What are macronutrients, and why do they matter? In this macros for beginners guide, I’ll walk you through the 3 macros and how they help you achieve your weight loss goals. If the word macros makes your eyes glaze over, you are not alone. A lot of women hear “track your macros” and immediately think: Here’s the truth: Macros are not complicated – they’ve just been explained in a complicated ... Continue Reading
French Bread Pizza
French bread pizza is a fun twist on a classic! Choose your favorite toppings and pair with protein for a quick and easy snack or lunch. We have a weekly pizza night at our house. We’ve perfected our Homemade Pizza Dough and Pizza Sauce, and we enjoy a balance of our classic favorite pizza recipes and new flavors. The last time I made Homemade French Bread, Mr. Crumbs asked if I could turn that into ... Continue Reading
How to Make Italian Bread Crumbs
Homemade bread crumbs add delicious, crispy, buttery flavor to coat your favorite lean proteins, or as a crunchy topping. Don’t run to the store – make your own! With all the bread we make in our house, it drives me absolutely insane to have to BUY breadcrumbs. But we very rarely ever have leftover bread. Every single person in the family loves the ends AND the middles. I mean, they’re homemade and ... Continue Reading
Why Eating Healthy Isn’t Helping You Lose Weight
If you’ve ever asked, “Why am I not losing weight with exercise and diet?”, one of these 7 reasons might be the culprit. Here’s how to fix it so you can hit those weight loss goals! I started this blog when I had 2 kids under 2 years old, and I wanted to change how we ate so my kids could be as healthy as possible. At first, my clothes started to fit just a little bit looser. As someone who has always ... Continue Reading
Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
This macro-friendly vanilla ice cream is packed with flavor from both vanilla beans and vanilla extract, plus optional ways to boost the protein to help you hit your goals! Rich, creamy, and delicious for the whole family. There was a time when I didn’t care what brand or flavor my ice cream was. I’d eat it all. Of course, that was when ice cream was made with cream, sugar, and truly natural flavors and ... Continue Reading
Garlic Cheese Bread
Pair this crowd-pleasing cheesy garlic bread with a lean protein for a balanced dinner that will have your family asking for seconds... or thirds! It’s cheesy, garlicky, and the perfect budget-friendly side dish. When my kids were little, we used to go to my dad and stepmom’s house for dinner on Sunday nights. My stepmom would make a feast that almost always included her famous cheesy garlic ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pizza Bagel Bites
These Homemade Pizza Bagel Bites are super easy to make & taste much better than store-bought! Made with just 5 simple ingredients. They're perfect for snacks, or as a main meal paired with a Kale Caesar Salad! When I was a kid, my mom used to buy a box of frozen bagel bites. It was a HUGE treat at the time, and it didn’t happen very often. Looking back, I can see why. The boxes weren’t cheap, there ... Continue Reading
Pantry Organization: How to Do a Pantry Inventory
Go beyond pretty storage containers and use pantry organization to save money! Taking a pantry inventory helps you use what you’ve already purchased and get creative in the kitchen. One of the best ways to save money is to start with what you already have. In order to do that, you have to know what is lurking in each cupboard. That means you need to do a kitchen pantry inventory. What is a pantry ... Continue Reading
How to Make a Sourdough Starter
Most sourdough starters fail around day 3, but yours doesn’t have to. This step-by-step system shows you exactly what to expect each day, how to fix problems, and how to get a strong, reliable starter in just one week. My adventures in sourdough began a few years ago when my sister gave me a really awesome cookbook for Christmas. One of the recipes inside was for a sourdough starter. You can purchase a ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Banana Bread
This healthy chocolate banana bread recipe turns brown bananas into a decadent, chocolatey breakfast that is refined-sugar-free and kid-approved. If you have 5 minutes and a blender, you have breakfast for the week! Got overripe bananas? This Caramelized Banana Bread is my favorite banana bread recipe because it’s whole grain, naturally sweetened, and REALLY yummy. But when my daughter said she was ... Continue Reading
