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black bean brownies

Black Bean Brownies

This fall and winter we have some fun, new Spend Smart. Eat Smart. recipes to share with you. The first is Black Bean Brownies. Last year our intern, Jill, got us started on this recipe. We enjoyed sitting around our table at work to taste and talk about the different versions of this recipe as it became what it is today. I would like to share with you some of the things we learned along the way.

Pumpkin Muffin on a plate

Pumpkin Muffins: A Delicious Way to Start the Day

School is in full swing for my kids so today I want to share with you the Pumpkin Muffin recipe that helps fuel our busy mornings. These Pumpkin Muffins are a new addition to Spend Smart. Eat Smart. and they get a thumbs up from our house.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins

Muffins for Fiber

Last week on the blog Jody gave us a great intro into why we need fiber and what foods have fiber in them. For the rest of the month, we are each going to share some practical ways we try to get fiber. My family loves muffins, in fact, I think muffins might be my husband’s favorite food. We eat them for any meal, for snacks, and when we need a sweet treat. Since they are a regular part of our menu plan, I try to choose muffins that will get us some fiber.

woman measures out oatmeal, fruit, and nuts in the kitchen

Fuel Your Health with Fiber

Protein is often the talk of the town but today we are going to talk about fiber. Fiber is an important part of health but most of us don’t eat enough of it. Let’s look at the sources and benefits of fiber.

watermelon fruit slush in a glass cup

A Refreshing Summer Treat!

This summer our house has turned into playdate central! Most weekdays we have an extra kiddo (or several) at our house. I never realized how much 7-year-olds could eat in a two-hour time span until this summer! With all these planned and unexpected playdates, I try to keep plenty of snacks and drinks on hand so no one leaves our house hungry.

Sweet Pork Stir Fry

A 20 Minute Stir Fry and 25 More Main Dishes to Love

Our Healthy and Homemade Main Dishes cookbook is available today! The book contains 26 recipes including our July recipe of the month, Sweet Pork Stir Fry. Recipes include nutrition analysis, easy to read directions and tips for success. The cookbook is ideal for new and experienced cooks. It features some helpful tools to make cooking simple, including: