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Avocado Banana Chocolate Brownies
By attosa
I actually call these my Skinny Mini Brownies, but I wanted to be very clear in the title what's in them. It's truly just one avocado, one banana, and a box of chocolate brownie mix. This process knocks out the need to use butters and oils, and makes the brownies so fudgy, you will not need icing at all. Here, I've used an organic double chocolate brownie mix I got on sale for 60 cents. You could also use 2 avocados, omitting the banana, and they turn out fabulously, as well!
This no-bake eclair cake is fantastic! It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck. Learn how easy it is to make with this video.
By Stephanie
If you like the spicy peanut butter flavor of Chicken Satay, you'll love Thai Peanut Chicken. Since this is a crock-pot meal, you can prep it in the morning, making it perfect for busy days, or hot summer days when you want to avoid using the oven.
Easier Cleaning of S'mores Skewers
By Eileen M.
If you invested in the metal skewers for your s'mores, or just for roasting marshmallows, here's an idea for you:
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