Gluten Free Almond Joys (no chemicals)

CORN SYRUP; SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE ( CHOCOLATE; SUGAR; COCOA; MILK FAT; COCOA BUTTER; SOY LECITHIN; PGPR, EMULSIFIER) ; COCONUT; SUGAR; SALT; NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR; HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN; SODIUM METABISULFITE, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS; SULFUR DIOXIDE, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS; CARAMEL COLOR; MILK   That's what is in a Mounds Candy Bar you buy at the store.  This is all you need for the home made Mounds: 6 ounces of coconut flakes (about 1 1/2 packages) 1 can of sweetened condensed milk  (4.9 oz) 2-3 teaspoons of coconut oil as needed 1 bag of dark chocolate chips (7.5 oz) 1/2 bag of semi sweet chips (3.5 oz) sea salt if desired To start put your coconut in a medium bowl and add the sweetened condensed milk.  Combine.  Using two teaspoons place coconut on a cookie sheet.  These will not be bite sized - they are honestly enough for a person to have one as a complete "pick up and walk around dessert".  Make them smaller if you want.  Once these are put on the cookie sheet, freeze for about 1 hour.  No need to cover.    Place your chocolates in a double boiler along with the coconut oil a teaspoon at a time to keep it shiny and smooth as you use it to cover y our coconut bites.  As your chocolate melts, take the coconut out of the freezer (and with moist/clean hands) roll the coconut into balls.  Roll in chocolate and top with an almond.  I did not buy salted almonds.  But feel free to sprinkle a little sea salt on top if you so choose, it will give a little extra flavor.

This recipe will make about 30 good sized "bars", not bites.  When they begin to harden feel free to put them in the freezer and keep them there until ready to serve.  These were even great days later and they will not freeze completely.  I'm not certain how long you can keep them in the freezer because they don't last more than a weekend in THIS HOUSE!
 

Now, you are bound to have some chocolate left over and (let me school you a little) it is a sin to let it go to waste.  I just scrape it out on some wax paper, toss some almonds on top, sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy! 
I'm not certain there are even calories in this little extra....just sayin

Peanut Butter Brownie Triffle

Ingredients

• 1 fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
• 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
• 2 packages (13 ounces each) miniature peanut butter cups
• 4 cups cold 2% milk
• 2 packages (5.1 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

• Prepare brownie batter according to package directions; stir in peanut butter chips. Bake in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack; cut into 3/4-in. pieces.
• Cut peanut butter cups in half; set aside 1/3 cup for garnish. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Add peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Fold in 1-1/2 cartons whipped topping.
• Place a third of the brownies in a 5-qt. glass bowl; top with a third of the remaining peanut butter cups. Spoon a third of the pudding mixture over the top. Repeat layers twice. Cover with remaining whipped topping; garnish with reserved peanut butter cups. Refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 20 servings (1 cup each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 680 calories, 38 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 547 mg sodium, 73 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Sarcasm Note:  I feel like I don't have to even do this because as you have read the "nutrition facts"  you said it..."Oh, well this is certainly LOW FAT!"

Banana Boats

S'mores can be messy but if you want a quick, yummy, easily eaten treat...then banana boats are for you!

If you were a campfire girl, esp a Blue Bird you can stop here because you know how to make these.  Sarcasm Note:  If you were not a Campfire girl you missed out on the BEST outfits ever!  Read on!

Ingredients:  bananas, choc chips of choice, butterscotch chips ect, tiny marshmallows, coconut, or peanuts or even chocolate syrup, you are the chef!

Instructions:  Slice the banana from one end to the other, pack it with your goodies, microwave it for 30 seconds and eat it straight out of the peel with a spoon.  You're welcome...

(no that is not me, and I don't know the dude either)

The memories of it all made me so hungry, I went and made one for myself! 

Kiss Pies

It's not rocket science people.  You take one Hershey kiss and place it on a tiny circle of pre-made pie dough.  Pinch at the gathered tops and bake it at the suggested temp until golden brown.  Dip it in peanut butter or cool whip or something else you like and pop that little booger in your mouth! You can also use different flavors of kisses. Sarcasm note: They are so small the calories must be too, right?