With a busy household and active kiddos, it’s so important to start the day with a good breakfast and have healthy snacks readily available for you and your family throughout the day. These easy to make, delicious Strawberry & Chocolate Crunch Yogurt Parfaits are a great, easy to make recipe that you can share with your whole family today!

On my last trip to Target, I found these tasty Somersaults Sunflower Seed Snacks! They come in a variety of flavors like Salt & Pepper, Cinnamon, Sea Salt & Dutch Cocoa, are 100% nut free and are super convenient to pack in school lunches or for me to take on the go.

At only 150 calories per serving, Somersaults Sunflower Seed Snacks contain simple, all-natural ingredients of the highest quality and will also provide you with 5-6 grams of natural plant-based protein, less than 3 grams of sugar, 3 grams of fiber, contain healthy, good-for-you fats (similar to an avocado), and are a good source of vitamin E. They’re non-GMO verified and are certified vegan too! Yum!

Somersaults Sunflower Seed Snacks are available online and in-store at select Target and Whole Foods locations in 6 oz. or individual 1 oz. packages. I purchased both! I like to keep the individual packages in my purse, in our car and even in my office desk drawer for a quick snack!

For this fun recipe, since it’s being prepared for several servings, I’m using a 6 oz. package of Somersaults Sunflower Seed Dutch Cocoa Crunchy Bite Snacks!

To start, get out 4 mason jars or glasses. Layer each jar with regular or greek organic strawberry yogurt.

Then add a nice layer of your finely chopped, bright red, fresh strawberries. Isn’t this pretty?!

Next, open your package of Somersaults….(oh they smell so good) and add a layer of those onto the strawberries.

Continue to layer a few more times, ending with a thin layer of the creamy yogurt. Add a juicy, whole strawberry to the top, a couple of the Somersaults Sunflower Seed Dutch Cocoa Snacks, and then sprinkle the top of the parfait with some mini semi sweet chocolate chips!

These are such a treat… and one that you can feel really good about too! If you don’t make these for breakfast, you can also serve them for an after school snack or even as a weekend dessert. When short on time, made these ahead, twist on a lid and they are ready to go for any adventure you and your family may have planned!

If you’re trying to maintain a healthy balance in your active everyday life and still eat delicious foods, grab a few of your own favorite varieties (or more) of Somersaults Sunflower Seed Snacks today! I know you’re going to love them!

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Strawberry & Chocolate Crunch Yogurt Parfaits

Easy to Make Yogurt Parfaits that can be served for breakfast, snack or dessert!

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 32 oz. Organic Strawberry Yogurt
• 1 lb. fresh strawberries, chopped (reserve 4 for garnish)
• 6 oz. package Somersaults Dutch Cocoa Sunflower Seed Snacks
• 1/4 cup semi sweet mini chocolate chips

Instructions

• In 4 large (or 8 small for snacks) mason jars add a layer of strawberry yogurt.
• Add some chopped strawberries.
• Add a layer of Somersaults Dutch Cocoa Sunflower Seed Snacks.
• Continue layering, ending with a thin layer of yogurt.
• Garnish each of the parfaits with a big juicy strawberry, a few Somersaults Dutch Cocoa Sunflower Snacks and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
• Serve immediately or twist on a lid and store in the refrigerator for later.
• Enjoy!

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It’s hard to get back into a routine, especially when it’s Back to School time. Everyone needs to be up early, get dressed and be out the door in time to catch the school bus. So how do you get your children excited about getting ready for school each day? I think these yummy Tropical Yogurt & Waffle Parfaits for breakfast just might do the trick!

With the summer sun still shining and the weather still warm, these parfaits are sure to put a bright smile on your kiddos faces! Fresh pineapple, sliced banana and crispy toasted Eggo® Waffle pieces are layered with coconut yogurt, chopped macadamia nuts, toasted coconut and then topped with a cherry for a special treat first thing in the morning.

In small trifle like glass dishes, start by layering your fruit, the yogurt, the chopped nuts, and then finally add half of the chopped waffle pieces.

Top with remaining fruit, stick a waffle half in the back, sprinkle well with toasted shredded coconut and then top with a fresh red cherry to make it really fun!

Eggo® Waffles are not only perfect and convenient for this recipe, but they make a quick and easy for breakfast any day of the week. They’re great for an after school snack too! That’s why I’ve stocked up to prepare for the busy school year ahead!

Right now at Target you can Buy 3 participating Eggo products with Crayola packaging and get $5 off of Crayola products! How awesome is that?!

Coloring and creating fun drawings is always something my children look forward to when we go out to eat, so I wanted to add that fun element that to our very own breakfast table. It’s like fueling the mind and body at the same time!

Set your kitchen table with wide mouthed mason jars full of Crayola Crayons, Colored Pencils and Washable Markers so your little ones can work on printables from Crayola’s Downloadable Activity Book!

*Tip:Use these as fun place mats!

This will surely help to get your kids up, moving and get creative before school! Whether you decide to make this tropical recipe for breakfast or an afternoon snack, I’m positive your family will absolutely love it! Enjoy!

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Starting the day off right is important! If you don’t get in a little exercise and eat a healthy, well rounded breakfast, you can be left feeling sluggish and unmotivated throughout the day. I’ve always believed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You have to fuel up in the morning so you can be the best “you” you can be! Chobani Oats with Peach or Raisin & Brown Sugar make it easy for you and your family to start the morning off on the right foot with a hearty gluten-free grain breakfast!

Both of these Chobani Oats flavors are packed with 10 grams of protein AND 10 grams of whole grains providing a good amount of fiber in each serving! With summer mornings starting out with warm temperatures, it’s nice to have a breakfast on hand that’s cool and delicious.

I’ve always loved Chobani’s Greek Yogurt, but I am loving the addition of real ingredients like fresh fruits and steel cut oats to keep me full and satisfied until lunch time.

In a hurry? No problem! Life is busy and some of us have hectic mornings. Chobani Oats can easily be tossed into  your purse or bag and taken on the go. Don’t make excuses! No matter how busy you are- there’s always time for Chobani. Take care of yourself and make breakfast a priority!

Here’s 5 Quick Things You Can Do to Fuel Up Your Morning:

1. Get up 1/2 hr. earlier- enjoy a little quiet & clear your mind

2. Drink a full glass of water as soon as you wake up- get hydrated

3. Enjoy Chobani Oats for a protein & whole grain packed breakfast- great for you body & mind

4. Set aside at least 30 minutes for brisk exercise- a quick jog or even a brisk walk around the block

5. Have a positive attitude- if you start the day off with positive thinking, you can accomplish & overcome anything

Chobani, America’s #1 Greek Yogurt brand, is saying #HelloSummer with 15 new product varieties that will get you excited about eating your yogurt! Chobani Flip offers delicious flavors like Coffee Break Bliss and Summer Strawberry Crisp are a that are a tasty way to enjoy a sweet treat that’s good for you. Chobani Limited Batch Watermelon or Plum give you a yogurt that’s bursting with summer flavor, while Chobani Simply 100 makes the perfect afternoon snack. Want to indulge a bit in the evening? Try Chobani Indulgent Cherry Dark Chocolate for dessert! No matter the variety, each and every cup of Chobani Greek Yogurt is made with fresh milk from cows not treated with rBST and proudly contains no artificial sweeteners, preservatives or flavors.

There’s a yummy Chobani Yogurt for everyone! What’s your favorite?

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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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Do you have the Winter Blues?  This snowy and cold Winter weather is just something we deal with in our area and right now there seems to be no end in sight.  Being stuck indoors can sometimes make you feel down and frustrated.  I like to cheer myself up this time of year with simple things, like Florida Grapefruit!  Florida Grapefruit is at its sweetest and juiciest right at the peak of winter (January-March), making it a great source of delicious, ripe fruit at a time when many others are not available.   Florida’s unique fertile soil and lush subtropical climate are what make Florida Grapefruit the sweetest and juiciest variety of grapefruit in the world, but they can also take a toll on the outer appearance of the fruit – don’t judge a book by it’s cover!  Adding delicious, juicy, and ripe Florida Grapefruit to your diet this Winter is sure to put a smile on your face.  Yesterday I surprised my kiddos with these yummy and simple Grapefruit & Vanilla Yogurt Popsicles!

I really enjoy eating grapefruit for breakfast with toast some mornings to help me start the day.  I don’t like to add anything to it, I just slice the grapefruit, grab my grapefruit spoon and enjoy.  Florida Grapefruit are nice and sweet so I don’t feel the need to add any extra sugar.  My children also love to eat grapefruit as a snack this way, but I wanted to be a little creative this week with their snack preparation.

These Grapefruit & Vanilla Yogurt Popsicles are definitely a fun way for your little ones and your whole family to get more Vitamin C into their diet!  One-half of a Florida grapefruit contains at least 100 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C, which can help support a healthy immune system which is great during cold and flu season.

Whipping these popsicles up only takes a few minutes.  Take your blender out and add a 1/2 cup of your favorite Vanilla Yogurt.  Then slice a Florida Grapefruit in half and using a grapefruit spoon, cut the pieces of grapefruit out and add them to the blender.  Remove the seeds from the grapefruit and squeeze the remaining juice into the blender as well.  You may add a touch of sugar or a splash of orange juice to taste if you wish, but I like mine just like this.  Put the lid on your blender and blend!  Then pour the liquid into your favorite popsicle molds and freeze.  That’s it!

If you love grapefruit, you are really going to enjoy this creamy, tasty, icy treat.  These popsicles are full of juicy bits of grapefruit pulp and can also be very soothing when you have a sore throat or a cold this time of year too!

If it’s just way too chilly for you to really enjoy popsicles right now, there are plenty of other yummy ways to enjoy your Florida Grapefruit this Winter.  You can sprinkle a little brown sugar over a sliced grapefruit and broil it for dessert, add a whole Florida Grapefruit to any of your breakfast smoothies, or even peel a grapefruit and add the segments to a grilled chicken and spinach salad for lunch.  With so many great options, make sure to brighten up these last few months of Winter with yummy Florida Grapefruit!

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This week Cozy Country Living has been all about snacks! You can check out this week’s earlier posts on Pudding Made Right with Kozy Shack Pudding and Homemade Strawberry & Pistachio Ice Cream if you are looking for some great dessert type snacks too.

My children have a few weeks of school left and soon I will hear, “Mom, I’m hungry” several times throughout the day x 4.  It doesn’t matter if it’s an hour after a meal, someone will be looking for a snack.  I am using these last two weeks of school to prepare myself by having a bunch of great tasting, healthy and filling snack ideas in mind.  We always have fresh fruit and vegetables in our house, so to mix things up a bit, I made smoothies this morning!

These Triple Berry Kale Smoothies are pretty tasty and are an excellent way to sneak in some maybe unfamiliar vegetables into your family’s diet.  I blended organic baby kale, fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and vanilla Greek yogurt with some ice in my blender for a smoothie that can be served for breakfast, lunch or a snack.  Most likely, you won’t even really notice the kale!  I even handed one of these to my husband as he was leaving for work.  He really liked it!

I use a regular, plain old blender.  It’s nothing fancy, but it gets the job done, as long as you take your time.  I usually add the hardest ingredients at the bottom and maybe once or twice, stop the blender and mix a little with a spoon.  Don’t let not having a fancy blender stop you from trying smoothies.  You’ll be missing out on all of those great nutrients that you may not otherwise eat.

This recipe will make smoothies for the whole family!  My children were already off to school when I made these, so I just covered this and stored it in the refrigerator until they got home.  After getting off the bus, this was a nice, refreshing after school snack.  Does your family like smoothies?  What’s your favorite way to make them?  I would love to try some of your ideas this summer!

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The sun is shining and I’m ready for Spring…but there’s still snow on the ground and it’s only 30 degrees!  Hey, I’ll take it though, because this feels like a heat wave compared to the temperatures we’ve had the last few months.  As a matter of fact, this weekend we might even make it to 40 degrees around here!  My weekend cleaning may include opening the windows (probably for only 5 minutes- I know that’s still cold) to let some lovely fresh air into my home.  Do you open your windows when you get the slightest hint of Spring?

Because I am thinking Spring thoughts and dreaming about warmer weather, I’m making my family these yummy Tropical Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits.  These parfaits can be eaten for breakfast, a snack  or even dessert and are healthy and satisfying.  Creamy Greek Yogurt is layered in between freshly chopped pineapple, mango and sliced banana and then topped with toasted coconut and salted cashews for a tasty tropical treat!  This simple recipe takes only minutes to prepare and is fun for the whole family.  It makes 4 large parfaits, and can even be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for later.  If you’ve got the winter blues and Spring hasn’t yet arrived at your doorstep, grab some yogurt and tropical fruit the next time you are at the grocery store and imagine yourself somewhere warm with this delicious snack.  Enjoy!

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My children love snacks!  I mean these little kiddos can really eat!  Sometimes I look at them and think, “How much am I going to have to make when they are teenagers?!”  I don’t mind though, they are growing:)  It is important to me to make sure that they eat a good snack, but that it be pretty healthy too.

I had these big Banana Split parfaits waiting on the table for my children after school yesterday and they were beyond excited about this yummy snack!  These parfaits are very filling and are made with vanilla Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries, fresh pineapple, bananas, chopped walnuts, a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips and of course a cherry on top!  I used this as a snack, but these could easily be served for breakfast.  This recipe made 4 large parfaits in Pint sized Mason Jars .  While I assembled these parfaits, I think it would be fun to set up a “Sundae Bar” with yogurt and fun, healthy toppings on special day or even for a party.  What fun snacks do you like to make for your children?

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If you haven’t tried it already, adding spinach to your smoothies boosts the vitamins and minerals you are getting and it’s a great way to sneak more veggies in your children’s diet.  I think it is hard to start off with mostly spinach, so my approach is to add more spinach gradually as you get use to it.  This smoothie has blueberries, spinach, strawberries, organic vanilla yogurt, pineapple and banana.  I don’t think you can really taste the spinach in this smoothie which is why I call it a starter.  You can add to it, but it gets you use to the idea of adding greens to your smoothie and the slightly different texture.  This smoothly lasted about 5 minutes at my house:)  So if you are looking for a different healthy snack for your family give this a try.  What kind of smoothies are a hit with your family?

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