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!
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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Anne@FromMySweetHeart
Kim! Congrats to your hubs on his new job! That's exciting and I know the logistics will work themselves out! And congrats on the decision to lose some weight! I am a former Weight Watcher and I loved that program because I never had to give up anything...it never felt like a diet! So...however you choose to do it....I know you can do it! These krispies are so pretty! I need to make a batch of these for my office. What a way to perk up a Monday! Hope you've been having a GREAT weekend! : )
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Anne. You are such a sweet friend. Thanks for the support.
Alyssa
Good to know that I still have many more years of buying two of everything (my kids are 2 and 3.) And these are so cute! I great way to use up some of that cereal. I'm not a health nut, I don't really love fruits and veggies, but I try to eat healthy where ever possible. I think for me, I can't keep a "diet" so rather than try, I just try to make the things I want to eat healthier whenever possible. Like, I love Mexican food but tacos and burritos aren't figure friendly. So when I want tacos, I'll make it into a salad. But we also have a rule to try to eat as healthy as we can stand during the week and then eat whatever we want on the weekends. I've lost 60lbs of baby weight and kept it off that way (well some moderate exercise too.) Not that that is great advice, but it's what works for me 🙂
Kim Bee
I swear it's a lifetime thing. My dad used to always make sure he spent the exact same amount on each of us for all birthdays and Xmas. Always cracked me up. I think I am a lot like you. If I use the word diet it won't work. It has to just be a natural progression of eating better. It's great advice. I love the idea of not depriving one's self. That's how people succeed. That is awesome weight loss my dear. Good for you.
Liz
You know I'm THRILLED for you, Kim!!! Such good news! And I love your new goal and motivation, too...remember, I'm just a little thing and could probably stow away in one of your suitcases...just sayin'
As for your two blogs, I have seen a couple others end up merging theirs...less confusion, less work...and the recipes and posts are still your cravings despite whether they are healthy or not. Just my 2 cents 🙂
PS...your Trix bars are fabulous!!! The photos are stunning, too...beautifully done!
Kim Bee
Thanks Liz. I shall make sure I leave some space for you.
I think merging them is a good idea. Especially with how busy I'll be with hubs out of town. Thanks for the great advice.
Thanks. They were so fun to make.
cassie
I think having some healthy recipes here is a wonderful idea, it's all about balance in real life, so that's how I approach my blog too. I love these krispie treats, the colors are awesome, Kim! I look forward to reading about your journey!
Kim Bee
Good advice Cassie. I think it's going to be fun to experiment with different foods. These were so much fun. I had a blast making them.
Julia {The Roasted Root}
No way! I didn't realize Trix was back to ball form! I thought they changed over to the fruit shapes when I was a kid (which was a true disappointment) and never went back! Well, I am pleasantly surprised to see the ball Trix are back. Your Trix krispies are beautiful and a wonderful idea! I can't think of a better way to make a krispy treat!
Congratulations on the lifestyle change (both the new job and wrestling cars and beginning to run again and changing diet)! It's truly an inspiring endeavor and I support "healthier" recipe posts 100% - I love your voice, your pictures and your creativity and seeing nutritious recipes (despite the fact that I love your indulgent ones...)is definitely something I'd be excited about!
Kim Bee
I only see Trix every 15 years or so, I had no idea it was suppose to be a certain way. I just know the cereal from the commercial. These were super fun to make. Almost too pretty to eat. Not quite, but almost.
Thanks so much. I am so thankful for the support. It means a lot to me.
Anna @ hiddenponies
So glad I inspired such a colourful, fun treat 🙂 And SO happy to hear about the job for your hubby, that must be such a relief! I'm looking forward to reading about your healthy journey - I know you can do it, and hopefully it's not too long before your cravings become for healthy things...I've heard it's possible 🙂
Kim Bee
I forgot how much I love krispie treats till you guested. I had been wanting to make these for eons but just kept putting it aside. So glad you got me on track. We all need a little krispie in our lives.
Thanks so much. I shall try my best to make smarter choices. Except on weekends. Cuz then it's splurge time. Lol.
Deb
Just had to take a minute to comment! Very much enjoyed your post. From the upbeat personal update to the stunning Trix treats, just magnificent!
PS: I don't even like Trix, LOL
Kim Bee
Deb I'll let you in on a little secret, I hate cereal. I never eat it. But these, omg so good. Lol. Thanks for taking the time to drop a line. xx
Emily @ Life on Food
So much news. The Trix bars look like so much fun. I would love to dig into one. Trix were not allowed growing up, something about the funny coloring. Great news on the job. Clearly there will be some adjustments but it sounds like an opportunity that could not be passed up. Best of luck on the road to better health. You can do it and the motivation with Hawaii won't hurt either. We will all be here for support and a little butt kicking if necessary!
Kim Bee
I would guess it takes a lot of colouring to get them that neon. But they sure are fun. We have different cereals here in Canada so there's so many I don't see unless I trek to the states.
Thanks. I figure it is a good time to make some changes. We're rolling with so many changes now anyway so may as well make them all at once.
Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine)
When did Trix stop being fruit-shaped?? Weird! Makes me feel old, haha.
That's great about the job, and the new healthy lifestyle! I'm all for people losing weight and making their lives healthier--I lost my Dad when he was 47 and had a heart attack. In the end, he was trying to get better, but it apparently was too late 🙁 You have a lot of people who care about you, so it's great you're taking the steps to be around for a long time 🙂
Kim Bee
I have no clue. We don't have them here in Canada so I hadn't seen a box of Trix in probably 15 years. So yup, right there with you. Feeling old.
Thanks. I lost my mom when she was 47 as well, I was 15 so I know all too well about heart disease. Hoping a fresh start is just the ticket I need right now.
Suzi
Hey Kim! I have been in Tallahassee for the last few days and just saw your news. I think you should do both right here. Your lunatic antics will keep us howling as you learn to enjoy making, hmmm, a tofu dish. Good for you and you know we will all be cheering for you. Maybe we will start a running club, I can barely make mile right now. Happy Sunday and those Trix Crispy treats are cool.
Kim Bee
Oh bite your tongue ma'am, if I see tofu I am running in the other direction. I wish I lived out by you and the other girls. Would love a running buddy. Thanks, I am pretty proud of these colourful treats.
Ann
Congrats to your hubby AND you! I know you'll do great and running miles in no time! These Trix Krisipies are terrific! ...bright, colorful and super yum!
Kim Bee
Thanks my dear. xx
Nancy @ CouponClippingCook
These pictures are absolutely beautiful...such fun colors! Love this idea for krispies. Congratulations on all that's going with you and your husband.
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Nancy. I am so happy life is mellowing out.
Shelly Donahue
These are so happy and fun! No Trix (or marshmallows) here so I'll have to live vicariously through the photos, unless you deliver:)
Kim Bee
Lol, thanks so much. I may have eaten them all.
Abby
I'm just commenting all over the place today haha but how can I not after reading this? Congrats on the job! and starting your journey! Personally I love seeing a little bit of everything food-wise. No one eats sweets 24/7 even though they're a lot fun to look at, it's only natural to post about other foods too. Looking forward to following along 🙂
Kim Bee
Thanks Abby. Good advice. I love the idea of balance.
Dara
These look amazing!!! You are indeed a lunatic, Kim. I haven't had Trix in 20 years and now I am desperately craving some. Nice job.
Congrats on the great news for your family! I am excited to see some healthy stuff around here.
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Dara. These were so much fun to make.
Thanks. I am so happy to have some normalcy on the horizon.
Lori Lynn
This has my nephews' names all over it!
LL
Kim Bee
You must try it for him!
Tara Noland
So colourful and creative. I love them. Saw them on TK also!!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much.
Tara Noland
I am going to add this to my new post Mouth Watering Mondays next Monday. Stop my again to see your link. Cheers, Tara
Kim Bee
Thanks Tara.
Kelsey @ K&K Test Kitchen
Congrats to the hubby on his new job and to you on your new journey!!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Kels! xx
Becky
Wow!! I suddenly feel like a kid again....I really want some trix! These are beautiful and fun and I am sure they are delish! Thanks so much for the great idea!!
Kim Bee
Thank you Becky. They sure are fun to eat.