There are so many store-bought foods you can easily make at home and this collection is just a start! Making things from scratch at home versus buying them at the store does many things: cuts down on added sugar and fats, contains less preservatives and less sodium.
While making things from scratch is not always the best option especially if you are trying to save time sometimes it’s just fun! Kids especially will love to help make a lot of these items that can be purchased premade.
Some of these may even save you some money! Take a look to see which foods we like to make at home (not all the time).
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
Classic Homemade Macaroni and Cheese. This recipe is simple, creamy and delicious! The kids will love that there is no added seasoning or bread crumbs.
Homemade Strawberry Applesauce
Simple Homemade Strawberry Applesauce made on the stove top. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries for this recipe!
Homemade Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies
Super simple Homemade Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies can be baked plain, with sprinkles or decorated with icing! The possibilities are endless. Don't want to slice and bake? Chill the dough and roll it out and cut into desired shapes.
Homemade Salsa Verde with Pineapple
Sweet and spicy Homemade Salsa Verde with Pineapple is perfect with tacos or chips!
Homemade Chicken Tenders
Homemade breaded chicken tenders. Serve as an appetizer or entree! Kids and adults will love these.
Chicken Bone Broth
Homemade Chicken Bone Broth in the crock pot. Use your leftover chicken bones to make something else. This bone broth is delicious on its own or in place of broth in any recipe.
Pear Pumpkin Applesauce
Pear Pumpkin Applesauce homemade in the crock pot. The kids will be sure to love this and you will love that they get an extra serving of veggies!
Easy Homemade Chocolate Hummus
This Easy Homemade Chocolate Hummus is perfect with fresh berries and fruit or serve it with pretzels for the perfect sweet and salty combination!
Easy Homemade Meat Sauce
Simple homemade meat sauce perfect for pasta or sandwiches! Use beef, sausage, turkey or chicken in this recipe!
Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
This Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce is delicious on pasta, chicken, pork, etc!
How to Make Roasted Red Peppers
Homemade Roasted Red Peppers are simple to make and this method can be used with any kind of pepper!
Black Bean Quinoa Burgers
Homemade vegetarian black bean and quinoa burgers. Make a double batch to have enough leftovers for lunch!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Mug Cake {single serving}
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Mug cake is the perfect single serving! It is the perfect cake texture, moist, full of flavor and will keep you coming back for more.
Delicious Homemade Dark Chocolate Coconut Granola
Delicious Homemade Dark Chocolate Coconut Granola is perfect on top of yogurt, smoothie bowls or with milk!
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Cauliflower Pizza Crust is low carb option for pizza crust that will also help you eat more veggies!
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
These no bake chocolate peanut butter protein bars are super easy to make and use dates for sweetness.
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Looking for a recipe you didn’t find on this list? Let us know your favorite store-bought foods that you want a homemade replacement for!