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I was half-tempted to title this blog "Totally Junky and Fattening Granola Bars" because I thought it might attract more of you!  But, it’s true, these granola bars are HEALTHY!  And not only are they healthy, they’re DELICIOUS!  

I was scanning Passionate Homemaking’s blog, and Lindsay posted this recipe for granola bars.  Boy are they amazing!  I made mine with pumpkin seeds, peanut butter, raisins and maple syrup (there are a few variations for some ingredients).  I also added about less than a 1/4 cup of granola as well.  They are so good!  You should check out the link and make them!  Both my husband and I love them.  And the best part is that we know that we’re not eating any crazy chemicals or other preservatives that most granola bars have! (That’s my granola bar featured above!)

Not only are they great for snacks, but they’re great for company.  They could even be used as a treat at a holiday dinner!  If you cut them into squares instead of rectangles you can put them out on a plate and enjoy them at a potluck this party season!  

Happy healthy treat eating!   

As you enjoy this weekend, why not make yourself a little snack to enjoy?  Here is a simple method I follow:

Sweet Mix:

1 cup each (or more!) of cereal, nuts, raisins, craisins, popcorn…

Mix with 3 tbsp. of brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter (or coconut oil), and 1 tsp. of cinnamon.  Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.  Stir halfway.  At the end, throw in some chocolate chips to the mix.  If you add them earlier they melt!

Salty Mix:

1 cup each (or more!) of cereal, nuts, popcorn, crackers, tortilla chips…

Mix with 1/2 pkg. of onion soup mix and 1/2 cup of melted butter.  Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.  Stir halfway.

 

 

 

My husband Peter makes the BEST crepes!  It’s his speciality.  Anytime we feel like have a rather indulgent late-night snack, crepes always get chosen!  They can be topped with jam, nutella, peanut butter, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, berries, ice cream, or just plain old butter and sugar!  That is Peter’s favourite option.  Here is the recipe for his delicious crepes:

Peter’s Crepes: 

3 cups flour

2 cups milk

3 eggs

1 tbsp. sugar

A pinch of salt

2 tbsp. oil

2 cups water

In a large bowl combine flour and milk.  Mix thoroughly for at least 3 minutes.  In a small bowl beat eggs until they are slightly foamy.  Add the eggs to the flour mixture and mix thoroughly.  Add sugar, salt, oil and water.  Mix until the batter is smooth without lumps.  Warm a non-stick frying pan.  Put about a ladle of batter into the pan and disperse evenly over the surface of the pan by tilting it.  When slightly golden brown on the bottom, flip over.  Crepe is done when both sides are golden.

We used to use a normal frying pan to make our crepes, but over a year ago now we purchased a crepiere pan.  It was worth the investment, and has been excellent for making crepes!  We also purchased a plastic icing spatula from the dollar store which is what we use to flip the crepes.  Happy Crepe Eating!

Sometimes we just need a few tips and tricks in order to accomplish something we struggle with.  SO, here are a few tips and tricks I’ve come across to help you drink more water:

1.) Having a water bottle with you at all times will help you drink water a lot more!

2.) Adding a lemon or a lime sometimes interests people in drinking a lot more.

3.) Powdered crystals like Crystal Light are good for flavouring water for those who just can’t stand the taste of pure water.

4.) Ice cubes.  Some people like their water really cold, and so adding ice cubes is a good way to help.  Consider freezing berries (such as blackberries!) to pop into your glass of water.  Not only will they cool the water down, they’ll give you some fruit too! 

5.) Warm water.  Some people just can’t stand drinking cold water, so having warm gives a sense of comfort.  

What tips and tricks do you have for drinking water? 

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Have you joined the h2O challenge?

Read here to find out more about joining in the h2O challenge!    

How much water do you drink each day?  Ironically it’s probably my favourite liquid, but I just don’t drink enough of it!  

66% of our body weight is made up of water, and blood is 84% water.  That’s a lot of water!  Because of this, it is crucial that we drink enough water to keep our bodies hydrated.  Natural water has all of the nutrients in it that we need to stay healthy.  As we head into the summer, it is important for us to remember to stay hydrated.  Spending hours out in the hot sun is wonderful, but without enough water we can end up in serious trouble!  

We need to drink about 1.5 litres of water every day.  Drinking this much water can help someone who is trying to find a healthy weight, and it can also change our skin.  If you’re like me and you have dry skin, or problems with acne, drinking water is one of the best ways to help alleviate those issues.

I’m putting out a challenge for the month of June for all of us to drink eight-8 oz. glasses of water a day!  I know it’s not easy, but I think if we all keep one another accountable this will be helpful!  Be thankful for the wonderful natural resource that God has given us and drink up!  So if you’d like to get in on this, here are the rules:

1. Please leave your link in the comment section, and I’ll post the links into this post.  

2. Also please write a post on your blog and link back to here!  

3. Save the following text below the picture that I have in this post and feel free to post it on your blog as a visual for the h2O challenge! 

I’ll do some updates throughout the month to see how we’re all doing and give some tips on water purifiers as well as tips for those who don’t particularly like drinking water!    

Join in the h2O challenge! 

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Participants: 

Emily @ Life in Cincinnati

Stacey @ A Peek into this Journey Called Life 

Jaclyn @ Jaclyn’s Two Cents

This blog is linked to Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays, Try It Tuesday, Gratituesday and Tasty Tuesday!

I have a lot of extra produce leftover from a party on Friday night, and so this week’s menu is going to be a bit vegetarian! 

Monday: Picnic (pack up some easy leftovers, and head to the water with my husband!)

Tuesday: Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Wednesday: Broccolli Soup with Homemade dinner rolls

Thursday: Thai stir-fry (This will be an experiment, of which I will post another time!)

Friday: Veggie Pizza (no real recipe - just going to use sauce, veggies and cheese and cook it up!)

Saturday & Sunday: Leftovers

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches: This recipe is from Sara!

Cut steak into strips and fry on high with a little bit of oil.  Set them aside and keep warm.  Next, cut up your bell peppers and onions into strips.  Fry them in a bit of oil as well.  Next, pour in some barbeque sauce.  Mix together.  Add the steak back in.  In the meantime, slice up some french bread and toast it in the toaster.  Put the sliced bread on a cookie sheet.  Place a generous amount of the steak/veggie/bbq mixture on top of the slices.  Top with shredded cheese.  Broil in the oven until the cheese is melted. 

Broccoli Soup:

2-3 cups of frozen or fresh chopped broccoli

1 cup of water

1 can of condensed cream of mushroom soup (scroll down through the link for the recipe!)

1 1/4 cup milk

2 tbsp. butter or margarine

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Cheddar cheese for garnish.

Cook broccoli in water.  Do not drain.  Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 3 or 4 minutes.  Run hand blender through the mixture, then simmer again with some cheddar cheese added in.  Garnish with more cheese.

What are you cooking this week??