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Summer Cabin Broccoli Salad

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Monday again…geesh the weekends sure go fast. Especially when I try to savor every second of them. Our younger boy turned 3 this weekend and we had a party for him at my parent’s cabin along the Platte River and it was amaaaazing! I could literally spend all my days at that glorious little cabin. It is incredible! So relaxing and peaceful. Well, aside from the 7 kids under the age of 6 running around! Ha! 🙂 So back to that savoring every second comment, the other thing I was savoring was this summer broccoli salad. I love me a good broccoli salad! But what really excites me is how good it tastes without any mayo in it! That is right! No mayo, my friends. I am a little obsessed with Greek yogurt these days. I can eat the plain stuff or fruit flavored. It does.not.matter. I like it all! But just to set things straight, don’t expect the taste to be the same as if you use mayo because it is different. But I love it!

healthy broccoli salad

healthy summer broccoli salad

I know there are thousands of broccoli salads out there and hundreds of healthy options too, but one thing I wanted in my own broccoli salad was sweet 100s and no bacon. Sorry bacon lovers I am not hating on bacon but I just do not like it. I am more of a sausage lover, and I’m pretty sure no one would go for a sausage and broccoli salad. Eek!!

So what I came up with looks like this –> a creamy broccoli salad with a healthy yet tasty dressing consisting of Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar and granulated sugar to create that creamy dressing everyone looks for in a broccoli salad. I chose to accompany the broccoli with SWEET 100s, RED ONIONS, DRIED CRANBERRIES, AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS. TASTY! TASTY!

healthy summer broccoli salad

To make this salad even better was sitting down and eating it with a nice juicy burger, mouth-watering watermelon, and chips and salsa. Oh! And an Eileen’s cookie to wash it all down!  And kicking back on this beautiful cloudy day with the fire pit going was fantastic. It was like we were not even in Nebraska. We walked away with that fire pit smell on our clothes. Love that smell!

So, the next time you have a backyard picnic or head out to your own cabin give this recipe a try! You will not be disappointed!

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I think I will become a regular at this extraordinary little cabin this summer. Seriously, who wouldn’t want to wake up and walk out on this deck with their extra-large coffee and hear nothing but the birds sing.

     

Summer Cabin Broccoli Salad

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 large head of broccoli cut in bite size pieces
  • 1/3 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup sweet 100s halved
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Combine yogurt, vinegar, and sugar in small bowl. Set aside in refrigerator.
  • In large bowl, add broccoli, onions, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and sweet 100s. Pour dressing on top and mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate prior to serving.
  • Enjoy!

Happy Monday All!

Love,

3 Scoops of Sugar

Raspberry Peach Power Smoothie Bowl

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Hi there friends! Welcome back! All newbies, it is nice to meet you! Who wants a raspberry peach POWER smoothie bowl?! Wow! I am pretty sure if I was asked that question, I would be immediately raising and waving my arm in the air like I was in 2nd grade again. 😉 Ah, the good ‘ol days when all that mattered was racing to the monkey bars on the playground and hoping I could find someone to eat my peas at lunch so I did not have attempt to stuff them in my milk carton and then get caught. 🙁 Why bring up my childhood in a smoothie bowl post you ask…?? I used to love whipping up some smoothies back in the day, but I am pretty sure they consisted of milk, yogurt, and strawberries. Yep, and I was even excited about them, but in my defense I was probably ten years old. Smoothies have become so much more. You best be hopping on the smoothie bowl wagon and see where it takes you!

raspberry peach power smoothie bowl

These raspberry peach power smoothie bowls are unbelievable! I have been making these smoothie bowls about every other night and each time my two boys have licked their bowls clean with an intense brawl/fight/knockdown to get the last of the smoothie in the blender (secret: my husband included). I hope he is not reading this..

These raspberry peach smoothie bowls are so heavenly.[icon type=”cloud”] They make you feel like you should be lying in the sun soakin up some rays…or at least on the couch watching Netflix. They are a great pick-me-up after a hard workout because they are packed with nutrition. I added Jif chocolate peanut powder for a protein boost without all of the additional fat content in peanut butter. You can also leave out the peanut powder if you would like and still have a delicious smoothie bowl.

raspberry peach power smoothie bowl

There are so many times throughout the day that I now think to myself hmm..a smoothie bowl would taste good right now. Maybe I should go for a run so I can have another smoothie bowl! Haha! What is even more fun about smoothie bowls is that you can customize the toppings yourself to add flavor and texture along with MORE GOOD STUFF FOR YOU! 🙂 C’mon you didn’t think I was going to leave that out did you?! Top yours with granola, chia seeds, fresh fruit or your liking. Chia seeds are a great source of fiber having eight grams per two tablespoons and 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids. Now that is something to smile about! Just look at this yummy goodness!!

So are you ready for your smoothie bowl?! I am ready for mine!!

raspberry peach power smoothie bowl

Raspberry Peach Power Smoothie Bowl

Calories- 155 Fat- 3g Carbohydrates- 23g Protein- 6g
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1 cup frozen peaches
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 tablespoon Jif chocolate peanut powder
  • Optional toppings-granola chia seeds, blackberries or other fresh fruit

Instructions
 

  • Blend frozen fruit, milk, coconut extract, and chocolate peanut powder in blender or food processor until smooth. Pour in small bowl and add your desired toppings. Enjoy!

Love,

3 Scoops of Sugar 🙂

raspberry peach power smoothie bowl

Easy BBQ Chicken

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Hello there! So now that it is May, I pretty much equate that to…IT IS SUMMER!! YEAH!! And what does summer bring for us all? It brings SUN (STAY AWAY SNOW, WE ARE DONE WITH YOU!), LONG DAYS AT THE POOL, AND EASY BBQ CHICKEN!!! This barbecue chicken is so simple, which is just an added bonus because you can not mess this stuff up. It is just that simple! And when it is summer, who wants to deal with complicated suppers…uh not me! You? I didn’t think so.

easy bbq chicken

Here is a quick rundown of the steps taken to make this BBQ chicken> arrange chicken in greased baking dish>top chicken with onion slices or rings like I prefer and dot with olive oil>mix 6 ingredients in bowl and pour over the top of chicken> bake covered in oven for 2 hours and then uncovered an additional 15 minutes=MOST AMAZING BBQ CHICKEN EVAA!

I made this two days ago and my husband is already asking for it again! It is our 5 year anniversary today. I should probably be a good little wife and make it again! But according to google, I am supposed to be buying him wood for the 5th anniversary. Hmmm..maybe I could do that and he would make me a wood board for my photography backgrounds! 😉 Always thinking of him! Ha! I better stick with the BBQ Chicken for today!

easy bbq chicken

This is the perfect summer meal! Easy peasy barbecue chicken with grilled corn…yes I will have me some of that any day! Just reminds me that it is summer and in summer you eat lots of barbecue. Or you should! And if you are like us, you eat it outside on the deck to enjoy the fresh air…and who else do you think wants to enjoy your barbecue chicken? The bugs. 🙁 It was within 5 minutes that we were sharing our wonderful barbecue chicken with a dozen bugs and our 4-year old kept repeating, “Mommy, I think I just ate a fly. Is that a bug (referring to the blackened kernel of corn on his cob)? Mommy, we shouldn’t eat outside so much anymore because I think I just ate another fly?!” Yes, this is what the first warm day brings at our house! 🙂

 

Easy BBQ Chicken

 

So, if you like good tasting food and you like easy to fix food, then this recipe is for YOU! There is nothing like a juicy piece of BBQ chicken on a warm summer (ya it is already summer in my book) day! So go getcha some! 😉

Easy BBQ Chicken

Calories= 226 Carbohydrates= 17 grams Fat= 8 grams Protein= 22 grams Sodium = 460 mg
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs or any chicken pieces
  • 1/2 yellow onion cut into rings
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish with Pam or non-stick spray. Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer and cover with onion. Dot chicken with olive oil.
  • Combine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, ketchup, and water in medium mixing bowl and blend together. Pour evenly over chicken thighs.
  • Bake covered with foil for 2 hours and an additional 15 minutes uncovered.
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes and serve.
  • Enjoy!
  • Recipe adapted from Gooseberry Patch Backyard Gatherings
BBQ Chicken

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3 Scoops of Sugar

easy bbq chicken