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
A Beginner’s Guide to Bake with Yeast
If you want to bake with yeast, but your bread turns out dense, flat, or disappointing, yeast is usually the culprit. The good news? Once you understand how yeast works (and how to test it), you’ll never waste ingredients again. This guide shows you exactly how to use yeast, from choosing the right type to proofing yeast, and how to fix common problems before they ruin your bread. Once you know a few ... Continue Reading
One Week ALDI Recipes Meal Plan
This $75 ALDI recipes plan feeds 4 people for 7 dinners, creates leftovers for lunches, and keeps costs low, even with rising grocery prices. Includes shopping list and all recipes so you can print and go! Who knew that when I published a $50 ALDI meal plan, it would be one of the most popular posts on the blog?! I shouldn’t have been so surprised, since people love ALDI, people love eating real food, and ... Continue Reading
Easy Protein Muffins with Fruit
These protein muffins combine a classic easy muffin recipe with simple swaps to boost the protein, giving you a light and fluffy muffin that leaves you satisfied. I love muffins for an easy breakfast. Ever since the kids were little, choosing Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins or Banana Bread Muffins or Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins was pretty much a given as one of our breakfast options. But kids ... Continue Reading
How To Make Oat Flour
This complete guide to oat flour will show you exactly how to make it, when to use it, and how to substitute it successfully in your favorite recipes. I’m always looking for small, practical ways to boost the nutrition of our meals at home. Simple things like adding flax seeds to pancake batter or cottage cheese to smoothies can really make a difference over time! Hands down, though, my all-time ... Continue Reading
Easy Spicy Salmon Tacos with Slaw
Spicy salmon tacos with a creamy, tangy cilantro slaw, all ready in 10 minutes? Yes, please! This quick and easy salmon tacos recipe is sure to be a family favorite – it’s mouthwateringly delicious with just enough of a kick! My whole family loves taco night…whether it’s Slow Cooker Carnitas or Black Bean and Corn Salsa Tacos or Spinach and Chicken Enchiladas. All taco nights are winners in my book, and I ... Continue Reading
30 Amazing Black Bean Dishes
Beans aren’t just for chili! Try one of these amazing black bean dishes today. From soup to meatless main dishes to desserts, there’s a black bean recipe for every occasion. Pop quiz: what pantry staple is a frugal foodie’s best friend? If you chose beans, you’re right! Beans are cheap and filling and full of nutrients, and with this master list of black bean dishes, you’ll have plenty of options to ... Continue Reading
Our Favorite Homemade Hummus Recipe
Most hummus recipes rely on tahini, but what if you could make a version that’s just as creamy, costs half as much, and uses pantry staples you already have? Several years ago, my husband WILLINGLY started eating beans (Spicy Citrus Black Beans are his favorite), which is why we now have a classic Rice and Beans Dinner almost every week and why we clean out the fridge using this Crunchy Quinoa Salad as a ... Continue Reading
Homemade Buffalo Chicken Pizza
This buffalo chicken pizza is one of the best pizzas ever! It’s the perfect balance of spicy and creamy, plus follow my tips for a super crispy crust! Pizza has been a long-time favorite in the Crumbs household. We perfected the Best Homemade Pizza Dough, learned how to make our favorite Pizza Sauce, and even learned how to reheat pizza in the air fryer for super crispy crust! Our love for pizza stems ... Continue Reading
Protein Banana Nut Bread
Turn brown bananas into protein banana nut bread for a tasty way to get more protein! Moist, tender, and nutty, you’ll want to sneak a second slice. We always end up with brown bananas. One week, everyone likes bananas, and the next week, they all sit on the counter untouched. First, we turned them into Caramelized Banana Bread. Then we added chocolate for Healthy Chocolate Banana Bread. Now, we’re ... Continue Reading
