Chocolate Apple Pops

 Apple Pops

Ingredients

• 1 c. large apples
• semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 large apples
• Caramel sauce, for drizzling
• Melted white chocolate, for drizzling
• crushed oreos
• Crushed Pretzels
• rainbow sprinkles
• M&Ms

Directions

1. Set up a double boiler: Bring a saucepan of water to a simmer. Set a glass bowl over the saucepan (the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water), then add chocolate chips to bowl. Stir until melted, then stir in coconut oil.
2. Place apples upright on a cutting board and cut into 1/2” to 3/4” slices. Using a paring knife, make a small cut onto the bottom of the apple slice. Insert popsicle stick.
3. Line a large baking sheet with wax paper and grease with cooking spray.
4. Dip apple slices into melted chocolate and place on the baking sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate sets, 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Drizzle with caramel sauce and melted white chocolate and top as desired. Return to refrigerator until the white chocolate and caramel set, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator

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Chicken Burrito Bowls

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS
2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 bell peppers, any color, sliced
1 large red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Salt and pepper
1 jar salsa
3 cups cooked brown rice, divided
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 lime, sliced into wedges
Fresh cilantro to garnish

PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 400˚F/200˚C.
2. Line a baking sheet with foil.
3. Place the chicken, peppers, and onions onto the baking sheet and drizzle with oil.
4. Sprinkle the taco seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
5. Salt and pepper the peppers and onions, tossing to coat.
6. Top each chicken breast with a generous pour of salsa.
7. Bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes.
8. Rest chicken for 10 minutes, before slicing into strips.
9. Add a base of brown rice to 4 food storage containers. Top each with a scoop of black beans, corn, additional salsa, cheddar cheese, cooked peppers and onions, and sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
10. Store in the refrigerator (and enjoy any extras immediately). Can be kept refrigerated for up to 4 days.
11. Meal-prep FTW! Enjoy!

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Cheeseburger Sliders

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds ground beef
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ white onion, diced
6 slices cheddar
12-pack of dinner rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
2. Combine the beef, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a 9×13 baking tray, mixing thoroughly and pressing it in a flat, even layer.
3. Bake for 20 minutes.
4. Set aside the cooked beef and drain the liquid.
5. Slice the rolls in half lengthwise.
6. Place the bottom half on the same 9×13 baking tray.
7. Place the cooked beef layer on the rolls, followed by the onions and cheddar.
8. Place the remaining half of the rolls on top.
9. Brush the top of the rolls with the butter and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
10. Bake for 20 minutes.
11. Slice, then serve!

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Chicken Parmesan Sliders

INGREDIENTS
12-pack of dinner rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls
3 cups rotisserie chicken
½ cup marinara sauce
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
¼ cup basil, chopped
½ cup melted butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons basil, finely chopped
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
2. Slice the rolls in half lengthwise.
3. Place the bottom half on a 9×13 baking tray.
4. Spread the chicken evenly on the rolls, followed by the marinara, mozzarella, and basil.
5. Place the remaining half of the rolls on top.
6. Mix the melted butter with the garlic, parsley, and parmesan.
7. Brush the top of the rolls with the butter mixture.
8. Bake for 20 minutes.
9. Slice, then serve!

https://www.buzzfeed.com/alvinzhou/your-slider-game-will-never-be-the-same-after-watching-this?bffbtasty&utm_term=.yrPlPo0X66#.lgwjXOgKww

BBQ Chicken Sliders

INGREDIENTS
12-pack of dinner rolls or Hawaiian sweet rolls
3 cups cooked chicken
⅓ cup BBQ sauce
½ red onion, thinly sliced
6 slices pepper Jack cheese
¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons melted butter
PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
2. Slice the rolls in half lengthwise.
3. Place the bottom half on a 9×13 baking tray.
4. Spread the chicken evenly on the rolls, followed by the BBQ sauce, red onion, Jack cheese, and parsley.
5. Place the remaining half of the rolls on top.
6. Brush with melted butter.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.
8. Slice, then serve!

My note:  Really, really, really good.

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