Liberte yogurt review #PlatefullCoOp #ad #TEAMLIBERTE

This post was inspired by Platefull Co Op and I was provided with samples to review. All opinions are always 100% my own.

Have you tried Liberte yogurt yet? I remember I would always pass it down the aisle, but I wasn't a big yogurt person, until one day I decided to try their coconut version and omg was it delectable for a yogurt. It was just as fulfilling as a desert.

I was offered the opportunity to try their new flavors and jumped at the chance.  Their new flavors Orange-Mango and Lime are no exception. All the flavors I have tried have been really good. The consistency is so creamy, as it's made with whole milk and as much as I don't like to drink whole glasses of milk, I will definitely indulge in deserts and dairy products once in a while that contain it. I rate Liberte's taste high on my list of yogurts and I have few favorites.

No cats were fed during the making of this review, thus no cats were happy. Boy did she sniff and eye that yogurt down though. 

This was delicious as a desert after dinner, but would work well as a quick breakfast. Just thrown on some granola or flax seeds and you've got a good portion of your vitamins,  protein and fiber taken care of.

So far I have tried the Orange Mango, Lime, Lemon and Coconut and I really enjoyed all of them. The flavoring is not too thick like some yogurts are. I don't care for those whopping servings of fruit in my yogurt. I say give it a try! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised how great of a substitute it would be to much higher calorie choices.

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#Easter Garden #Brownies with #Minty green frosting #HopItForward

This Easter I wanted to do some easy baking that was more about presentation than complicated ingredients. As an ambassador for World Market, I was inspired by their wide array of baking products and utensils. 

I wanted a really colorful centerpiece for a brunch that centered around Easter and spring, so I came up with the Easter Garden brownies, with mint green frosting. I chose mint, because it's my favorite ingredient to combine with chocolate! 

     Fabric Easter chick and Easter cloth napkins found at World Market and Rabbit ears found at Dollar Tree. 

Directions 

Step1- Bake the Brownies in an 8X8 or 9x9 dish, like this pretty Easter baking pan I used. Then let cool. 

Step2-   While the brownies are cooling, it's time to make the frosting for the grass. I used a container of butter cream frosting and added 3 1/4 tspns of green food coloring to get the grassy color I wanted. Mix in food coloring thoroughly.

Step3- Add 1/4 tspn mint to get just the right amount of minty freshness that is not overpowering or too little. Mix in thoroughly. 

Step4- Once the brownie "dirt" or "soil"  has been cooled enough in the fridge, carefully spread on the frosting to look like a bed of grass. 

Step5- (Optional)  Transfer half of  brownies to a mini serving dish like this adorable Easter Polka Dot dish I used. Or you can just bake  a smaller batch in this one. I had another project I was doing with the other half of the brownies. An Easter Candy Terrarium. 

Step 6- Once covered in frosting, carefully add the candy flowers to look like a bed of flowers covering the grass. 

Step7- Add a mini chocolate rabbit and 3 chocolate eggs to complete your Easter garden desert and Voila! Ready for presentation on your tablescape. 

You will love the contrast of crunchy candy flowers mixed with the soft chewy minty fresh chocolate brownies. 

These brownies taste amazing with a nice cold glass of  unsweetened or sweetened vanilla almond milk!

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This post is sponsored by World Market and in accordance with FTC Guidelines. All opinions are always my own.

Old El Paso - I can't believe that's frozen.

Have you ever tried Old El Paso? I had the chance to check out more varieties and I have to say, it's not bad. I usually don't spring for the processed frozen foods, but once in a while I like to treat myself to something. Especially, when I just do not feel like cooking or I'm in a hurry.

I paired Old El Paso chicken quesadillas with a garden salad, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and topped with hemp seeds. For dips, I used sour cream and my homemade guacamole. 

Then I paired this entree with simply strawberries and a little agave nectar in water. This is such a refreshing and colorful drink I love to enjoy in spring and summer, and right now it's getting there here in Florida. The weather has been in the high 70-80's!

Aren't these dishes so cute? They were provided to me courtesy of General Mills. I love the aqua colored swirly trio side holder the most.

To make the most of your Chicken quesadillas, make sure to skip the microwave and bake them in the oven. They come out a lot more authentic and much better quality. Always pair with fresh veggies or a salad for added nutrition.

Old El Paso is really tasty and they really pack a bucn of ingredients in there. It keeps me full for a while and really satisfies that authentic mexican craving.

I've got a #Breakfast Twist for you. #spon #platefull

Anyone a big breakfast eater? I am and I think that's mostly because I stop eating pretty early at night to calm my stomach and let everything digest. By morning, I am FAMISHED. Which is a good thing, because the folks at Target and General Mills sent me no shortage of their breaky goodies to experiment with!   Today, I hope to give you new healthy and FAST twists on your breakfast, by mixing  packaged food with fresh foods.  Also, check out these other awesome breakfast ideas, along with the coupons and savings to go forth and make your own, whilst saving mula in the process! 

I had a great time experimenting with ways to make breakfast healthier, tastier and most importantly,  faster for those of you who need it in a jiff on the go! Speaking of Jiff,  Jiffy Peanut Butter is one of the items I received, but not a soul in this household is a PB fan. I know!  Some of us just aren't born with the right tastebuds, right?  Oh well, but I can guess my first recipe below would taste amazing with some PB swirled in for those of you who are fans! 

Old Fashioned Oatmeal with kettle cooked apples.

 I mixed the Big Slice pure Kettle cooked cherry vanilla apples into my oatmeal with some rice milk and it was superb. If you want it a little sweeter, add some Agave nectar, Stevia or just more apples! 

Old Fashioned Oatmeal with Nutella.

For my second recipe I used more oatmeal. Why more oatmeal?! Because I love it, that's why! I also love Nutella and the two mixed together with some rice milk was so yummy. You should try it! It's best with as little milk as possible and two Nutella mini cups. The pic below is from my first try, which was good, but when you swirl it in with much less milk,  the flavor of the Nutella isn't drowned out and it is a ton better! 

Greek Yogurt with kettle cooked apples and granola.

Ok, enough oatmeal. While I love it, Greek Yogurt is another cherished love of mine. Add some Kettle cooked apples and  granola to it and you are golden.  This was incredibly tasty. 

 For this recipe, I first put in about 3 tblspoons of the apples. Then I added a layer of  greek yogurt and some granola, with 1/2 tspn of Agave Nectar. Then I added a little bit more yogurt and apples and mixed it up. To top it off , I added more granola and voila. THIS was by far my favorite of the bunch, but I enjoyed them all. You can also use the Nature Valley Granola bars if you want a thicker crunchier and sweeter version. This version was perfect for me when I added a little bit of Agave Nectar. 

This is a guilt free decadent desert. Plus, you get a nice punch of protein and fiber in there, along with a hefty helping of probiotics! 

The goodies I received that inspired this post:

•1 pouch Nature Valley® Protein Granola

•1 box Nature Valley® Granola Bars

•1 box Honey Nut Cheerios® Medley Crunch™ cereal

•1 box Trix® cereal

•1 package Quaker® Oats

•1 jar Jif® peanut butter

•1 package Nutella® mini cups

•1 pouch Grandma Hoerner’s® Big Slice™ apples snack

I hope I helped you find something new to feast on for breakfast. All of these recipes are super quick and ridiculously easy to make. 

The information and product in this post has been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op. All opinions are 100% my own.

Raisin Nut Bran with covered raisins Review. Plus Sales and #coupons! #PlatefullCoOp #spon

This post was inspired by samples from General Mills through Platefull Co-Op. 

Throughout these past two weeks I have been trying out different healthy cereals and seriously forgot how good some of these are. One of my favorites that I got to try out was The Raisin Nut Bran. This isn't the classic though. This one has yogurt covered raisins inside, tons of them, and I love that new addition. I don't know how new this actually is because for some reason I stopped eating cereal for a long while and then I got really into smoothies, and now i'm back to cereal.

 The Raisin nut bran is so yummy. I am hooked on this stuff now and will probably buy another box when I'm out. One of the big reasons I got back into cereal was to get in more fiber and this definitely helps. There is a whopping 5 grams in only a 3/4 cup. It also has only 14 grams of sugar per serving. It's not too sweet at all. I can't stand cereal that is over sweetened. It's a perfect blend and eliminates the need for sugar. The almonds and yogurt covered raisins really bring this up a notch in taste. At only 220 calories per 3/4 cup with a 1/2 cup almond milk, It's hard to turn this down. It's also got a good dose of protein, with 3 grams per serving.

If you are looking for new cereals or are intrigued by how Raisin Bran has changed, you should definitely try it out. It is very tasty and satisfying. Especially in the morning and right before a workout.

Here are some sales going on until January 29th and coupons to stack on top. You can get two boxes for just $4! Hurry, it ends soon! 

Coupons can be found at everydaysaver.com/publix

• 2/$5 on the following Big G cereals: Total® Raisin Bran 18.25oz, Whole Grain Total® 16oz, Basic 4® 16oz, Raisin Nut Bran 17.1oz, Oatmeal Crisp® Almond 17oz, Oatmeal Crisp® Raisin 18oz, Wheaties® 15.6oz. Offer available 1/23/14 – 1/30/14.
• Save $1 off any 2 General Mills cereals 

Cascadian Farms Review, Plus new Sales and #Coupons! #PlatefullCoOp #spon

This post was inspired by product samples from General Mills through Platefull Co-Op.

I love trying new and healthy cereals, as I often need to switch my choices up to stay interested.  That is where healthier sweet options come in.  So, I have been starting my day off with a bowl of Cascadian Farm Organic Fruit and Nut Granola every morning for a few days now.  It really hits the spot and fills me for a good few hours. It's full of fiber, 3 grams in 2/3 cups,  a great and tasty way to get in some of your daily needed fiber. It is also only 230 calories with a 1/2 cup of skim milk. I had mine with unsweetened almond milk, which is about the same amount of calories.

This cereal is filled with chunks of oats, crisp rice, raisins, sunflower seeds, cranberries and slivers of almonds. There was no need for additional sugar, as this is sweetened enough. It is really yummy. 

later I have one of their chocolate granola bars as a mid afternoon snack. If you ever wanted a healthy replacement for a candy bar, you should definitely check out this brand and these specific bars. It is tasty and filling . It doesn't skimp on the chocolate at all, there's just enough without being too much. Great to satiate that junk food craving. They are very chewy and satisying. 

Best of all,  both products are USDA Organic! Which means no GMO's , no synthetic peticides, no chemical fertilizers. They also do not contain any artificial flavors or preservatives. 

This oat granola cereal would be great to mix in for home made oatmeal cookies, which I'll have to try soon! 

Are you looking for something different in cereal. Something Organic and satisfying? If you are,  you can take advantage of their sales going on and the coupons to stack on them! Hurry in, because sales end the 30th! 

Don't forget to use Ibotta for cash back with your smart phone! 

Coupons can be found here: www.everydaysaver.com/publix

Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal or Granola or Granola Bars, Assorted Varieties, 7.1 to 16 oz, 2/$5

-$0.75/1  any Cascadian Farm product

-$0.75/1 Cascadian Farm Product, any – 01-05-14 SS Insert (exp 3/29/2014)

-$0.85/1 Cascadian Farm Product

-$0.75/1 Cascadian Farm Product, Any – Weight Watchers, November/December 2013 (exp 7/12/2014)

-$1/2 Cascadian Farm Organic Cereal, Bars, Granola, or Frozen Items 7.1 to 16 oz Healthy Savings Publix Coupon (exp 2/15)

-$0.50 Breakfast Cereal any brand 12 oz+ ibotta offer

Just $1.15 each after coupons + ibotta cash back with 12 oz+ cereal purchase.

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