This homemade toothpaste recipe is natural, frugal, and easy to make! Why buy clay toothpaste when you can make some at home in 5 minutes?! For a different flavor, try my Cinnamon Flavored Remineralizing Toothpaste Recipe. Confession: I make homemade toothpaste because I’m a toothpaste snob. I fell in love with Earthpaste after using it only once, and the whole family has been happily brushing their teeth ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Spanish Rice
This delicious Spanish rice, AKA Mexican rice, is packed with authentic flavor. Quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot, you can serve this perfectly cooked side with all your favorite Mexican dishes for a better-than-a-restaurant experience! I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love taco night, and I’ve met a lot of people. My family loves it, our friends love it, and I’ll just bet that taco night is a ... Continue Reading
Carrot Zucchini Muffins with Apples
These healthy zucchini muffins contain no refined sugar and are packed with whole grains and vegetables. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, and freezer-friendly so you can make a delicious kid-approved meal for now and later! We’ve all been there. A giant bag of zucchini arrives on your doorstep, thanks to your sweet neighbor, or you realize all 40 zucchinis in your garden are ready for picking in a ... Continue Reading
How to Make Hemp Milk
Need a dairy-free milk alternative that doesn’t contain any harmful ingredients? Try this homemade hemp milk! This homemade milk is made with only two ingredients, is filled with essential nutrients, and contains none of the bad stuff! Whether on a vegan diet or need to be dairy-free, hemp milk is a great way to enjoy “milk” on a plant-based diet. Hemp has many benefits including protein and minerals that ... Continue Reading
Homemade All Purpose Cleaner Recipe
This simple 3-ingredient homemade all purpose cleaner is great at cleaning grease, yet gentle on surfaces! Use this no-vinegar recipe in any room of the house. Have you ever been so stubborn, that you’ve refused to buy something out of principle? A few years ago, just after we moved to Georgia, I refused to buy something that most people wouldn’t even think twice about buying. Vinegar. It sounds ... Continue Reading
Ground Beef Taco Meat
Brimming with authentic Mexican flavor, this real-food taco meat recipe is so simple to make! You’ll want to make a double batch to freeze some for your next taco night because it’s sure to become a family favorite. If you’ve been following Crumbs for any length of time, you know we’re big fans of taco night. Carnitas in soft, fresh, Homemade Tortillas? Classic. Black Bean and Corn Salsa Tacos? Great ... Continue Reading
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Sweetened condensed milk couldn’t be easier to make from scratch! Choose from 7 different sweetener options for this easy DIY that you can make ahead for the holidays or any time. You can also make it dairy-free! The temptation to buy canned goods and pre-packaged items tends to come in waves for me. Right now, with Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s a tsunami! My half of the Thanksgiving menu is ... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Make a Baked Potato (FAST!)
Want perfect baked potatoes all fluffy inside with flavorful skins? Here are 7 ways to make a baked potato: in the oven, slow cooker, microwave, and even the Instant Pot! I need to confess: I’m officially late to the potatoes-are-awesome train. Not only are potatoes CRAZY CHEAP in the winter, but they’re SO versatile and easy to make. You can fry potatoes using the same method in my Fried Sweet Potato ... Continue Reading
No Bake Blueberry Coconut Cream Pie
This no bake blueberry coconut cream pie is easy, delicious, and Whole30 approved! It is also paleo, keto, dairy-free, grain-free, and allergy-friendly. Switch up the flavor with strawberries or raspberries! When you’re on the Whole30, desserts and snacks are off-limits. Removing certain food groups (sugar, gluten, grains, dairy, alcohol, and legumes) is just as important as re-training the way your brain ... Continue Reading
The Secret to Healthy Gums
Are you worried about the health of your gums but don’t know where to begin? Keep reading to uncover the secret to healthy gums! Hint: it’s super simple. When my husband was diagnosed with periodontal disease at 26, I knew we needed to change something. We were already eating whole foods and reducing our sugar intake, but we needed to change something else. In this post, I’m going to cover our secret ... Continue Reading