DIY Halloween Mini Pizzas

   

Halloween is over a month away, but it seems like these days it starts in August. I'm more of a summer girl, so I don't get in the Halloween spirit until October 1st, but I'm also a planner. And since I forsee making these adorable halloween mini pizzas with my kids several times this Halloween season, I thought I'd go ahead and share them now.

Halloween DIY Mini Pizzas

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS 
6 english muffins, halved
3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella)

1 slice provolone or mozzarella
1 cup pizza sauce (the plain old jar kind works just fine)
black olives
green olives
green pepper

pepperoni or veggie pepperoni pieces  


Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Placed halved english muffins cut side up on a baking sheet. Cover with pizza sauce. On 5 muffins, top with shredded cheese. On the remaining muffin, top with strips of the cheese slice, to look like a mummy. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted. Use olives, green pepper slices, and pepperoni pieces to create jack-o-lanterns, spiders, mummies, and monsters!

 
Have fun!

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Vanilla + Maple Collagen Iced Coffee

Iced coffees are my best friend this time of year. I love going to get them as a treat, but I'm also a big fan of making them at home because I can make healthier (and frankly, much less expensive) versions that are just as delicious. My go-to lately has been this vanilla + maple collagen-boosted variety. It's simple, tasty, and includes collagen with all of its benefits! 

Vanilla + Maple Collagen Iced Coffee

INGREDIENTS

8 oz brewed coffee  

1 scoop Naked Collagen

2 oz almond milk, oat milk, or raw milk

2 TB maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

ice

Mix all ingredients except ice together with a hand frother (or in a shaker). Add ice to a glass, and pour prepared coffee over ice.  

I've been adding collagen to my coffee for a while now due to its many benefits (you can read more about what collagen does for skin, hair, nails, and joints here), and Naked Collagen is my favorite for many reasons. It's source from pasture-raised cows, is free of additives and artificial sweeteners, is odorless and tasteless, and is highly soluble. It's great in hot coffee too!

If you try this iced coffee recipe, let me know what you think!

This post in partnership with Naked Nutrition. 

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Savory + Sweet Trail Mix

This is one of our favorite snacks for summertime hikes and outdoor activities. It’s both sweet and savory, and full of protein. And it’s so easy to make that I can’t even really call it a recipe! 

Peanut Butter Trail Chex Mix

4 cups Peanut Butter Chex  
3 cups pretzel twists

1 cup dry roasted or cocktail peanuts
1/2 cup pepitas
1/2 cup sesame sticks

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup raisins


Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well, and store in an airtight container. 

You could also make this with regular Chex cereal if you wanted something less sweet or wanted to omit peanuts due to allergies. I have to be honest though - I do feel like the PB Chex makes it especially good. Enjoy! 

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