This easy homemade pumpkin fudge uses 5 simple ingredients that you probably already have! The recipe is foolproof and has a delicious old fashioned flavor I love, just like peppermint fudge has! Ever want a dessert that’s quick, easy, guilt-free, and tastes 100% like fall? Me too! I love everything pumpkin, which means I’m making black bean pumpkin swirl brownies, pumpkin pie hummus, and pumpkin ... Continue Reading
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Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Make these easy overnight oats apple cinnamon jars in 5 minutes and have breakfast ready all week long! Naturally sweetened, plus options for adding protein, and they taste like apple pie! I love oatmeal in snacks. And breads. And desserts. In fact, I have over 50 Oatmeal Recipes that I’ve shared over the past few years. But one of my favorite ways to enjoy oatmeal is for breakfast. And if I can make that ... Continue Reading
How to Make a Sourdough Starter
Most sourdough starters fail around day 3, but yours doesn’t have to. This step-by-step system shows you exactly what to expect each day, how to fix problems, and how to get a strong, reliable starter in just one week. My adventures in sourdough began a few years ago when my sister gave me a really awesome cookbook for Christmas. One of the recipes inside was for a sourdough starter. You can purchase a ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Banana Bread
This healthy chocolate banana bread recipe turns brown bananas into a decadent, chocolatey breakfast that is refined-sugar-free and kid-approved. If you have 5 minutes and a blender, you have breakfast for the week! Got overripe bananas? This Caramelized Banana Bread is my favorite banana bread recipe because it’s whole grain, naturally sweetened, and REALLY yummy. But when my daughter said she was ... Continue Reading
One Week ALDI Recipes Meal Plan
This $75 ALDI recipes plan feeds 4 people for 7 dinners, creates leftovers for lunches, and keeps costs low, even with rising grocery prices. Includes shopping list and all recipes so you can print and go! Who knew that when I published a $50 ALDI meal plan, it would be one of the most popular posts on the blog?! I shouldn’t have been so surprised, since people love ALDI, people love eating real food, and ... Continue Reading
Easy Protein Muffins with Fruit
These protein muffins combine a classic easy muffin recipe with simple swaps to boost the protein, giving you a light and fluffy muffin that leaves you satisfied. I love muffins for an easy breakfast. Ever since the kids were little, choosing Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins or Banana Bread Muffins or Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins was pretty much a given as one of our breakfast options. But kids ... Continue Reading
30 Amazing Black Bean Dishes
Beans aren’t just for chili! Try one of these amazing black bean dishes today. From soup to meatless main dishes to desserts, there’s a black bean recipe for every occasion. Pop quiz: what pantry staple is a frugal foodie’s best friend? If you chose beans, you’re right! Beans are cheap and filling and full of nutrients, and with this master list of black bean dishes, you’ll have plenty of options to ... Continue Reading
Our Favorite Homemade Hummus Recipe
Most hummus recipes rely on tahini, but what if you could make a version that’s just as creamy, costs half as much, and uses pantry staples you already have? Several years ago, my husband WILLINGLY started eating beans (Spicy Citrus Black Beans are his favorite), which is why we now have a classic Rice and Beans Dinner almost every week and why we clean out the fridge using this Crunchy Quinoa Salad as a ... Continue Reading
Strawberry Lemonade Donuts
This strawberry lemonade baked donut recipe tastes like summer! Skip the cake mix and make these easy homemade glazed strawberry donuts instead. One of my favorite combinations for strawberry season is strawberry lemonade. Beyond a glass of Strawberry Lemonade, I’ve used this dynamic duo in all sorts of recipes, from No-Cook Strawberry Jam to Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha, and now in this strawberry ... Continue Reading
Recipes Made With Strawberries
These recipes made with strawberries are easy, budget-friendly, and so, so good! From strawberry dessert recipes to breakfasts, smoothies, and salads, you’ll want to try them all! If I had to pick my favorite fruit, strawberries would win every time. Whether I pick up a carton (or several) on sale at the grocery store or grab a big boxful from farmer’s markets or u-pick farms, I load up on fresh, juicy ... Continue Reading
