Find me some recipes online for some sweet treats that can be prepared, made, and cleaned up within two class periods of 42 minutes each that are not cookies and do not require baking.

Answer 1

Here are a few no-bake sweet treat recipes that can be prepared, made, and cleaned up within two class periods of 42 minutes each, excluding cookies:

1. Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, rolled oats, and honey until combined.
2. Press the mixture into a lined 8x8 inch square pan.
3. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave and pour over the oat mixture, spreading evenly.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then cut into bars.

Cleanup: Minimal, just mixing bowls and measuring cups.

2. Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups yogurt (Greek or regular)
• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 cup granola
• Honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a cup or small bowl, layer yogurt, mixed berries, and granola.
2. Repeat the layers until the container is filled.
3. Drizzle honey on top if desired.

Cleanup: Use bowls and spoons for mixing, easy to wash.

3. Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 4 cups mini marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
2. Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies until fully combined.
3. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
4. Let it cool for 30 minutes, then cut into squares.

Cleanup: A pot, spatula, and measuring cups.

4. No-Bake Cheesecake Cups

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup whipped cream
• Graham cracker crumbs
• Fruit topping (e.g., strawberries, blueberries)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
2. Fold in whipped cream until combined.
3. In serving cups, layer graham cracker crumbs, cheesecake mixture, and fruit toppings.
4. Repeat layers until cups are full.

Cleanup: Mixing bowls and spatula.

5. Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods

Ingredients:

• Pretzel rods
• 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark chocolate)
• Sprinkles or crushed nuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave.
2. Dip pretzel rods halfway into the melted chocolate.
3. Place them on parchment paper and sprinkle with toppings if desired.
4. Let them cool until chocolate hardens.

Cleanup: Use a microwavable bowl and a spoon.

6. Yogurt Bark

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup honey
• Mixed fruit (berries, banana slices, etc.)
• Nuts or granola (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix yogurt and honey in a bowl.
2. Spread the mixture in a lined baking sheet to about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Sprinkle with fruit and any optional toppings.
4. Freeze for about 2 hours, then break into pieces.

Cleanup: A mixing bowl, spatula, and measuring cups.

These recipes require minimal cooking skills and equipment, making them perfect for quick class sessions. Enjoy!