I’m one to always keep plenty of extra food in my pantry. I like to have various grains, dry beans, or lentils in case I need to whip up a last-minute meal. Dry goods are also great to keep on-hand in case of an emergency or if you’re just trying to make fewer trips to the grocery store. Today I’ll share a list of the dry goods you’ll usually find in my pantry.

Since it’s still National Oatmeal Month, I thought I would share another one of my favorite oatmeal recipes today! Like I shared in last week’s post, oatmeal is a quick and healthy breakfast option. Mornings can be a busy time, so if you don’t have time for a hot breakfast, overnight oats may be the best option for you! Keep reading to find out what they are and for some tasty recipes.

Did you know it’s National Oatmeal Month? Oatmeal is one of my go-to breakfast options because it’s quick, healthy, and tasty! Many people think of oatmeal as a sweet breakfast, but I actually prefer it as a savory dish. Today, I’ll share with you the health benefits of oatmeal, plus my recipe for savory oatmeal.

Happy New Year! I thought I’d start the New Year with a simple recipe for one of my favorite foods: peanut butter! It’s rare for there to be a day where I don’t eat peanut butter. In this post, I’ll compare the nutrition and cost of store-bought to homemade varieties and I’ll share my favorite ways to incorporate peanut butter into my diet. Also, make sure to check out my other Better Butters series recipes!

I can’t believe today is the last day of 2020! Have you ever set a New Year's resolution? Many people set resolutions but aren’t able to follow through with them because they are large and too difficult to accomplish. Today I will discuss what makes a goal SMART and how you can set goals that are achievable to help you improve your health. I’ll also share some examples of goals if you need help getting started, plus my best tips for success!

I have another great nut butter recipe for you in my Better Butters Series! Homemade nut butter makes great personal holiday gifts that are a healthy alternative to all the cookies and other sweets around this time of year. Today I’ll share my recipe for cashew butter, some of my favorite ways to enjoy it, and why it is a healthy choice.

Now more than ever, people are stocking up on food to make fewer grocery trips. Canned goods are the ultimate pantry staple because they have a long shelf-life and are incredibly versatile. Today, I’ll share my favorite canned goods plus a few of my favorite ways to use them!

It’s the time of year for lots of cookies! As a kid, I always tried to sneak bites of dough when making Christmas cookies. If you like cookie dough, then you should try my cookie dough yogurt! It’s super easy to make and a filling and healthy treat that is high in protein and calcium.

Welcome back for another post in my Beat the Box series! Store-bought pies and pre-made crusts are convenient, but do you know what ingredients they are made with? Making your own at home is a great idea if you want to have more control over what is in your food. Today, I’ll share reasons why homemade pies and pie crusts can be a bit healthier and are worth a little extra prep time.

Welcome to another post in the Better Butter series! It’s hard to deny the fact that Nutella is delicious. My favorite crepe filling while traveling in Paris was most definitely Nutella and banana. But what if you could make a healthier version at home? Today, I’ll share my recipe for chocolate hazelnut butter and compare the ingredients to Nutella.