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Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal

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

Tropical Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal: A Bright, Fruity Way to Start to Your Day! This Mango Raspberry Baked Oatmeal is bursting with scrumptious flavor in these warm, comforting oats. It’s a wholesome, make-ahead breakfast that feels like a treat but fuels you like a champ.  I love to add in a bit of protein powder to the batter, and serve it with high protein … [Read more...]

Mississippi Meatballs

April 8, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Mississippi Meatballs on a Budget: Big Flavor Without Breaking the Bank We love the "Mississippi style" flavor for dinner! We love the creaminess and flavor of the sauce, we love the extra zip and zing from the pepperoncini peppers, and I love how easy these are to make in the slow cooker!  Dump all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and then let it take care of … [Read more...]

Budget Beef Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Zucchini

April 7, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Budget-Friendly Skillet Beef with Sweet Potatoes & Zucchini: A One-Pan Meal That Saves You Cash This affordable dinner is filling, delicious and is also perfect for "make ahead - prep style" dinners, as it reheats beautifully! MONEY SAVING HACK: Get the ground beef on sale!  TIME SAVING HACK: Microwave the sweet potato cubes for 4 minutes, so they soften … [Read more...]

Sheet Pan Carrot Cake

April 1, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Easy & Fluffy Sheet Pan Carrot Cake with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting – The Perfect Spring Dessert for a Crowd! This sheet pan carrot cake is a moist, flavorful dessert packed with warm spices, shredded carrots, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Baked in a sheet pan for easy serving, it’s topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting that perfectly … [Read more...]

Colorful Instant Pot Rice Pilaf

March 28, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

All the colors of spring and Easter pulled into a ultra budget friendly rice pilaf, plus the Instant Pot cooks it all to perfection! This Colorful Rice Pilaf is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's perfect for any occasion. Loaded with sweet corn, tender peas, and bright carrots, it’s both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying. Add everything to your Instant … [Read more...]

Mini Egg Easter Cookie Bars

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

The Perfect Colorful Springtime Dessert that's Perfect for Easter or Other Spring Gathering These Mini Egg Easter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the perfect festive treat for springtime celebrations! They are packed with tiny chocolate chips and colorful mini eggs from Cadbury. These gooey, baked to perfection cookie bars are easy to make and sure to impress. Whether … [Read more...]

Slow Cooker Gold BBQ Shredded Beef

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

This seasonal product from Trader Joes makes the best ever beef roast and shredded beef - look for it in the late spring, early summer months and stock up! If this isn't a cult favorite yet at Trader Joe's, I'm going to help it become one.  This Gold BBQ from the specialty grocer is a seasonal product available just ahead of the summer months. The minute I see it in … [Read more...]

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

March 18, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Warm & Comforting Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal: The Perfect Fall or Winter Breakfast This apple cinnamon baked oatmeal is a cozy, wholesome breakfast that combines the sweetness of fresh apples with the warmth of cinnamon and ginger. Baked to golden perfection, it's a deliciously filling way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. Enjoy! VIDEO: How to Make Apple … [Read more...]

Brownie Baked Oatmeal

March 15, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Brownie Baked Oatmeal: Indulgent Flavor Meets Healthy and Hearty Comfort! This Brownie Baked Oatmeal is a rich, chocolatey breakfast that feels like dessert but is packed with wholesome, hearty ingredients. This is made with oats, cocoa, and a just the right amount of of sweetness - it’s perfect for a satisfying start to your day. This recipe is easy to make gluten-free … [Read more...]

Sloppy Joe Slider Bake

March 14, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Sloppy Joe Slider Bake: A Messy, Melty Crowd-Pleaser in Every Bite! This Sloppy Joe Slider Bake combines the classic flavors of a hearty Sloppy Joe with the convenience of pull-apart sliders. I made 2 pans of this to feed a bunch of boys before going to the Spurs game during spring break. They polished off both trays in 10 minutes!  This is such an easy, … [Read more...]

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