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Easy Lunch Lady Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars: A Nostalgic, No-Bake Treat

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Chocolate peanut butter bars are nostalgic for me. I remember being in the elementary school lunchroom and being handed a bar. The bars were spread out on a huge plate and cut into individual pieces.  History Behind the Lunch Lady Bars Now I know those bars back in the 90's probably didn't have the best ingredients in them so I decided to make a healthier version of the same bars. I have made these bars twice in the past few weeks. They are super easy to make and last about a week. I usually have 1-2 per day, if that. They are filling and taste the best frozen.  This super easy recipe contains 5 ingredients with a total prep time of 15 minutes. This version is healthier because you know the ingredients going into the bars, and we don't add anything extra. Small portions are the perfect dessert!  This recipe was inspired by Healthy Homesteader on Instagram . We did not add sea salt and added less chocolate chips. I also froze mine for longer an...

Healthy 5-Ingredient Caramel Apple Dessert Recipe (Low-Calorie & Quick)

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Healthy 5-Ingredient Caramel Apple Dessert Recipe The past few nights for my "midnight snack" I have been making this healthy apple dessert. The best thing about this quick healthy snack is that it only uses 5 ingredients, the yogurt is plain so you can taste every other ingredient, and it's only about 180 calories for the entire bowl. Can't go wrong with that!  Enjoy this recipe as a dessert, as a post-workout snack, or as a mid-day snack. •  Total prep time:  5-10 minutes •  Family friendly:  Yes, this recipe is made with family-friendly ingredients •  Difficulty level:  Easy •  Serving size:  1 • Serving suggestions: Top with a sugar free cool whip, granola, almonds, or walnuts, or pair with a coffee or green tea. You can also add an extra drizzle of caramel or chocolate syrup For some reason, this recipe reminds me of the marshmallow and fruit jell-o recipe I used to eat when I was little. I don't know why, maybe because that's the textu...