nutritional benefits of matcha tea include abundant antioxidants, chlorophyll, and L-Theanine.

The Best Way To Experience Matcha Green Tea

If you are new to matcha green tea and have questions about the taste and grades of matcha, the best way to experience matcha is through Full Leaf Tea Matcha Super Sampler. This Super Sampler will let you explore the amazing benefits of matcha while trying all of their amazing flavors! This variety pack of matcha is also perfect for those who love drinking matcha.

The Full Leaf Tea Matcha Super Sampler contains all of the Sweet Matcha flavors and two of their most popular Matcha powders. 

What's In the Sampler?

  + Ceremonial Matcha - Indulge in the finest Japanese ceremonial matcha with its smooth, sweet flavor, vibrant green color, and abundant antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

  + Premium Matcha - Embrace Full Leaf's premium matcha, a vibrant, energizing green tea powder rich in nutrients and a smooth, milky flavor.

  + Organic Sweet Matcha Original - Crafted from premium Japanese matcha and organic cane sugar, this blend elevates lattes, smoothies, baking, and more.

  + Organic Sweet Matcha Vitality - Revive with Organic Sweet Matcha Vitality: wheatgrass and matcha unite for strength. Packed with nutrients, ideal for lattes, smoothies, and more!

  + Organic Sweet Matcha Energy - Infused with high-caffeine guarana for a delicious, invigorating blend that fuels your day and offers endless possibilities for lattes, smoothies, and more!

 + Organic Sweet Matcha Cinnamon - Discover Full Leaf's Organic Sweet Matcha Cinnamon - rich matcha with a cinnamon touch for versatile creations and unmatched health benefits.

  + Organic Sweet Matcha Chia - A blend of chia seeds and matcha with rich nutrients, endless culinary possibilities, and mouthwatering flavor.

  + Organic Sweet Matcha Cocoa - An exquisite blend of matcha, cocoa, and sugar, perfect for lattes, smoothies, and baking.

Each pack of the sweet matcha has 5 servings, and the unsweetened matcha has 10 servings each.

Vegan Iced Oat Milk Matcha Latte

Ingredients

½ teaspoon matcha powder (ceremonial grade)

2 tablespoons hot water 

2 teaspoons vanilla syrup

Tall glass

 ice cubes

1 cup unsweetened oat milk

Instructions

Step 1 - Add matcha powder to a teacup. Pour in 2 tablespoons of hot water and whisk vigorously with a matcha whisk or fork for 30-60 seconds. Stir in the vanilla syrup and let it cool for a few minutes

Step 2 - Fill a tall glass with ice. Add the matcha tea from step one, then pour your milk of choice on top.

This Iced Oat Milk Matcha Latte is the perfect way to enjoy the health benefits of matcha green tea. It is sweet and creamy. This drink can be made with the other matcha flavors that are included in the Full Leaf Tea Matcha Sampler. If using the sweetened matcha powder, increase the matcha powder to one teaspoon.

The Pampered Chef Kids Club Cooking Box

 It is never too early to teach kids about cooking and preparing food. If you are looking for a fun way to teach your children about cooking and baking, you need to check out this new cooking experience from Pampered Chef.

 Pampered Chef has been simplifying mealtime for over 5 decades through their kitchen and pantry products. From kitchen tools to their famous baking stones, Pampered Chef has been producing kitchen products that make food creation easier for so many folks.

 Do you remember attending a Pampered Chef home party to see demonstrations of their unique kitchen gadgets and tools? These home parties were so fun. I loved gathering with friends to discover quality kitchen tools, learn expert tips, and get seasonal cooking inspiration. I always left the home parties with new recipes, an order for new kitchen products, and excitement to get cooking in the kitchen. 

The Pampered Chef Kids Club Cooking Box

Now you can share the Pampered Chef experience with your kids with the Pampered Chef Kids Club. 

The Pampered Chef Kids Club is a cooking experience created just for kids. Each seasonal box includes real tools, easy and educational recipes, pantry products, and fun extras to get kids hands-on and confident in the kitchen. Pancake the Puppy adds tips and jokes to every recipe card, helping make the experience fun and accessible for young chefs.

This fun cooking box will not only teach kids how to cook, but it will also get them excited about preparing meals for the family. The Pampered Chef Kid's boxes are designed for children ages 6-12.

“Dough Much Fun” Box

 I had the opportunity to check out a Pampered Chef Kids Club Cooking Box with my youngest son. My son loves creating in the kitchen. From baking frog bread to baking cookies, my son is always wanting to try a new recipe. So I knew that he would be excited to check out the Pampered Chef “Dough Much Fun” Box. 

About the Dough Much Fun Box: This cooking kit includes everything needed for a hands-on culinary adventure to help young chefs learn to make the perfect dough, pizza pockets, beignets, and more.

The Kids Club Cooking Box includes:

+ 3 easy step-by-step recipe cards - Complete with beautiful imagery and easy-to-follow instructions, these recipe cards make cooking fun and even have some math and science lessons sprinkled throughout. With these cards, kids will learn how to make a 5-Minute Dough, Pizza Pockets, and Churro-Beignets! Each card also has a QR code to scan to watch a helpful how-to recipe video.

+ 1 Pampered Chef kitchen tool - The Hand Pie & Pocket Maker tool creates tasty and impressive hand pies, empanadas, dumplings, pierogies, turnovers, pocket pies, and more in a few quick and simple steps. The included spoon ensures the perfect amount of filling, and all the pieces nest for storage.

+ 1 Pampered Chef pantry product - Everything but the Pizza Seasoning brings the delicious taste of pizza to your favorite meals. This blend of tangy fresh tomato, savory onion and garlic, and Parmesan cheese makes a fantastic addition to meats, veggies, dips, dressings, snacks, and more.

The Dough Much Fun Kids Club box is now available for $35 US / $45 CAD with new themed boxes launching seasonally. Boxes can be ordered from a Pampered Chef consultant or purchased directly at www.PamperedChef.com

Little Chefs, Big Creations

The Pampered Chef Kids Club is the ultimate cooking and baking set for young chefs who are ready to roll up their sleeves. The Dough Much Fun Box includes the Hand Pie & Pocket Maker, Everything but the Pizza Seasoning, and three easy-to-follow recipes that make learning to cook both fun and educational. Whether they're making 5-Minute Dough, shaping their Churro-Beignets, or adding the finishing touch to their Pizza Pockets, kids will build confidence while picking up real math, science, and problem-solving skills-just in a Montessori-style cooking class!

Bitchin Sauce For Healthy Meals With Flavor

 

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 February is usually the month that people give up their New Year's Resolutions. The gyms are no longer crowded and fast food lines are longer. People no longer follow their healthy habits and they ditch their healthy meal prep.

 If one of your goals this year was to eat more healthy meals but stopped because the food lacked flavor, you need to try Bitchin Sauce. This is a sauce for delicious flavorful healthy meals. Bitchin Sauce can add excitement to your meals and can be used on anything. Yes, I mean any food including cookies and Bitchin even has sweet sauces.

Bitching Sauces Are Vegan & Gluten-Free

 Bitchin Sauce is the best vegan condiment that gives amazing flavor to everything, from vegan burgers and sandwiches to sushi bowls and pasta. This is the condiment that will help you get creative in the kitchen. This sauce comes in so many delicious flavors and is perfect for all your meals.

You will love that this vegan sauce is made with healthy ingredients and is even gluten-free. Check out some of Bitchin's flavor varieties.

  + Original - The OG. Where Bitchin’ began. Creamy lemon and garlic. Simple and Satisfying.

  + Chipotle - The Crowd Pleaser. A Southwest delight with a heat that’s just right. Bold and Smoky.

  + Cilantro Chili - California Love. Going green never felt so Bitchin’. Fresh and Zesty.

  + Spinach Artichoke - The Arti-Party. An appetizing mainstay for all your festive gatherings. Tasty and Irresistible.

 + Buffalo - The Buff Stuff! Perfect for game day... or any day. Savory and Traditional.

 + Chocolate - Royal decadence. Rich cocoa has never tasted so Bitchin’. Silky and delectable.

 + Dill - Deli Dreamin’. A sweet little ditty of fresh dill and real pickles. Bitchin' and briny.

The Best Pasta Sauce

Tired of the same pasta dish? Grab a container of Bitching Sauce, some cooked gluten-free pasta, some green veggies, and some walnuts. Then combine them together in a bowl and you have the most flavorful pasta dish ever. 

 I used the dill Bitchin Sauce in my pasta meal. I simply cooked a box of my favorite gluten-free pasta and then once it was cooked, I stirred in a whole container of Bitching Dill Sauce. Then I added chopped kale, green beans, and walnuts. To add even more flavor, I topped off my pasta with Siracha Bitching Sauce in the new squeeze bottle.

The result was a pasta bowl that was full of flavor and nourishment. I am glad that I made plenty so I had leftovers for my next meal.

Need Inspiration For Healthy Meals

Bitchin Sauce has plenty of recipes on its website to inspire your healthy meals. From Saucy Sweet Potato Fries to Bitchin Buffalo Cauliflower, there are even photos of the food to get your taste buds excited. My next recipe creation for Bitchin is a sushi bowl. This Chipotle sauce is perfect for the vegan tuna that I add to my sushi bowl.

What Healthy Meal Will You Create With Bitchin?

Common Bitchin Questions

Where can I find Bitchin’ Sauce?

Bitchin’ Sauce can be found in retailers nationwide including Costco, Kroger, Sprouts, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods Market! Bitchin Sauce is even on Amazon.

Are Bitching products vegan?

Bitchin’ Sauce is completely vegan. No animal products of any kind.

Are Bitchin products gluten-free?

Yes, Bitchin’ Sauce is completely gluten-free, made in a gluten-free facility.

Are Bitchin products GMO free?

Bitchin’ Sauce is Non-GMO Project Verified. Our organic line, Bitchin’ Organics is certified organic, meaning it is Non-GMO & more!

Can Bitchin’ Sauce be frozen?

Yes, it can be frozen for up to three months. Just allow to thaw gently in the fridge, stir if the sauce separates.

How long does the sauce last?

We recommend using a container of Bitchin’ Sauce within (2) weeks of cracking open the tub. If it’s still sealed, check the best-by date on the bottom of the tub, and enjoy your saucy sauce before then! There are tons of reasons why any perishable food could go south, so you should always use your best judgment! When in doubt, throw it out.

Discover all the Bitching Sauce flavors Here

12 Spices You Need To Add To Your Food For Amazing Health Benefits

 Most people use spices to add flavor to their food but did you know that spices have many health benefits? Many spices are packed with vitamins and minerals as well as antioxidants. Keep reading to discover 12 spices with amazing health benefits and some delicious recipes.

If you love to cook, then you may already know about using spices to add flavor to your recipes but did you know that spices can also be used for treating many health conditions? Long before people used spices when cooking, people were using spices for medicinal benefits. Research shows that since at least 3000 BC, people have been experimenting with spices to treat many medical conditions.

Advanced research has shown that spices contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals that are good for our health. While the majority of spices have health benefits, there are 12 spices that are considered the healthiest spices. Below is the list of 12 spices that you need to add to your pull-out spice rack. 

   12 Healthy Spices You Need To Use 

   1. Paprika   2. Turmeric  3. Cinnamon  4. Rosemary

   5. Ginger  6. Garlic  7. Parsley  8. Cayenne Pepper

   9. Cumin  10. Thyme  11. Oregano  12. Fennel

Click here to see the health benefits of these spices

Sorella Spices Makes Using Spices Simple

Cooking with spices can be confusing for most, so they tend to stick with a few simple spices like salt, pepper, and garlic. Using spices to flavor food requires following recipes to know how much of the spice to use. Using too little of the spice may not add flavor and using too much of the spice can ruin the taste of the food. 

Then there is learning about spice flavor combinations. Another problem folks have with spices is not knowing that spices have a limited shelf life and lose their flavor over time. Then there is the frustration of having to buy a bottle of spice for a recipe and you have no need for the rest of the spice. If you are like most folks, you have a messy spice cabinet with a clutter of spices that never get used.

Sorella Spices has created small-batched spice blends to simplify using spices in your meals. Their delicious spice blends combine many of the healthiest spices to help even the inexperienced cook make flavorful meals. 

 Sorella Spices is made for the everyday chef and their line includes 5 delicious spice blends. These spice blends take the guesswork out of using spices, so you don't have to worry about ruining the flavor of your food. The spice blend includes ~ Italian Blend, Veggie Blend, Fiesta Blend, Butcher’s Blend, and Everyday Blend.

Each of the Sorella Spice blends is made with clean, simple ingredients that are easy to recognize and pronounce. The blends are also allergy-friendly, low in sodium, vegan, non-GMO, and free of fillers and preservatives. The best parts about using Sorella Spice Blends are the space that you create in your spice cabinet and the money you will save from having to buy multiple jars of spices.

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Check out the Five Sorella Spice Blends

  1. Italian Blend The Italian seasoning blend is an aromatic, balanced mix of the best herbs and spices. While this blend of spices is great for all your Italian meals, it can add amazing flavor to beef, poultry, soups, sauces, stews, grains, or even salad dressings. 

Ingredients: Garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, sea salt, rosemary, basil, thyme, marjoram, fennel, black pepper, crushed red pepper

I like to use the Italian Blend in these delicious recipes

~ Air Fryer Roasted Roma Tomatoes

~ Rosemary and Caramelized Onion Sun Dried Tomato Focaccia

~ Dairy Free Sun-Dried Tomato & Artichoke Pizza

  2. Veggie Blend The veggie Blend is specifically created to enhance the taste of vegetables but it can be used on eggs, burgers, and more.

Ingredients: Sea salt, garlic, parsley, lemon juice powder, thyme, tarragon, dill

I like to use the Veggie Blend in these delicious recipes

~ Vegan Tuna

~ Vegan Scrambled Eggs

~ Plant-based Crab Cakes

  3. Fiesta Blend This is a Mexican-inspired blend that adds flavor to items like tacos, burritos, and sauces. This blend uses traditional Latin seasonings like chiles, and other mixed herbs and spices.

Ingredients: Chili powder, cumin, paprika, sea salt, garlic, onion, oregano, chipotle powder, lime juice powder

I like to use the Fiesta Blend in these delicious recipes

~ Slow Cooker Vegetarian Posole

~ Slow Cooker Vegetarian Tamales

~ Spanish Rice

~ Mock Chipotle Pinto Beans

  4. Butcher’s Blend This go-to blend is perfect for beef, poultry, fish, or your favorite plant-based protein. Use as a dry rub for grilling, roasting, and sautéing. A

Ingredients: Garlic, paprika, sea salt, oregano, onion, rosemary, parsley, lemon verbena, black pepper, spearmint. 

I like to use the Butcher's Blend in these delicious recipes

~ Veggie Burgers

~ Mushroom Vegetarian "Meat" Loaf

~ Vegan Sloppy Joes

  5. Everyday Blend This Blend is the ticket to great home cooking, no matter what you're making. Use it for meat, vegetables, soups, stews, sauces and so much more. This blend of fresh mixed herbs and spices makes it a staple for any pantry but is so versatile that you'll want to leave it on the counter.

Ingredients: Garlic, paprika, sea salt, oregano, black pepper

I like to use the Everyday Blend in these delicious recipes

~ Crunchy Carrot Juice Pulp Crackers

~ Hummus

~ Vegan Deviled Egg Salad

Sorella Spices make cooking easier. These blends of spices will add awesome flavor to all your favorite recipes and meals as well as health benefits. So grab your favorite spices and enjoy health benefits.

Health Benefits of 12 Spices ~ Get more info here

~ Paprika ~ Rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C and carotenoids. Paprika has been shown to support eye health and promote immune function. 

~ Turmeric ~ Offers remarkable anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. A 2017 study confirmed turmeric’s role as a preventative agent for a wide range of chronic diseases such as heart issues and Alzheimer's.

~ Cinnamon ~ Cinnamon helps with blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity and has been shown in numerous studies to lower fasting blood sugar levels. 

~ Rosemary ~ Rich in antioxidants has been studied for its ability to enhance memory and concentration. 

~ Ginger ~ Ginger has anti-nausea, digestive, and anti-inflammatory effects. 

~ Garlic ~ Garlic has been used for centuries to fight infections and boost the immune system, earning its place as one of the top healthiest spices. 

~ Parsley ~ Parsley has an abundance of vitamins A, C, and K, making it a healthy ally in supporting immune function, promoting healthy skin, and aiding in bone health. 

~ Cayenne Pepper ~ Capsaicin, the active component in cayenne pepper, is known for its metabolism-boosting properties.

~ Cumin ~ Cumin is widely recognized for its digestive benefits.

~ Thyme ~ Thyme has been shown to have powerful antimicrobial and antioxidant effects. 

~ Oregano ~ Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the body from oxidative stress and inflammation, which are linked to chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

~ Fennel ~ Fennel, admired for its licorice-like taste, has been shown to possess strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It is particularly effective in digestive health, alleviating symptoms like bloating, gas, and constipation. 

From reducing the risk of chronic illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, to aiding in digestion and boosting mental health, these healthiest spices offer a holistic approach to wellness. Incorporating these spices into daily diets can help support your health.

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies That Are Dairy-Free

 This holiday season home bakers can create traditional holiday treats that everyone can enjoy. These delicious gingerbread cookies are both gluten-free and dairy-free. They are the perfect holiday cookie for those with food allergies.

I received a sample of Mightylicious to facilitate this post

 If you avoid wheat and dairy, you know the struggle of finding something to enjoy at a holiday party. There are never any gluten-free baked goods on the dessert table. So you always have to say no to enjoying Christmas cookies or you have to bring your own dessert that is gluten-free.

Then there is the struggle of baking holiday treats that are both gluten-free and dairy-free. It can be hard to find a gluten-free flour that makes the best cookies as most gluten-free flours just don't work for making cookie dough. 

Meet Mightylicious 

Mightylicious has a simply delicious answer – three, new high-quality flour blends for baking up mouthwatering treats that look, taste, and act like the real thing. Their flour blends are perfect for all your holiday baking. Mightlylicious has three gluten-free flour blends ~ All Purpose GF flour blend, Vegan GF Flour Blend, and Vegan Chocolate Brownie GF flour Mix.

You may know Mightlylicious for their delicious gluten-free cookies. Their scrumptious handcrafted Mightylicious Gluten Free cookies, named Top Pick in Food & Beverage Magazine, have rocked the gluten-free world with their amazing flavor and perfect crumble-free texture.

These gluten-free flour blends are perfect for making all of your favorite holiday treats like these gingerbread cookies. You can even make vegan Christmas cookies with Mightylicious's Vegan Gluten-free Flour Blend.

All three flour blends are certified gluten-free, kosher, non-GMO verified, and the vegan blends are free from key allergens.

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies Are

~ Gluten-Free

~  Dairy-Free

~ Delicious 

~ Perfect For Parties

~ Perfect for Cookie Exchanges

~ Soy-Free

~ Celiac-Safe

~ Perfect For Making Gingerbread Men

~ Perfect For Making Gingerbread Houses

Gingerbread is a holiday classic! This gluten-free recipe is perfect for making gingerbread people and gingerbread houses. The cookie dough is perfect for rolling out for using cookie cutters. While these gingerbread cookies taste amazing without frosting, you can frost the cookies after baking them.

 Ingredients Needed

~ Mightylicious Vegan GF Flour Blend

~ Spices - cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg

~ Baking Soda

~ Salt

~ Vegan Butter

~ Egg

~ Brown Sugar

~ Molasses

~ Vanilla Extract

Check out these gluten-free & dairy-free recipes 

~ Gluten-Free Green Onion Pancakes With Thai Peanut Spaghetti Squash

~ Gluten-Free & Vegan White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

~ 1-Ingredient Gluten Free Buckwheat Bread

~ Gluten-Free Bagels Made With Oat Flour

~ 3 Ingredient Vegan Gluten Free Protein Crepes

~ Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Mint Pie

Kid-Friendly Salmon Pasta Salad

 Summer break is here and kids are bored. Now is the perfect time for parents to teach kids the joys of cooking. Check out a recipe that is perfect for a summer meal. It is a kid-friendly recipe.

 The kids are on summer break and all they seem to do is eat all day. You are tired of being a short-order cook. Now is the perfect time to teach your children how to make their own meals. Help your kids learn how to cook and let them help out with family meals. 

 This Kid-Friendly Salmon & Pea Pasta Salad is an easy recipe for kids to make. All it requires is a few simple ingredients like pasta, vegetables, and a couple of cans of salmon. It is a one-bowl recipe that kids can make. Younger kids may need help, but older kids can make this recipe without mom or dad.

 I got my inspiration for this recipe from the Safe Catch website. Safe Catch makes the best Wild Pacific Pink Salmon as well as Elite Wild Tuna. This fish is sustainably caught and is lower in mercury when compared to other fish.

  Kid-Friendly Salmon Pasta Salad

~ Is Delicious

~ Nutritious

~ A No-Bake Recipe

~ Perfect For Summer

~ Can be Made Gluten-Free

~ Loaded with Omegas

Ingredients Needed For Kid-Friendly Salmon & Pea Pasta Salad

~ Pasta - Any shape of regular or gluten-free pasta will do. I used a gluten-free Buckwheat Mezzi Rigatoni from Felicia. This organic, naturally gluten-free pasta is brimming with flavor and loaded with fiber, magnesium, and manganese.

~ Salmon - I used boneless canned salmon from Safe Catch.

~ Mayo - Any mayo will work in this recipe

~ Cherry Tomatoes

Teaching Kids How To Make The Salmon Pasta Salad

 The first step to teaching kids how to cook is to have them help you in the kitchen. Teach them how to measure ingredients and mix things together. For older kids, show them how to safely use a knife to cut up ingredients, heat up food in a microwave, and cook pasta on the stove. 

 I like to make a big batch of pasta and keep it in the fridge. Then kids can heat it up in the microwave with their favorite topping. Pasta will keep fresh in the fridge for up to a week.

 If you don't want your child using the stove, premake the pasta for this recipe and store it in the fridge.  

Kid-Friendly Salmon Pasta Salad

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 Cups Cooked Pasta, 

2 Cans Safe Catch Wild Pacific Pink Salmon

1/2 Cup Mayo 

1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes

Salt & Pepper to Taste

Fresh Dill ~ optional for garnish

Tools Needed

Large Mixing Dish

Measuring Spoons

Measuring Cups

Pairing Knife

Instructions

1. Open the cans of salmon and pour them into a large mixing dish; no need to drain the liquid.

2. Add the cooked cold pasta to the salmon and toss.

3. Add the mayo, salt and pepper to taste to your pasta mixture and combine evenly.

4. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and stir into the pasta. If top with fresh dill.

5. Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 3 three days.

Optional Add-In Ingredients

~ 1 Cup of Vegetables like peas, corn or broccoli

~ Top with Sunflower Seeds for a nice crunch

Check out some other kid-friendly recipes that are made with tuna and salmon

~ Hummus and Tuna Celery Bugs

~ Silly Tuna Faces

~ Tuna Pizza Bites

~ Tuna Mac n Cheese Bites

~ Tuna Taco Bites

Easy Two Ingredient Soft Pretzel Recipe

  These soft-baked pretzels are so easy to make and you only need two ingredients. They bake up so soft in the air fryer or the oven.

  Have you ever made soft-baked pretzels before? They can be a pain in the rear to make. With the dough rising and having to soak the pretzels in a soda bath, it can take all day to make those pretzels. So when I discovered an easier way/recipe to make soft-baked pretzels, I just had to make them. 

 I am so glad that I tried the recipe. My family loved the soft-baked pretzels that I made from only two ingredients! I also made my pretzels in my air fryer but don't worry you can make these in the oven too. This recipe is incredible and the pretzels bake up so soft and taste so delicious.

Two Ingredient Soft Pretzel Are

~ Delicious

~ Easy to Make

~ Fun to make with Kids

~ Soft and Chewy

~ Made with Two Ingredients

~ Can be made in the Air Fryer

You need only two ingredients!

 The two ingredients that you need for these soft and chewy pretzels are self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. I always have yogurt in the house as my boys eat tons of it. Did you know that you can make your own yogurt with an electric blanket? That is how I make my yogurt and I also make Greek yogurt. Check out my links for the recipes. You can also buy Greek yogurt at the store. Don't worry if you don't have self-rising flour as you can easily make some with 2 teaspoons baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt per one cup of flour.

Ingredients Need For The Pretzels

~ Greek Yogurt

~ Self Rising Flour

Check out this recipe for homemade yogurt made with an electric blanket! 

Greek yogurt is loaded with protein so these pretzels have lots of protein!

           These pretzels are super easy to make!

 You simply combine the flour and Greek yogurt in a bowl. Then you knead it a bit and form them into pretzels. You can also make other shapes if you like. Then you bake for 12 minutes in the air fryer or about 25 minutes in the oven. It is that simple! A warm fresh chewy soft pretzel in about 30 minutes is awesome to me. No need to head to the mall to buy a pretzel. These pretzels are way more flavorful.



 If you love pretzels, then you need to make a loaf of soft chewy pretzel bread. This bread is so delicious and tastes just like a soft pretzel. The bread even looks like a pretzel and is great for making sandwiches. You can even make this bread in a bread machine. Get the soft chewy pretzel bread recipe here! 

Easy Two Ingredient Soft Pretzel Recipe

 Ingredients
1 cup self-rising purpose flour*
1 cup Greek yogurt (not regular yogurt, it will be too sticky)
1 egg white, beaten ~ optional for a shiny texture
kosher salt

Directions:

Oven temperature ~ see different cooking methods below

   1. In a medium bowl combine the flour and yogurt, mix with a fork or spatula until well combined (it will look like small crumbles).
2. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until the dough is no longer sticky. Add more flour if needed.
3. Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll each into a ball. Then roll the ball into a 3/4 inch rope and form that into a pretzel shape.
4. Lightly brush the egg white onto the dough and sprinkle kosher salt on top of the pretzels.
5. Bake the dough in a preheated air fryer or oven.

Two Cooking Methods:

Air Fryer Method
  Preheat the air fryer to 325F degrees for 12 minutes. Spray the air fryer pan with non-stick pan spray. Place 1-2 pretzels at a time in the pan so they are not touching each other. Cook for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting.

Oven Method
Preheat oven to 375F. Place parchment paper or a Silpat on a baking sheet. Place the dough on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting.

*If you don't have self-rising flour, just combine 1 cup of flour with 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt.

You can also make bagels with this dough!

I made some delicious everything bagels with this dough and they were awesome. They tasted like real bagels. I even topped my bagels with a homemade everything bagel spice that was so tasty. I use this spice on everything from eggs to vegetables. I just love this spice on avocado toast! Click on the below links for the recipes for Easy Two Ingredient Everything Bagel Recipe and Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning Spice.

Recipe for 2 ingredients everything bagels  

I love this Everything Spice on avocado toast!

 I am a big fan of avocado toast. A slice of toasted bread with some avocado slices and a soft-baked over-easy egg that had a gooey yellow center. The best part of avocado toast, after the drippy yellow egg yolk, is the seasoning. I love sprinkling homemade everything bagel spice on my avocado toast. Sure you could buy premade everything spice but why as it is so easy to make and way cheaper! I love using the 2 ingredient bagel or pretzels for avocado toast.

Recipe for everything bagel spice seasoning  

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Are you a fan of the grocery store ALDI? They have just released their products that made the 2024 Product of the Year Award winner list and you need to check them out.

 People love shopping at the grocery store called ALDI for so many reasons. ALDI is the store for shopping deals and new product discoveries. This grocery store makes shopping for food fun and exciting as you never know what new food discoveries you may find. 

 Consumers who love to save money are obsessed with ALDI. Once they discover this food store, they keep coming back for their food shopping as they quickly learn that ALDI sells some delicious products. They also know that they can find everything that they need to feed their family.

The joy of leaving the store with all your favorite products

 Every year ALDI reaches out to its consumers to discover which products are their favorite grocery store items. ALDI wants to know which products that they sell are the ones that their customers love.

This year over 40,000 real shoppers voted for their favorite products and below are the ALDI products that consumers are obsessed with. You will want to add these ALDI products to your cart the next time you shop at ALDI. You may even want to make a special trip to ALDI, to try the products that made the 2024 Product of the Year Award list. 

 Established over 30 years ago, Product of the Year is a global awards program designed to inform consumers of the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation.

My family loved the Top Voted ALDI Products

 I was sent a box of the Top Voted ALDI Products and my family enjoyed trying them. We enjoyed many of the below products for a Sunday dinner meal and according to my family, they were delicious. Since I have food allergies to wheat and dairy, I was not able to try all of the products but the ones that I did try are ones that I would purchase. 

Keep reading to discover the ALDI products that made the 2024 Product of the Year Award list

+  ALDI-Exclusive Belletti Prosecco: 

 This Belletti Prosecco is an extra dry sparkling white wine imported from Italy. This sparkling white wine has fruity notes of peach, pear, apple peel, and lemon zest. With its bubbly and fresh palate, this wine pairs well with seafood, chicken, pasta with cream sauce, spicy Asian dishes, and mild cheeses. Make sure to grab it on your next ALDI run for under $10.

 +  ALDI-Exclusive Nature’s Nectar OJ Blends: 

The delicious nectar OJ blends are available in Orange Peach Mango and Orange Strawberry Banana varieties. They are made from 100% juice and are an excellent source of vitamin C. Consumers enjoy the juice blends at breakfast and in their favorite smoothies. 

   +  ALDI-Exclusive Priano Hearty Ravioli: 

These ravioli are a convenient meal option that cooks in less than five minutes. The Mushroom variety has a classic mix of roasted portabella mushroom and creamy cheese in the thinly rolled pasta. While the Italian Sausage Ravioli with a traditional blend of Italian sausage and cheeses. Enjoy on their own or with your favorite pasta sauce and sides for an easy and delicious meal.

+  ALDI-Exclusive Simply Nature Spray Oil: 

The oil sprays are available in Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, and Grape Oil varieties. Each oil is organic and non-GMO, making them the perfect option for healthier cooking. The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray has a medium heat smoke point, while the Avocado and Grape Oil Sprays have high heat smoke points. All three are made of 100% pure oil with no other added ingredients. These sprays create a more convenient and mess-free cooking experience. You can even use them to make your own all-natural dressings or substitute them when baking or frying.

+  ALDI-Exclusive Specially Selected Sliced Italian Loaf:  

The Sliced Italian Loaf is baked using authentic small-batch artisan methods, including extended natural fermentation and 100% traceable seeds from grain to loaf. This 2024 Product of the Year Winner Italian-style sourdough bread has no artificial ingredients, preservatives, or colors and it is non-GMO. This way, consumers can feel good about enjoying bread made from just 3 main ingredients: flour, water, and salt. Perfect for your favorite sandwich creations or toasted with breakfast. The Specially Selected Italian Loaf is nutritious and delicious, making it a pantry staple the whole family will love.

A meal worth repeating

My family enjoyed the Priano Hearty Ravioli in both the mushroom and the sausage varieties. I loved how easy they were to cook. The sliced Italian Loaf paired well with the ravioli and my teen boys had many slices of the bread. 

While I was making lunch, I enjoyed a glass of the Orange Peach Mango Nectar and it was delicious. The Simply Nature Avocado Oil Spray was easy to use on the pan that I was cooking my plant-based burger. The burger was my lunch selection as my wheat allergy did not allow me to eat the ravioli and bread. 

 As for the ALDI Belletti Prosecco, my husband and I decided to save this sparkling wine for New Year's Eve. The bottle was so elegant and so pretty to look at. It was made for a special occasion but with the under $10 price, one does not need a special occasion to enjoy this wine. 

Head to ALDI to discover the 2024 Top Voted 5 ALDI Products

Whether you are a regular shopper at ALDI or have never shopped at this grocery store, you need to try these products. ALDI is a store with savings in mind and they carry a huge variety of food as well as other non-food products. Click here to discover the ALDI supermarket brand.

Whipped Dalgona Coffee Made With Instant Coffee

 Dalgona coffee is a whipped, frothy iced coffee drink made with instant coffee, sugar, water, and milk. This drink is rich and creamy. You will love the sweet coffee flavor. 

 I may be a little late to the Dalgona whipped coffee trend, but I am so glad that I joined the party and made this incredible sweet coffee drink. This whipped coffee drink was so delicious, and even my husband enjoyed it. The coffee drink was easy to make and it left me saying, "Why did I wait so long to make this delightful cup of coffee?" 

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What is Dalgona Coffee?  

Also known as "whipped coffee", "frothy coffee", or "fluffy coffee", Dalgona coffee has two distinct layers made from whipped coffee cream sitting on top of iced milk.

 Dalgona coffee is a coffee drink that is made from instant coffee, sugar, water, and milk. Ok, that sounds like most cups of coffee but what makes this drink different is how it is made. It is the process of whipping together the instant coffee crystals with sugar and hot water that makes the creamy, like whipped cream, layers of sweet coffee that sit on top of cold milk. To most, it is the presentation of the drink that makes this drink so special. The fluffy coffee or frothy coffee layer just floats on top of the milk as it is so airy.

What does Dalgona coffee taste like?

 To describe this delicious drink called Dalgona coffee, I would compare it to a fancy coffee shop drink like a Frappuccino but not as thick. So maybe it is like a thick, cold coffee latte. Think of the creamy top part of the whipped coffee as a scoop of coffee-flavored whipped cream and the bottom layer as ice-cold milk. When you blend the two layers together, you get a sweet creamy coffee drink.

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How did this Dalgona coffee craze get started?

The viral Dalgona coffee trend that had everyone on Facebook and TikTok showing off their whipped coffee drinks did not start in the United States. This do-it-yourself coffee drink started in South Korea at the beginning of 2020 after Jung Il-woo,  a South Korean actor, ordered a whipped coffee at an eatery in Macau and he likened the taste to that of Dalgona, a type of Korean candy

This got folks in South Korea stuck at home making this whipped coffee since they could not get their favorite coffee drinks at local coffee houses. Since these people had plenty of time on their hands, they shared short video tutorials on how to make Dalgona coffee on TikTok and Instagram using the hashtags #dalgonacoffee. The whipped coffee trend hit the internet in the US in March, just as folks were following social distancing rules.

Why is it called Dalgona coffee?

Dalgona coffee gets its name from Dalgona, a spongy South Korean coffee candy. The candy has a light caramel-colored bubbly texture, which looks like the coffee foam of the Dalgona whipped coffee. This sweet candy has a toffee flavor or caramel flavor. This sweet Dalgona candy is a popular treat in Korea.

Ingredients needed to make Dalgona Coffee

~ Instant coffee

~ Sugar, granulated, works best

~ Hot water

~ Ice

~ Milk or  plant-based milk

~ A whisk, electric mixer, or stand mixer

How to make Dalgona coffee

 Making whipped coffee is quite simple. All you need to do is combine the instant coffee, sugar, and hot water in a bowl. Then whip the ingredients together until it is light in color and resembles a whipped cream texture. There are several ways to whip up the ingredients. You can use a whisk, an electric mixer, or a stand mixer. I recommend placing the ingredients in a small bowl and mixing them first with a spoon so the coffee and sugar dissolve together in the hot water.

 Since the process of whipping the ingredients can take 5-7 minutes, I recommend using the stand mixer or electric mixer. The ingredients will start out thin and dark like a cup of coffee but will gradually start to get thicker and lighter. The whipped coffee mixture is done once it looks like a light brown whipped topping.

 Then you fill a glass with cold milk, some people like to add ice cubes, and use a rubber spatula to spoon half or more of the whipped coffee mixture onto the cold milk. This recipe will make one to two drinks. It will look so pretty.

How to drink the whipped coffee drink

Drinking the whipped coffee drink is a matter of preference. If you like your coffee strong, then drink this coffee drink as is. The coffee whipped topping has a strong coffee taste and is bitter. If strong coffee is not your thing, then stir the whipped coffee into the glass of milk for a delightful coffee and milk drink.

Dalgona whipped coffee tips and questions

Can I use ground coffee or brewed coffee? ~ This recipe will not work with ground coffee or brewed coffee. It only works with instant coffee crystals or powder.

Can I use plant-based milk? ~ You can use any type of milk that you like, and that includes plant-based milk like almond milk. The secret to this recipe is in the whipped coffee layer and this layer will blend in nicely with any milk. I used unsweetened almond milk for my drink and as you can see in the photos it looks perfect.

Can I use cold water? ~  Cold water will not work as the hot water helps dissolve both the instant coffee and the sugar more quickly, helping it whip up into its foamy state. I boiled my water in a tea kettle but you can use a microwave.

Can I use other types of sugar? ~ Granular sugar works best but I have heard that other people had good results with brown sugar, coconut sugar, and monk fruit. These types of sugar may not produce a light and fluffy coffee whip.

Can I store this in the fridge for later? ~ While you can save any leftover whipped coffee in the fridge for later, it will return to its liquid state and will have to be whipped again. So I don't recommend this.

How much does this recipe make? ~ This recipe uses instant coffee which equals two cups of coffee so if you like a strong coffee taste use all of the coffee creams on a glass of milk. If you like a milder taste of coffee use half of the coffee topping.

Dalgona Whipped Coffee

Yield ~ 1 serving

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons instant coffee granules

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

2 Tablespoons hot boiling water

½ cup ice

1 cup milk or plant-based milk of your choice

Instructions

 In a small bowl or the stand mixer bowl, use the whisk attachment, to combine the coffee, sugar, and hot water. 

Immediately whisk on medium-high speed until light, airy, and doubled in volume, about 4-5 minutes.

If using a handheld whisk,  quickly whisk the ingredients together. This may take 5-7 minutes.

If using an electric mixer, combine on medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes.  

Serve immediately. Pour the milk over the ice in a tall glass. Use a rubber spatula to place the coffee cream over the milk. To enjoy the drink, lightly mix the coffee cream with the cold milk.

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Check out how to make an even creamier whipped coffee cream that can be used for frosting a cake and more. This Dairy-Free Magic Coffee Whipped Cream uses ice water instead of hot water. It is so thick and creamy. It also stores in the freezer for several weeks. Get the amazing Magic Whipped Coffee Cream HERE!