Have you ever tried Chinese 5 Spice Chicken? This recipe is super budget-friendly, oh-so-flavorful, and the new best thing in my kitchen! We love to make this meal complete with quick & easy sides of Instant Pot white rice and pan-roasted broccoli! A couple of years ago I was feeling like I was in a massive dinner rut. Every Sunday consisted of Instant Pot chicken wings, chicken breasts, or whole roasted ... Continue Reading
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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Bites
These oatmeal peanut butter energy bites are great for healthy snacking. They are packed with flavor and taste SO good! This recipe doesn't require any baking and only takes a few minutes to make. Try my other no bake treats like sweet and salty energy bites and brownie bites. Ever since my kids were little, they’ve been huge fans of energy bites…My sweet and salty energy bite was a huge hit, as were my ... Continue Reading
One Week Ground Beef Meal Plan
Use this one-week meal plan to get SEVEN ground beef dinner recipes using just 2 pounds of ground beef! Healthy and budget-friendly, you’ll add these family favorites to your master list of recipes - ground beef. Stretch your beef and make these delicious ground beef recipes this week! One thing that has saved my bacon time and time again when meal planning is having a “master recipe list.” Essentially, it’s ... Continue Reading
Healthy No Bake Cookies
These easy no bake cookies are naturally vegan, gluten-free, low in sugar, and made with just a handful of pantry ingredients. You’ll make this irresistible family favorite again and again! It always seems like my kids want to make cookies at the worst times…like when the oven is already full or when it’s 90+ degrees outside or when I’m in the middle of several other projects. I hate saying no, so I went ... Continue Reading
5-ingredient Banana Bread Muffins
Need an easy breakfast for school mornings? These super easy gluten-free banana bread muffins are so tasty and only have 5 ingredients! Whip them up in the blender and have breakfast ready for the whole week! Try my easy scrambled eggs recipe and take a peek at my list of fast and simple breakfasts. School season is in full swing and that usually means a triple or quadruple batch of cinnamon blender oatmeal ... Continue Reading
One Week Meal Plan: Slow Cooker Recipes
Save time and money with this one week meal plan featuring healthy slow cooker recipes with chicken, beef, pork and vegetarian ideas. Every recipe is super easy, and approved by my picky kids! A simple kale salad would go perfectly with these recipes for a slow cooker! Do you ever have one of those weeks where you have something on your schedule every single night? I have, and the worst part isn't that ... Continue Reading
Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread Recipe
This cast iron skillet cornbread is the best cornbread recipe ever! It’s sugar-free, plus it’s buttery and super moist inside with a golden, crispy crust. Easy to make gluten-free, and it’s freezer friendly…if you have any left over. Would you believe that until just a few years ago, I had never made cornbread from scratch? I’ve made lots of types of bread…White Sandwich Bread, Flour Tortillas, Pita ... Continue Reading
Delicious Eggnog Smoothie
Enjoy the deliciousness of eggnog year-round with this protein-packed eggnog smoothie recipe. Made with wholesome ingredients and nothing artificial. This holiday treat is easy to love, like my Gingerbread smoothie, because it is super clean, naturally gluten-free and full of healthy ingredients! One day as I was flipping through my favorite cookbook, Nourishing Traditions, I spied a new to me recipe. ... Continue Reading
Instant Pot Beans
Learn how to make Instant Pot beans in less than an hour. This is the quickest way to make beans without having to soak- it works with black, pinto, garbanzo, and white beans. Pair with Instant Pot white rice and make extras to use in delicious black bean brownies. In my never-ending quest to put healthy food on the table without going broke, I’m always looking for easy ways to cut corners without ... Continue Reading
Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Easy and creamy crockpot hot chocolate without sweetened condensed milk! No need for instant mix packets – all you need is chocolate, sugar, cocoa, and milk! This recipe is perfect for special occasions. Top with homemade whipped cream. You could even double the recipe for a large crowd – perfect for when you’re on a budget! These past few weeks have been full of decorating snickerdoodle cookies and ... Continue Reading