{Recipe} Greek Yogurt Brownies

I was looking for a healthier, high protein brownie recipe and needed to use up some Greek yogurt.  This recipe ticked all of the boxes and I had all of the ingredients so I gave it a go!

Wet Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Optional: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

To make:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Prepare 8x8 pan with parchment paper
• Combine wet ingredients in a bowl, whisking until combined
• In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients together, whisk to combine
• Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir gently and don't over mix.  Fold in optional chocolate chips
• Pour mixture into prepared pan
• Bake 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean
• Let cool on wire rack
• Cut into squares and enjoy!

Yum!

I was in a heathy treat mood and made some of my Viral Date Snickers Bark but in more of a mound because I was in a hurry. I recommend the bark method but this was good in a pinch!

What's your favorite "healthier" treat?

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Dining Out & About

 We've certainly been trying a lot of new restaurants in our new neck of the woods. I don't always grab a photo, but when I do...there's going to be a post about it!

This place boasts that they have over 250 omelettes (there are more on the back!)

We definitely over-ordered here but had loads of leftovers. 

We explored a cute area after breakfast...

...and found this lighthouse.

When we celebrated Valentine's Day, the bread service was so elegant.

Here we are at another breakfast place that had great reviews.  The restaurant and menu were all witch themed.

I loved getting greens with my breakfast! (and a biscuit!)

This cheese board was so simple and pretty at a French restaurant.

While we were helping City Girl #2 move, we tried a delicious Palastinian restaurant.  I'm still dreaming about that hummus, pita, olive oil and cauliflower!

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Friday Favorites-Busy!

I guess we've been pretty busy lately.

We upgraded the shade on our ceiling fan to this fabric beauty.  It's a good way to update without having to replace the whole fan.

I had been searching for a more functional side table for the guest room and found this one on clearance at Ikea.  I've added a fabric bin to the bottom for more hidden storage since installing it.

I loved these limited edition Starbucks cup and new to me kombucha flavor.

This movie is fantastic. I didn't finish the book but now I want to go back and read it.

It's so fun seeing the bulbs that I planted in the fall.  We have flowers!

We've had some warmer days so I could wear a short sleeve shirt and my Willow bracelet on my wrist (from City Girl #2) ...and no wrist brace. Yay!

Seeing this magnificent kitty on my walk.

I sent this Connections screen shot to Mr. Click. Tell me you're married to a musician without telling me you're married to a musician.

This Easter tin makes me happy when I pull it out for Easter decorating. I think it's because the bunny reminds of City Girl #1 from one of her early Easters. 

I got some roses and stock at Trader Joe's and Willow took a chomp out of the rose petals. Good thing they are both cat safe.

We started helping City Girl #2 move into her new place. This was trip one of many!

Happy Friday!

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EASY Dollar Tree Easter Decor

 I can't believe it's almost Easter. Can you?

I've got this very quick and easy project that can be used for any season or holiday theme.

I found all of the supplies at Dollar Tree.   I used plain white ceramic plates, paper napkins and Mod Podge.

First I figured out where I wanted my design on the plate.

I separated the backing from the front of the napkin.

Then I covered the front of the plate with Mod Podge using a foam brush.

I placed the napkin down where I wanted it on the plate and then covered the whole plate again with Mod Podge.

I removed the excess napkin around the edges of the plate by gently pulling it off. It can also be gently sanded off after it dries.  

I added a little more napkin to the plate to extend the image.   I also made a small plate with another napkin.

I let them dry overnight.  I used the matte Mod Podge.  *This is not food safe but you can make them with food safe Mod Podge. I'm using mine for decor only.*

I had fun using them in my Easter decor.

Have you tried this method before? I'll be looking at fancy paper napkins to try it again!

Happy Easter, if you celebrate!

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