Crispy Cheese Egg Bites
These crispy cheese egg bites are simple, high-protein, and unbelievably crunchy. They crisp up into the perfect savory bite and can be topped a hundred different ways. Breakfast, snack, or appetizer…you really can’t go wrong.
Protein Rice Crispy Treats
These protein rice crispy treats are a simple, real food twist on a classic. Made with just a few ingredients and naturally sweetened, they’re perfect for a quick snack or something fun to whip up for a summer cookout.
Green Goddess Chicken Salad
This green goddess chicken salad is fresh, flavorful, and comes together in minutes. Perfect for easy lunches or something quick you can grab and go.
McGriddle Protein Waffles
Savory, cheesy, and packed with protein—these sausage waffles are a go-to for easy mornings. Made with simple, real ingredients and perfect for meal prep. Bonus: easily turn the batter into muffins!
The JERF Method
There’s no perfect diet…just what works best for you. In this post, we break down our philosophy of simple, real food, how we stock our kitchen, and the practical habits that make cooking feel doable (and enjoyable). From kitchen staples to mindset shifts, this is about finding what works for your family and making real food sustainable.
Campfire Nachos
These campfire nachos are one of our favorite glamping go-tos because they’re basically foolproof! It’s the kind of recipe that feels fun and indulgent without any real effort, which is exactly why it always hits at the campsite.
Brownie Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Rich, fudgy brownie cookies that are perfect on their own or even better sandwiched with our favorite protein ice cream for the ultimate summer treat!
Our Favorite Kids Utensils Right Now
We’ve been using these every single day lately and had to share!
High-Protein Mozzarella Sticks
Why settle for a protein bar when you can have cheesy mozzarella stick for 210 calories and 19g of protein?? I know which one I’d choose! Save this for your next high-protein snack or easy dinner idea.
Cinnamon Raisin Homemade Wheat Bread
A spin on our original cookbook whole wheat bread recipe, this cinnamon raisin loaf is perfectly sweet and makes your house smell so good! Very simple, hands-off, and insanely delicious.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
There’s something so nostalgic about these rich, chocolatey, easy cookies. Made with just a handful of pantry staples. They come together in minutes, don’t require an oven, and are such a fun, easy treat to whip up with kids.
Creamy High-Protein Chicken Casserole
This recipe came together on one of those nights when dinner needed to happen fast and all I had was leftover grilled chicken from the night before. I threw together a few simple ingredients I always keep on hand, and my family absolutely loved this creamy, comforting casserole!
High-Protein Beefy BBQ Mac & Cheese
A twist on my original High-Protein Mac & Cheese, this Beefy BBQ Mac & Cheese is smoky, savory, and the whole family loves it! Made extra creamy with a simple high-protein ingredient, it turns a familiar favorite into a satisfying, flavor-packed meal in minutes.
Caramel Crunch Bars
Using my favorite caramel sauce, I created this crunch bar recipe that is simply irresistible. The ultra richness and perfect pairing of caramel and chocolate make it a heavenly combination.
Marshmallow Fruit Salad
Light, fluffy, and straight-up delicious! This marshmallow fruit salad is the easiest (and flexible) sweet treat! Fresh fruit layered with whipped marshmallow goodness. Perfect for beautiful summer gathering!
Samoa Bars
Forget the boxed version, these homemade Samoa-inspired bars bring all the nostalgia with a better-for-you twist. A shortbread base layered with gooey caramel, toasted coconut, and finished with a rich dark chocolate drizzle.
Blended Raspberry Mojito
My summer obsession! This blended raspberry mojito is light, minty, perfectly sweet, and so refreshing without feeling overly indulgent. Truly the perfect sip for a hot day!
Oatmeal Cream Pies
Soft, sweet, and perfectly chewy with that nostalgic cream-filled center. They take a little extra love, but are naturally sweetened and made with real ingredients!
Gummy Bears
These homemade gummy bears are an easy and fun swap to make with your kids, using simple, real ingredients. With endless flavor variations, they’re perfect for using up frozen fruit or fresh fruit that’s about to go bad. Naturally sweetened with honey, they’re a snack you can feel good about!
Cloud Coffee
Espresso poured over crushed ice, swirled with marshmallow fluff or whipped cream, and finished with your milk of choice. It’s creamy, dreamy, and feels just a little extra!