Skinny Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins

Since I love muffins, and they aren't that good for you, I usually try and make my muffins using applesauce instead of oil. These are great!

Skinny Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Source: Sally's Baking Addiction

1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 egg white, beaten
2/3 cup diced strawberries
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray 10 muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a large bowl, gently toss the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Set aside. In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and applesauce until together until no brown sugar lumps remain – a fork works well to break up the brown sugar here.   Add the beaten egg white until fully incorporated.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry until *just* combined – do not overmix.  Fold in the strawberries and chocolate chips. Divide the batter evenly between 10 muffin tins.  Bake for 15-20 minutes.  Muffins will be lightly golden in color and a toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean. 

Taco Pizza

I was a little worried about how this was going to taste because we are not huge refried beans people, but it was really, really good. I really liked the crescent roll crust. We thought adding a little lettuce on top after cooking it would make it taste even better.

Taco Pizza

1 lb. ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
2 cans Pillsbury crescent rolls
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
2-3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives
4 green onions, chopped

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Brown ground beef and drain. Add taco seasoning to the ground beef according to the package directions. Add refried beans and heat until mixed. Unroll crescent rolls into rectangles. Place in ungreased 11 1/2 inch x 16 1/2 inch jelly roll pan or cookie sheet. Press dough over the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust.  Bake at 375 oven for 11 to 13 minutes or just until golden brown. Layer bean and cooked beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese followed by tomatoes, black olives and green onion.  Return to oven for 3-6 more minutes until cheese is melted.  Serve immediately.  Makes 12 servings.

This was so good! My kids absolutely loved it! Brock even thanked me for making it!!

 

Dreamsicle Orange Punch:

1 Quart Orange Sherbet
1 Quart Vanilla Ice Cream
1 Liter Of Sprite or 7-Up.
1 Can Of Cream Soda.
Pour 1 Liter Sprite or 7-Up Into A Large Punch Bowl. Scoop Softened Sherbet and Vanilla Ice Cream Into The Bowl. Add 1 Can Of Cream Soda And Stir.