Healthy Meal Plans on a Budget
If you are a fan of seasonal eating, these apple cinnamon overnight oats are perfect for your fall meal prep routine. They use just a few ingredients and take just a few minutes, so it’s maximum reward for minimal work. These are one of our favorite breakfast to make during the fall when you just … Read more
I’m sharing a family favorite on this first official week of fall. This Pumpkin Spice Yogurt recipe is not really a recipe. It’s more of a quick tutorial. If you make a lot of pumpkin-flavored things in the fall (or anytime!) you likely have a half cup of pumpkin here or a cup of pumpkin … Read more
I absolutely love the idea of freezer meals, but I rarely do them. I do, however, fill my freezer with easy freezer meal prep starters. Specifically, soup starters. Starting in about August each year, at peak gardening and farmer’s market season, I start stashing away bags and containers of cut up veggies that I can … Read more
This year, we were super optimistic about our garden. We planned. Planted. Prayed. We harvested one zucchini 😉. We got a ton of tomatoes and jalapenos though! It doesn’t matter too much because our local farmer’s market is absolutely teeming with zukes. Most sell them for anywhere from 2-4 for a buck. Plus, friends have … Read more
These easy meal prep yogurt parfaits They are so easy you really don’t need a recipe (but click below if you just want the ingredients.) Letting Kids Help With Meal Prep Another awesome thing about this recipe is that kids can easily help with it! I have no shame in my mommin’ game of letting … Read more
These strawberries and cream overnight oats are SO easy for meal prep. They are not only only simple and delicious, but they also take just minutes to put together. You just need four ingredients and about as many minutes to prep. These are perfect for peak strawberry season (which is about now!). We are all … Read more
As a busy family of five typically on the go, Larabars have been our go-to healthy snack for years. They’re convenient. They use real, whole-food ingredients and the whole family loves them. There are a few cons. Price, for one. If they’re not on sale, they can be pricey. We’re also trying to be more … Read more
As a mom of three who has never been and will never be a “morning person”, meal prepped breakfasts are a lifesaver. Our family is especially partial to overnight oats recipes. This spring we are especially, especially partial to this carrot cake overnight oats recipe. For one, spring, Easter, and carrots are synonymous with each … Read more