So you know me..always trying to find a way to be frugal whenever I can... my kids love snacks...usually their go to are "goldies" (goldfish). I started researching a while back trying to cut out a lot of processed foods and make more from scratch and I stumbled across a few recipes I'm going to share with you :)
Graham Crackers
1/2-2/3 cup butter
2 cups flour
1/2 cup honey (or any sweetener if you don't use or have honey)
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
Mix until dough forms a ball, roll out on floured surface, cut into shapes, and bake @350 8-10 minutes.
This frugal snack is easy to make and can easily be changed to add flax seed or whatever other add ins you feel necessary. My kids loved these so much they asked me to stop buying store bought grahams....and they got no complaint from me!
Often people ask me why I make things from scratch or how I find the time. Well my answer is usually 'I'm at home, I have the time'. I will no longer be using that as my answer because I am at home but I do not have the time. I work as hard as the rest of the world its just a different type of work. I make items from scratch because it saves money and is simply better for you. Everyone can find the time to make things for their family, you just have to be willing to give something up or alter your schedule. Maybe its watching your favorite TV show or surfing the web...how important are those things really??? I hear the phrase 'time is money' a lot well while I'm working away making snacks, breads, tortillas...whatever it might be I'm usually also cleaning, doing laundry, helping with homework, or having my kids help me cook while spending quality time with them.
Its time to think outside the box people...literally.
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