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Low Carb Chili Seasoning – THM FP

October 11, 2020 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Get rid of all the gross fillers in store bought chili packs with this homemade low carb chili seasoning. It is easy to make ahead and have ready when the urge to make a big pot of Keto chili hits you!

The temp has finally gone down to the low 80’s here and so naturally I am pretending it is fall. I’m considering putting out my fall decorations, burning salted caramel candles and baking low carb pumpkin dump cakes.

And what else do I crave when the weather starts to change? Soups and chili! They are such an easy meal to whip up, typically inexpensive and always give us leftovers (which means a night off from cooking!).

It seems so comforting to have a big pot of chili simmering on the stove or in the crockpot after a long day. But since we are following the Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle (a blend of low carb meals and occasional healthy carb meals) I needed a chili seasoning without all the yucky stuff that you will find in a store bought pack.

This homemade low carb chili seasoning is full of wholesome spices and healthy ingredients that can be used on Keto, Trim Healthy Mama, Weight Watchers or any healthy way of life.

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Homemade Low Carb Chili Seasoning – THM FP

All you need is 5 minutes (or less) to mix up these seasonings. Once you mix them up, it will yield several pots of chili before you have to mix up another batch.

What You Need for Keto Chili Seasoning Mix

Chili Powder
Cumin
Cayenne
Smoked Paprika
Garlic Powder
Oregano
White Pepper
Salt
Nutritional Yeast

How To Use The Healthy Chili Seasoning

Add 2-3 tablespoons of Keto/THM chili seasoning mix to your chili.

More THM Soups & Chili Recipes

Crockpot THM E Taco Soup

Cheeseburger Soup – THM S

White Chicken Chili THM E- A Pantry/Shelf Stable Meal

Instant Pot Bone Broth

Leftover Saver – Freezer Bowl Soup (E or S)

Homemade Low Carb Chili Seasoning - THM FP

Servings

Ingredients

3 Tbsp Chili Powder
1.5 Tbsp Cumin
1/2 TSP cayenne pepper
2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
1 Tsp garlic powder
1 Tsp oregano
1 Tsp White Pepper
2 Tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast

Servings

Ingredients

3 Tbsp Chili Powder
1.5 Tbsp Cumin
1/2 TSP cayenne pepper
2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
1 Tsp garlic powder
1 Tsp oregano
1 Tsp White Pepper
2 Tsp Salt
2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast

Instructions

Mix all items together in a resealable container.
To use, add 2-3 Tbsp or mix to cooked ground meat or to a pot of chili.

No Cook 5 Minute Blueberry Banana Pear Baby Food

March 31, 2018 by Stacy Craft 8 Comments

A simple no cook blueberry banana pear baby food puree recipe that you can whip up in less than 5 minutes.

Making baby food at home is really as simple as making a smoothie! This particular combo reminds me of a lot of fruit smoothies that I make for myself.

In this 5 minute Blueberry Banana Pear Baby Food Puree, a basic combo of banana, blueberries and pears make a breakfast or treat that your baby will love! And if your baby loves avocados, don’t miss this 5 minute no cook Avocado Banana baby food puree.

I am always up for no cook baby food recipes. If I am going to do something homemade, it is so much better if it is quick and easy.

Follow these simple instructions to make your baby a wholesome blend of food that is good for them and even better on your wallet!

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Is it Really Cheaper to Make my Own?

It really is. My 5 month old currently eats at least 4 pouches of baby food per day (sometimes big boy eats 5 but we are going conservative for the analysis). The cheapest pouches that I can find are at Aldi or the Walmart brand and they are around .78 or .79 a pouch. So I’m looking at $3.16 a day in baby food or $22.12 a week.

If I make my own, I use different fruits and veggies so the cost may vary some but for simplicity we will look at the breakdown of the Banana/Pear/Blueberry mix and extend it across a week for comparison to pre-made pouches.

Bananas – $0.43 a lb or $0.16 per banana

Blueberries – $1.49

Pears – $0.33

Cost for this Batch -$2.784 (1 Banana – 0.16 / 1/2 pint blueberries – $1.49 / Pears -.99)

Total per 4 oz – Equivalent to one pouch – $0.55

Your Savings

So if I fed him my homemade baby food vs. pouches for one week, I would save $6.72 that week! Ya’ll that is more money for formula or diapers! You could make this even less expensively if you waited until the blueberries were more in season. I often see them for .99 a pint when in season. It is so simple to make your own.

Here’s how to make the 5 minute Blueberry Banana Pear Baby Food Puree!

What You Need:

NutriBullet
4 oz containers
Fruits and Vegetables

5 Minute Blueberry Banana Pear Baby Food Puree

This is so simple and quick. You will have this whipped up in 5 minutes or less!

1. Prep your Fruit

Wash and peel your fruit.

2. Load your blender with the fruit.

3. Add a Liquid.

For this I just added water, but you can add breast milk or formula if preferred. I added 1/3 cup of water in this recipe. Since the pears and blueberries have a decent amount of water naturally, a lot of added liquid was not necessary to get the desired consistency.

4. Blend!

5. Divide out into your 4 Oz cups.

Depending on your consistency, you may get more or less. I got 4 from this recipe with a consistency of guacamole. If I had made it a little thinner, I probably could have gotten 5 (making it even more economical) and easier on babies that may have trouble with thicker purees.

These 4 oz cups are cool because they are freezer/dishwasher safe and come with a dry erase marker so that you can easily label your combinations.

6. Store

I hope you will try homemade baby food for your little one! What are your favorite baby food combos to feed your little one? Don’t forget to try my 5 minute Avocado Banana Puree too!

No Cook 5 Minute Homemade Baby Food – Avocado Banana

March 29, 2018 by Stacy Craft 2 Comments

I have been making homemade baby food since my first daughter was an infant. There are so many fruits and veggies that are hard to find in premade baby food and I found that limiting. Like Avocado – I haven’t found avocado in a baby food but it is such a great, healthy fat item for your little one. Mix that avocado with a little banana and you have a yummy combo.

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Homemade Baby Food – That sounds complicated

It’s not! Homemade baby food is so simple with just a couple of tools (and you don’t need the fancy baby food maker that you will see). Many of the “recipes” that I make don’t even require measuring or cooking! Here is what I use:

NutriBullet – I love this because it blends great & when you are out of the baby food stage, it makes great Green Smoothies for you!
4 oz Storage Containers with Lids
Fruits & Veggies

Seriously, that’s it. I will show you multiple ways to make food that is quick and cost effective!

Is it Really Cheaper to Make my Own?

If I make my own, I use different fruits and veggies so the cost may vary some but for simplicity we will look at the breakdown of the Avocado Banana mix and extend it across a week for comparison to pre-made pouches.

Bananas – $0.43 a lb or $0.16 per banana

Avocado – $0.78 each

Total Cost for this Batch -$1.33 (1 Banana – 0.16 / 1.5 Avocados – $1.17)

Total per 4 oz – Equivalent to one pouch – $0.3325

Total Savings

So if I fed him my homemade baby food vs. pouches for one week, I would save $12.81 that week! Ya’ll that is more money for formula or diapers! It is so simple to make your own. Here’s how!

5 Minute Avocado Banana Baby Puree

This is so simple and quick. You will have this whipped up in 5 minutes or less!

1. Prep your Fruit

Did you know Avocado was a fruit? I always think of it as a vegetable but either way it is a super healthy food! Simply peel your banana. Cut and remove the pit of your avocado.

2. Load your blender with the fruit.

3. Add a Liquid.

For this I just added water, but you can add breast milk or formula if preferred. I added 3/4 a cup of water in this recipe and it was still a pretty thick mixture but it is ok with my baby. If you want a thinner consistency, just add more liquid. I would add a little at a time so that you don’t end up with complete soup though!

4. Blend!

5. Divide out into your 4 Oz cups.

6. Store

The purees will keep for a few days in the fridge but I usually put mine immediately in the freezer. Every night, I just pull out the number of purees that I need for the next day and put them in the fridge to thaw. I had wondered how the avocado would hold up & if it would brown. It is perfectly creamy after being frozen and there was a very light browning on the top. I just mixed it up when opening the container and it blends right up to a nice avo green color. (The pouches brown a little too on the first bite if you look closely).

I hope you will try homemade baby food for your little one! What are your favorite baby food combos to feed your little one?