Reindeer Chow

Reindeer Chow

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Reindeer Chow

Reindeer Chow

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 2 min
  • Total Time: 12 min

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice, Corn, or Wheat Chex cereal
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup dry brownie mix
  • 12 ounces (1 bag) Christmas M&M’s
  • 8 ounces (1 bag) Reese’s peanut butter bells, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups pretzel sticks

Instructions

Pour the cereal in a large bowl and set aside.

In a medium size microwavable bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave for a minute then stir with a spatula. Keep microwaving every 30 seconds until the chocolate peanut better is melted and smooth.

Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cereal and gently stir using a spatula. Keep going till all the cereal is coated.

Next slowly add in the dry brownie mix. Keep tossing and gently turning the cereal until the cereal is coated with the brownie mix.

Take out a large piece of parchment paper and spread the cereal mixture in a singe layer.

Wait till the mixture is completely dry, about an hour or more.  Then poor the cereal mixture into a big bowl.

Then cut the Reese’s peanut butter bells into pieces and add it to the big bowl with the cereal mixture. Add the Christmas M&M’s and pretzel sticks. Stir till the mixture is combined and serve! 



Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 20
  • Calories: 604
  • Sugar: 19.5g
  • Sodium: 385mg
  • Fat: 38.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 57.3g
  • Fiber: 4.2g
  • Protein: 17.8g
  • Cholesterol: 6.8mg
3D Vegetable Christmas Tree

3D Vegetable Christmas Tree

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3D Vegetable Christmas Tree

3D Vegetable Christmas Tree

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 40 min
  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

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3 broccoli crown, cut into florets
1 small head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 cup grape tomatoes
1 cup cherry tomatoes of different color
1 cup green olives
1 cup manzanilla spanish olives
1 cup kalamata olives


Instructions

For this recipe you will need a styrofoam cone and toothpicks.
There are many different sizes of styrofoam cones to pick from.
Choose the size you prefer. We uses a 9″ x 3″ cone size. You can
get them at craft stores.

Using a toothpick take one broccoli floret and pin it on the bottom
of the base. Repeat this till you have a ring of broccoli on the bottom
layer.

Then start a spiral from the bottom going up to the top of broccoli florets.
Repeat this pattern using the cauliflower, then the olives, and tomatoes.

Fill in any empty spots you see. The tree should should be full when you
are done.

Top the tree with a star! Serve with a dip of your choice.


Notes

For this recipe you will need a styrofoam cone and toothpicks. You can blanch the cauliflower and broccoli if desired to make the colors bright and crisp texture.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 20
  • Calories: 68
  • Sugar: 2.9g
  • Sodium: 481mg
  • Fat: 3.8g
  • Saturated Fat: .2g
  • Carbohydrates: 7.7g
  • Fiber: 2.3g
  • Protein: 1.9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

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Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

Keto Crack Salsa Chicken

  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 360 min
  • Total Time: 370 min

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 Cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 x (1 ounce) packets dry ranch seasoning
  • 2 x (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into smaller chunks
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese
  • 10 slices bacon, ( 1 package) cooked crispy and crumbled

Instructions

Pour the chicken broth on the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the salsa, dried parsley, dried dill, minced onion, pepper, and two packets of dry ranch seasoning. Stir till well combined.

Next place the chicken breasts on the bottom of a slow cooker. Add two packages of cream cheese that are cut into small chunks on top of the chicken breasts.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.

Take the chicken out and shred the cooked chicken with a fork on a cutting board. Add the shredded chicken back in the slow cooker. Then add the Colby Jack Cheese and bacon crumbles on top.

Serve after the cheese has melted on it.


Notes

For a strict Keto diet don’t use the dry ranch seasoning packets as they contain maltodextrin. Garnish this dish with green onions if desired. Serve it with cloud bread, lettuce wraps, low carb wraps, coleslaw, riced cauliflower, zucchini noodles, or eat it as is.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 992
  • Sugar: .3 g
  • Sodium: 758 mg
  • Fat: 33.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 13.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.3 g
  • Fiber: .2 g
  • Protein: 161.4 g