We all wanted Mother’s Day to be different this year, but we didn’t think it would be this different- thanks to COVID-19.
Thankfully, Basil Bandwagon and Made Good helped me keep my family’s traditions alive and well. Growing up, my mom would always make rice cereal treats. Creating them with different cereals, fun colors and shapes; you name it and she did it.
Well a couple of months ago, I moved into my own home. It was a difficult adjustment to not annoy her with videos or pictures to show her from social media, hug her every chance I could get, or ask her “what’s for dinner?” Because let’s be honest, when you try to make food living on your own, it never tastes as good as if your parents made it. So to save myself the time (and my mom from tasting poorly made food), I was able to grab a box of Vanilla Crispy Squares from Made Good.
My mom isn’t a huge fan of sugary foods or anything that tastes like butter, and with having a compromised immune system, I knew that having the individually wrapped squares inside was perfect for her (plus, I can hear about when my dad will eat one and blame my younger sister for leaving the wrapper around. As an older sibling, you have to take every chance to torture your younger siblings, especially when you’re not living at home).
So not only was I able to give my mom something that I knew she’d enjoy, but we were able to keep our tradition going during these tough times (all while staying 6 feet apart). Added bonus- the selfie photo shoot with her because we never take pictures together since we both hate it. Thanks Mom!
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Feel up to the challenge to make your own cereal squares?
Check out this recipe featuring Made Good granola:
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons butter
2-2/3 cups mini marshmallows
3-1/3 cups granola
Method:
1. Melt butter in large sauce pan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and well-blended. Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
2. Add granola. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly and firmly into 13×9 inch pan. Cut into 2×2 inch squares or in different shapes when cool. Enjoy!
Here are some more delicious recipes featuring Made Good products*:
Banana Chia Oats Pudding
Ingredients:
2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1-1/3 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon chia seeds
pure vanilla extract
1 large banana, mashed
2 tablespoons unsweetened creamy no-nut butter
Method:
1. In a jar combine old-fashioned oats, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, splash of pure vanilla extract, mashed banana, and unsweetened creamy no nut butter.
2. Stir well. Refrigerate overnight.
3. In the morning split into 2 bowls. Top with sliced banana, and Made Good granola (any flavor). Enjoy!
Tropical Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1 cup frozen mango
1 cup blackberries
1 banana
1/4 cup shredded coconut (if you’re not allergic)
Method:
1. Combine pineapple juice, frozen mango, blackberries, banana & shredded coconut in a blender.
2. Add into bowl. Top with granola, more coconut & fresh fruit. Enjoy!
“Hey there, teddy bear!”
My parents also thought it would be fun to join in on the ‘bear hunt’ for the neighborhood kids! Make sure you check out your neighbor’s windows and see if you can find some.
If you have no idea what I mean about ‘bear hunt,’ check out this article from the NY Times:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/style/teddy-bear-scavenger-hunt.html
*Recipes found on Made Good Instagram account
