Do you ever just need a little “me moment”?  Even if it’s just 10 or 15 minutes, I find that giving myself a little time to myself really can help me throughout the day.  It’s like a little refresher and it’s a chance for me to gather my thoughts or clear my mind if my day has been a little crazy!  I absolutely love my kiddos, but when 3:30 comes around and everyone’s home and my house sounds like a school cafeteria, it’s nice to have had a few moments of quiet before hand.  Sometimes I like to indulge in a little sweet treat during my quiet time too.  This simple Raspberry & Chocolate Chip Yogurt Icebox Cake is not only a tasty dessert for the family, but you can easily sneak a piece to enjoy during your  quiet “me moment” time!

When I was a Walmart over the weekend, I came across some NEW tasty Müller® Yogurt flavors.  Müller® Ice Cream Inspired Yogurt comes in 4 delicious flavors (Strawberries & Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip, Vanilla Bean, & Raspberry Chocolate Chip) that are perfect for a snack or dessert.  While I love grabbing a yummy yogurt for a quick snack, I also like making creative desserts with yogurt as well!

I grabbed 3 of the flavors and my family and I really liked them.  They are rich, creamy and full of flavor.  They are also made with all natural ingredients!  Whether it is a touch of indulgence to start your morning or an indulgent break in the afternoon – go ahead and indulge because you deserve it!

Müller® Raspberry & Chocolate flavor was my favorite, so earlier this week I used it to make this pretty Icebox Cake.  All you need is Müller® Raspberry & Chocolate Yogurt, graham crackers, whipped topping, mini chocolate chips and fresh raspberries to garnish.

First you place a layer of graham crackers across the bottom of a 8 x 8 baking dish.  Then you add 1 container of the yogurt and smooth it out on top of the graham crackers evenly.  Add another layer of graham crackers, another layer of yogurt, more crackers, more yogurt and then top the final layer of graham crackers with whipped topping.

Then get out those cute mini chocolate chips and sprinkle them across the top of your cake.  Cover the cake and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours.  I like to make this in the morning and then it’s available for my “me moment” during nap time or for dessert with my family after dinner.

After you cut the cake, garnish each slice with fresh raspberries.  It looks so pretty and just adds a wonderful taste to the dessert.

Whether you are looking for a simple Valentine’s Day dessert, something fun & easy to make with your children in the kitchen, or a little slice of heaven in the afternoon, be sure to give this yummy recipe a try!

What’s your perfect “Me Moment”?

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Alright.  I admit it.  I do, on occasion use a boxed baking mix!  It’s okay.  I’ll give you a minute to get over the shock of it all.  The truth is, while I prefer to make most of my family’s meals, snacks and desserts “from scratch”, I am still a busy mom who sometimes just can’t do it all.  I am no super hero.  Sometimes my kiddos just want a dessert after dinner or sometimes I have a huge craving for chocolate or something ooey- gooey and well, I just don’t feel like throwing on my apron and baking up a storm.  However, there are great tasting in- the-box mixes out there and us mom’s shouldn’t be afraid to use them once in a while.  We can always add to them to make them extra special though!

These 5 Minute Trail Mix Brownies are pretty darn good!  I use my favorite basic brownie mix, prepare it as usual, and then add in semi sweet chocolate chips, roughly chopped walnuts, dried cranberries and then top them with M&M’s for a delicious, fudgy, quick and easy dessert that your whole family will love.

It literally takes 5 minutes to prepare these, and then of course you have to bake them.  After the brownies cool, I like to use my metal cookie or biscuit cutters to cut them into fun shapes.  My children really like that and it only takes but a few seconds really.  It’s funny, because that’s what they are always so excited about when I say I am making a batch of these.  The cutter cuts right through the nuts and chocolate and makes them look very pretty too!  The scraps…well, those are perfect for nibbling on or even on top of an ice cream sundae.  I actually feel a little guilty talking about all this chocolatey goodness, but that’s okay too.  It’s the weekend and I guess I will burn off those extra calories while working in the garden!

If you’re short on time or have a last minute “Mom, I need to bring a treat to school” baking emergency, give these tasty, chewy brownies a try!  They’re really yummy!

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If you crave everything pumpkin this time of year, then you are going to love this Chilled Pumpkin Spice Cake!  This moist pumpkin spiced cake is topped with a light, creamy pumpkin spiced chilled frosting that will keep pumpkin lovers at your house coming back for more.  My children have a half day of school today, so we are planning some fun fall activities this afternoon and then we will be ending our day on a sweet note with this delicious cake.   This cake uses Jell-O Pumpkin Spice Instant Pudding & Pie Mix and is very simple to prepare.  If you have little helpers at home you can have so much fun in the kitchen making this together!  Whether you serve this on the weekend, on Halloween or even on a weeknight as a late night dessert, this tasty fall treat is sure to please.

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Good Morning!  I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  The weather here wasn’t very nice and it was pretty chilly. We had heavy rain, thunderstorms and even some hail!  We are building an addition onto our house and before the rain came on Saturday, my husband along with helpful family members and friends were busy trying to get most of the framing done.  I tried to warm them up with a huge pot of chili for lunch and these yummy Chocolate Chip & English Toffee Cookie Bars for dessert.  These bars were still warm when I served them and were full of that melted toffee, chocolate goodness.  They are perfect on a cold day with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate!   These treats are slightly crisp on the top and bottom with a delicious, gooey inside.  If you are feeling a little naughty, you could even top these warm cookie bars with vanilla ice cream!  Cookie Bars are my go to dessert when I am pressed for time.  They are so simple to make, and they take only minutes to prepare.  If you are in the mood for something warm and sweet to share with your family on a chilly fall evening, give these Cookie Bars a try!  If you aren’t feeding a crowd, the extra bars can be stored in the freezer or even packed as a surprise in a school lunch:)  Enjoy!

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This time of year the fruit stands around here are full of fresh berries.  If you don’t have your own orchard in your backyard, many of these places also allow you to pick your own fruit.  My children and I really look forward to that every year.  It’s one of our favorite things to do in the summer.   There is nothing better than making a delicious dessert with the fruit you just harvested.  I made this yummy Warm Blueberry Crisp in 8 oz. canning jars because I love how the dessert looks in them and hey, it’s great portion control, right?  If you are having a family get together or picnic, the recipe can be doubled, and can even be made ahead of time.  Everyone will love their own individual servings of this special homemade dessert.  The sweetened, warm blueberries topped with this buttery, slightly crisp topping are the perfect summer treat.  Make it extra special with homemade whipped cream or ice cream!

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My husband really loves Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups!  This past Father’s Day weekend, I decided to incorporate this yummy candy into a cookie bar that my everyone in my family would love.  This peanut better lover’s dessert is loaded with crunchy peanut butter, miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and of course some semi sweet chocolate chips for those of us who like chocolate in everything:)  These cookie bars are simple to make, take very little time to prepare and can be served warm or at room temperature with a big glass of cold milk.  What a perfect way to end the day!

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