Category: Appetizers

3 Ingredient Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bark

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You heard that right, it only takes a whopping 3 ingredients to recreate this healthy and refreshing treat! Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bark is the perfect go-to for anytime of the day. Whether it be morning snacks, afternoon pick-me-ups, or just late night munchies, this cold treat is sure to satisfy even the most intense sweet tooth!

Get Creative…

Although this recipe is for the strawberry version of this bark, do not let that stop you from putting your own creative spin on things! If there’s anything I’ve learned from the countless times I have made this, it is that there is absolutely NO limit to the amount of toppings you can experiment with! Down below are some of my favorite toppings to spice things up…

  • Nut butters
  • Honey, Maple syrup, Agave syrup
  • Pineapple, Berries, Banana, Coconut, Mango
  • Nuts, Granola, Cereals,
  • Dried fruit, Seeds, Chocolate chips

How to make…

First things first, you need to make the strawberry purée…

  • Take your 3/4 Cup of cut up strawberries and put in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave on increments of 15 seconds until soft enough to mash.
  • Mash the strawberries into a purée and add the 1 Tbsp of maple syrup.
  • Microwave the mixture again until it reaches your desired consistency. (The longer you microwave the mixture, the thicker it will become)
  • Then set the purée aside to cool while you make the bark.

Next, make the yogurt bark…

  • Mix the 3 Cups of yogurt and 1/4 Cup of maple syrup together in a bowl. (The amount of maple syrup you use will depend on your yogurt’s sweetness. If you want it to be sweeter, add more maple syrup!)
  • Take a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread the yogurt mixture evenly onto it.
  • Next add your strawberry purée. (I swirled mine in just to add a bit of flair, but feel free to just plop it on!)
  • Next add your toppings of choice. (I chose granola and more cut up strawberries)
  • Put in the freezer for a minimum of 2 hours to harden.
  • Then enjoy!

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bark

Servings: 12 (number varies on serving size)

Prep time: 10 min

Total time: 2-3 hrs

INGREDIENTS:

Yogurt Bark

  • 3 Cups yogurt of choice (I chose 2% Greek Yogurt)
  • 1/4 Cup maple syrup
  • Any toppings you may want

Strawberry Purée

  • 3/4 Cup strawberries (Cut up)
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup

DIRECTIONS:

For more detailed instructions read above… but here is the basis!

Make strawberry purée
  1. Microwave strawberries on 15 second intervals until soft.
  2. Mash the strawberries and add the Tbsp of maple syrup.
  3. Microwave again until desired consistency is reached.
Make yogurt bark
  1. Mix the 1/4 cup maple syrup and yogurt together.
  2. Spread mixture evenly onto a lined baking sheet.
  3. Add the strawberry purée on top, as well as any desired toppings. (Some of my favorite topping ideas are listed above!)
  4. Lastly, put in the freezer for 2-3 hours and ENJOY!

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Classic Jalapeño Poppers

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These Classic Jalapeño Poppers are cheesy and creamy with a hint of spice! They are perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or for anything else you can think of!

How To Make:

  1. To begin, preheat your oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
  2. Next, take your jalapeño peppers and cut off the top stem.
  3. Slice them long ways (vertically) into either halves or fourths, depending on the size of your peppers. (remember they will shrink a tiny bit in the oven)
  4. Remove all of the seeds from the halved peppers. (If you would like them EXTRA spicy then feel free to keep a few in!)
  5. Next, in a large bowl mix together the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and spices.
  6. Fill each pepper with the mixture. (I filled each one with about a tbsp.)
  7. wrap your uncooked (or cooked) bacon around each pepper, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.
  8. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and place the peppers on.
  9. Bake around 12-20 min, just until the bacon is crispy, the peppers have softened, and the cream cheese mixture is a bit golden.
  10. Let cool and enjoy!

Spicy warning:

The spice level of this dish depends on your peppers. Some jalapeños are more spicy than others. It is just the luck of the draw! If you wish to make it more spicy, than feel free to keep some seeds in or add a Tbsp of hot sauce or cayenne into the cream cheese mixture before baking.

Classic Jalapeño Poppers

Serving size: 10

Prep Time: 15 min

Total Time: 20 ish min

INGREDIENTS:

  • 5 Whole Jalapeños
  • 1 8oz Block of Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Box of Uncooked Bacon
  • 1/2 Tbsp Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 400F
  2. Slice jalapeños and remove seeds
  3. Mix cream cheese, Parmesan, and spices together
  4. Fill each jalapeño with the mixture
  5. Wrap the bacon around filled peppers and hold in place with a toothpick if necessary
  6. Bake for 12-20 min until bacon is cooked
  7. Let cool and enjoy!

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