Favorite Easter Snacks!

Everyone loves a good Easter snack! Not only are they fun to make, but they are deliciously tasty! Enjoy making these alone or have fun with your kiddos by allowing them to partake. We've separated the snacks into healthy and not-so- healthy snacks :)

Enjoy + Happy Easter all!

HEALTHY EASTER TREATS

1. Easter Peeps Fruit Kabobs

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INGREDIENTS 
(Be sure to get organic fruit!)

• Easter Bunny Peeps
• Strawberries
• Cantaloupe
• Pineapple
• Green and Red Grapes
• Blueberries
• Wooden Skewers

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash and cut fruit
2. Add to skewer in any way desired and top with a Peep!

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2. Healthy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Eggs

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INGREDIENTS:

• 2 ½ cups rolled oats
• 3 tbsps. pb2 (or any powdered peanut butter)
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 5 tbsps. almond milk
• 1 tbsp. peanut butter
• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
• Sprinkles for decoration
• Plastic eggs

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a medium bowl mix dry ingredients and set aside.
   
2. In a large bowl add maple syrup, vanilla, milk and peanut butter. Stir until mixture has been combined, add the dry ingredient to the large bowl and mix with hands. 
   
3. Once combined add chocolate chips and sprinkles.
   
4. Place in plastic eggs and let set in the fridge for 1 hour.
   
5. Once done, gently open them from the plastic eggs and decorate with sprinkles.

​Not-So-Healthy Easter Treats

1. Easter Muddy Buddies

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INGREDIENTS

• 9 cups Rice Chex
• 1¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 12/3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• 1 cup Cadbury mini eggs
• ½ cup Easter M&M's

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside. Measure cereal into a large bowl; set aside.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and peanut butter 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 until evenly 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.
4. Sprinkle the mini marshmallows, Cabury mini eggs and Easter M&M's throughout the mixture.
5. Serve in a bowl. Optional, add a peep on top!
6. Enjoy!
7. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

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2. Spring Marshmallow Krispie Treats

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INGREDIENTS

• 6 cups Rice Krispies or any crisp rice cereal
• 1 10-oz bag of your favorite brand of mini marshmallows
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pastel M & M's or other candies for decoration

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large pan, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together over low heat. Stir frequently, or you can have some little helpers do this for you.
   
2. When marshmallows are melted, stir in the vanilla extract, and remove from heat.
3. Add the cereal, one cup at a time, and stir after each cup is added.
4. When the cereal is fully mixed with the marshmallows, spoon into a buttered 13x9-inch baking pan.
5. When the mixture is slightly cool, press in the candies over the top of the cereal.
6. Refrigerate until firm, and enjoy!