Berry Yogurt Pops

Fruity Yogurt Pops 

1/4 cup  milk

3/4 cup  thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping

1 container  (6) nonfat Greek-style yogurt (Any flavor you like.)

1/2 cup  fresh strawberry halves

1/2 small  banana, cut into chunks

1/4 cup blueberries

2 Tbls sugar or sweetener

BLEND ingredients in blender on high speed until smooth.

POUR into 6 (3-oz.) paper cups. Insert wooden pop stick into center of each cup.

FREEZE several hours or until firm. Peel off paper cups just before serving.

***YOu can use any fruit you like, plus the banana and use a complimentary yogurt. Endless possibilities. :) Yes, you must use the banana to make it creamy.

**Original recipe from Kraft Kitchens. I changed some things since I think any recipe can be made better. :)

Crunchy Chicken salad

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 package (3 ounces) Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix (chicken flavored works well too.)

1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 cups cut-up cooked chicken***

1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts or sunflower nuts (I prefer)

4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix  or Oriental slaw

Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Stir in seasoning packet from noodles. Break block of noodles into bite-size pieces over skillet; stir noodles into butter mixture. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly; stir in sesame seed. Cook about 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly, until noodles are golden brown.

Mix sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and noodle mixture; toss.

***I leave the chicken out and it is still a great side dish.

Perfectly Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks softened butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

1 egg 

3/4 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

1 1/4 cups flour

1/4 kosher salt

1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup raisins

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together the old fashioned oats, flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.

In a medium sized bowl, cream together the butter and sugars.

Stir in the egg and vanilla extract.

Fold the dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.

Stir in the raisins.

Roll about 2 Tablespoons each into balls, place on baking sheet, and slightly flatten.

Bake for 9-10 minutes.

Cool and enjoy!