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Delicious Berry Smoothie | Recipe

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This simple smoothie is so delicious. With just five ingredients + ice, this smoothie is healthy and easy to make.

This berry smoothie is my favorite for a healthy breakfast or an afternoon treat. The sherbet makes it a little on the dessert side, but I like how the fresh berries and juices give me my fruit serving for the day. It’s super easy to make and is delicious!

You’ll need:

  • 12 oz. Raspberry Juice
  • 9 oz. Orange Juice
  • 1c. Scoop of Raspberry Sherbet
  • 1/2c. Scoop of Raspberries
  • 1/2c. Scoop of Strawberries
  • Ice

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Combine all of your ingredients into a blender and pulse until the ice is blended & you have that perfect “smoothie” consistency.

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DIY Home Fragrance

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I love it when my house smells good — when we’re cooking, or if I have candles burning. I love that fresh laundry smell or fresh ground coffee smell. #allthesmells … but not all at once, obviously.

Recently I’ve been trying to avoid Fabreeze-type air fresheners and traditional candles because of all the chemicals. I don’t want to breathe those toxins just to have a “fresh” smelling house, so I have tried out some homemade fragrance ideas I saw on Pinterest…and this one is amazing. This DIY Home Fragrance is natural and smells amazing!

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Trader Joe’s Brownie Truffle Baking Mix

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We found this Brownie Mix at Trader Joe’s over the weekend and decided to give it a try. I can appreciate a brownie every now and then, but I’d never made any at home. This Trader Joe’s Truffle Baking Mix is super simple and easy to make.

Basically just three ingredients:

  • Trader Joes Truffle Baking Mix
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1/2 stick Butter

I also picked up these Trader Joe’s semi-sweet Chocolate Chunks to add. muffinchanel trader joe's brownie truffle mix review easy quick ingredients




Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.muffinchanel trader joe's brownie truffle mix review easy quick chocolate chunks optional

Grease a 9×9 baking dish with butter and spoon in the Trader Joe’s Brownie Truffle Baking Mix!muffinchanel trader joe's brownie truffle mix review easy quick ovenBake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes and let cool for at least 45 minutes.muffinchanel trader joe's brownie truffle mix review easy quick finished closeThese brownies were amazing and we will definitely keep a box on hand in case of “emergencies”. muffinchanel trader joe's brownie truffle mix review easy quick finished




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Simple Meals | Breakfast Sandwich

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This breakfast sandwich is incredible easy to make and it tastes great. You can make this in the mornings before school or pre-make a week’s worth and warm them up before you head out the door!

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Ingredients

  • fresh baby spinach
  • 1 egg
  • chopped onion
  • 1 english muffin (toasted)
  • shredded cheese (try pepper jack for extra spice!)
  • salt + pepper
  • cooking spray

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sauté the onions and spinach until the spinach is slightly wilted and the onions are translucent.

Add the cheese and stir until slightly melted

Add your egg, and scramble all together

Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Add your spinach and egg to the top of your english muffin and place the other half on the top to complete your sandwich.

And you’re done! So easy and delicious. I like to cut up some fruit to eat on the side as well.

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Simple Meals | Spinach Pasta with Pesto

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This recipe is super easy and delicious. It’s a pasta casserole that is perfect for staying warm and snuggly during these winter months. This dish is great for an easy date night dinner or perfect for lunch time leftovers. Yum!

I found this recipe on thkitchn.com and made a few changes to better suit my taste.

muffinchanel vegetarian spinach pasta pesto simple meals quick easy ingredientsIngredients

8 ounces spinach pasta (I like linguine!)
6 ounces fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
2 large shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 ounces Asiago cheese, grated
1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup half and half
6 ounces basil pesto
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
Olive oil

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. 

Boil 4-6 quarts of lightly salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to the package.

Set cooked pasta aside.

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Peel, wash, and thinly slice the shallots.

Roughly chop the baby spinach

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Mince garlic

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Grate the cheese

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In a large bowl, combine the half and half, basil pesto, eggs, and greek yogurt. Wisk together until smooth.muffinchanel vegetarian spinach pasta pesto simple meals quick easy sauce

Combine the spinach, cheese, shallots, and cooked pasta in a large bowl.muffinchanel vegetarian spinach pasta pesto simple meals quick easy salad

Lightly grease a 9×9 casserole dish with olive oil and mix in pasta mixture with the pesto mixture.muffinchanel vegetarian spinach pasta pesto simple meals quick easy combine recipe

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Let cool for about 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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