![]() Homemade Baby Food | The Dabblist © thedabblist (CC BY 2.0) via Flickr Jenna Burch of Women's Health shows you just how healthy by providing four easy granola recipes to get your family's blood 6. Plus, granola is a great snack to make with your kids, and healthy to boot. But if you buy a package of rolled oats, some raisins, honey, and whatever else your family likes, you can make it in bulk for a lot less. Packaged granola, especially those with dried fruits and other ingredients, can get quite costly and sugary. Homemade Granola Finished © Julie Magro (CC BY 2.0) via Flickr If you don't believe us, check out Rachel Ray's quick and simple recipe for a chicken you can make with just five ingredients. ![]() You can find hundreds of chicken recipes out there, with many taking 10 minutes or less to prep. But we are asking you to at least occasionally steer clear of the water and salt-injected rotisserie chickens and the frozen chicken nuggets that have a ton of ingredients attached to them. ![]() Homemade OvenFried Chicken © snowpea&bokchoi (CC BY 2.0) via Flickrĭon't worry, our "from scratch" point of entry is when the chicken is packaged. And those prices are reflected in those plastic containers: a one-pound tub of organic guacamole will cost you upwards of $5 at the market, but a simple homemade avocado recipe will cost half that. Consider the price difference next time: Due to the California drought, avocado prices have soared - approximately 28% - according to Eric Morath of The Wall Street Journal. But sometimes those tubs in the produce aisle are more enticing to grab than avocados. It would be tough to argue that fresh-made guacamole doesn't better than store-bought. Homemade Guacamole © Mat_the_W (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Flickr Still not convinced? The Taste Editors of Huffington Post will whet your appetite with their own tasty recipes. A package of tortillas, a can of refried beans ( or make your own), and some fresh cheddar cheese can even be microwaved and still taste better than the store-bought version. But it only takes a few extra minutes to make your own at home, and add only the ingredients and spiciness that suits you and your family (or make each one specific to each family member's liking). There are dozens of frozen burritos at the supermarket, and some even pre-packaged in the refrigerated section. Homemade Burritos 2 © time anchor (CC BY 2.0) via Flickr Prevention magazine offers up 20 "super-healthy" smoothie recipes to start your day. Probably quieter, too - those industrial blenders sure are loud. So simple, so tasty, and so much cheaper than a smoothie shop. Homemade Smoothie Basics © snowpea&bokchoi (CC BY 2.0) via Flickr ![]() Incorporating more "from scratch" recipes into the family diet doesn't have to be done all the time - we're being realistic here - but instead should focus on the types of meals and snacks where homemade makes the most sense.ĬreditDonkey steps into the kitchen to explore some options for you to consider that will benefit you and your family both nutritionally and financially. Most of us know that in the back of our minds, but have opted for the pre-made stuff because it seems so much easier and less time consuming. You can save wads of cash by making food from scratch. Those pushing for so-called “clean eating” praise its “better for you” benefits, but it can also be good for your wallet.
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