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Easy Treat For Halloween: Oreo Cakester Spiders

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Hello dear Edible Crafts readers! It’s been three months since I left you, but I promise I think about you everyday. I’m still blogging away over at the decorated cookie, but I truly miss my days of mining the internet for all of your crazy, clever edible crafts.

I’m back for a visit today to share with you an easy treat for Halloween and more ideas for creepy, crawly, spider sweets, snacks and crafts (coming tomorrow). I made a similar version before, on a stick. (You may remember my affinity for stuff on sticks.) But this one is a bit more accurate eye-wise, skips a step by using licorice for the legs, and is great for scattering about the dessert table at a Halloween party or resting on cakes and cupcakes. It’s kind of a big deal that I choose “spiders” as my theme. You see, I’ve a terrible, horrible phobia of spiders. This is not a new thing. I’ve been afflicted since childhood. I’m the one that runs screaming and scratches all over just at the sight of a spider (even a photograph). The freak-out factor is strong enough I don’t even worry about embarrassment. I shudder just thinking of those eight legs. So I expect you are proud of me that I’m tackling the subject here? And no, it didn’t work to rid me of the fear. It’s still there. Lurking. Like spiders everywhere.

How to make Oreo Cakester spiders

you will need:*

Oreo Cakesters

black licorice lace

scissors

candy eyes

light corn syrup

*Find black licorice lace in candy stores or online. Find candy eyes in the craft store or online. Instead of light corn syrup, you may also use icing, chocolate, regular syrup, or anything sticky.

For each Cakester spider, snip 8 pieces of licorice. The longer the licorice, the creepier the spider; the shorter the licorice, the cuter. Seriously. Try it. Using dabs of light corn syrup, adhere 8 eyes to the top of each Cakester. That’s it!

Hosting a Halloween Party? Check out these Halloween Party Decorations or maybe you want to download and print your own Halloween designs? Check out these Halloween printables, digital stamps, invitations and files from Design bundles.

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Check back tomorrow for a list of 30 Spider-themed Treats and Crafts.

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How to Make Thick Yoghurt Smoothie Bowls in the Ninja Slushie Maker

A quick, creamy breakfast with fresh fruit added on top

Smoothie bowls are one of those beautiful breakfasts that feel healthy and a little indulgent at the same time. Thick, cold, creamy, and pretty enough that you almost don’t want to eat them… almost.

The Ninja Slushie Maker takes all the effort out of it.
 Instead of dealing with frozen fruit bricks or blenders that complain loudly, you simply mix your yoghurt base, chill it, and let the Ninja turn it into the perfect thick smoothie-bowl texture — no ice required.

If you are like me and come addicted to these smoothie bowls then you will want to invest in these double walled bowls, this is my favorite brand and these have been great. 

Then you top it with your fresh fruit afterwards so the bowl stays thick, cold, and spoon-worthy.

It’s easy, quick, and a lovely way to start the day.

Why Yoghurt Works So Well in the Ninja Slushie Maker

Yoghurt freezes into a silky, firm slush — similar to soft-serve but healthier and lighter. Because the machine creates the icy texture itself (instead of relying on ice cubes), the mixture never becomes watery or gritty.

Just smooth, cold, creamy perfection you can decorate to your heart’s content.

The Basic Yoghurt Slush Base

Once you learn this base recipe, you can create endless flavour combinations.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain or Greek yoghurt, chilled 
  • ½–1 cup milk of your choice (just enough to loosen the mixture) 
  • 1–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional) 
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 

Method

  1. Stir all ingredients together until smooth. 
  2. Chill the mixture in the fridge until very cold. 
  3. Pour the chilled mixture into the Ninja Slushie Maker. 
  4. Blend on the slush setting until thick, creamy, and icy. 
  5. Spoon into a bowl and add your fruit and toppings. 

This base has enough body to hold granola, berries, and nut butter without sinking.

Topping Ideas (Add These After Blending)

Fresh Fruit

  • Strawberries 
  • Blueberries 
  • Banana slices 
  • Mango 
  • Kiwi 
  • Peaches 

Crunchy Toppers

  • Granola 
  • Toasted coconut 
  • Chopped nuts 
  • Cacao nibs 

Extras

  • Honey drizzle 
  • Peanut butter 
  • Chia seeds 
  • Freeze-dried fruit crumbs 

Easy Flavour Variations

Berries & Cream Smoothie Bowl

Use vanilla yoghurt as your base. Top with raspberries, strawberries, and a sprinkle of granola.

Tropical Coconut Bowl

Add a splash of coconut milk to the base. Top with mango, pineapple, kiwi, and toasted coconut flakes.

Chocolate Yoghurt Bowl

Mix 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder into the base. Top with banana slices and a peanut-butter drizzle.

Meal-Prep Tip

Prepare the yoghurt base the night before and store it in small jars.
 In the morning, just pour one jar directly into the Ninja Slushie Maker and you’ve got a thick, cold, ready-to-top breakfast in minutes.

 

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