This post is sponsored by RITZ Crackers. All opinions are entirely my own.

No-Bake Chocolate Almond Butter RITZ Bars are easy, tasty and fantastic to serve over the holiday season.

I have made this type of no-bake bar many times. What I love about this recipe is how versatile it is.

You can switch the nut butter you use, of course, to satisfy your taste buds, and use crushed pretzels instead of raw almonds.

It is all about creating your own tasty holiday RITZ bar and using your imagination to the fullest extent. 

I partnered with RITZ Crackers to create a recipe that would be excellent for the holidays. I realized that I have never posted this rather charming dessert that my family and friends surely love.

Since I have three teenagers, RITZ Crackers are always in my pantry.

 Thankfully we have family size crackers in stores these days, so it is like buying in bulk, which I favor.

To be honest, I really like it because I can create quick bites, pack them in my kid’s lunch box, add an addition for a charcuterie board, or make a dessert using RITZ Crackers.

These No-Bake Chocolate Almond Butter RITZ Bars are perfect for holiday entertaining.

Not too sweet, swift to make, packed with great quality ingredients, and if I may add very delicious.

I urge all you, moms and dads, or grandparents to grab a box or two over the holiday season.

Create mindful memories by making your own RITZ recipe with your beautiful kids and grandkids.

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I have always included my children in preparing tasty meals and sweet treats, especially over the holidays.

There is nothing more special. It has become a sort of tradition in my household so we cannot wait until the season is here.

You can find RITZ Family Size and Large Snack Crackers such as Wheat Thins 16oz, Chicken in a Biskit 12 oz, Triscuit 12.5 oz, in-store at Walmart and via Walmart online grocery.

What a great way to save during the holiday season?!

Hey, if you make something tasty using RITZ Family Size Crackers and get inspired by my sweet treat please tag me on Instagram. @sandraseasycooking using hashtag #sandraseasycooking as well as #RITZCrackers

Recipes that you might like:

• Gluten-Free Banana Cocoa Muffins
• Strawberry Jello Summer Salad 
• Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
• Pumpkin spice cookies

Yield: 8 SERVINGS

No-Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Ritz Bars

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These tasty bars are incredibly easy and tasty sweet treats.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Chill Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 oz (143g) RITZ Crackers, crushed
• 1/4 cup (45 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (113g) raw almonds, crush with a food processor
• 3 oz (60g) granulated sugar
• 6 oz (170g) almond butter
• Topping:

Topping

• 12-16 oz chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp almond butter

GARNISH:

• Shaved chocolate
• Almonds

Instructions

1. Using the back of the fork crush crackers then mix with melted butter.P
2. lace raw almond in the food processor or a blender and crush until you get grainy grounded almonds; add to the crushed crackers and butter mixture.
3. Add sugar and almond butter. Combine it well.
4. Line your baking down with wax paper or parchment paper. The best way is to brush the bottom and sides of the baking pan with butter or oil and line the paper over it so it sticks.
5. Now transfer the crust mixture to the baking pan.
6. Oil your hands and press the crust mixture evenly. Pack it very well to the bottom and a bit to the side.
7. Begin making the chocolate topping; Melt chocolate chips according to the product instructions. When the chocolate is completely melted mix in almond butter.
8. 7Spread evenly on top of the crust. I oil my took or a wider knife to spread it evenly and effectually.
9. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Slice however you desire and enjoy!
10. You may garnish with shaved chocolate and almonds.
    

Notes

You may use peanut-butter if you wish.

Use crushed pretzels instead of the ground almonds in the crust.

You may use any type of chocolate as well as sweeteners that are zero sugar.

Also, you may drizzle some extra almond butter on the top and swirl it before refrigerating.

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I do not know about you, but I could live on these Potato and Beef Everything Bagel Croquettes. My family is completely and utterly obsessed with the exquisite taste of this delightful side dish.

Can you imagine how amazing this would be served over football season, and to even be the star food during potlucks? Perhaps the perfect food to share with your loved ones over the holidays. If you ask me, this is the perfect party food for any occasion.

I have always enjoyed croquettes, but with the addition of everything bagel seasoning, this classic French delicacy just got a facelift.

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At this moment in time, these beauties are loved all over the world, and every country likely has its own version of croquettes. My Potato and Beef Everything Bagel Croquettes are just a bit different and I love it!

I partnered with Family Fare, a supermarket in the mid-west that is the “go-to” neighborhood grocery store that provides REAL VALUES, for real people, to create a recipe using Our Family products and showcase their Everything Bagel Seasoning. Which I am a huge fan of.

The Everything Bagel is a classic, known for its savory and complex blend of spices.

You can find Everything Bagel Seasoning and all the other ingredients at all of SpartanNash’s retail stores located in the Mid-West. With nearly 2,000 items located throughout the store, Our Family has something for everyone and every occasion.

Let’s get back to the seasoning. Our Family has taken the best part of the Everything Bagel and bottled it for you and your family!

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Our Family’s Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend combines sesame seeds, sea salt, garlic, onion, and poppy seeds to create the seasoning blend you never realized your breakfast, lunch, and dinner was missing.

The Family Everything Bagel Seasoning Blend pairs well with anything your heart, or stomach, desires – pizza, popcorn, eggs, chicken, toast, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, vegetables.

My family is obsessed with this seasoning, and I really believe that you will be as well. 

If you make this recipe or any other from my blog please tag me on Instagram. @sandraseasycooking. Thanks in advance!

Yield: Serve 8

Potato and Beef Everything Bagel Croquettes

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Simple and easy recipe for amazingly delicious Potato and Beef Everything Bagel Croquettes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes

• 1 box Our Family mashed potato, read the instruction on the box; Water, butter, salt, and milk
• 1 large egg, optional

Ground Beef

• 1 tablespoon oil + for frying
• 1//2 pound ground beef, 20/80
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Assembly

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, more if needed
• 2.5 oz Our Family Everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

1. Follow instruction on the back of the mashed potato box.
   You would need 4-6 servings, depending on how many serving you are planning to
   make. 2 patties are enough per person. You can make 15-16 equal-sized
   croquettes.
2. Heat a skillet with oil and sauté on the medium-high heat.
   Cook until the meat is completely cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Keep stirring
   and breaking the meat into small chunks. If you have any leftover grease,
   please drain it out before mixing it with the mashed potatoes. You may add one
   egg in the mixture, but it is not necessary.
   
3. Wait for a few minutes until the meat is a bit cooled then
   add to the mashed potato bowl. Using a wooden spoon or similar mix together
   very well the mixture. Taste and see if it needs any more salt or pepper. If
   the mixture is too warm to work with refrigerating for 20 minutes and then make
   croquettes.
4. Make patties between 2 oz to 3 oz. You may use the scale to
   measure. Not necessary, but sometimes handy if you wish your croquettes to be
   the same size. You may also make bite-size croquettes as shown on the pictures.
   They are about the size of a golf ball.
5. Make patties and place on the tray lined up with parchment
   or wax paper. Cover with it as well and place the tray in the fridge for 30
   minutes so the croquettes could chill. You may prep them overnight as well.
6. After chilling, place three plates; flour, mixed eggs,
   breadcrumbs with everything bagel seasoning.
7. Drench into the flour on both sides as well as around, dip
   in the egg mixture then into breadcrumbs mixed with everything bagel; set aside
   and back on the tray. Continue until everything is complete.
8. Now, you may place it back to the fridge if you do not plan
   to fry these right away or just heat the oil and fry.
9. Line paper towel on the plate or cookie rack.
10. Heat about 1 cup of oil for frying.
11. Never over crowed the frying skillet. Fry 3 or 4 croquettes
    at the time at medium-high heat. Fry for a minute then flip and fry again until
    you reach a deep golden color.
12. Take out and set on the lined up kitchen paper towel.

Notes

You may make these meatless and use mushrooms or just
chives to create an amazing appetizer.

I tried these with egg and without it. I like it both ways. Adding one egg makes it somewhat more creamy on the inside. It is really not neccecery but you may use it if you would like to test it yourself.

These hold well in the lunch boxes for school or work.

Our Family Everything bagel seasoning contain sodium so please be aware of that before adding too much salt into your croquettes.

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How do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

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Shamrock Shake

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Choices

Keyword smoothie, healthy, breakfast,

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 2

Author Sandra | Sandra’s Easy Cooking

Ingredients

• 1 scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder
• 2 Dates
• 1/2 cup Vanilla Flavored Soy Milk Almond or cashew milk could be used
• 1 teaspoon Chia Seeds
• 1/2 frozen Banana
• 1/2 cup Frozen Spinach
• 4-6 drops Peppermint Extract
• 1/4 Ice Cubes
• 1/2 cup Water Do not go over the MAX line

Instructions

1. Add one scoop of vanilla flavored protein powder, 2 dates and 1/2 cup Vanilla Flavored Soy Milk in the colossal cup. Blend until the protein powder dissolved.
2. Then, add chia seeds, frozen 1/2 of frozen banana (if it’s not frozen it’s fine too), frozen spinach,  Peppermint Extract, ice cubes, and water.
3. Turn the dial to BLEND option and press. The auto blend program begins and runs for 60 seconds.
4. If you wish to have a more liquid smoothie rather than a thick, use a pitcher instead and add more soy milk or water, however, do not go over the MAX line.
5. Pour into a glass and enjoy!