These little balls are great for hiking, camping or road trips, or just as a quick, healthy snack on busy days. Kids enjoy helping to make them, and you’ll enjoy that they’re getting a healthy, inexpensive snack!

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • crunchy peanut butter
  • honey
  • cinnamon
  • brown sugar
  • rolled oats
  • milk
ready in about 35 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable oil
  • boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • water
  • garlic powder
  • ground black pepper
  • Parmesan cheese

You can make a tortilla crust or regular pizza crust for this recipe. I have tried both and my family enjoyed both, but prefer the tortilla crust because of its crunchiness.

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • Monterey jack cheese
  • Cheddar cheese
  • shredded lettuce
  • or 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • black beans
  • salt
  • shortening
  • corn masa

An inexpensive, easy soup with lots of flavor and healthy veggies.

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
  • vegetable stock
  • diced tomatoes

Store leftover pasta and topping separately for reheating.

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • cider or red wine vinegar
  • black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • pre-made pesto
  • whole grain thin spaghetti

A slightly healthier homemade substitute for expensive take-out that includes more veggies. We *never have leftovers when I make this!

ready in about 25 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • eggs
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • cooked rice
  • cooking oil

Created through experimentation with what was in the pantry! But oh so delicious and something slightly different than the same old pasta all the time.

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chicken breasts
  • black beans
  • Rotel
  • plain tomato sauce
  • cumin