Homemade pita bread recipe made with 6 simple ingredients, no water to heat, one rise, & no shaping technique required. Great for Greek food, like couscous, Marinated Greek-Style Chicken, or sandwiches! Greek flavors are a favorite in the Crumbs house. There isn't a meal plan I make for my family without at least one night dedicated to the fresh Mediterranean tang. If it were up to my husband, he'd ... Continue Reading
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Healthy Winter Meal Plan for December 2022
Here's your Healthy Winter Meal Plan for December! Feed your family real food on a budget AND eat seasonal produce with this complete four week meal plan. Enjoy meals for the holidays, and healthier holiday treats! It’s holiday time, and while we are busy decorating and planning for our holiday festivities, I’ve also got my mind on what to feed the family this December! Quick & easy meals that are ... Continue Reading
Maple Oatmeal Bread
This Maple Oatmeal Bread is the best soft & sweet oat bread recipe. So versatile, you can even use leftover oatmeal! Perfect for sandwiches and serves perfectly for dinner with my classic slow cooker pot roast! Also a great homemade bread with Thanksgiving Dinner! Back when my family started eating real food from scratch, I started making bread. Not only is making your own bread SO much cheaper than ... Continue Reading
High Protein Trail Mix Recipe
An easy recipe for the best homemade trail mix that's high in protein, with the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Made with simple & healthy ingredients, like dried fruit, chocolate, nuts, and more! A few years ago someone asked how our family balanced our protein intake given the little amount of meat my family eats. Until she asked, I hadn't really thought much about our protein intake. We eat ... Continue Reading
Healthy Homemade Lunchables
Ditch the processed boxes and make healthy homemade Lunchables instead. They cost less than $1 and contain nothing but 100% real food! Try out my recipe for DIY homemade lunch meat also! As a kid, one of my favorite lunches to take to school was the Lunchable. The fact that my lunch could be stacked on a cracker and it WASN’T a sandwich made me the cool kid for like, 20 minutes. We moved often in my ... Continue Reading
Easy Summer Recipes for June 2022
Try these easy summer recipes on your next meal plan! This four week meal plan for June 2022 will help simplify your weeknight dinners and make cooking easy! Make quick meals like chicken southwest salad and buffalo chicken pizza. Although it’s not technically summer until the middle of the month, June is the kick off for summer activities in our household. The weather is hotter and we’re ready for the ... Continue Reading
25+ Real Food Snacks Ready in 5 Minutes or Less
Great ideas for real food snacks that don't take a lot of time to prepare! 5 minutes is all it takes and you can serve healthy delicious snacks that won't break the budget! Be sure to check out 24+ best hiking snacks (easy, healthy, family-friendly) and 25+ best snacks for road trips. Every year when school is in session.. if you're like me, you could always use a few more ideas for quick breakfasts, ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Shopping at Trader Joe’s
This ultimate guide to shopping at Trader Joe's is essential! Insider tips, hacks, and strategies to save time and money every visit! Be sure to read my other reviews on if the Costco membership is worth it and 15 ways to save at Sprouts. Shopping Trader Joe’s was in my regular routine for a long time, but when I learned how to be strategic with my grocery shopping, I stopped going as often because I was able ... Continue Reading
Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers (and Onions and Mushrooms)
Easy Italian sausage and peppers with onions is a quick dinner in the oven, crockpot or skillet. Serve with oven roasted potatoes, marinara sauce or even as a sandwich in a pita or a French roll! As I'm developing recipes and meal plans, I am always on the lookout for delicious yet easy recipes to share with you guys. One day I stumbled across a recipe for sheet pan sausage and peppers and I thought, “Wow - that ... Continue Reading
In Season Produce In February 2022
Use this guide to produce in season in February to gain the most nutrients from your food and save money on groceries! You can use this list to help you meal plan for the winter months. February is here and along with this short month are new and delicious seasonal vegetables! Many of the seasonal vegetables from January are also best in February. But there are some new ones to introduce as we explore the ... Continue Reading
