• Dinner,  Lunch,  Recipes

    Perfect Autumn Secret Ingredient Chili

    As soon as those leaves start falling, I’m busting out the crockpot and whipping up chili.  But the same chili recipe sometimes gets old and even this chili lovin’ momma needs to switch it up.  My kiddos are decent with eating veggies but I try to pack them in wherever I can.  I added two cups finely minced spinach to this crockpot as well as 1/2 cup of pumpkin too.  Everyone loved it.  I was pleasantly surprised with the reaction- not that I thought they wouldn’t like it, but with the sneaky nutrients I packed in there, there were no complaints!  Here’s the recipe!  Ingredients:  1 lb lean ground turkey…

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    Lentil and Black Bean Taco Soup (crockpot)

      Every sick day calls for a hearty soup. And when momma or grandma isn’t able to whisk it over to you, when you don’t feel like making the trip to the store, or when you want to create something a little healthier so you don’t feel even worse after eating it, you whip up this. Protein packed, a perfect combination of carbs and protein so it leaves you feeling full, and just the right amount of spice to clear out any congestion and give you a flavor that jumpstarts those non-existent tastebuds!  Plus, fresh chicken tenderloins create a juicy, delicious, flavorful all in one meal. This is a perfect…

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    Kid Favorite Mini Muffins

    A super simple breakfast and snack muffin recipe that can be whipped up quick is a lifesaver!  We baked these the other night for breakfasts and snacks!  They’re clean/healthy and nutritious too and perfect for those busy back to school mornings or afternoon snacks!  Kid Favorite Blueberry Muffins: Ingredients: 1.5 c quick cook oats 1/2 c whole wheat or almond flour  1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 large mashed banana  1 c vanilla unsweetened almond milk  1/4 c honey 1 egg, beaten  1/2 c blueberries (or chopped strawberries, blackberries, or 3 tbsp chocolate chips! šŸ˜‰) Pinch of sea salt  Directions:  Mix everything together in a bowl.  Spoon by…