These lightly sweetened chewy oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies with rich dark chocolate chunks are the perfect treat to say yes to! With almond flour and oats, and no refined sugar, they’re the healthier version of a classic. Do you ever crave dessert, but you want it to be healthy? I do just about every night, and not long ago I wanted to make a healthier version of my original Vanishing Chocolate Chip ... Continue Reading
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Homemade Chicken Nuggets
These homemade chicken nuggets are easy to make and guaranteed to be a family favorite. Make extra to freeze for a quick meal later on and skip the drive-thru! Now your only dilemma is whether to dip these yummy nuggets in BBQ sauce or ranch… Over time, I’m slowly re-making some of my family’s favorite convenience meals into healthier homemade versions. So far I’ve recreated Homemade Hot Pockets, Homemade ... Continue Reading
Slow Cooker Brisket
This easy slow cooker brisket with Homemade BBQ Sauce comes out so tender and juicy! Make this hands-free recipe for your next barbecue – it’s perfect for serving a group, and everyone will go back for more! I grew up in Texas, where Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread and beef brisket with extra Barbecue Sauce is an everyday meal. Of course, I didn’t realize how much I took brisket for granted until I moved ... Continue Reading
How to Make Homemade Poultry Seasoning
Use just 6 dried spices from your pantry to make this delicious homemade poultry seasoning. Much cheaper than the store-bought version, add loads of flavor to chicken, vegetables, and more with this easy spice blend that packs a flavorful punch! My husband said to me the other day, “What’s for dinner? And please don’t tell me chicken and sweet potatoes.” As a family, we were on the Whole30 at the time. He ... Continue Reading
Potato Buttermilk Bread
This buttermilk potato bread recipe is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes. It’s flavorful, moist, and fluffy on the inside with a golden-brown crust – perfect for sandwiches or toast! I used to buy our bread at the store. But one day I ran out of bread, and I thought that it couldn’t possibly be that difficult to make. So, I attempted my first batch of homemade bread using an easy bread recipe like ... Continue Reading
Easy Soft Pretzel Recipe
Try this easy soft pretzel recipe for delicious, chewy pretzels that taste and smell like they’re straight out of the gourmet pretzel shop! You can even make these pretzels gluten-free! One of the questions I get most often is “What do you guys eat for snacks?” Unfortunately, my answer is quite plain and not very exciting: fruit. Since starting our real food journey several years ago, snacking has ... Continue Reading
Homemade Cheez Its
These healthy homemade cheez its are super easy to make, with only 3 ingredients! My kids LOVE when I make a batch (or two) of these yummy cheese crackers. Can be made gluten-free and keto too! I have a handful of recipes that I know are home runs…Mini Chocolate Chip Scones and Our Favorite Easy Beans and Rice and Fudgy Paleo Brownies, to name a few. I can tell because the table is silent, except for the ... Continue Reading
Homemade Bisquick
Homemade Bisquick comes together in less than 5 minutes, giving you all of the convenience and classic flavor of the yellow box, without the unnecessary additives and sweeteners. Save money and mix up a batch today! Even though I make most of our foods from scratch now, it’s still nice to have some shortcuts. Cooking every single meal from scratch is hard work, and every now and then I just want something ... Continue Reading
The Best Healthy Food to Buy in Bulk
Buy in bulk to save money on a variety of grocery items. Here’s my list of 20+ healthy foods that will last a least a year in storage, plus helpful tips on HOW to store all your bulk buys! Buying in bulk is one of the fail-proof grocery tips that works consistently, time and time again. You get a lower price per unit of the item that you’re buying because you’re buying a larger amount at one ... Continue Reading
Eating Real Food on a Budget
Learning to save on food isn’t hard, but it does take work! Use this extensive list of 20 tips to learn how to save money on groceries, so you can feed your family healthy food on a budget. Years ago, my husband asked if we could cut out the boxes of processed food we relied on for the bulk of our meals. For a minute I’m sure I looked like a deer caught in headlights. What would we eat?! We didn’t have ... Continue Reading
