I love having healthy snack options at easy access for my kids so that I’m not tempted to stock the pantry with junk food. The best option is a snack food that is delicious and also nutritious! Energy bites are an easy way to create bite-sized snacks to have on hand.
There are a ton of recipes and I’ve tried lots of them (like my oatmeal raisin energy bites), recently though I had a bunch of canned pumpkin in the pantry and decided to experiment with something new. These are a little wetter than other energy bite recipes, but they are delicious and very filling. Even better, if you want to make these pumpkin energy bites to fit certain dietary restrictions, you could leave out the chocolate chips, or swap the honey for maple syrup.
Pumpkin Energy Bites (Freezer Recipe)
There’s not really much to the process of making these. Just dump the ingredients all in a bowl and mix!
You’ll need oatmeal, honey, shredded coconut, flaxseed, vanilla, and 1 can of pumpkin puree. I also like to add mini chocolate chips.
If, after mixing all the ingredients together, it still seems a little wet, you can add a handful of oats at a time until it is firm enough to form into balls.
I was going to freeze my pumpkin energy bites, so I used a tablespoon to get out similar amounts for each energy bite and then used my hands to form them into balls. I put wax paper on a cookie sheet and then stick them in the freezer in order to get them a little harder so that when I put them in a freezer bag, they don’t stick together. If you’re planning to eat them soon, then you can just put the energy bites straight into an airtight container (I don’t recommend a ziptop bag as these are a little sticky and may not retain the ball form if you do that).
I love using the top of my chest freezer to flash freeze! Once these were no longer sticky, I put them into freezer bags. When I’m ready for us to eat some, I just let them thaw for a few hours in the microwave.
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Kiddos need new clothes? Target has a new Circle deal this week for 15% off Cat & Jack kids clothing and accessories. Just load the Circle deal on your phone and shop!
This deal is good all week and works for in-store, order pickup, or shipping.
Deal Ideas:
Girls’ Tie-Dye Flutter Sleeve Knit Dress – Cat & Jack, $12.75 (reg. $15)
Kids’ 3pk Masks, $8.50 (reg. $10)
Boys’ Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt – Cat & Jack™ Gray, $5.10 (reg. $6)
Baby Girls’ Eyelet Ruffle Sleeve Bodysuit – Cat & Jack™ Gray, $5.10 (reg. $6)
Shipping is free with your RedCard, or do in-store pick-up. The deal ends 4/24.
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Here’s two chances to get Equal Sweetener for FREE right now (and a moneymaker at Publix!) Use insert coupons and Ibotta to get these deals.
If you want to get the Publix money maker deal, then head in and grab it before it ends today! The Walgreens deal goes through Saturday 4/24.
Money Maker Equal Deals:
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Walgreens – Equal Pink Saccharin Sweetener, 100 ct., $1.49
-$1.50 off Equal product, Save 03/28
(makes it FREE) - Publix – Equal Zero Calorie Sweetener, 100 ct, $1.79
-.75/1 Equal Zero Calorie Sweetner, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
-$1.50 off Equal product, Save 03/28
(use both, makes it FREE + 46¢ back)
Anyone else ready for the BEACH!!? Lands End has a sweet Swim sale running through Tuesday only.
Get up to 40% off Swimwear for the whole family. Use promo code WADE at checkout to get the extra discount.
This even applies to sale items making for some great deals!
Deal Ideas
Women’s Chlorine Resistant High Neck Tankini – $41.96 (reg. $59.95)
some prints as low as $35.97
Women’s Crew Neck Long Sleeve Rash Guard UPF 50 – $34.96 (reg. $49.95)
some prints as low as $29.95
Boys Printed Swim Trunks – $17.97 (reg. $29.95)
Women’s Chlorine Resistant Blouson Tummy Hiding Takini Top – $48.96 (reg. $69.95)
some prints as low as $44.97
Shipping is free on $99+ orders or is a flat rate for smaller orders.
See more online shopping deals
Publix has General Mills Kix Cereal on sale B1G1. Combine the sale with an Ibotta rebate to get Kix for just $1.24! The Ibotta has a limit of 5, so stock up on cereal!!
Publix Kix Cereal Deal (ends 4/20 or 4/21):
- General Mills Cheerios, Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Trix, Cocoa Puffs, or Cookie Crisp, 1.3-19.5 oz, B1G1 at $5.49 ($2.74)
-$1/2 General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Reese’s or Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams or Kix cereal, SS 03/28
-$1/1 General Mills Kix, 18 oz., at Publix, Ibotta (exp 4/22) mobile app
(use $1/2 and Ibotta, makes it $1.24)
Check out the full Publix ad for more great deals.
In honor of World Book Day, head to Amazon and get (10) Kindle books from around the world absolutely FREE!
You don’t have to read them right away, just go ahead and download them now and they’re yours for life.
There are some great titles included with fantastic ratings, so go ahead and grab yours now. These could be great for summer reading, too!
This deal is good through 4/24.
See more freebies!
Here are some meal ideas that are based on the sales starting Wednesday, 4/21 at Publix!
Look through the Publix weekly ad to see all the deals.
Publix Meal Plans:
Seared Scallops with Garlic Butter
serve with some fresh skillet veggies: heat a pan over medium heat, add oil, and add your sliced veggies (i think a mixture of asparagus, squash, corn, and green beans sounds good – and a bit of sliced onion never hurt! – cook until softened and slightly browned)
- Publix – Publix Premium Patagonian Scallops, 8 oz, B1G1 at $8.99 ($4.49)
- Publix – Publix Sweet Cream Butter, 16 oz, $3.33
- Publix – Asparagus, $2.99 lb
- Publix – Zucchini or Yellow Squash Tray, 24 oz, $2.99
- Publix – Sweet Corn, 40¢
- Publix – Bagged Green Beans, $1.99
Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta
- Publix – GreenWise Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Drumsticks or Bone-In Thighs, B1G1 at $7.89 ($3.94) lb
- Publix – No Yolks Noodles or Light n Fluffy Extra Wide Egg Noodles, 12 oz, B1G1 at $2.49 ($1.24)
- Publix – Publix Sweet Cream Butter, 16 oz, $3.33
- Publix – Sliced Baby Portabella Mushrooms, 8 oz, $2
Sloppy Joes
Fries
- Publix – Ground Chuck 3 lb+, $3.49 lb
- Publix – Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce, 15-16 oz, B1G1 at $1.49 (74¢)
- Publix – Arnold’s Rolls or Buns, 12-18 oz, B1G1 at $3.99 ($1.99)
- Publix – Lamb Weston Grown in Idaho Fries or Hashbrowns, 28 oz, B1G1 at $3.29 ($1.64)
Take a look at the CVS store coupons they are giving out this week. It always helps me to know what is coming at the Coupon Center.
Always stop at the CVS coupon center first before shopping! To get even more coupons from CVS, make sure you are signed up for their emails and for the CVS Beauty Club. Also, download the CVS app for “app only” coupons.
Here are some coupons people are reporting this week (you won’t get everything listed, but you’ll get some of them.)
New This Week:
$3 off Allergy Relief for adults, incl CVS, Zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra
$5 off Allergy Relief purchase of $30
$5 off Almay Cosmetics purchase of $20
$4 off Antacid or Probiotic, Heartburn or Stomach Remedy purchase of $25
$5 off Baby Care products purchase of $30
$2 off Baby Care Wash and Toiletries purchase of $8
$4 off Beauty 360 Blissfully Smooth, 5-Blade Razor
$1 off Beauty 360 Cotton or Makeup Removers
$2 off Beauty 360 or GSQ Grooming and Manicure or Pedicure Tools purchase of $6
$1/2 Big Chill or Gold Emblem Ice Canyon Unflavored Bottled Water – Sizes 500mL to 1.5 Liters
$1.50 off Big Chill or Gold Emblem Ice Canyon, or Just The Basics 6, 12 or 24 pack Unflavored Water
$3 off Clairol Hair Color
$5 off Colgate Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Mouthwash, or Whitening Pen purchase of $25
$8 off CVS Eye or Ear Care purchase of $16
$5 off CVS Health Allergy Remedies purchase of $15
$2 off CVS Health Baby Care products purchase of $10
$4 off CVS Health First Aid products and treatments purchase of $12
$4 off CVS Health Fluticasone or Triamcinolone purchase of $12
$2 off CVS Health Oral Care purchase of $10, incl mouthwash or toothbrushes
$2 off CVS Health Probiotic, Heartburn or Stomach Remedy
$2 off CVS Health Sun Care products
$3 off CVS Health Teeth Whitening purchase of $20
$3 off CVS Health Vitamins & Supplements purchase of $7
$2 off Diapers or Training Pants purchase of $12
$5 off Facial Care Products purchase of $35
$5 off Food Item purchase of $25, incl Candy, Beverages, Food
$6 off Garnier Facial Care purchase of $25
$5 off Garnier Green Labs Serum Creams
$2 off Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water or Green Lab Cleansers
$3 off Garnier Skin Care
$1 off Gold Emblem Juice, Juice Cocktail, or Lemonade, 64 oz
20% off GSQ by Glamsquad Beauty Tools and Accessories, incl brushes and tweezers
$2 off GSQ or Beauty 360 Makeup Removing Wipes and Eye Makeup Remover
$3/2 Hallmark Cards, any
B1G1 Hand Sanitizer product, excl Purell, CVS Health & Pop-Arazzi brands
B2G1 Just The Basics 2X Concentrated Laundry Detergent 100oz
$10 off L’OREAL Cosmetics purchase of $30
$3 off L’Oreal Lash Serum Solution
25% off Listerine select products
$10 off Maybelline Cosmetics purchase of $35
$8 off Nexxus Hair Care purchase of $30
$4 off Pain Relief or Sleep Aid purchase of $20
$5 off Pantene Hair Care purchase of $25
$4 off Revlon Cosmetics, excl Beauty Tools
$1.50 off Ricola Cough Drops
$5 off Schick Intuition Razors or Refills, excl Intuition f.a.b.
$4 off Shampoo & Conditioner purchase of $25
$3 off Shampoo or Conditioner, Hair Styling or Hair Spray purchase of $18
$1.50 off Style Essentials Hosiery
for $3 Total Home Advanced Laundry Detergent Packs 16 CT
$5 off Total Home Bath Tissue 16-ct
$2/2 Total Home Facial Tissue Cube, 65-80 ct
$3 off Total Home Paper Products purchase of $9, incl Bath Tissue or Paper Towels
$2/2 TRESemme hair care, Dove or TRESemme stylers
$2 off Vaseline Lotion purchase of $8
$5 off Vichy purchase of $20
$5 off Vitamin purchase of $30
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