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🥑 easy weeknight recipes
✨ air fryer favorites
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Weekend plans ✅

Save this for the next time you need an excuse to stay home 💛

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup peanut butter
• 2 cups rolled oats
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 scoop collagen or protein powder
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mash bananas with a fork (microwave for 20 seconds if bananas aren’t super ripe) and then add remaining ingredients to your bowl and mix together. I like to add a scoop or two of collagen to ours, but you can skip this or use protein powder instead for an extra protein boost.

2. Bake at 325º for 20-25 minutes until the bars look completely set and not liquid.

3. Slice into bars and enjoy! 🙌

#oatbars #healthysnacksforkids
#healthybars #peanutbutterbars #healthysnacksideas by @cookathomemom

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a month ago

Say RECIPE and I’ll send it right to you 🍣

Air fryer salmon bites are my go-to on school nights when there’s zero time to think 😅

Season, air fry, done. That’s really it.

They come out crispy outside, flaky inside, and even my pickier eater goes back for more.

I make a big batch so we’ve got extras for lunches the next day too.

Save this for crazy school nights 📚

https://cookathomemom.com/air-fryer-salmon-bites/

#salmonbites #airfryersalmon #schoolnightdinner #easyweeknightmeals #saltybites by @cookathomemom

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If dinner feels like the same 5 meals on repeat, or you’re just tired of the whole thing, you’re in the right place.

I’m Madison, mom of 3 and the recipe developer behind Cook at Home Mom. I share real food recipes that are family-friendly, kid-approved, and actually doable on a busy weeknight. No restrictive diets, no perfection required, just meals that work for real life.

Follow @cookathomemom for new dinner ideas every week 🌮🥗🥙 by @cookathomemom

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2 months ago

The dinner that got more compliments than anything else this week 🍔

All the flavors of a Big Mac without the drive through. Ground beef, crispy bacon, lettuce, pickles and a homemade special sauce served up as a bowl the whole family will love.

This one has been on repeat in our house and I have a feeling it’s about to be on yours too.

Comment “recipe” and I’ll send the details straight to your DMs!

https://cookathomemom.com/big-mac-bowl/
#burgeroftheday #saladbowl #specialsauce #weeknightdinner #busymoms by @cookathomemom

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3 months ago

The treat I’ll be saying yes to all summer 🍦

I finally found another way to use leftover bananas that isn’t more banana bread.

My kids had been asking for ice cream so I decided to try nice cream and see how they liked it. Two frozen bananas, frozen mangoes, a splash of milk, and your blender does the rest. Between the cute ice cream bowls, sprinkles and a fun dessert experience, it was a hit.

Blend frozen bananas, frozen mangoes and milk until smooth. It will be very thick so only add an extra splash of milk if your blender is struggling. Pour into a loaf pan, freeze for at least 2 hours, then scoop and top with sprinkles.

Save this for a summer treat that’s clean enough for breakfast 😉 by @cookathomemom

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4 months ago

Okay but making boiled eggs in the air fryer just makes life SO easier 🙌

No pot of water, no waiting around, no guessing if they’re done. You just put them in, set the time, and that’s it.

They come out cooked perfectly and they peel SOO easily. No fighting with the shell.

Once you try it this way, it’s really hard to go back to boiling them on the stove. It’s just simpler. 🙌

✨ Comment “recipe” and I’ll dm it right to you!

https://cookathomemom.com/air-fryer-eggs/

#airfryereggs #boiledeggs #hardboiledeggs #eggrecipes by @cookathomemom

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4 months ago

The food isn’t the problem. It’s deciding what to make.

And the worst part? That decision happens every day when you are just done with the day. 🫠

You’ve already made hundreds of decisions by 5PM, and then dinner shows up anyway.

Here’s what I teach the moms inside my membership: meal planning doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You don’t need seven nights figured out or to meal prep everything on the weekend. You just need a plan for your most chaotic nights.

That’s the heart behind Balanced Dinner Club. It’s not a rigid meal plan. Most moms pick a few meals from it and leave others for another week. The important part is that the plan is already done, so dinner is one less decision you have to make.

Comment “CLUB” and let’s get meal planning off your plate.

https://cookathomemom.com/balanced-dinner-club by @cookathomemom

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4 months ago

So good everyone asked for seconds. Comment RECIPE for the details 🫶🏼

Baked Tuscan Chicken is one of those recipes that feels like a special occasion dinner but comes together on a regular Tuesday night.

A few minutes of prep, a little over 30 minutes in the oven, and you have a creamy sun dried tomato sauce that your whole family will be scraping the pan for.

Serve it over rice or with crusty bread to soak up every bit of that sauce. Trust me, you will want to.

Comment “recipe” and I’ll send the full recipe straight to ya!

https://cookathomemom.com/baked-tuscan-chicken/
#healthycomfortfood #familydinner #busymoms #weeknightdinner by @cookathomemom

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4 months ago

Dinner plans for the week? Steal our family menu.

Comment “WEEK” and I’ll send you these highly requested family favorites. One for every night, ready to go.

These are weeknight dinners that our whole family actually eats.

Pick one, pick three, or use all seven. Progress over perfection around here. Even one less stressful dinner night is a win worth celebrating.

https://cookathomemom.com/baked-tuscan-chicken

#mealplans #weeknightdinner #busymoms by @cookathomemom

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5 months ago

This recipe is unbelievably simple and flexible.

Comment “recipe” or save this for later. You’re going to want this one handy!

If you’ve been looking for a simple, go-to protein that works for just about any meal, this is it. A few spices and your air fryer do all the work.

We keep this on rotation almost every week because it means dinner is already halfway done. I make as much as my air fryer can hold or make 2 batches. Salads, rice bowls, pasta, wraps, you name it.

⭐️ Air Fryer Chicken Breast
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, about ½” thick
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp cracked black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ tsp paprika

Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Pat chicken dry and coat both sides with olive oil. Mix all seasonings together and rub over both sides of the chicken. Place in a greased air fryer basket and cook for 18 to 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. No flipping needed!

https://cookathomemom.com/air-fryer-grilled-chicken/ by @cookathomemom

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5 months ago

The whole family at the table, happy on a Tuesday night.

It's possible, and I'll show you how! I made these air fryer salmon bowls on a weeknight with zero motivation, and my kids demolished them.

That's the kind of dinner experience I want for you, too.

Comment “KID” below, and I'll send you my most loved picky eater-approved weeknight dinners straight to your inbox 🫶🏼 I know you’re going to love these recipes. by @cookathomemom

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5 months ago

Meal prep doesn’t have to mean five containers of the same thing.

Instead of cooking one meal to eat on repeat, I prep components.

Think shredded chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, a homemade dressing.

From there we can have buffalo bowls, salads, or rice bowls all week without eating the same thing twice.
Same ingredients. Totally different meals. And no one gets bored 🙌

This is the kind of prep that actually works for real life.

This is exactly what we dig into inside The Balanced Dinner Club: simple strategies that make weeknight dinners and meal prep actually sustainable.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start having a real plan that works for your family, comment CLUB and I’ll send you the details.

Are you team meal prep? What has worked for you?

#mealinspiration #mealprep #busymoms

Https://cookathomemom.com/balanced-dinner-club by @cookathomemom

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