Happy {almost} Easter! I hope yall are having an eggs-ellent weekend. I’m spending the weekend in Galveston with Greg and his family. The weather is absolutely perfect. I hope this is a sign that spring is FINALLY here… I’m so over the cold! I went for a run this morning along the beach, which was so refreshing, then made a Lemon Strawberry French Toast Casserole for the group. I won’t tell you too much about it right now because I’ll be posting the recipe soon, but it was delicious and the perfect size for our large group. Later this afternoon we’re having a crawfish boil, so needless to say its going to be a fabulous weekend!
If you haven’t made an Easter treat for the family yet, you’re in luck! These Easter Bunny Blondie Bars are on the lighter side , super easy to make , and are perfect for serving to a large group. Looking for an opportunity to let the kids help out in the kitchen? They will have a blast shaking the bag of coconut flakes to dye them green and placing their favorite color Easter eggs on top of the finished product! Of course, these bars are healthier if you don’t include the frosting, but after giving up sweets for the 40 days and 40 nights of lent, I think its perfectly acceptable to dig right in!
- • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- • 1/2 cup truvia
- • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- • 1/4 tsp. salt
- • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- • 1/4 cup light butter, melted and slightly cooled
- • 1/4 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
- • 2 Tbsp skim milk
- • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- • 1/4 cup butter, softened
- • 2 oz. cream cheese, softened
- • 2 cups powdered sugar
- • 2 Tbs skim milk
- • 1 tsp vanilla extract
- • Green food coloring
- • 2 cups shredded coconut
- • Green food coloring
- • Chocolate candy eggs
- • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and set aside.
- • In a separate bowl, lightly beat egg whites and add melted butter, greek yogurt, milk and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- • Add egg mixture to flour mixture and stir until well combined.
- • Grease 9 x 13 inch baking dish with pam. Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- • To make frosting, beat together butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, milk, vanilla and mix until smooth. Add green food coloring to icing a few drops at a time and mix until reaching desired color.
- • Place shredded coconut flakes in zip lock bag and add green food coloring. Shake until coconut flakes turn green.
- • Smooth icing over bars once bars have cooled completely and sprinkle coconut flakes on top of icing. Cut bars into squares and place candy eggs on top and enjoy!
- Calories: 220 per bar
- For best results, use weight watchers cream cheese.
