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Thick and Creamy Raspberry Banana Smoothie! This deliciously refreshing Raspberry Banana Smoothie is made with simple ingredients and takes just minutes to prepare! Perfect for busy mornings or afternoons. Double or triple as needed! INGREDIENTS 3 very ripe bananas, cut into chunks, frozen 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 cup SILK almond milk 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (preferably no sugar added) 2 tablespoons raw honey (more to taste, if desired) Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Raspberry Banana Smoothie @ bakerbynature.com

Thick and chewy brown butter blondies loaded with toasted walnut and chocolate chips! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 cup flour (be sure not to pack your flour) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or use chocolate chunks, which I do ALL the time!) 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Brown Butter Walnut Chocolate Chip Blondies @ bakerbynature.com

Pretzels and candy bars swirled in this easy Caramel Peanut Butter Pretzel Fudge add a fun crunch and chew to each creamy square. Great no bake recipe! INGREDIENTS 3 cups white chocolate chips 1 - 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup marshmallow cream 1 cup chopped peanut butter filled pretzels, divided 1 - 7 ounce bag Simply Caramel Milky Way Bites or Rolos, quartered Get the full recipe and instructions here >>  Peanut Butter Caramel Pretzel Fudge @ insidebrucrewlife.com

These Lemon Sugar Cookies are buttery and soft, with the perfect hint of lemon. The lemon frosting makes them over the top delicious. A perfect cookie recipe for lemon lovers! INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp lemon zest 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Lemon Frosting 1/2 cup butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 1 dash salt 1 Tbsp lemon zest 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1-2 Tbsp milk, if needed Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Lemon Sugar Cookies @ lilluna.com

Soft and fluffy funfetti donuts are loaded with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a sweet vanilla frosting! Baked, not fried, these can be ready in just 30 minutes! INGREDIENTS 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose baking flour 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup milk (I used almond milk but cow's milk will work) 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg, at room temperature 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles For the vanilla frosting: 2 tablespoons heavy cream (more if needed) 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles, for decorating Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Vanilla Frosted Funfetti Donuts (Baked and Super Easy) @ bakerbynature.com

A quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of apple pie with cinnamon and buttery apples with these apple pie crescents. INGREDIENTS Apple Pie Crescents 1 pkg crescents rolls 1 large apple* (chopped and cored) 4 TBS butter (divided) 3 TBS brown sugar (divided) 1.5 tsp cinnamon (divided) 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1 pinch salt Maple Glaze 1/4 cup real maple syrup 3 TBS powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Apple Pie Crescents @ lmld.org

Rocky Road Brownies are chewy homemade brownies topped with a decadent layer of chocolate, marshmallows, and almonds!  INGREDIENTS   Brownie Layer 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted 170g 3/4 cup natural cocoa powder 75g 1 cup granulated sugar 200g ½ cup brown sugar 100g 2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk lightly beaten, room temperature preferred. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5ml 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour 145g 1 teaspoon cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon salt   Rocky Road Topping 2 cups chocolate chips (I used a mix of milk and semisweet chocolate chips, you can use your favorite chocolate chips) 340g 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 Tablespoons corn syrup¹ 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups mini marshmallows 110g 3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds (or preferred nuts) 125g fine sea salt optional Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Rocky Road Brownies @ sugarspunrun.com

Super Bowl Cupcakes are better than a touchdown!!! If you are hosting Super Bowl party, you’ll need delicious dessert for the Big Game! Nothing tastes sweeter than a Super Bowl win, but these delicious chocolate cupcakes with salted caramel, peanuts and popcorn come pretty close! INGREDIENTS Chocolate Cupcakes : 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg ½ cup milk ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla Filling : ¾ cup peanuts-chopped 1/3 cup salted caramel sauce Topping: 5 cups popcorn 1 cup peanuts ½ cup salted caramel sauce (pus 2–3 Tablespoons more if needed) 10 oz. dark chocolate melting wafers Get the full recipe and instructions here >>  Super Bowl Cupcakes @ omgchocolatedesserts.com

These hearty, soft and pillowy Blueberry Streusel Cookies taste just like blueberry muffin tops and couldn't be simpler to make! INGREDIENTS 1 box blueberry muffin mix (I used Krusteaz) ¾ cup old-fashioned oats (not instant) ⅓ cup + 2 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil ¼ cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 2 Tbsp milk Lemon Butter Glaze : 1 &1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 Tbsp melted butter ½ tsp lemon peel 2 tsp lemon juice 1-2 Tbsp milk Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Muffin Mix Blueberry Streusel Cookies @ thedomesticrebel.com

No-churn Toasted Mocha Marshmallow-flavored ice cream donut sandwiches! Just 5 ingredients and you have your own donut ice cream sandwiches! The best thing about this recipe is how easy it is. INGREDIENTS 1 can 14oz sweetened condensed milk 2/3 cup Toasted Marshmallow Mocha Coffee-mate Dessert Creamer 1 teaspoon instant coffee 2 cups heavy whipping cream 12 glazed donuts Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Donut Ice Cream Sandwich @ sugarspunrun.com

They melt in your mouth with an explosion of deep rich chocolate that’ll make your eyelids flutter… to call it a cookie is to completely miss the point. INGREDIENTS 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature (this is important) 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder, sifted (I use Hershey's Special Dark) 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup dark chocolate chips Get the full recipe and instructions here >>  Double Dark Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies @ theviewfromgreatisland.com

These are so fun for Easter. I love cadburry eggs and enjoyed them even more in this chocolate cookie! Thick and chewy Chocolate Cadbury Egg Cookies make the perfect fun and easy Easter treat.  INGREDIENTS 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (good quality) , chopped 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 Tablespoons butter , room temperature 1/2 cup light brown sugar , packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups mini Cadbury eggs , roughly chopped Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Chocolate Cadbury Egg Cookies @ tastesbetterfromscratch.com

Chocolate Lovers Unite! These Mini Triple Chocolate Cheesecakes are an insanely decadent treat perfect for the ultimate chocolate lover! A rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake sits on top of an Oreo crust. It’s then topped with chocolate whipped cream, chocolate ganache and chocolate shavings! INGREDIENTS   OREO CRUST: 1 cup Oreo crumbs (about 12 Oreos) 4 Tbsp salted butter, melted   CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE: 4 oz. Bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled 1 and 1/2 packages (12 oz) cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature 1/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs, room temperature   DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE: 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream   CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM: 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled 3 Tbsp powdered sugar 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract Chocolate curls, for decorating (optiona

This was sooooo super easy and quick! And i love easy and quick. Such great texture and flavour. THE most scrumptious fudge ever!  This healthy chocolate peanut butter fudge couldn’t be any easier! You just melt everything together. Naturally vegan with a paleo and nut-free option. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (113 grams) refined coconut oil1 1/2 cup (128 grams) natural peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for paleo / nut-free (use the kind with just nuts / seeds and salt) 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (72 grams) cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract salt to taste (be sure to add this! It really brings out the peanut flavor) 1/3 cup + 2 teaspoons maple syrup if using sunflower seed butter: coconut sugar to taste (I used 5 teaspoons) Get the full recipe and instructions here >>  Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge @ texanerin.com

Layers of crunchy chocolate, irresistible nougat, and gooey caramel are impossible to resist! This recipe makes a lot so be sure to invite friends and family over to enjoy with you! These bars are SO yummy! Great for parties! INGREDIENTS Crunchy Chocolate Top and Bottom Layer 1 12 oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided 1 11 oz package butterscotch chips, divided 1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided 3 cups Cocoa Pebbles, divided Nougat Layer ¼ cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup evaporated milk 7 oz container marshmallow creme ¼ cup creamy peanut butter 1½ cups roasted, lightly salted peanuts, coarsely chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract Caramel Layer 1 11 oz bag KRAFT caramels or caramel bits ¼ cup evaporated milk Get the full recipe and instructions here >>  No Bake Snickers Crunch Bars @ momontimeout.com

A super moist, flavorful & soft Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bread. Super easy to prepare - you'll love this new quick bread recipe. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup peanut butter (not whipped, homemade or natural) 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 large eggs , room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour , spooned and leveled 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt , room temperature* 3/4 cup milk , room temperature 1 cup chocolate chips , plus more for sprinkling on the top if you wish  Get the full recipe and instructions here >>  Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bread @ justsotasty.com

Absolutely delicious! Dark, rich, decadent cake. The mousse filling was incredible. Light and delicious. This was sooo delicious and easy to make. This super moist dark chocolate cake combines unsweetened natural cocoa powder and dark cocoa powder for an extra rich flavor. Fill the cake with a simplified chocolate mousse and cover it with semi-sweet chocolate ganache. If needed, you can prepare the ganache and mousse ahead of time.  INGREDIENTS     1 and 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)     3/4 cup (65g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder* (see note)     1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar     2 teaspoons baking soda     1 teaspoon baking powder     1 teaspoon salt     2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*     1/2 cup (120ml) canola or vegetable oil     2 large eggs, at room temperature     3/4 cup (180g) full fat sour cream, at room temperature     1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*     2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract     1/2 cup (120ml) hot w

I love that the ingredients are basic, every day ingredients. It’s a very filling meal for pretty cheap – 2 chicken breasts stretched across 8 people pretty easily which I think puts the price per serving right around $2 a plate, if that much. All the great chicken parmesan flavors, combined in one easy one pot pasta dish that's ready in 30 minutes! Less dishes, but a meal with maximum flavor! INGREDIENTS     2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite sized pieces     1 tsp Italian seasoning     1/2 tsp garlic powder     1 medium yellow onion, minced     3 cloves garlic, minced     16 oz dried short-cut pasta (I used rigatoni)     24 oz jar of your favorite marinara sauce (I used Newman's Own)     water to fill empty marinara sauce jar     1 cup mozzarella cheese     1/2 cup parmesan cheese     salt and pepper, to taste     additional dried Italian seasoning, optional     fresh parsley and/or basil, minced for garnish Get the full recipe and instructions here >&g

Death-By-Chocolate No Bake Cheesecake Bars – Only for serious chocoholics because they’re rich, creamy, decadent, and loaded with chocolate!! NO-BAKE and an easy MAKE-AHEAD dessert!! INGREDIENTS      18 Oreo cookies      1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted      1 tablespoon dark chocolate, melted      4 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened      8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped      3/4 cup heaving whipping cream      1 tablespoon Baileys Irish Cream or Kahlua, optional      1/2 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste but recommended      1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Get the full recipe and instructions here >> Death-By-Chocolate No Bake Cheesecake Bars @ averiecooks.com

This smoothie is perfect for summer. The lime and cucumber would make it super refreshing. This refreshing cucumber lime smoothie recipe combines cucumber and lime juice with honey and ice to create a flavor combination that will refresh you even on the hottest summer days. It is great for hydration, detox, digestion, and weight loss. INGREDIENTS     2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped     1/2 cup fresh lime juice     1/2 cup honey or sugar     Up to 2 cups water or ice, optional     Small handful mint, optional Get the full recipe and instructions here >>   Cucumber Lime Smoothie @ crayonsandcravings.com