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I’m a Frappuccino kind of girl. The weather in southern California makes it easy to want cold drinks twenty four-seven. Thanks to Born Sweet™ Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener, I’m able to recreate some fraps at home. Zing™ is made with only real ingredients — nothing artificial, and zero calories, so you don’t have to feel guilty about consuming it. 
A little goes a long way! In fact, 1 packet equals the sweetness in 2 teaspoons of sugar. I only had to use one packet to get my drink to the level of sweetness that I like, and I like my drinks pretty sweet. The powder inside is very fine and white so it dissolves quickly. 
These packets are great to carry around with you since they come in individual pieces. Leave some in your purse or your car! I carry them around in my lunch bag for work. You can add them to your oatmeal in the morning, sweeten your coffee, or sprinkle onto some fresh fruit. Pour Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener into your teas, smoothies, and lemonades. 
I was surprised at how easy it was to make blended coffee drinks at home. All you need is a good shot of espresso! If you can’t make that at home, you can sub it for a cup of strongly brewed coffee and add some more ice to the blender. I threw in a handful of dark chocolate espresso beans for a little crunch, but you can omit those if you’d like. You can also use dark chocolate chips instead if you have those sitting in your pantry. 
I used the banana to add a smoother texture to the drink, but you could still kind of taste it. I’m still brainstorming other ingredients to use that don’t have that strong of a taste. Perhaps plain Greek yogurt? Next time, I’ll try taking the banana out and adding more ice in general so the coffee flavor is the only one there. I’m already thinking of all the other drinks that I’ll be creating in my kitchen. Green tea fraps, chai tea lattes, earl grey teas, and even freshly squeezed juices! Sometimes, even the freshest of juices need a little pick me up. ADD ZING™ TO YOUR LIFE! Give your taste buds something new and amaZING to be excited about — try new Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener for yourself! Visit www.zingstevia.com to request a Free Sample of Zing™ Zero Calorie Stevia Sweetener, plus a $1.50 Coupon. Plus, look for Zing™ in the Sweetener Aisle at mass merchandiser and grocery stores nationwide.
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Have you ever had brownie brittle? I bought a pack from Costco once and finished the whole bag in two days. Let me tell you, it’s addicting! It’s basically a crunchy chip (think the same toughness as a pita chip) with the taste and richness of normal brownies. If you like eating brownie edges, then this recipe is for you.
I was curious about making brownie brittle at home. I mean, how hard can it be? Turns out it’s a cinch with a box of Pillsbury‘s Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix.
Pillsbury has a ton of other products to bake with, in case brownies aren’t your cup of tea.
All you have to do is mix together the 4 ingredients in a large bowl until combined.
Lay it out on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Spread the batter.
Keep spreading. The thinner, the crunchier they’ll be!
Bake.
Take it out, cut it up, and return it to the oven to bake again.
Then serve the pieces after they’re completely cooled and hardened. I find that by cutting it and baking it again, it’s easier for the pieces to harden. After all, you’re creating tons of edges to crisp up!
These take time… you want the pieces to dry out completely after baking. Even after all of the time spent in the oven, the middle pieces were less crunchy than the outer pieces. I prefer to eat the middle section while my DH happily eats the corners. Aren’t we the perfect match? Hah.
The key to making them crispy is leaving them in the oven to cool down. I know it really tests your patience with the brownie aroma filling your house, but trust me, it’s worth it! I added mini chocolate chips, but you can omit those if you want plain brownie brittle. You can also add sprinkles on top if you want something a little more festive.
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This is a sponsored post, but the opinions expressed are my own.