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The Most Amazing Chocolate Oatmeal Cake Recipe

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+ This Chocolate Oatmeal Cake Recipe post brought to you by Hershey via SheKnows +

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Do you have a recipe that truly stands out in your mind from childhood? I certainly do!!

My Mother’s Chocolate Oatmeal cake made with Hershey Chocolate is one of those recipes that became legendary in our home as well as the entire neighborhood. Friends would make requests weeks in advance before their birthdays in order to have chance to eat this scrumptious treat for their special day.

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The funny thing is that if they knew how easy is was to mix-up they would’ve been making it for themselves all year long!!

Come learn about this epic recipe over at SheKnows. As one of their newest SheExperts, I’m sharing some childhood memories along with the recipe how to make this amazing cake that can even pass as a breakfast food… It has oatmeal in it, it counts!! You can start a new tradition in your house with this heirloom recipe. Thanks Mom!

Click HERE for the full Chocolate Oatmeal Cake recipe!

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Disclaimer // This post is sponsored by Hershey. All thoughts, ideas & opinions are my own.

Cinnamon Praline Sauce Recipe

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Not too long ago, my husband and I were celebrating my birthday at Famous Dave’s restaurant here in Lincoln and we were introduced to the most amazing concoction! Part of their birthday deal there is you receive a free Sundae of your choice… Hot Fudge or Praline. I decided on Praline and it was the most heavenly experience. My husband and I were blown away by this scrumptious sauce. Bite after bite, we tried to deconstruct it to figure out the magic. It wasn’t your typical praline sauce, it had nice hint of cinnamon with a beautiful tang that paired amazingly well with the vanilla ice cream. I decided I needed to come home and figure out how to make this lovely sauce.

It’s really quite simple, It’s basically buttered pecans mixed with a lovely caramel sauce with a surprise addition at the end. Make sure you use quality ingredients like J.R. Watkins Vanilla and Cinnamon to ensure a top quality sauce.  I put together a quick video on how to make this amazing Cinnamon Praline Sauce. After the video I have a full recipe that you can print.

It’s really just that easy! We love this sauce on vanilla ice cream, bread pudding, waffles, pancakes… I could go on and on. I’m actually thinking of making up a bunch and bottling it for Holiday gifts this year. Forget cookies, this sauce is the ticket to Holiday bliss!

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Cinnamon Praline Sauce Recipe
 
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This sauce is a perfect addition to all kinds of desserts and breakfast items. Make-up a batch and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 15
Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
  1. In a heavy bottomed sauce pan add ½ cup of butter and melt over medium heat.
  2. Add pecans and bring to a simmer. Simmer the pecans in the butter for 3-4 minutes or until the nuts start to brown. Keep a close eye on them, they will burn quickly if left unattended.
  3. Once they are sufficiently browned remove the pan from the heat. Cut butter into pats and add to the buttered pecan mixture to cool it down.
  4. Let mixture cool while making the caramel.
  5. Again, in a heavy bottomed sauce pan over low heat add brown sugar, cinnamon and cream. Stir to combine and slowly raise the heat to medium.
  6. Stir constantly.
  7. Using a candy thermometer, bring mixture up to 230˚ then remove from heat.
  8. Add vanilla, salt, sour cream and buttered pecan mixture and mix well.
  9. Serve warm over vanilla ice cream, bread pudding, waffles, pancakes or other desserts.

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Pineapple Coconut Scones Recipe // Dairy-Free

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+ This Pineapple Coconut Scones Recipe brought to you by the folks at Crisco +

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I adore scones. I mean really, what’s not to like? It’s like a sweet biscuit with a bit of a crunchy exterior and soft, fluffy interior. It’s a sweet addition to any breakfast or brunch. Not to mention that scones can be a blank canvas for all kinds of flavor profiles.

I’ve had blueberry, chocolate, raspberry, strawberry, cinnamon sugar scones in my life and I’m sure there are many more variations out there. After my recent trip to Hawaii, I thought a pineapple coconut scone would be LOVELY!

After doing a little playing around, I thought I would also make my pineapple coconut scones dairy-free.

WHAT’S that you say… You can’t even image your scones without their creamy buttery base? I’m telling you it’s possible. Not only possible, but scrumptious! The secret, I use Crisco Organic Coconut Oil instead of butter and rich Coconut Milk instead of cream. Crisco Organic Coconut Oil is PERFECT for this application, because it stays firmer than most coconut oils which is a must when baking goodies such as scones. I also love that it is certified organic and non-GMO. Crisco Organic Coconut Oil is an easy substitute in recipes calling for butter, margarine, and other oils, making it a go-to pantry staple. It has no coconut aroma or flavor, offering maximum cooking versatility without changing the taste of your food. Plus, I love that it is a better fat for your body than traditional animal fats.

Looking for more Crisco inspiration? Visit the Crisco Heritage Kitchen a hub dedicated to all things food, tradition and family, where generations of home cooks can gather and discover tried-and-true fresh summer recipes with this seasons bounty that will delight and inspire.

Pineapple Coconut Scones

Want to watch how I make my pineapple coconut scones? Here’s a quick video showing the entire process…

Pineapple Coconut Scones from Heather Thoming on Vimeo.

It truly couldn’t be any easier. The other secret is using Self-Rising Flour.

I found those fun dried young pineapple that looks like flowers at Trader Joe’s. I thought they really added to the presentation and taste of the overall scone, but they aren’t a deal breaker by any means if you can’t find them.

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Pineapple Coconut Scones Recipe

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These tropical scones are perfect for any breakfast or brunch table. Packed with all kinds of tropical goodness and thanks to Crisco Organic Coconut Oil they are also DAIRY-FREE.
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Serves: 11-12
Ingredients
  • 2 cups SELF-RISING flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup Crisco Organic Coconut Oil
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons Coconut Milk
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 egg
  • GLAZE
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1½ tablespoons pineapple juice
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat oven to 425˚
  2. In a large bowl, add the flour, salt and coconut oil. Cut the coconut oil into the flour with a pastry cutter or two knives.
  3. Add the pineapple and coconut milk. Mix until just combined.
  4. Mix in shredded coconut until combined. Make sure not to over mix.
  5. Place on a floured surface and shape into a disk about 1 to ½ inches thick. Cut out with a biscuit cutter or just cut into wedges.
  6. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush an egg wash onto the top of the scones and then add a light layer of sugar on top.
  8. Bake in a 425˚ oven for 10 minutes.
  9. While the scones are baking, mix up the glaze.
  10. In a small bowl, add powdered sugar, salt and pineapple juice. Stir until the sugar and juice turn into a smooth glaze.
  11. 11 If you are garnishing with dried young pineapple. Add them to the tops of the scones in the last two minutes of baking.
  12. 12 Remove the scones from the oven and brush the tops with the pineapple glaze.
  13. 13 Serve warm, or store in an air tight container for a day or two.

 *Disclosure: As a participant of the Crisco Ambassador Program, I’ve received compensation for my time and product samples for review purposes. Opinions are my own.

Honey Pumpkin Yogurt Topping

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+ This Honey Pumpkin Yogurt Topping post brought to you by Silk +

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I don’t know why this is, but the minute the kiddos head back to school I’m ready to head into the magic of fall. It just doesn’t seem right to continue to celebrate summer when there’s early bedtimes and homework to be finished.  In my mind, I KNOW that it is still mid-August and pumpkin season still has a few weeks before we hit it full swing, BUT… I’m in the mood for fall flavors!

Fall flavors are just something extra special. It’s like a little gift from Mother Nature saying, “I’m sorry the summer is over, here’s your little gift to smooth the transition to winter.” That’s when the pumpkin spice, stewed cinnamon apples & candy corn come to play. That’s the magic when the air turns cooler.

With the kiddos getting back into the routine of school, we’ve had to get back onto a normal breakfast schedule and sometimes that can get a little boring. We love yogurt, but sometimes you need to kick it up a notch, plus we need some of  that autumn magic this time of year to make it special.

Here’s what we came up with at our house…

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Honey, pumpkin butter, roasted pumpkin seeds & Vanilla Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative. I love that thanks to silk, even people with diary issues can still enjoy great yogurt creation for breakfast. Who knew that dairy-free could taste so good. Silk® Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative  has…

  • 6 grams of plant-powered protein per serving
  • 6 smooth, creamy flavors with juicy bits of real fruit
  • Excellent source of calcium and vitamin D
  • No cholesterol, dairy, lactose, gluten, carrageenan
    or casein.

PLUS, It’s tastes aaaaamazing topped with honey, your favorite pumpkin butter and some roasted pumpkin seeds.

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Honey Pumpkin Yogurt Topping Recipe

1 5.3 oz. container of Vanilla Silk® Diary-Free Yogurt Alternative

1 tablespoon honey

1-2 tablespoons pumpkin butter

1-2 tablespoons of roasted pumpkin seeds

Top yogurt with honey, pumpkin butter and roasted pumpkin seeds to your taste and enjoy!

If pumpkin isn’t your thing and you would like some more fruity flavors, Silk® has you covered their too.

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They also have Black Cherry, Peach & Mango, Strawberry, Tropical Pineapple along with Blueberry. All of them perfect to top with your favorite toppings. Click HERE to grab a coupon to try these Silk® dairy-free yogurt alternatives.

I think I’m going to stick with my honey pumpkin creation for a bit. I’ve kind of fallen in LOVE!!

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This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.