Chex Muddy Buddies

Ingredients:

9 c Rice Chex cereal
1 c Enjoy Life chocolate chips
1/2 c sunflower seed butter
1/4 spectrum shortening
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c powdered sugar

1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.

2. In 1 quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, sunflower seed butter and shortening uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring evenly until coated. Pour into 2 gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.

3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

The point of this recipe is to show how easy it is to make things allergy friendly. This recipe is gluten, dairy and nut free. Of course you can substitute any of these ingredients out for a less allergen friendly food. As for using a 2 gallon bag, what a laugh! I don't know anyone with one. What I did and I suggest you do is shake the Muddy Buddies in a gallon ziploc in two batches with 3/4 c powdered sugar each. This is a great lunch box treat, especially if one of your child's classmates has a nut allergy. Enjoy!

Posted by Lia Freeman

Fruit Crumble

You know I can't post a dinner recipe without a DESSERT recipe!! This is a new favorite in our home.

Ingredients:
I love this topping... I often make 1-1/2 times the recipe because I almost like it better than the fruit hiding underneath! It eliminates the need to add any sugar to the fruit, and thickens it in the process by seeping into the juices. It has just the right sweetness without being overpowering.

Topping:
1 cup brown sugar - packed
1 cup white sugar
1-1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup butter

Fruit:
Any fresh fruit will work - such as sliced apples, peaches, or pears.
Fresh or frozen berries are also delicious - Triple Berry Blend from Costco is a FAVORITE!

If you use bottled fruit, be careful how much liquid you include (For a crunchier topping - make sure fruit is well drained. For a more moist topping - include a little juice with the fruit)


Directions:
Place topping ingredients in a large bowl. Cut butter into thin slices to make it easier to cut it into dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender, or two knives - cut in butter until texture resembles cornmeal.

Place fruit in a 9"x13" glass dish or use mini trifle cups for individual servings. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon.  Place a generous helping of topping over the fruit, covering completely. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes. Remove from oven when fruit juices are bubbling up around the edges and the topping is well-browned. Allow to cool slightly and serve with ice cream.

Oh my!  So good!

AMORRIS