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Citrus Honey Vinaigrette | Easy Meal Idea!

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Citrus Honey Vinaigrette

Citrus Honey Vinaigrette We have only been on Summer break for about 2 weeks now, and I am already tired! Between the kiddos, school (I don’t get a summer break) and working full time from home, the last thing on my mind is dinner. Plus, with temperatures reaching 100+ degrees each day, the oven is my mortal enemy right now. Citrus Honey Vinaigrette So, to keep the family happy and fed, it was time to spice up some of my favorite meals. I LOVE salads, the fresh veggies the crisp greens…so yum! Nothing is more perfect for dinner. But, if I fed the family a plate full of leaves, I am pretty sure they would riot. That is why I am loving the Birds Eye Steamfresh® Protein Blends and the Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken Breast Fillets! These two items can be a meal just on their own. Pop them in the microwave and serve them up and be done with it. Citrus Honey Vinaigrette To liven up an already yummy summer salad I decided to make Citrus Honey Vinaigrette to go along with it. The vinaigrette takes just a few minutes to make and gives the meal a little bit of zing that is perfect for summer! You only need some basic ingredients to whip this up, and you most likely have everything on hand already! Birds Eye Steamfresh® Protein Blends Just pour all of your ingredients into a bowl and whisk until combined! Easy Peasy! IMG_7524 To serve, I just laid down a bed of my favorite salad greens, heated up some the Italian Style Birds Eye Steamfresh® Protein Blends and few Tyson® Grilled & Ready® Chicken Breast Fillets in the microwave and served it together in a bowl. And, of course, I added a few fresh strawberries to give it a little sweetness. Citrus Honey Vinaigrette | Easy Meal Idea!

This has become my go to salad for the summer. The Tyson Chicken is 100% all natural and made with all white meat, and the Birds Eye Veggies give the meal an extra boost of protein, so everyone is happy!

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One thing that I love about this meal is that I can find everything that I need right in the frozen food aisle of my local Walmart. And, with the different options of Birds Eye Steamfresh® Protein Blends, I can change it up a bit too!

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 Citrus Honey Vinaigrette | Easy Meal Idea!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 minutes
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Juice orange and lemon, and add all ingredients to a small bowl.
  2. Whisk together and serve immediately.
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Reese’s Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites #AnySnackPerfect

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Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites

Reese’s Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites

Where has the year gone? I can not believe that the Holiday season is upon us, which of course means crazy schedules, family get togethers and running around to find that elusive “perfect gift” for that not so easy to shop for relative. I do not know about you, but just thinking about it makes me tired. It is usually around 3pm or so that my energy starts to lag and my stomach starts to growl, most of the time because I forget to eat lunch. So I love having snacks in the house that I can grab to give me that extra little boost to get me through the rest of the day. These Reese’s Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites do just the trick. Just one or two and they fill me up and hold me over until dinner time and give me that extra little kick to get me through the rest of the day. IMG_9297_2 When I learned on #CollectiveBias that Reese’s started making a chocolate AND peanut butter spread, I knew that I had to get my hands on it! So off to Walmart I went to hunt down this little jar of goodness. Thankfully I did not have to run around the store like a crazed loon and was able to find right in the peanut butter isle, nestled comfortability on the shelf, waiting for me. If you want to try out this amazing new spread you can head over HERE and see if the in store demo happening November 13th-17th is happening in your area.  That way you can get an idea of just how magical this stuff really is. Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites These Reese’s Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites are not only super yummy, they are super easy to make. I mean no baking involved easy! All you need is a few ingredients and a blender or food processor to make them! Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites Simply grab up all of your ingredients, and any extras you want to add, and place it all in a food processor and pulse until everything is well combined! Simple right? Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites After your ingredients are well combined, simply roll into 1 inch or bite sized balls. Any extras can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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 Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites #AnySnackPerfect
Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites
Course Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
-14 Bites
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Course Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
-14 Bites
Ingredients
Reese's Peanut Butter & Chocolate Energy Bites
Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients with the exception of the water to a food processor or blender and pulse until combined.
  2. If mixture appears dry and hard to form, add in 1 tsp of water at a time until mix holds it shape when molded.
  3. Roll into 1 inch size balls and place in refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
  4. Store left overs in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites! Gluten Free and Dairy Free!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites! Gluten Free and Dairy Free!

I have mentioned in a previous post that breakfast time is always hectic in our house. Children running around, husband rushing out the door, dogs barking, it is like a mad house. I strive to make easy breakfast food that is also easy to eat on the go and these Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites are just that. Plus, they are gluten free and dairy free, so everyone is happy in house! Just a heads up, I did use my awesome cake pop maker to make them (which I LOVE), but you can use a mini muffin tin or even a cupcake tin. I have included the directions for all three! Drizzle some chocolate syrup over the top and it even makes for a great healthy dessert!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites! Gluten Free and Dairy Free!

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 Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites! Gluten Free and Dairy Free!
Cuisine Breakfast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
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Cake Pops
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Cuisine Breakfast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
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Cake Pops
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Instructions
  1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients until well incorporated.
  2. Cake Pop Maker:
  3. Fill the cake pop maker and bake for 4 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Mini Muffin Tin:
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  6. Grease or line muffin tin and fill halfway, bake for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cupcake Tin:
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  9. Grease or line Cupcake tin and fill halfway, bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Muffin Bites!