Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
One day when I was making cherry pecan granola bars, Levi (who just turned five) requested that we make granola bars his way. "No problem," I said, and went to work, following my son's lead as he suggested his favorite ingredients. Now, these look quite similar to the chocolate granola bars (which are Hayden's favorite), but if you take a closer look at the ingredient list, they are heavier … [Read more...]
We love experimenting with new granola bar recipes around here. Many of our favorites contain peanut butter and chocolate, but not this one! Nope. In fact, with the addition of a little fresh, ground flax seed, I like to think of these Cherry Pecan Granola Bars as one of the healthiest treats yet! These granola bars are super simple to make. Simply melt your almond butter, coconut … [Read more...]
I love mixing up fresh ranch dip for an appetizer for our family. And since all the ingredients are what I consider pantry and fridge staples, it takes very little time to whisk together in a bowl to serve alongside our favorite chips or raw veggies. Besides the wonderful benefit that this dip mix has no weird, chemical ingredients, its flavor is impressive!! What makes it for me? The fresh … [Read more...]
Are you a fan of hummus or other bean dips? Maybe both? Well, good! Then, you'll love this spicy black bean dip. It makes a delicious appetizer, or can serve as the main dish for an easy lunch, or even work with a few sides like fresh pico de gallo for dinner. Click on over to TheHappyHousewife where I shared the recipe today. … [Read more...]
I needed to come up with a new granola bar recipe that was both wheat-free AND rice free since my son is allergic to both. And since I usually make my favorite granola bars with crispy brown rice cereal, I wondered what I could use that would be remotely close. On the cereal aisle, I explored my options. The choices were slim, but one bag of cereal that I'd never tried before caught my … [Read more...]
What a yummy treat! Recipes for baked chickpeas abound, and as simple as they are to make, I can see why. These are a fun new snack for our family, that even our two-year-old loves. Chickpeas are a great source of protein, as well as fiber, so they're perfect for a quick energy boost! I think I'll keep some of these handy for eating a few minutes before exercising, and especially running … [Read more...]
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta-carotene, and there's no quicker way to get (some of) my eight boys to eat them than this! By themselves or with homemade salsa or hummus, these baked sweet potato chips are delicious! I like to think of them as a snack, but they could easily go with burgers in place of fries. Please join me today where I'm sharing the full recipe over at … [Read more...]
You may have noticed by now that I have a thing for making granola bars. I'm not exactly sure why I do, but it's true. It could be that I can make them any time with ingredients that I keep in my kitchen. It might also be that I like melting honey and coconut oil together. And it could very well be the fact that I would much rather choose to serve my children high-fructose-corn-syrup-FREE … [Read more...]
This is the homemade version of Wheat Thins and they are a snap to make. And they're healthier than most other crackers, and definitely fresher than a store-bought version. I like that I can use all organic ingredients, too. The recipe, originally from King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking, makes about 60 or more (especially if you roll them thin) crackers. They're the perfect crackers … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm so glad you're here! I hope you'll kick off your shoes and stay a while!
As a homeschooling mom to EIGHT BOYS, I find lots to talk about, including the challenges and beauty of this amazing season of motherhood.
It is indeed a marathon. Thanks for joining me!
