First thing’s first….

For breakfast I had “the usual”.  The smoothie was as refreshing and delicious as always!

Last night, I was in the mood to bake (honestly, I don’t know when I’m not in the mood to bake…).  So I tried a recipe I found a while ago that I had tucked away in my recipe box.  But first, it is time that you all meet Lucy.

Lucy is my Kitchenaid stand mixer and my pride and joy 🙂  Brian got her for me for my birthday last year! I have to say it is probably one of the best birthday presents ever!  I lover her because I love to bake, Brian loves her because he loves to eat what I bake.  Last night, I made Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Trail Mix Bars.  They are yummy and simple and I feel would make a good after school snack!

Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Trail Mix Bars

• 1/2 Cup Margarine or Butter

  

• 3/4 Cup Peanut Butter
• 3/4 Cup Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 Cup Chopped Nuts
• 1/2 Cup Dried Fruit
• 1/2 Cup M&Ms (whatever kind you want!)