What are food additives, and how do you know which ingredients to avoid in food? Work your way through this list of the top 10 ingredients to avoid, with real food alternatives. I love lists. I love making them, I love looking at them and I love working with them. I ESPECIALLY love crossing things off of them. Confession: I've totally added something to my to-do list AFTER I had already done it, ... Continue Reading
Showing all results for: breakfast bars
How To Pit Cherries
Want to enjoy some sweet cherries but don’t have anything to pit them with? Discover how to pit cherries without a fancy cherry pitter! Picture this – you’re sinking your teeth into a fresh cherry when you almost crack your tooth on something hard, the pit. But the problem is that you don’t have a classic cherry pitter. So, what do you do? I’ll tell you! In this post, I’ll share with you my kitchen hack ... Continue Reading
Cinnamon Oatmeal Blender Waffles
These light, fluffy oatmeal waffles are naturally gluten free, healthy, and perfect for the whole family! Crispy yet moist, with no bananas or milk needed. Enjoy with a drizzle of maple syrup and a side of bacon. My husband has a not-so-secret secret love affair with this oatmeal waffle recipe. Yes, these are cinnamon oatmeal waffles and they are gloriously delicious, ridiculously easy, and the official ... Continue Reading
How to Make Nut Butter
This a simple recipe for homemade nut butter that can be swapped for any nut you have on hand. Make this into a PB&J and pair it with no-cook freezer strawberry jam and homemade sandwich bread! Let me preface this post with this statement: I am not a make-your-own-peanut butter type of gal. Oh no. I buy my all-natural peanut butter in bulk from Costco and don't mess with the commotion that ... Continue Reading
16 Homemade Food Recipes to Make From Scratch that Save Money
Slash your grocery budget and eat better with these foods from scratch! Learn which homemade food to make yourself, with recipe ideas and price breakdowns. One thing I learned early on after switching to real food, is that it requires a lot more time in the kitchen. You CAN save a lot of money by making most meals and snacks (like homemade Larabar bites) from scratch, but the downside is it can take A LOT ... Continue Reading
The Best Things to Buy at Costco
This list of the best things to buy at Costco is gold! Meats, frozen foods, fresh veggies, and staple items – Costco is a GREAT place to save money on healthy food! Costco is practically a household name. It’s the go-to place for families with kids who eat all the snacks! Or shoppers who want to find the lowest prices on bulk items. I started shopping at Costco when I quit using coupons. I wanted to ... Continue Reading
How to Plan for Meal Prep
Learn How to Meal Prep for the week based on your weekly or monthly meal plan! Helps you to stay organized in the kitchen, and saves time & money! If your days are crammed with chaotic schedules, tight timeframes, and the constant allure of not-so-healthy food options, then brace yourself for a game-changing solution: meal prepping. This beginner-friendly meal prep guide provides a detailed analysis of ... Continue Reading
How to Freeze Raspberries
Learn the process of how to freeze raspberries with this easy tutorial, from washing to store to how to defrost! Keep fresh frozen raspberries on hand year-round for recipes like berry pie or fruit pizza! Ever find yourself craving a delicious raspberry pie or a delightful fruit pizza out of raspberry season? Or maybe you want to enjoy the burst of flavors in your breakfast bowl even when fresh raspberries ... Continue Reading
50+ No Cook Meals for Summer
I have a list of 50+ no cook meals and 8 tips for cooking dinner without heating the house. Stay cool and eat well even when temperatures are hot! These no cook recipes are really simple and will be done in minutes. Also, try my One Week No Cook Meal Plan and Healthy No-Bake Cookies. It's hot outside and I don't want to heat the house, but how do we cook dinner? My friend Dena said last week that it's so ... Continue Reading
Homemade Almond Milk: A Dairy Alternative and Recipe
Easy homemade almond milk is one of the best dairy alternatives and it's healthier and less expensive than store-bought! Try other dairy-free kinds of milk like peanut milk and homemade coconut milk. It's official - almond milk is now the #1 preferred alternative to non-dairy milks. A title that soy milk used to have bragging rights to now goes to America's second favorite nut. What's a good thing ... Continue Reading
