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High Protein Overnight Granola

February 14, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

A High Protein Homemade Overnight Granola That is Ready When You Wake Up This high protein overnight granola transforms your breakfast routine with minimal effort and maximum nutrition. Unlike traditional baked granola, this no-cook version combines rolled oats, crunchy nuts, and creamy Greek yogurt to deliver a satisfying breakfast that's ready to grab from the … [Read more...]

Thai Chicken Noodle Bake

February 7, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Dumpy & Bake Thai Chicken Noodles: Weeknight Dinner Perfection! This cozy Thai-inspired casserole brings together tender chicken, rice noodles, and crisp vegetables in a creamy coconut-curry sauce that's absolutely irresistible. We LOVE curries around our house and this might be my new favorite...given how easy it is to throw together and put into the oven. It's the … [Read more...]

Snickerdoodle Muffins

January 31, 2026 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Snickerdoodle Muffins Recipe: Soft, Cinnamon Sugar Bakery-Style Treats These snickerdoodle muffins combine everything you love about classic snickerdoodle cookies with the tender, fluffy texture of a bakery-style muffin. Each bite delivers that signature cinnamon-sugar flavor with a soft, buttery crumb that melts in your mouth. Rolled in cinnamon sugar before baking, these … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini

November 22, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini: Your New Weeknight Dinner MVP Forget juggling multiple pots and pans—this sheet pan hot honey chicken delivers maximum flavor with minimal cleanup. Bite size pieces of chicken coated in a honey mustard while roasted sweet potatoes and zucchini caramelize alongside them, creating a complete meal that's both … [Read more...]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Feta – Thanksgiving Side Dish

November 11, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Feta: The Thanksgiving Side That Converts Brussels Haters If you've been searching for a show-stopping vegetable side dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor, these roasted Brussels sprouts with feta are about to become your new Thanksgiving tradition. Golden-brown and caramelized on the outside, tender on the … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Sausage, Sweet Potatoes and Apples

October 27, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sheet Pan Sausage & Sweet Potatoes

Cheap & Delicious: Sheet Pan Sausage with Sweet Potatoes and Apples The boys could not get enough of this! This sheet pan sausage with sweet potatoes and apples is the perfect weeknight dinner when you're watching your budget but still want something delicious and satisfying. Everything roasts together on one pan, which means minimal prep work and even easier … [Read more...]

Strawberries n Cream Rice Pudding

October 4, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Strawberries ‘n Cream Rice Pudding – A Sweet, Creamy Twist on a Classic This Strawberries ‘n Cream Rice Pudding is comfort food meets summertime dessert perfection. Creamy vanilla rice pudding is swirled with fresh strawberries and a hint of whipped cream for a luscious, lightly sweet treat. It’s cozy enough for cool evenings yet refreshing enough for warm days (if you let … [Read more...]

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 23, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Ultimate Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Who says gluten-free means compromising on taste or texture? These chocolate chip cookies will make you forget you're eating gluten-free at all – they're that good! After countless batches of trial and error, we've finally cracked the code. The perfect set of ingredients and the perfect directions will result in THE MOST … [Read more...]

Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

June 17, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

The Best Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting: Smooth, Sweet, and Easy to Make There’s nothing quite like the rich, tangy flavor of homemade cream cheese frosting. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a smooth, creamy topping that elevates any cake, cupcake, or cookie. This foolproof recipe delivers perfect results every time—sweet, balanced, and irresistibly … [Read more...]

The Fruit Flag Dessert – July 4th, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day!

June 3, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 5 Comments

Fruit Flag - A Patriot Dessert for July 4th

If you're looking for a patriotic and uber healthy dessert, look no further! For Memorial Day, we headed to my dad's house for a backyard BBQ. Before I had both feet in the door, I'd been recruited to help with the fruit flag. It's not terribly time intensive, and with 2 of us working on it, I was surprised at how quickly it came together. And I learned quite a few tricks … [Read more...]

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