Use this framework to make your own green smoothie recipes or try my favorite simple green smoothie combo! Find great ideas for smoothie flavors and add-ins too, plus make your favorite green smoothies ahead of time with frozen smoothie packs. If you’ve been around here for a while, you know that I’m a big fanatic about green smoothie recipes…Green Maca Smoothie, Detox Smoothie, 7 Days of Green Smoothies… ... Continue Reading
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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 Stovetop Mac and Cheese
Craving the ultimate comfort food? Try the BEST homemade mac and cheese recipe! Made on the stove top with only real food ingredients, this mac and cheese is quick & easy, oh-so-creamy, and perfect for the entire family! There is a several-year gap in my life when I didn’t make mac and cheese because the only way I knew how to make it was from a box, and I had thrown away all the boxes because they were ... Continue Reading
Man Bread: Homemade White Bread
This easy white bread recipe, AKA man bread, is so easy to make! Create an awesome, man-sized loaf or a dozen rolls of homemade bread in just a quick 90 minutes. This is the perfect bread recipe for beginning bakers. Written by Mr. Crumbs Usually, Mrs. Crumbs is the one experimenting in the kitchen, but occasionally I take a turn too. And this is one kitchen experiment that turned out pretty awesome: Man ... Continue Reading
No-bake Sweet Salty Energy Bites
These no-bake energy balls combine chocolate, peanut butter, and pretzels for an irresistible sweet and salty flavor! Pack these healthy energy bites in your lunch or take them along for a yummy snack. If you ask me, the best snacks taste like peanut butter and chocolate and pretzels, all mixed up together. As much as I enjoy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, I’m currently in love with something ... Continue Reading
Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe
This is the BEST chocolate pudding recipe you’ll ever find! Plus, it’s super easy to make, with just 4 main ingredients, no eggs, and NO added sugar. Take just 5 minutes to whip up this delicious treat! This homemade chocolate pudding recipe is AMAZING. I kid you not, I ate two jars of it while taking the pictures! Which seems to be the trend anytime I’m re-making some of my childhood favorites… Like ... Continue Reading
Perfect Overnight Steel Cut Oats
Try this simple overnight steel cut oats recipe for a healthy, delicious breakfast! Use this easy-to-prepare method, and finish with your favorite sweet or savory toppings. I helped my kids learn to love oatmeal, like these Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets, early on. But I’m always looking for variations on a theme, and oatmeal is the perfect launching pad for breakfast creativity. Now, our rotation of ... Continue Reading
How to Use Your Instant Pot as a Slow Cooker
Can you slow cook with Instant Pot? Yes! Learn how to use the Instant Pot as slow cooker, plus 8 tips to convert your favorite crockpot recipes to cook in the Instant Pot. The slow cooker was invented in 1940, and there are TONS of really great slow cooker recipes out there. However, the Instant Pot has given the traditional slow cooker a run for its money, thanks to the fact that it cooks many meals ... 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