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    Healthy Recipes For Families On a Budget

    I’m The Oregon Dietitian, and I love fiber, protein, fruits and vegetables, and hate store-bought foods!

    > our best holiday recipes

    The perfect holiday recipes do exist, and here are some of our favorites here at The Oregon Dietitian!

    • Creamy Baked Brie with Jam
    • The Best Sourdough Stuffing Recipe (Bake Now or Next Day!)
    • Cranberry Jalapeno Dip w/Whipped Cream Cheese
    • The Best Pumpkin Crisp
    • Easy Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
    • Glazed Double Smoked Ham
    • Whole Wheat Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat)
    • Protein Peanut Butter Blossoms
    • Breakfast
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    • Homemade Ingredients

    > high-protein recipes

    These are the best and easiest high-protein snacks, breakfasts, and more!

    • Homemade Protein Hot Chocolate
    • Fluffy Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes
    • Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini (No Canned Soup!)
    • Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    See more smoothie recipes →

    > less than $2/serving

    Budget-friendly recipes never looked so good! If you’re eating cheap ramen to save money, check out these budget-friendly, inexpensive and healthy recipes!

    • Apple Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies
    • Slow Cooker Apple Butter
    • White Turkey Chili (Leftover or Ground Turkey!)
    • Easy Green Bean Casserole From Scratch

    See more budget-friendly recipes →

    > Slow Cooker Recipes

    Slow cooker and Crock Pot recipes are perfect for busy families!

    • Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili (Stovetop or Slow Cooker!)
    • action shot of pouring gravy over a portion of slow cooker London broil and creamy mashed potatoes.
      London Broil In the Crock-Pot
    • 45 degree angle shot of a bowl of white buffalo chicken chili on a table with a chili competition trophy and a bowl of sliced green onions.
      Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
    • closeup shot of the slow cooker chicken enchiladas in the base of a crockpot.
      Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

    See more slow cooker recipes →

    > One Pot Recipes

    Making dinner using one pot saves on dishes and time! Here are some popular one pot recipes!

    • Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup
    • Creamy Asparagus Soup
    • One Pot Lemon Orzo Pasta
    • Dutch Oven Corned Beef

    See more one pot recipes →

    > 30 minutes or less

    In a hurry? These healthy recipes can all be made under 30 minutes!

    • 30-Minute Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
    • Greek Turkey Meatballs w/Yogurt Dill Sauce
    • Protein Sheet Pan Pancakes
    • Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbreads

    See more 30 minutes meals →

    > The Newest Recipes

    The newest recipes on The Oregon Dietitian!

    • Homemade Protein Hot Chocolate
    • Fluffy Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes
    • Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini (No Canned Soup!)
    • Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    Megan Byrd, RD

    Hi there! I’m Megan, the Oregon dietitian! I want to help you cook healthy meals for your family while keeping your budget under control.

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