Recipes for Jelly Beans Commercially Packaged or Purchased in Bulk Unopened or Opened Package

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup jelly beans, slightly past expiration date, coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the coarsely chopped jelly beans.
7. Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Allow the brownie bites to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup expired jelly beans
• 1 cup pretzels
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup roasted peanuts

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the expired jelly beans, pretzels, dried cranberries, and roasted peanuts.
2. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Store the trail mix in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 2 weeks.
4. Enjoy as a snack on-the-go or whenever you crave a sweet and salty treat!

Ingredients

• 1 cup expired jelly beans
• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1 cup fresh berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries)
• 1/4 cup granola

Instructions

1. In individual serving glasses or bowls, layer the expired jelly beans at the bottom.
2. Add a layer of Greek yogurt on top of the jelly beans.
3. Top the yogurt with a layer of fresh berries.
4. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top.
5. Sprinkle granola over the final layer of yogurt.
6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy this colorful and fruity yogurt parfait!