Puppy Chow

I have discovered that I like to cook, but I prefer more simple recipes. Luckily, this is one of the simplest recipes for those I-need-something-sweet-right-now-for-a-binge-watching-session moments. I first made this recipe in a high school cooking class years ago. I absolutely love it! I will warn you, it's a bit messy. It wasn't too hard to make this recipe gluten free, since there are many different brands that sell GF rice or corn squares. You may also use regular wheat squares if desired. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Ingredients

• 8 c. GF toasted rice squares (or really any type of Chex cereal)
• 1 c. dark chocolate chips
• ⅔ c. honey peanut butter
• 2 c. powdered sugar

Directions

1. Put the chocolate chips and peanut butter in microwave for 1.  Stir and microwave 30 more seconds if not completely melted.
2. Pour chocolate mix over cereal. Stir until everything is covered.
3. Put the powdered sugar in a bag; add cereal-chocolate mix; seal, shake, and enjoy!

Easy GF French Toast in a Mug

  I recently found out that gluten was messing with my digestive system, and it was best if I ate gluten less often.  Since then, I have almost gone completely gluten free.  So, I have been coming up with creative ways that I can still eat the food that I enjoy most, sans gluten.  I have previously savored this recipe using whole grain bread, and I found that it works with gluten free white bread too.

What you need:

• A mug (I use a giant mug)
• 1 Tablespoon of butter
• 2 Slices of bread (GF or whatever you prefer)
• A separate bowl
• 1 Egg
• 3 Tablespoons of milk
• A dash of cinnamon
• ½ Teaspoon of sugar
• A few drops of vanilla
• Syrup (if you wish)

 {One of my favorite mugs.}

Directions

1. Melt the butter in the mug by putting it in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
2. Cube (or rip) the bread into bite-sized pieces and place in the mug. {The egg mixture.}
3. In a separate bowl, mix the egg, milk, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla with a fork.
4. Pour over the bread, and let it sit for a minute so the bread can soak up the mixture.
5. Put it in the microwave for approximately two minutes.
6. Let cool.  Add syrup if desired.  Enjoy!

Note: I used 3 slices of gluten free bread since the slices were very small.  Remember: you may also use regular bread for this recipe as well.

Finished product!

I originally found this recipe here:

http://www.prettyprudent.com/2012/01/entertaining-food/2-minute-french-toast-in-a-cup/