Easy AF Pantry Meals For Busy Moms

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5 of our favorite four-ingredient recipes for busy parents who don't have time to become a gourmet chef!

🌟 Life is a constant juggling act, and as a mom of 3 in her mid-30's with kids in sports, clubs and more, I know how precious time can be. So, let's dive into some game-changing life hacks, especially when it comes to whipping up quick and easy family recipes using just 4 ingredients or less – all straight from your pantry!

1. Rise and Shine with a Power-Packed Breakfast 🍳 🍌 Banana Pancakes

Channel your inner Jack Johnson and start your day right with our lightning fast Banana Pancakes. Just mash bananas, mix with eggs, add a pinch of cinnamon, and cook! These fluffy delights are not only a breeze to make but also a nutritious way to fuel your family for the day ahead.

Ingredients:

• Bananas

• Eggs

• Cinnamon

• Cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Mash bananas in a bowl.

2. Mix in eggs and a pinch of cinnamon.

3. Heat a pan, spray with cooking spray.

4. Spoon batter onto the pan, cook each side until golden brown.

5. Serve and enjoy - plus you're sneaking in fruit into a kid-favored brekkie!

2. Lunchbox Magic for Picky Eaters 🥪 Cheesy Tortilla Roll-Ups

For those picky eaters, try our Cheesy Tortilla Roll-Ups. Grab some tortillas, spread cream cheese, add turkey slices, and roll it up! It's a lunchbox favorite that's simple, delicious, and sneaks in a bit of protein and dairy.

• Ingredients:

  • Tortillas

  • Cream cheese

  • Turkey slices

  • Optional: Veggie sticks

• Instructions:

  1. Spread cream cheese on a tortilla.

  2. Add turkey slices and veggies if desired.

  3. Roll it up and slice into bite-sized pieces.

3. Dinner in a Flash ⚡Speedy Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (don't worry if you can't pronounce it, we kinda-can-kinda-can't anyways, but it makes us feel fancy!!)

When dinner needs to be on the table pronto, go for our Speedy Spaghetti Aglio e Olio. Boil spaghetti, sauté garlic in olive oil, toss in red pepper flakes, and mix! It's a no-fuss pasta dish that's big on flavor without the need for an extensive shopping list.

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti noodles

• Garlic (powder, salt, fresh, whatevs)

• Olive oil

• Red pepper flakes (if you like it hot like I do!)

• Optional: add a protein like ground beef, turkey, sausage or more!

Instructions:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.

2. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until golden.

3. Toss cooked spaghetti with garlic and red pepper flakes.

4. Enjoy...and if you like the carbs like I do (and my kids do!!) add in some garlic bread!

3. Snack-time Saviors...3-Ingredient Energy Bites 🍯

Snacking just got easier with our 3-Ingredient Energy Bites. Combine oats, nut butter, and honey – no baking required! Roll into bite-sized balls, pop them in the fridge, and you've got a snack that's both wholesome and convenient. Perfect for those grab-and-go moments!

Ingredients:

• Oats

• Nut butter

• Honey

• Optional: add mini chocolate chips or coconut shreds

Instructions:

1. Mix oats, nut butter, and honey in a bowl.

2. Roll into bite-sized balls.

3. Chill in the fridge before serving....(the balls, not you)

4. Travel Snacks FTW - Trail Mix Crunch 🥜

For on-the-go moms planning family getaways, our Trail Mix Crunch is a travel snack dream. Mix nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, and pretzels for a snack that's satisfying and mess-free. Pack them in individual bags for easy access during your adventures.

Ingredients:

• Nuts

• Dried fruit

• Chocolate chips

• Pretzels

Instructions:

1. Combine nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, and pretzels.

2. Mix well and store in snack-sized bags.

Bonus: Sip and Relax 🍹

And because every mom deserves a moment of bliss, treat yourself to our Easy-Peasy Lemonade. Just mix lemon juice, water, and a touch of honey. It's a refreshing sipper that you can whip up in no time – a well-deserved reward for all your superhero efforts! I may or may not have also tested this using adult beverages for myself...but shhh 😎

Ingredients:

• Lemon juice

• Water

• Honey

Instructions:

1. Mix lemon juice, water, and honey in a pitcher.

2. Stir well and serve over ice.

Look, we're moms. We're busy AF. Constantly running around making lunches, acting like an uber, entertaining, working, cleaning, momming, shopping, you name it we do it. So, embrace these EASY BUT DELICIOUS recipe hacks to keep things simple.

Simplicity truly is the key to success. These recipes are not just

about quick and easy meals; they're about making your life a little less hectic and a whole lot more enjoyable. Here's to stress-free cooking and more quality time with your loved ones! 💖👩‍🍳

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😎 Disclaimer: forget those fancy parenting books and baby whisperers. We're self-proclaimed experts in the "School of Hard Knocks" and proud graduates of "Mommy University." Our qualifications? Well, we've survived more tantrums than you can count, and we can fold a fitted sheet in under three minutes (sometimes). This blog shares our opinion, experiences and tips that have worked for us; not everyone's experiences will be the same (obvi).