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Hot Chocolate Mix – Just 3 Ingredients!

November 6, 2015 by Aliesha

As soon as there is a hint of a chill in the air, my kids start begging for hot chocolate! (Yes, even on the days when it will be in the 70’s by noon!)

I love having this mix pre-made in my pantry so that we can have hot chocolate whenever the mood strikes!

I have to credit Martha Stewart for this recipe. I wanted to try it since so many hot chocolate mix recipes call for powdered milk, and I wanted one that I could just whisk into milk we have on hand.

When I make the hot chocolate for our family, I heat a larger amount of milk on the stove and add the appropriate amount of mix to the pot. I love to froth the milk a bit with a hand frother!

Hot Chocolate Mix - Just 3 Ingredients!

easy hot chocolate mix with just three ingredients!

Author: Aliesha @ Feathers in Our Nest

Recipe type: Beverages

Ingredients

3½ cups white sugar (or evaporated cane juice)
2¼ cups good quality cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. sea salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
Store in a glass jar or other airtight container.
To serve, heat 8 ounces of milk (whole is best) and whisk in 2 Tbsp. of hot chocolate mix.

This makes a lovely Christmas gift as well!

Note: Pictured in the pictures is a “half-batch” of this mix, so that should give you an idea of how much a full batch makes.

Enjoy!

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Blueberry Coffee Cake in a Mug

July 31, 2015 by Aliesha

When I posted a picture of this Blueberry Coffee Cake in a Mug on Instagram a few weeks ago, lots of people were clamoring for the recipe! And I can see why! This single-serve coffee cake is delicious and SO easy to prepare!

It’s a perfect way to indulge in beautiful, seasonal blueberries, and it’s a special treat to enjoy on a weekend morning. The luscious topping melts in your mouth and the sweet blueberries pair so well with the sour cream coffee cake. It’s a spectacular combination of flavors!

You can easily change it up by using fresh raspberries instead of blueberries (equally fantastic). If you like cinnamon, you can add some to the topping for an added burst of flavor! Let me know in the comments if you try any other combinations!

Blueberry Coffee Cake in a Mug

Author: Aliesha @ Feathers in Our Nest

Recipe type: Breakfast

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
¼ tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
2 Tbsp. milk
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
¼ tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. sour cream or Greek yogurt
½ Tbsp. coconut oil
small handful of fresh blueberries
Topping:
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. cold butter

Instructions

In a large, microwave-safe mug, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and sour cream and stir. Stir in coconut oil.
Gently stir in blueberries.
In a small bowl, mix together flour and brown sugar for the topping.
Cut in the butter using a knife or your fingers. Sprinkle topping on blueberry coffee cake batter.
Microwave for 1 minute, then for 15 seconds at a time until cooked through (don't overcook).
Allow to cool slightly before eating.

Enjoy!

Single-Serve Mug Cake - Blueberry Coffee Cake with fresh blueberries and a brown sugar crumble topping | Feathers in Our Nest

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Triple Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark

July 3, 2015 by Aliesha

Looking for a recipe that’s perfect for summer snacking? Your whole family will love this triple berry frozen yogurt bark made with Yoplait Greek yogurt!

Packed with three types of berries and combined with smooth, tangy Greek yogurt, this wholesome snack will delight your taste buds! This is a fun treat to make for kids and adults alike, and it is perfect for celebrating the 4th of July!

Triple Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark

easy snack recipe for red, white, and blue triple berry frozen yogurt bark with Yoplait vanilla Greek yogurt, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries

Author: Aliesha @ Feathers in Our Nest

Recipe type: Snack

Ingredients

4 containers (5.3 oz. each) Yoplait vanilla Greek yogurt
fresh blueberries
fresh strawberries, sliced
fresh raspberries

Instructions

Line a 9x9 pan or baking dish with parchment paper.
Spread Yoplait vanilla Greek yogurt into pan in an even layer. Top with berries.
Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours (overnight is fine), then remove from pan using the parchment paper to lift it out. Break bark into smaller pieces using a sharp knife.