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Brigette’s $121.47 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5!

Aldi

1/2 gallon Orange Juice – $3.39

1/2 gallon Oat Milk – $3.99

1 pkg Boneless Chicken Breasts – $14.72

1 16-oz bag Deli Meat – $4.15

2 dozen Eggs – $3.12

1 bunch Organic Bananas – $1.38

1 3-ct bag Multi-Colored Peppers – $2.25

1 carton Strawberries – $1.89

1 Cauliflower – $2.65

2 bags French Green Beans – $5.98

2 bags Asparagus – $3.90

2 pkgs Broccoli Crowns – $4.65

2 32-oz cartons Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt – $5.58

1 32-oz carton Egg Whites – $4.69

1 16-oz bag Shredded Cheddar Cheese – $3.29

1 32-oz bag Organic Jasmine Rice – $4.89

1 carton Iodized Table Salt – $0.67

2 8-oz pkgs Deli Sliced Cheese – $2.78

1 can Parmesan Cheese – $2.95

1 bag Mini Bagels – $2.49

1 bag Organic Tortilla Chips – $2.59

1 bag Artisanal Buns – $2.99

Total: $84.99

Publix

1 can Reddi-Whip – $3.39, used $1.50/1 Reddi-Whip Publix Digital Coupon – $1.89 after Coupon

2 bags Gorton’s Taco Tenders – $9.49, received (2) $1.50/1 Taco Tenders Ibotta Rebates – $6.49 for 2 after Rebates

2 large containers Cool Whip – $4.59, used $1/2 Cool Whip Publix Digital Coupon – $3.59 after Coupon

1 bag Ore-Ida Shredded Potatoes – $1.93

3 bags Bird’s Eye Steamfresh Veggies – $5.23, used $3/$10 Bird’s Eye Publix Digital Coupon – $2.23 for 3 after Coupon

2 pkgs Pillsbury Big Cookies – $5.41, used $1/2 Pillsbury Publix Digital Coupon, plus received $1/2 Pillsbury Ibotta Rebate – $3.41 for 2 after Coupon and Rebate

3 Two Good Yogurts – $3, used $1/2 Blinkie plus received $1.35/3 Two Good Ibotta Rebate – $0.65 for 2 after Coupon and Rebate

5 Oikos Remix – $5, received (5) $0.35/1 Oikos Remix Ibotta Rebates – $4.25 for 5 after Rebates

2 Talenti Gelatos – $6.06, received $2/2 Talenti Ibotta Rebate – $4.06 for 2 after Rebate

1 carton I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter – $2.33, used $1.25/1 I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Publix Digital Coupon, plus received $0.10/1 I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Ibotta Rebate – $0.98 after Coupon and Rebate

2 bags Sweet Tarts Freeze Dried Candy – $6.99, received (2) $1/1 Sweet Tarts Freeze Dried Candy Ibotta Rebate – $4.99 for 2 after Rebates

2 boxes Townhouse Crackers – $5.13, used $1.25/1 Printable – $3.88 for 2 after Coupon

1 box Carbe Diem Elbow Pasta – $3.99, received 3,990 points from Fetch ($3.99) – FREE after Rebate

1 pkg Oreo Stuff Of Legends – $2.94, used $1/1 Oreo Stuff of Legends Publix Digital Coupon, plus received 750 points from Fetch ($0.75) – $1.19 after Coupon and Rebate

4 boxes Betty Crocker Cake Mix – $3.98, used $1/2 Betty Crocker Publix Digital Coupon, plus received 1400 points from Fetch ($1.40) plus received $1/3 Betty Crocker Ibotta Rebate – $0.58 for 4 after Coupon and Rebates

2 boxes Mueller’s Pasta – $1.86, used $0.50/2 Mueller’s Publix Digital Coupon – $1.36 for 2 after Coupon

~ Received $5 Ibotta Weekend Cash Dash Bonus

Total after Coupons and Rebates: $36.48

Grocery Total for the Week: $121.47

Weekly Menu Plan

Breakfasts

Cereal, Oatmeal, Yogurt, Smoothies, Eggs

Lunches

Mini Bagel Pizzas, Sliced Peppers, Apples x 2

Leftovers x 5

Dinners

Meat Potato Quiche, Asparagus, Biscuits

Taco Tenders, Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes

Venison Burgers, Baked Potato Wedges, Cauliflower

Build-Your-Own-Rice-Bowl (Seasoned Ground Venison, Shredded Romaine, Salsa, Shredded Cheese, Rice, Grilled Peppers and Onions, Sour Cream, Chips)

Chicken Gravy over Rice, Tossed Salad

Grilled Chicken, Broccoli and Cauliflower, Creamy Milk Rice

Leftovers

22 Easy Easter Dessert Ideas

It’s finally spring, and that means it’s time to celebrate with something sweet! Say goodbye to heavy winter comfort foods and hello to lighter, brighter spring flavors.

These 22 easy spring desserts are bursting with seasonal goodness like bright, juicy berries, tropical coconut, and cool, creamy ice cream — and yes, plenty of them double as Easter dessert ideas your whole table will love. They’re simple enough to whip up any day of the week but special enough to be celebration worthy.

Easy Spring Dessert Recipes

Whether you’re searching for easy spring desserts for a crowd or simple treats the whole family will enjoy, this roundup has everything you need. From smoothies and shakes to cold pies and cheesecakes — with a few delicious Easter dessert ideas thrown in — this list highlights the best spring baking has to offer.

Cookies, Muffins, and Bars

Blueberry muffins on a cooling rack with one muffin cut in half and spread with butter on a white surface

1. Blueberry Strawberry Muffins

Take advantage of spring’s delicious berries with these blueberry and strawberry muffins. The red, white, and blue colors also make them perfect for a Memorial Day celebration!

Stack of soft sugar cookies coated in sparkling sugar crystals arranged on a glass plate

2. Simple Sugar Cookies

These light and airy cookies are the perfect addition to any spring coffee or tea. You could brighten them up a bit by rolling them in colorful sugar to coordinate with colors for a baby shower, wedding shower, or end-of-school class treat.

Triangular glazed scones arranged on a cooling rack with one scone served on a white plate beside a mug.

3. Cinnamon Scones

These scones are the perfect spring dessert for a crowd at a spring brunch or bridal shower as they look a little fancy and taste amazing. We also love this as a perfect Easter dessert idea!

Thankfully, they are super easy to throw together — and the leftovers taste great too!

Three thick homemade chocolate brownies stacked on a white plate with a pan of brownies in the background.

4. Double Chocolate Brownies

When you need a little (or a lot of) chocolate, these double chocolate brownies will do the trick.

Serve them with a bit of ice cream or a few berries, and you have an amazingly decadent spring dessert that will wow all your guests (or just your kids)!

Dessert Drinks

Two chocolate banana smoothies served in mason jar mugs with blue and white striped straws and banana slices on the rim.

5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

This is a delicious way to use up over-ripe bananas — and a great treat as the weather starts to warm up.

Purple berry smoothie in a clear glass topped with a strawberry and blueberries.

6. Patriotic Berry Smoothie

Here’s another fun treat to pull out on those patriotic holidays (or really any time of year). Mix it up with whatever berries you have on hand (a great way to clean out the fridge and freezer).

Creamy orange smoothie in a tall glass with a green straw placed on a colorful patterned cloth. Graphic text reads "Healthy Sweet Potato Smoothie Recipe."

7. Sweet Potato Smoothie

It might sound weird to put sweet potatoes in a smoothie — but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Sweet potatoes add a creamy texture to this smoothie (and a lot of nutrients too!) .

Creamy tropical smoothie in a clear glass with a red straw placed outdoors beside a bright orange daisy flower.

8. Tropical Smoothie

This is a perfect easy spring dessert for those lazy days when you might wish you were on a tropical vacation. Just enjoy this tropical smoothie while sitting on your back porch instead.

Pink strawberry oatmeal smoothie in a tall glass with a green bendy straw sitting on a white plate on a wooden table. Graphic text reads "Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothies."

9. Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie

This smoothie is so delicious with fresh spring strawberries — although frozen ones work well, too.

Purple blueberry smoothie in a tall glass with a green curly straw sitting on a colorful polka dot plate. Graphic text reads "Blueberry Ginger Smoothie."

10. Blueberry Ginger Smoothie

This easy blueberry ginger smoothie is refreshing and tastes great with fresh or frozen blueberries.

Creamy orange smoothie in a white cup on a saucer with two orange slices beside it on a green woven placemat.

11. Orange Cream Smoothie

Remember the taste of orange creamsicles? This is the same taste in a delicious smoothie!

Two iced Frappuccinos served in mason jar mugs topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle with blue and white striped straws.

12. Homemade Frappuccino

A much cheaper alternative to those fancy coffee drinks — and just as tasty!

Pies and Cakes

Slice of cookies and cream ice cream for a spring dessert topped with whipped cream and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies on a white plate with a spoon.

13. Oreo Ice Cream Cake

Oreo ice cream cake is easy, delicious, and so refreshing on a warm spring day. Plus, you can easily make this dessert several days ahead and simply pull it out of the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving to let it thaw a bit.

Oreo cookie cream pie with a chocolate cookie crust and thick whipped cream filling topped with whole chocolate sandwich cookies. The creamy no-bake spring dessert sits on a glass cake stand on a wooden table.

14. No-Bake Oreo Pie

Don’t want to turn the oven on? This no-bake pie is what you need. This dessert can be ready to eat in just 15 minutes (and you’ll probably gobble it all down in about 5 minutes!).

Large chocolate torte spread in a baking pan topped with swirls of chocolate drizzle and mini chocolate chips. Graphic text reads "Easy Peasy Chocolate Torte."

15. Chocolate Torte

This recipe starts with a boxed cake mix (so you know it’s going to be easy!). Of course, you can substitute your own homemade chocolate cake as well. With the addition of some whipped cream and chocolate syrup, you can transform that boxed cake mix into a yummy chocolate torte!

Slice of chocolate raspberry cheesecake pie with white icing drizzle topped with a fresh raspberry and mint leaves on a floral dessert plate.

16. Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Pie

If you love fruit, but also need a bit of chocolate, this is the dessert for you. Rich cheesecake, studded with fresh (or frozen) raspberries, and topped with a delicious chocolate ganache makes for a decadent treat any time of the year. We also love making this easy spring dessert for a crowd!

17. Vinegar Pie

Don’t be deterred by the name — this pie is deliciously light and refreshing and SO frugal to make!

More Spring Desserts

Bowl of vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream and red white and blue sprinkles with bowls of sliced strawberries and blueberries in the background.

18. Mason Jar Ice Cream

If you need a last-minute dessert, pull out some vanilla ice cream and top it with fresh berries or even a bit of berry jam.

However, if you have a little more time or are looking for something fun do to with your kids, try making your own ice cream in mason jars. It’s super easy and fun — and tastes amazing.

Glass dessert dish filled with bright pink homemade applesauce with whole apples sitting in the background.

19. Cinnamon Applesauce

For a light, refreshing dessert, try some chunky cinnamon applesauce. You could even top it with a scoop of homemade whipped cream.

Ginger biscuit sandwich filled with peaches and cream with sliced fresh peaches and whipped cream between two biscuits.

20. Honey Sweetened Truffles

Truffles are the perfect bite-size treat to satisfy your sweet tooth after a meal. They are also nice energy boosters for quick snacks throughout the day.

These truffles are sweetened with just a bit of honey and then rolled in coconut to keep your fingers from getting too messy!

Pile of chocolate coconut no bake cookies coated in shredded coconut stacked on a white plate.

21. Ginger Biscuits with Peaches and Cream

While fresh peaches are ripe, run to your local orchard or grocery store and make this recipe. Not only are these biscuits totally delicious and the peaches perfectly sweet, the recipe is also gluten-free!

Pile of homemade Easter bark pieces topped with white chocolate and pastel rainbow sprinkles stacked on a white plate.

22. White Chocolate Bark

This white chocolate bark is so festive for spring (and you can totally change the sprinkle color to fit whatever time of year)! My only caution is to be very careful once you start eating the bark… it’s almost impossible to stop!