If you need a list of protein foods you can actually afford, look no further! Use this budget protein foods list the next time you’re at the store to hit your protein goals without breaking the bank. When you’re trying to eat well on a budget, you quickly realize that protein can chew up a large portion of your money. But you still want to hit your protein goals! You need to make the most of your ... Continue Reading
Two Week School Lunch Meal Plan
These school lunch ideas are quick and easy to prepare, with ingredients you can feel good about and that your kids will enjoy! Make your kids school lunches with real food that doesn’t break the budget. When we switched from homeschooling to a traditional school several years ago, I had NO IDEA how tricky and troublesome packing a school lunch could be. Sure, I heard of some lunch-packing hacks for ... Continue Reading
Pickled Jalapenos
Use this pickled jalapeno recipe for a yummy topping that’s crisp and crunchy – it’s a great way to add flavor without affecting your macros! Vegetable gardens can be hit or miss. My first year growing peppers, I had four plants and got maybe 3 peppers in total. One plant didn’t produce any fruit at all! The next year, though, I had two jalapeño plants that ended up producing more jalapeños than I knew ... Continue Reading
Homemade Salsa
This homemade restaurant-style salsa recipe is quick, easy, and full of flavor! Mild or spicy, it’s easy to whip up this bold, tangy sauce that won’t affect your macros. Where I grew up, there were Tex-Mex restaurants EVERYWHERE, and I was able to spend nearly 20 years tasting the different varieties of restaurant-style salsas that these establishments had to offer: Warm, cold, spicy, mild, roasted, Pico ... Continue Reading
Butter Parmesan Zucchini Noodles
Make no-cook butter parmesan zucchini noodles for a quick and easy low-carb side dish perfect for pairing with lean protein. Fresh, light, and cheesy, you’ll want to scoop more onto your plate! I’m always trying to include extra veggies in our meals. And I try to do that in new and interesting ways. A couple of years ago, my aunt found a killer deal on this spiralizer and sent it to me as a gift. My ... Continue Reading
Vegetable Quinoa Salad
This crunchy vegetable quinoa salad combines crisp veggies, hearty quinoa, and flavorful peanut sauce for a delicious side. Add lean protein to make it a meal! Do you ever stand in front of your fridge and feel like there’s nothing to eat? I sure do. And having a few back-pocket meals in place like Maple-Glazed Pork Chops or Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken or Kung Pao Chicken with a bag of frozen ... Continue Reading
How to Eat 100g of Protein a Day on a Budget
How do you meet your daily protein requirements? I’ll break down how to figure out how many grams of protein per day you need, plus ideas to hit those protein goals while eating clean on a budget. Hitting your protein goals is trendy these days, but before you can even hit that goal, you need to figure out what to aim for. How much protein should I eat? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) database ... Continue Reading
Fruit Pizza
This healthy fruits pizza combines a lightly sweetened cookie crust, cream cheese frosting, and seasonal fruits for a beautiful dessert. With a balance of healthy fats and carbohydrates, it’s easy to fit with your daily macros! Do you ever crave something light and healthy for dessert? Something just sweet enough, but not so sweet that it leaves you feeling bloated and guilty? Fruits pizza is the ... Continue Reading
The Very Best Protein Pancakes
No need to make protein pancakes from protein powder – this recipe uses simple, real food ingredients to help you hit your protein goals with a delicious, filling breakfast. I first came up with this protein pancake recipe when my kids were going through a growth spurt and eating everything in sight. But I use it now to help me hit my protein goals! If you need breakfast to please the family AND you ... Continue Reading
Pico de Gallo
This easy pico de gallo is my go-to summer condiment for tacos, salads, and more! It’s a great option to add a burst of flavor without affecting your macros. When summer is in full swing, you can always find fresh tomatoes. Whether they’re on sale at the grocery store or right in your backyard garden, nothing says summer quite like a juicy, red tomato. Which means summer is the perfect time to make ... Continue Reading
