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Low Cost Super Bowl Party For Two

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I love football!  With the Super Bowl coming, my mind turns to food.  Watching the big game isn’t fun without lots of super snacks. Now that we’re in our ’empty nest’, spending all day to fix a huge spread would be a waste.  So, we’re just going to be watching in peace.  It’s my favorite way to watch the game.  Not wanting to spend a big budget on food, I’ve planned our Super Snacks to be Super Cheap! My menu is one that will make super left-overs, too.  Making lots of dips won’t be good for 2 people, because it will end up being wasted.  But, this menu will certainly be finished over the next few days. Super Bowl Menu: Crock-pot Chili Veggie Tray Gluten-Free Football Brownies Peanuts Our Crock-Pot Chili is Super Easy!  After browning the beef, I can dump all the ingredients in the Slow Cooker in the morning.  It will be perfectly ready to serve by game-time.  With a little grated cheddar cheese, the chili will be delicious. Veggie trays can be expensive and wasteful.  But, I’ll just be slicing up some carrots and celery from the fridge.  Pouring a little ranch dressing on the side, will make a scrumptious dip.  And, no waste! My husband goes crazy over peanuts, and loves to eat them when we go out to certain steak houses.  Having peanuts in the shell is one of his favorites, so I’ll toss them in a cute bag to enjoy.  What a fun way to celebrate! Brownies are a delectable finger-food that we love.  I’ll be making a Gluten-free batch to appease my stomach, but any kind will do.  Make it easy by using a mix, if you like.  Icing them with your favorite chocolate frosting will make them so much more of a treat!  Adding decorations will create that Super Bowl theme, for sure. We’ll wash it all down with some Diet Coke or coffee.   Maybe we’ll be extra frugal and just drink water.  Whatever you feast on, make it easy and frugal. @2019, copyright Lisa Ehrman

“Good For You” Blueberry Muffins

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Disclosure: Affiliate link is included.  If you click on the link, it won’t cost you anything.  It only helps pay my medical bills. Eating a hot blueberry muffin is such a comfort!  Muffins are so great to have for breakfast or a snack, but I’ve had a hard time finding a sugar-free, dairy-free version that actually tastes good. This recipe for Vegan Blueberry Muffins has made me believe that eating right is possible!  I found the original recipe here at myDarlingVegan.com.  I made changes based on my dietary goals.  I tried two different versions of the recipe; one with Monk Fruit Sweetenerand one with Stevia. The Stevia muffins were not as good and there was an aftertaste.  The Monk Fruit Sugar muffins were delicious and they tasted as if they contained real sugar.  You may prefer a different sweetener. Blueberry Muffin Recipe Ingredients – 1 Cup Almond Milk 1 t. Apple Cider Vinegar 2 Cups organic flour 2 1/2 t. Baking Powder 1/4 t. Baking Soda 1/2 t. salt 1/2 Cup + Tablespoons sugar ( I used Monkfruit Sweetener) 1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons Oil (I used canola) 1 t. Vanilla Extract 1 Cup Blueberries (Frozen or Fresh) Directions –  Preheat your oven to 375. Pour 1 cup of Almond Milk (or your milk choice) into a measuring cup and add 1 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar.  Set this aside. In a large bowl, add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix together sugar, oil, and vanilla extract.  Then, add the almond milk/vinegar combo.  Stir with whisk. Stir wet and dry ingredients until just moistened.  Then, fold in the blueberries. Spoon into greased muffin tins.  Bake for 18-22 minutes.  Enjoy! These are soft and moist and stayed fresh for 3 days ( I can’t believe they lasted that long!).  Note: When I baked with Stevia and Coconut Oil, the muffins weren’t as moist and the density wasn’t as good. @2018, copyright Lisa Ehrman

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