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Sausage & Egg Zucchini Breakfast Boats

March 11, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Zucchini Breakfast Boats | 5DollarDinners.com

For my friends who are looking for a low-carb breakfast, look no further!!! I'm not sure you can have a breakfast that's any more low-carb than this!!! Zucchini, sausage, eggs, little cheese. Topped with some fresh tomatoes and chives. Mmmmmmmm. Oh, and funny snippet about zucchini... All of my boys have had some kind of speech delay/issue as they've grown through the … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Pecan Granola

March 10, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

I adore homemade granola. It's much cheaper than buying the bag, plus you can control the sweetness. (I like mine on the sweeter side!) And you can add different flavors, nuts, spices, etc. based on what you have in the pantry. This just how this Pumpkin Pecan Granola was born...I had some pumpkin and pecans leftover from after the holidays (perhaps you still do now!) and … [Read more...]

85 Freezer Friendly & Make-Ahead Breakfast & Snacks for $140 – Reclaim Your Frantic Weekday Mornings!

March 9, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 44 Comments

It's Time to Take Control of Your Weekday Mornings and Get "One Step Ahead" of Yourself with These Freezer Friendly Make-Ahead Goodies...All Included In This New Meal Plan!   This new meal plan & recipe set is going to help you reclaim and transform your frantic and hectic mornings. I am thrilled to get to share this with you, and be a part of this transformation … [Read more...]

Orange Cardamom Blueberry Crostada

March 8, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

If you are looking for an amazing, rich and really simple breakfast (or snack, or appetizer), then look no further! I've shared this recipe, not only because it's crazy-tasty, but also because of the story around how I learned about this recipe. It was one of those 'you've got to be kidding me' moments. One that made the hair on my arm stand up. One of those small world … [Read more...]

Banana Breakfast Split

March 7, 2015 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

Now is the time to jazz up your yogurt and granola brekkie. Grab a banana, start to make a banana split. Add yogurt, granola and some other fresh fruit (berries!) over top of the banana and devour. The kids will think this is fun that they get to eat a 'banana split' for breakfast. But be warned, they might ask for a legit banana split for dessert that night ;) (Or you could … [Read more...]

Homemade Blueberry Syrup

March 6, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

While it's definitely easiest to just drizzle a little maple syrup over pancakes or waffles in the morning, sometimes it's nice to jazz up your hot cakes with a fresh fruit syrup. {Pancakes with Peach Syrup - bookmark/pin this for when peaches are back in season!} A fresh blueberry syrup is simple to pull together and will transform your next batch of pancakes. Here's … [Read more...]

The Importance of Being “One Step Ahead”

March 5, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

The plan is ready for you! 85 Freezer Friendly, Make-Ahead Breakfasts & Snacks for $140!!! Get it now! I've got a free treat for you to download from our Freebie Center...5 Grab 'N Go Breakfast Recipes! Kaboom...can you feel your mornings getting easier yet? … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Paella-Style Quinoa and Peas

March 5, 2015 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

Slow Cooker Paella-Style Quinoa and Peas | 5DollarDinners.com

Quintessential paella has the following key ingredients: green peas, aromatic saffron, and the Latino all-purpose seasoning, Adobo. Don't skip this recipe if you don't have adobo seasoning in your pantry. The first time I heard of adobo seasoning, I asked a friend to show me her bottle. The main ingredients were salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and tumeric. … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Peach Oatmeal

March 5, 2015 by Jenn K 1 Comment

There really isn't anything better than a meal that cooks itself. While I generally use my slow cooker for making dinner on busy weekdays, it can also work it's magic to have breakfast waiting for you when you wake up! The only challenge with this recipe is remembering to get it going at the very.very.very end of the day! I usually start it after a late night work session, … [Read more...]

Spinach Pineapple Avocado Smoothie

March 4, 2015 by Jenn K 3 Comments

Spinach Pineapple Avocado Smoothie | 5DollarDinners.com

I adore green smoothies. I make them often and have recently started to include ripe, soft avocados to them when I have one on hand and they make them so, so, so creamy and smooth. Like, give a new definition to smoothie, smooth. Also, the good fat in the avocado keeps me full all morning long! Give these green goodies a whirl (pun intended) and enjoy this amazing … [Read more...]

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