Super easy to make cereal treats made with Trix Cereal. Your family and friends will love these. Simple, quick and incredibly tasty. Not to mention they are just seriously eye catching!
SILLY RABBIT, TRIX ARE FOR KIDS!Â
and moms...
and teenagers...
and hubbies...
and demon spawn puppies!
TRIX ARE FOR EVERYONE!
Change your motto Trix, it's a new era.
Silly rabbit!
So I picked up a couple of boxes of Trix when we drove to Florida. I'll be honest, we picked up a ton of cereal while we there. The kids had a little tiff over this one. Mini-me had never had Trix.
I bought two boxes partly due to her not having tried it and largely due to the fact that they had comic books inside she desperately wanted.
So B-Dude finished off his box right quick. The guy eats like a sumo wrestler but weighs in at lightweight. Go figure. So Mini-me reminded him the other box was hers, she was not sharing it and he was not demolishing it before she got to try it.
So she hoarded it a little bit. She may have even lorded it over him a little bit. Then she tried it. After all that she declared it's a froot loop knockoff and was not all that impressed.
So I took the box hostage with some plans of my own for it. And B-Dude ate one of the other gazillion cereals we had on hand during the incident.
Yup, 18 and 23 and they still have feuds over cereal. Good thing they're cute. And do dishes. And their mom is still smart enough to buy two boxes so they each get a comic book. Did I mention they are 18 and 23? Yah...
Okay to those regular readers I promised you some news. I know there was some guessing going on.
It is not:
- a cookbook deal
- a new camera
- a lottery win
- or a giveaway!
It is however kind of cool for the Bee Bunch. It was not originally planned to be included in a sugar crazed post but what can you do. I do not want to wait any longer to tell you all. So part of this won't make sense with today's post. Just warning you now.
Okay so the first bit of news is hubs got the job in Sarnia. He starts Monday. It's amazing pay but it's a 2 hour drive so we need to make some plans as to how to organize our lives during the 6 month contract.
It's going to be interesting. We have 4 adults and 2 cars. You do the math. However we are so happy as he'll be working and it's some stability for a while.
It also counts towards his hours so he can move up in class. So after a long 3 years of losing one job, going back to school and almost losing our shirts we are finally feeling like this was worth all the sacrifice.
So having filled you in on that here's the bigger news. Without delving too much into the hows and whys right now I need to make some adjustments to my diet,. For personal reasons I just want to get the weight off once and for all.
I wanted more motivation to light a fire under me. I figure it will take at least a year to reach my goal, possibly even two years.
It's not just a number on the scale I'm shooting for but the ability to run again. I used to run 6 to 10 miles a day before I got sick with the IBS.
So I had a convo with the hubster and we've decided that when I reach my goal we're taking a trip with the kids to Hawaii. I know right. The only reason we could do it is due to the fact that it will take so long to reach my goal.
We are in no position to flit off to Hawaii tomorrow with him just working again. But this gives me something to work for. It gives us all something to look forward to.
It's also a nice reward for all of us for all the sacrifices we've made during hubs transition back to school and back to work. The kids have made huge sacrifices and this is a nice way to say thanks to them for all they've given up over the years.
For mini-me it's huge and has special meaning. Her real name is Hawaiian as hubs and I went on our honeymoon there. So I promised her I'd take her there one day.
I'm super excited and know this is the kick in the tush I needed to get myself moving. The biggest hurdle will be eating meals. I only eat once a day with the IBS, usually not till about 8 to 10 pm at night.
So the challenge will be getting me to eat breakfast and lunch and not be bent over having tummy attacks. I have every faith I can learn to control the IBS once and for all and stop letting it control me. It will be difficult but worth it to have a normal life.
So you're probably wondering what this means for the blog. I mean Cravings is a fairly indulgent, over the top kind of blog. I have theme days and things happening on set days.
You will see more healthy recipes here. But you will also get treats and sweets. After all I have a hubs and kids with superhero type metabolisms so I'll still be baking and cooking for them.
I however do not have a superhero metabolism so I'll also post recipes that I eat for lunch and during the week. So basically it will just become a more balanced type of blog.
I am not sure the direction it will take as I progress through this. But I like to eat and cook and I am not a tofu, salad eating kind of gal. So hopefully things will remain similar, maybe just a little less sugar and deep-frying.
Do you like your healthy sites separate from the indulgent ones? Or do you like a blog to have a bit of both? Feel free to offer up your advice and input. I love hearing from you all and value your opinions.
So with that, on to the sugar laden post that should not be accompanying this news. Gotta love the irony!
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Trix Krispies
Ingredients
- 1 x 400g bag of mini marshmallows
- 10 cups Trix cereal
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Place the butter and marshmallows in a microwave safe glass bowl. Place in the microwave for about 2 to 3 minutes to melt, checking every 30 seconds after the 2 minute mark.
- Stir until smooth.
- Mix in Trix cereal and stir quickly until combined.
- Pour into a large greased pan (9 x 13 inch) and press down with a spoon.
- Allow to cool.
- Cut into squares.
- Serve with a big old colourful smile!
Notes
Yup, great way to kick off the workouts. This just solidifies my twisted sense of humour. I did however make them before all this went down. So there's that.
Just a little hint-a-roo for you all. There is a giveaway coming up soon. So make sure you check back in about a week to see what I've got in store for you. Just because I love you.
Also thanks to Anna from Hidden Ponies for reminding me how much I love krispies. Her nutella version inspired me to get in the kitchen and make these bad boys. Thanks Anna!
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Trix Ice Cream Cake
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Samantha @ Ferraro Kitchen
First of all...congrats and Mazel for the hubby! I had a feeling he would get the job! All good things come to those who wait! On another note..I think you are doing something amazzzing!! You are setting a goal for yourself and your family...to go to Hawaii!! (which I will go with when i do..hahahah). I think (just my opinion)..you should slowly start to incorporate your healthy/ibs foods on here...all your readers still know you! You personality will still shine through the tofu..which by the way...there is way more out there in the world besides tofu! You're going to do amazzzingg and I am SOOOO happy and excited for you and the fam!
Kim Bee
Thanks Sam. I am so relieved he will be working again. And thanks for the advice and support. I am determined to shrink my butt.
Cookie's Mom
Well, I can relate a bit. Looks like kiddo has celiac disease and I have trouble with gluten and other things, so we are going to be eating a little differently around here too. I'll appreciate your IBS recipes wherever you decide to post them. Take care of YOU!
Kim Bee
Oh bummer. I have a couple of good gluten free cookbooks I can recommend if you need some tips. I am gluten sensitive. It's in so much stuff. There's a website called Celiac Teen that is very good. Take care of YOU too and the munchkin.
Cookie's Mom
Thanks Kim. I'll take all the help I can get. Though right now it feels like what I need most is more time. Any idea where I can buy time? lol
Kim Bee
Gosh I wish I knew how. We could make a gazillion dollars if we brainstorm and find a way.
shannon @ a periodic table
oh. my. goodness.
these are the happiest little trixies i have ever seen. thankfully i've been lazy and have done no grocery run yet this weekend; these are going on the list. i love them! so cute, Kim. i love that they look like little rainbow bubbles.
congrats to your hubs on the job! and i wish you the best with your weight goals/healthy journey. i completely understand how blogging about sweet, indulgent goodies can really hinder decent eating on some level; it's hard! i'll be looking forward to seeing where you blog goes in the future.
Kim Bee
Thanks Shannon. I just thought these were so cute. Not only delicious but just so pretty.
Thanks. I am sure I will figure out a way to balance things. I figure if I start running again I can be a little bad once in awhile. Nice motivation right. Lol.
Debra Kapellakis
MIne are 20, 17 and 12 and they still fight over the cereal, lol. These are fantastic. I know my little ones would love them if we had Trix here. I enjoyed your blog and your yummy photo's.
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Debra. It's funny how kids can fight over the silliest things. It makes me laugh. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Jen @ Juanita's Cocina
I like my sites with everything! I like to get a range of recipes...some sweet, some savory, some artery-clogging, some healthy.
I can't wait to see where your journey takes you!
Well, it'll eventually take you to Hawaii! YAY!!!!
Also, these may be the cutest dang things I've ever seen.
Kim Bee
Thanks for the insight. I am always curious how others feel about mixing healthy with not healthy. I lol'd at your comments about the journey. And thanks. I had so much fun making these.
Becca
Those look like everything that is beautiful and wonderful about childhood! Good luck with the commuting logistics 🙂
Kim Bee
Thanks Becca. They are just so adorable. It made me feel like I was 5 again. And thanks, I am sure we'll figure things out. We may need to invest in another vehicle or downgrade one to cut fuel costs.
erika
Congrats to your husband and the job! And I cannot believe how fun these look!! I want one of the pictures framed on my wall in the kitchen. They are so bright and colorful! And I am also trying to lose some weight, so I'm looking forward to your posts!
Kim Bee
Thank you. They really are cute. I was really impressed with how they turned out. We can lose together. It's always more fun with friends.
Colleen, The Smart Cookie Cook
These are so pretty! I'm obsessed!! I'd take these over regular Rice Krispies any day!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Colleen. I just had to try this.
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live
I think a lot of us follow you because of your fun sense of humor and your writing! The recipes are just a bonus!!! I know I would welcome healthy recipes to go with the sugar-laden ones (this, coming from the blogger who posts 99% desserts)!
Congrats to the husband and good luck to you!
Kim Bee
Aw you are so sweet. Thank you. I am happy to know people are on board with mixing the good with the bad. And thanks. I am so pleased I will be able to not only pay our bills but go shopping again. I miss shopping. Lol.
DJ
Congrats on the new job for your husband!!!
I would love for you to do a more balanced on this blog, after all we all have different cravings, right now my daughter is craving a salad, so I think staying with this blog and just adding in the new stuff would be awesome.
Which every way you go please let us know so I can find you again. I love how you write your blog, the humor and love and details you give make me feel like I am part of your family and not just reading something.
Thank you for having such an AWESOME BLOG!!!!
DJ
Kim Bee
Thank you so much. We are so happy.
Good advice. I love that your daughter craves salad. I shall always have this blog, it's just a matter of whether to keep it sugar obsessed or healthy it up.
I was so touched by your comments. I am happy to know you like the blog and enjoy the tales I tell. It really meant a lot to me to hear that. Validates what I'm doing. You are very sweet.
mike @ TheCulinaryLens
You can have you blog as it is and then have an indulgent post here and there. Treat Tuesdays or Off The Wagon Wednesdays or some such lunacy you get the idea. Good luck with your healthy future..
I am wondering if this would work with Lucky Charms for a kid St Patrick's Day Party
Kim Bee
I think that's a good idea. I love the off the wagon wednesday, that made me howl with laughter. Thanks. Hopefully I can get back to running. I do miss it.
Totally would work. It would be adorable for St Patty's Day.
mellissa @ ibreatheimhungry
Congrats on the new job for hubs! I know where you can find some great low carb recipes for your new diet - ha ha! Personally I think it would be cool to mix it up over here at the asylum! It will keep people guessing and your content will always be fresh. You can always do something more drastic later on if you decide to do both blogs. Either way I'll still be stalking you faithfully! I know you'll reach your goals and I'm excited for you. And those trix treats look AWESOME! I hope you are submitting to FG because they look adorable! Great shots! XOXO
Kim Bee
Thanks doll. Lol, I will totally be checking you out. I like that advice. And feel free to stalk away. I'll stalk you right back. Thanks, they were just too much fun for words. I did submit but haven't heard back yet. *cross fingers* xx
mellissa @ ibreatheimhungry
Well I pinned them and they've been repinned almost 40 times so hopefully that will generate some traffic for you too! Also check out tasteologie as an option to submit photos, they aren't as strict in their requirements but they still drive a decent amount of traffic to your site. XO
Kim Bee
Lol thanks my dear. I pinned the one shot yesterday and it got repinned like 42 times in about 30 seconds. I had no idea people loved krispies so much. I love it. I submit to tasteolgie too. I haven't with these yet though. I'll try tomorrow. You rock girl.
michelle
these are so cool! love the look of them, especially when cut. what a fun party treat!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much. They are sort of adorable. So much fun to make.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
I love how colorful these are! It's funny bc I was just thinking earlier about what different types of cereal I could turn into a krispie treat!
Congrats to the Hubs and best of luck to you with reaching your goal! I think you should just incorporate the healthy recipes into this blog. I like to provide a mix on my blog too.
Kim Bee
Thanks Stephanie. I think the possibilities are endless. It's just fun to try something different.
Thanks. I am determined to make this happen. And thanks for the good advice. xx
Lori
Wow! Fabulous news! Congrats to Hubs and congrats to you on the changes (and challenges). I love the colours on thos cereal treats btw! I am not suprised about the 18 and 23 year old and the cereal/comic book thing..tee hee... my 16 year is just like that as well (so is his dad...). All the best with your goals. I look forward to more recipes from you (healthy and not so healthy). Best of luck!
Kim Bee
Thank you. I had so much fun with this post. Glad to know my kids aren't the only ones into those things. They have truckloads of comics. And thank you. I am determined to make this work.
Treat and Trick
Such a colorful and tempting treat! Congrats to your hubby for getting a new job too!
Kim Bee
Thank you so much. It's been a wild week here.
Treat and Trick
Great idea with this colorful and delicious bake! All the best to your hub for getting a new job too!
Kim Bee
Thank you so much. xx
Choc Chip Uru
I have never heard of trix but it looks soo cool 😀
Couldn't resist these bars ever because they are bright, colourful and make you happy!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Kim Bee
It's an American cereal. It's funny I don't even like cereal but it's the aisle I get most excited in when I shop over there. This was just too cute not to share. I love how bright they are.
Jennifer
Haha, Love the recipe you're posting with your healthy eating news! Congrat's to your hubby. The krispies looks super cool. Possibly for me though, it would look waaaay better than it would taste to me. I hate those sugary cereals. A lot. Can't eat them. But they look super cool. We can make super cool looking food just for looking at, can't we?!
P.S. Please take me to Hawaii with you...
Kim Bee
I do tend to be ironic and a bit weird don't I? Lol. Thanks Jen. I am so happy to have life be settling down a bit. I am not going to lie, there may be some shopping in my future. These were good. I hate cereal but I love krispie treats. They are just good fun. You sure can. I swear some days I just want to frame the food and not even eat it. I'll see if I can swing an extra ticket. That way I get to come out your way and see another place on my bucket list.
Anita at Hungry Couple
These krispies remind me of Easter 🙂 Congrats to the hubs on the job. I know it's been a huge issue so at least there's some relief. And since you're asking for our 2 cents on the blog, I would prefer to see your new lifestyle choices incorporated here. My philosophy in life is balance in all things. Healthy food mostly but with an occasional dessert...and cocktail 🙂 Exercise always but also sleeping late and being lazy on Sundays. Working hard but always making time for vacations. You're not one thing on one blog and another thing on another blog. You're always a whole person with a real life that includes joys and struggles and this blog is your platform to share what you will with us. But I'll read it either way 🙂
Kim Bee
They are a little "eastery" aren't they. So cute. Thanks. I am so happy to have some stability for awhile. Knowing we're okay for 6 months is huge. I love your advice about balance. You really nailed it with that last statement about the whole person. Puts it into perspective for me. Thanks so much Anita. Just what I needed to hear. xx
Anita at Hungry Couple
Healthy living aside for a minute - I'm reading the Alice's Tea Cup cookbook to get the recipes for their amazing scones and there's one for a turtle scone. Not my thing but I instantly thought of you and was soooo tempted to make it and send you the photo (insert evil laugh here) 🙂