COOK WITH ME | MEAL PREP ON A BUDGET | FRUGAL FIT MOM VLOGUST 2020 #2

[@crystalwaldroff5097]

Lazy is not a word I would EVER use to describe you!

[@christinamariemoney]

I always spend so much time watching christine’s large family meal prep videos and I don’t even have kids yet 😂 At least I’ll be super prepared when the time comes! Haha

[@paradice6470]

I know right! Prepping for the future! 😂

[@TheTruthHurts6666]

Same here! The only thing is watching this also makes me question if I want that many kids though... 😅

[@TheDreamCatcher627]

Same !!!! lol

[@littlerowdy2910]

Me too! Lol. Just two of us but I can’t stop watching. I love efficiency

[@mezza_ph]

Same 😂😂😂

[@rysaj1]

My grandfather was one of 24 kids. I can't even imagine what my great grandmother went through to feed all the kids.

[@FrugalFitMom]

WOW

[@marywatkins6798]

24 kids?! Blended family? Your great grandmother must have been a saint!

[@whitneywillie4471]

I’m imagining like the Duggar’s the older girls help out a lot lol

[@laurenh825]

Goodness! I bet a lot of beans and cornbread!

[@rysaj1]

@@marywatkins6798 only five were from my great grandfather first wife.

[@Jen-Chapin]

This is not a diet bread. This is a delicious bread.

[@melissabaylor2119]

Ha ha! She is so funny. I giggled at that part. Love her.

[@LifeWithMrsB]

It looked so tasty!!

[@Louise65656]

Kelly how rude are you!!

[@Jen-Chapin]

Colette Clarke I reported it as bullying. People who comment on others’ appearance are immature and unkind. ❤️

[@Louise65656]

@@Jen-Chapin I didnt know you could report it or I would of aswell. I dont normally comment but there was no need for what she said. Keep up the great vids. You and Christine are fantastic.

[@karinaluis2741]

You should do a pantry and spice cabinet tour! Would love to see how you keep everything organized

[@thegreenbellpepper6536]

Yes! Organized spice cabinets are the best!

[@ruthheythaler6457]

I just started watching your vids...my kids are grown and I still enjoy watching you cook and bake...the 1 comment about you being lazy cracked me up. Girl you're far from being lazy. Thanks for sharing

[@amywilliams6637]

You sound like an amazing woman and Mother!!! I admire your energy and you're an inspiration to us all!!!

[@SusiesSweetShoppe]

As a Bakery Owner, I recommend adding some lemon juice and zest to your blueberry muffin recipe as it really enhances the flav. If dryness is the issue, try using buttermilk in the recipe for moistness and be sure to not overmix. Good luck Christine! Love watching your vids!

[@Anaphya]

Do you ever make savory muffins? My grandma used to make these cheese, bacon and scallion muffins that were dreamy! Also her sausage onion and pepper ones 🤤 and yes please in the granola battle! I make my own and I just dump things into it and it’s always delicious, but I love new ideas!

[@gmilinia]

Hi from Colorado, I also have smaller containers in my kitchen which I refill from my 5 gallon buckets. Buying in bulk saves so much money. I LOVE watching your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@michellehunt2820]

I binge frugal fit mom while I cook.😍

[@rosellalee]

Your video just played after beauty and the beastons! OMG so happy to find you videos! YOU ARE AWESOME !

[@FrugalFitMom]

Welcome!!

[@Crrttopgal]

The Hamilton soundtrack is my “get stuff done” music. If I turn it on, three hours later I will have done all the things.

[@baileybrinker5935]

YES SAME

[@suesmith5033]

Pancakes cooked in bacon grease is spool good! Crispy crunchy on the outside with of course bacon flavor! How can that be wrong?

[@stephaniefisher7226]

Every time I do that my pancakes come out crumbly :( I thought it was the bacon grease but I guess I must be doing something wrong! Lol

[@marichacon6765]

You guys should totally do a "GRAND-OLA" battle! Haha

[@LifeWithMrsB]

Yes!! :)

[@webbycake]

A granol-off?

[@marichacon6765]

@@webbycake haha YES!!!!

[@shortermama8099]

When I make breakfast I play Good Morning by Mandisa (as a peppy wake up song). When in the kitchen and it's not fist thing in the morning I typically shuffle Toby Mac, watch KZbin, or Marco Polo with a friend.

[@ydoowj]

I love Mandisa!

[@dietitianmama]

Darn it, Christine, i had your video playing and then I came back and my Alexa was playing. That was you, wasn't it?

[@marywatkins6798]

Just add blueberries as the fruit in this muffin recipe you're using, instead of blackberries or strawberries. That should work. I sub things like that in and out all the time while I am cooking. I don't do streusel on my blueberry muffins.

[@TheNinnyfee]

Streusel is great, but a matter of preference. It shouldn't be used to "save" a muffin.

[@jessnakhla9472]

I am a 20 year old girl from Australia who still lives at home yet I can't get enough of your videos! lol. I think I just love your personality, plus you make me interested in learning to cook :)

[@butterflyzero23]

Perfect timing with the muffin recipe. I have a TON of blackberries from my blackberry bush and I needed a new recipe. You can only.make so many cobblers...

[@sherlynpatterson4304]

About thirty years ago had a yummy pumpkin bread at a small café in northern California. They added fresh strawberries in the batter and served along side the bread a strawberry honey cream cheese spread.

[@kristythecraftypapersmith]

You should try that same muffin recipe with the blueberries, BUT add lemon zest too🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋

[@kimbarbeaureads]

That is just what I was thinking. The lemon zest is a good it.

[@thebiggshomesteadkitchen]

I love a baking day! You are right! The whole house always smells so good!

[@chaoshome34]

I have 4 kiddos and I have to quadruple my pancakes to have some for the freezer! The best way to fry them is on the cast iron griddle and with coconut oil!! But I also have a ceramic griddle to have them both going, and I have two waffle irons😜I always do a huge breakfast cooking day, a favorite is breakfast burritos! As for the blueberry muffin...it can really be ANY berry our fave is elderberries.... 400° oven this makes 24 muffins 4 cups flour one teaspoon baking soda one teaspoon baking powder one teaspoon salt half cup oil 2 cups sugar 16 oz sour cream or yogurt two eggs one teaspoon vanilla half cup water One and half cup berries of choice I have a secret ingredients until smooth move slowly add dry mix with no clumps left Ben fold and berries of choice bake for 20 minutes

[@alissapatterson6412]

We are going to SD IN A COUPLE WEEKS !!! We are totally doing everything you guys did! Seattle here! Thanks for the vacay idea ❤️❤️

[@lynnkavanagh7361]

I listen to music ALL of the time. In the am while I shower & get ready for the day. Anytime I’m cooking or cleaning. And if I’m playing a word game on my phone. Both my husband & I sing along with the music from our favorite stations. So the answer is resounding YES.

[@lindseymorgan61]

Any music is good as long as it's loud! Cooking and music always makes it more fun

[@Narbyful]

I agree on using butter for pancakes. It makes a big difference. Also, I've been meaning to super thank you for the Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos recipe that you shared about a month ago? Yea, about that long ago. I've made it about 3 or 4 times since then. It's a huge hit every time. All 3 of my dudes love it and the one time there were leftovers, it was a great next day lunch. Thanks!

[@FrugalFitMom]

You are so welcome!

[@TaraLangley]

Granola battle!! Christine, totally guilty of playing music when I wash dishes, cook, etc. However, no jokes on me today, because I have Google! LOL

[@AD-rp8xw]

Blueberries are great in blueberry lemon sour cream muffins. I love the all recipes recipe. It's not too lemony and my entire family called those muffins a win!

[@kristythecraftypapersmith]

I just posted the same thing. Blueberries and lemon zest are yummy.

[@thecabinetsfull5178]

My absolute favorite blueberry muffin recipes is from Allrrecipes, titled "To Die for Blueberry Muffins". It does call from streusel but I just leave it off. I wouldn't die for them but I'd sure do questionable things. :)

[@jessicaderagon2536]

These are the ones I just made when you were at my house Christine!!

[@amyshimonkevitz4803]

My go-to for reliably good baked goods is King Arthur Flour. I use their blueberry muffin recipe (I just made some today!) -- no streusel topping, just really good muffins! They freeze really well also.

[@lisabolton7518]

I prep for the following week every Saturday and totally jam out with the music blasting. The tunes depend on my mood: heavy metal, current pop, 80’s.....

[@ikaskadai8411]

I love loud music when I'm working in kitchen 😊....Abba and music 80 90 years 💃💃

[@ninaflugel485]

Hi Christine, I love watching you in action! I use to think you were not a Mom that made many treats for your kids and I Would think to myself ,”ahh poor kiddos” but NOW after watching you these past months I’ve come to realize your like all of us Moms that while we like feeding our kids healthy we know the joy of making their little tummy’s happy too! Your a great gal , I enjoy your channel very much, keep up girlfriend!

[@terricheney1724]

I recall reading an article on canned pumpkin. It is actually a mixture of winter squashes and not pumpkins!

[@hplovinmama631]

I always blast music when I clean or cook. Now even my kids ask for music when they do their chores! I think it's a must. Makes the time go by faster and gets me energized. Makes it more fun!

[@HannahMattox]

I wear a headset when I watch KZbin, so nobody gets me with the Alexa or Google 😂😂😂😂 nice try soul sister! 🤣

[@malisakenney6699]

Haha she cut on mine twice lol

[@tracic95]

As an adult who has always struggled with texture eating, like I love peanuts but hate when they are in say brownies. I respect how well you adjust and support your child, rather than force them.

[@brandyalmond2974]

I just wanted to say I really appreciate you consistently posting what you say you’re going to post in the description box! A lot of other channels don’t. I know it’s extra work. Thank you!

[@FrugalFitMom]

You are so welcome!

[@lindorferlady]

I always listen to music in the kitchen. KLOVE is my constant go to!

[@NaeOnYT]

My fiance and I are obsessed with lemon ricotta pancakes. We just use the part-skim ricotta left over from our manicotti, and they have this perfect dash of lemon flavor and a slight creamy texture from the ricotta...amazing. And they're a little more filling because the ricotta adds protein!

[@goodycitizen]

My fav music is gospel and I tend to play the same song, on a loop, for hours, lol!! I don't want to have to stop what I'm doing if a song comes on that I don't like. Everything looked amazing.

[@kiwitams]

Musicals, disney songs, movie soundtracks and lots of 60s and 70s are my kitchen jams!

[@Chicago1080]

Excellent video. I too rock out to music EVERY time I'm in the kitchen. In fact that was me this morning while food prepping.

[@allison839]

Did I see you measure.... vanilla...in those muffins? I don’t believe it!!

[@kelseycottrell1896]

I 100% rock out to crazy loud music when I'm in my kitchen. Or just cleaning in my house. I grew up with my parents playing oldies all the time, so that's my go to music style. Oldies from the 60's and early 70's are my kitchen jam.

[@MittenPrepperVet]

You can use some canned pumpkin dog treats :) cold ones are just pumpkin, non flavored yogurt, mix and freeze in little silicone ice cube trays. And there are some pumpkin dog bones that are easy to make as well.

[@BewitchedBeckatha]

You are not lazy. You are invested in helping your children learn to be strong and independent!

[@wendiebeall7627]

Yay for Texas!!! I’m a Texas gal myself...love you videos and you make me laugh, you are so original and genuine🥰

[@Chrissy4281]

Entertaining w/Beth here on KZbin has a strawberry lemon muffin mixed that I’ve made as is and w/blueberries. I like it because it uses oil and butter; they turned out so rich and buttery, yet light and fluffy. She has a ton of muffin recipes but that’s my favorite. She actually recommended the jumbo muffin tins too in a video and I bought them; they really do make a difference and turns out bakery style! Im on the hunt for a good coconut pancake recipe too but I’m definitely going to try yours. Thank you for sharing! 🤗

[@VampireOnline]

You should look into getting an outdoor griddle! I recently got a Blackstone griddle and it's 36 inches! Breakfast for the family all at once easy!

[@kathy1138]

You inspire me! I live alone, but if I had kids at home, I'd try all your recipes! Great video!

[@isabelled1130]

I don't listen to music when I cook or do dishes, I watch your videos! I actually save them for those tasks!

[@samiderossi7060]

I blast music anytime I’m in the kitchen! Right now I’m on a Panic! At the Disco kick 🤠

[@FrugalFitMom]

One of my favorites!

[@ariels6284]

My blueberry muffin recipe is my favorite because it is one bowl and one liquid measure cup. Then I sometimes put my tur-bin-a-do?! Sugar on top. Bake them with butter spray not oil. Yummy.

[@nancysmith2874]

You are not lazy. I love your kitchen

[@jenniferwinsor7740]

Wondering about your blueberry muffin question: do you/family like them soft or crispy? I use my mother in law's recipe but it's baked @425 - 20/25 minutes for standard home muffins. The outside is crispy but inside is soft.

[@mrs.9315]

I listen to SO many genres of music. Just depends on my mood! Accapella, Irish pop, 90's country, 90's grunge, classic rock, big band, etc., etc. Also, pumpkin pies freeze very well.... I use pumpkin pie spice in my pumpkin bread; I bake brown bread in a can so it is circular. Never thought to use a mason jar!

[@jessicaboyce6619]

Love dancing and singing to music. I swear it’s the only way my kitchen gets clean lol! Always dancing to my country music. Old school to today’s hit in county music 💕

[@mypoohbear60]

Substitute blueberries, or add to, the strawberry muffins. Also, add blueberries to your banana bread.

[@hilltopflowers9934]

Would try adding a few drops of coconut extract to the batter.

[@vegemitegirl1971]

I grow pumpkins and currently have 14 sitting on my dining room side dresser. It's winter here so my pumpkins are in storage. I had a hankering for a pumpkin bakery anything last week and thanks to Amy Maryom googled pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. Yummmmmm. I made them dairy and gluten free. Definitely a keeper recipe here. I've made pumpkin bread previously but also added a little ground chilli pepper for something extra.

[@yOSoYcuPcAke]

Broadway, 90s Pop or even swing is my go-to when I meal prep for the week. ❤️ I made a months worth of wraps for work and it has saved my life (of course, my wallet, too!)

[@margal3120]

yOSoYcuPcAke a month’s worth? How do you keep them fresh?

[@AndyMae]

My style of singing is referred to as scream singing. I blare the music and scream sing at the top of my lungs with it 😂😂😂 I also do this when I pickup/drop off the kids from school

[@LifeWithMrsB]

Yes!! That’s my style too! 😂😂

[@ghc7400]

Try baked oatmeal cups. Super easy to make and freezes super well.

[@mommyhobbs48]

My favorite granola recipes Crunchy Granola 1 ½ cups brown sugar ½ cup water 4 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 8 cups rolled oats ¾ cup pecans, coarsely chopped ¾ cup almonds, coarsely chopped ½ cup sunflower seeds, unsalted ½ cup shredded coconut dried fruits, if desired (tropical fruit is good, raisins, blueberries, cranberries, cherries are all great.) Heat oven to 275 degrees. Combine brown sugar and water in a 4 cup microwave proof cup. Microwave on high 5 minutes, or until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from microwave and stir in vanilla and salt. In a large mixing bowl, mix oats and nuts. Add the brown sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly. Spread onto 2 cookie sheets and bake for a total of 30 minutes or until golden brown. After 15 minutes, stir and put back in the oven for the rest of the time. When granola has cooked completely, add dried fruits. Peanut Butter Granola Mix & heat in 4-cup glass jug for 4 minutes on HIGH: 1-1/2 c white sugar 1-1/3 c margarine 1/2 t vanilla extract 2/3 c peanut butter 1/2 t salt 1 c water Mix in large bowl: 12 c rolled oats 1 t cinnamon Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix quickly and well. Put onto two small greased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Exchange cookie sheets in oven, cook 10 minutes. Turn oven off and let granola dry for several hours. Store in closed jar on kitchen counter and watch it disappear. This wonderful recipe is from Marie Ricks

[@xoxox228]

have you tried baking pancakes? you can make a whole cookie sheet of pancake - bake it in the oven and then cut them out into squares.. that way you don't have to babysit them on the griddle

[@tashwill2083]

My family bakes all different kinds of bread in cans the folgers big can is my fav.

[@janicesbowen9977]

I don't know if you've ever tried the Pumpkin chili, but if you need to use up canned pumpkin that is a good way to do it. I'm not sure where to find a recipe for it.

[@annmariemitchell2532]

I put the butter in my batter when I’m mixing it. Stay safe and god bless xxx

[@jameyqg398]

Ha! My Alexa did play too. Fyi, I chuckle when you say you're lazy... not true.

[@uebelation]

Mine too!!

[@adrieneb1158]

Super excited about vlogust! I admire your dedication ☺️

[@allyrooh3628]

my pancake breakfast sandwich--american cheese, turkey sausage, apple butter and use a pancake as bread. homemade mcgriddle. yummy to me! also, prior to pandemic, you could get icing buckets and lids from local bakery for free. I ditch the lids and use gamma lids for easier access. ( so worth the money)

[@deyonmcclintock9600]

Since I am a baker I always have lots of extracts on hand...add coconut extract to your recipe before you find a new one because we use them in bakery muffins a lot!

[@jays350]

Blackstone BBQ griddle is the best for making pancakes on. You could cook atleast 30 at a time.

[@dinakay330]

Oh the wicked soundtrack helps me kneed my bread dough

[@nathalieleblanc8536]

Yes to music! I put music on my phone and put my earbuds in...my kids laugh because I dance. Sometimes I listen to younger artist and sometimes I go with oldder stuff...acdc, led zeppelin,Bob seger,rush, even Elvis and Tina Turner. Proud mary is pretty darn good.

[@anitaalexander9894]

I run a school cafeteria and we rock out the music all day even when we serve the students. I think it will be especially important this year to kids the students some kind of normal.

[@LifeWithMrsB]

Yes to the granola battle :) also would love to see what you eat in a regular day. Maybe along with your exercise? You are looking so fit and it’s such good motivation!

[@zsuzsannabak1530]

Definatelly try the recipes. The granola I make it very similar. Just put a lot of seeds. Love the pumpkin loaf too.

[@lp7931]

I love coconut too! Try toasting your coconut first and using coconut milk and oil. It will be super coconutty (if that's a word😬)!

[@lp7931]

I also LOVE listening to the Glee Pandora station while meal prepping!

[@nikkicoastal5826]

I love to rock out to the 70’s and 80’s while I cook, clean, fold laundry....you name it!

[@emilybruno8929]

Music keeps me focused and motivated!! Taylor Swift!!

[@karengibbs7723]

I love to listen to contemporary christian on shuffle. I also do 80’s. When I want my family to leave me in peace I play Christmas music. Nothing clears the house quicker than Christmas music in August.

[@Sterling8953]

So glad ou posted this today. I "cooked with you" by assembling 6 freezer casserles while watching this.

[@Srry4thehldup]

What if you poured a pancake layer to fill you griddle up and then cut them into squares . You could probably get a whole lot out of them In a semi short amount of time . (If school started back up for breakfast items)

[@debimorsette1685]

I don’t rock out to music when I’m in the kitchen. I watch your vlogs along with my other favorite large family You Tube videos. Sorry, I don’t consider your house a large family but I do love love love your vlogs. 🥰

[@vanessaboutin5332]

I dont put oil or sugar in my granola. I actually put the zest of citrus (either clementines or oranges) and the juice ( about 3/4 of a cup) and maple syrup ( im from Quebec )

[@twinkletwinklelittlespatul3213]

For a good solid 2 years I’d listen to Garth Brooks radio on Pandora while working in the kitchen. Recently I’m more into Bret Michaels radio on Pandora, it’s a really fun throwback! My 14 year old daughter loves to bake and she has recently been listening to Beautiful Greek music, which connects us to our roots and feels like home 💕🇬🇷

[@rebeccawhitman7005]

Mumford and Sons!!! Best Kitchen music 🎶 👌

[@samanthaduggan4376]

Love singing to music while im baking , 80s music x

[@justplainkate8075]

My daughter is so into any broadway musical music and she can just belt out Hamilton from memory no music needed. I don’t even need a radio or anything she just sings all day.

[@brandibrockway3479]

Try putting your pancake mix in the oven to cook it takes apx. 10 min. They are so good and easier to cook ahead. Also maybe try coconut extract if there is such a thing.

[@noreendenee]

Hi Christine! My go-to blueberry muffin recipe is The Looneyspoons Bananaberry Bombs. Perfect every time! Also, a great way to use up ripe bananas.

[@pkonieczny6623]

Ghee is good too, to fry the pancakes. It has a higher flashpoint. I like your cococunt pancake recipe, a coconut syrup would be tasty.

[@mommaneedshelp6741]

I rock out to 80s ballads and soft rock while I cook and clean in the kitchen

[@DebbieFoodPrepping]

Any pancake is better cooked in butter. That's the only way my grandma would ever make them. Thanks for a great video!!

[@greatduet]

Have you ever considered making your pancakes in a sheet pan and cutting them into squares? I always hated making pancakes (& omelets) until trying this method and am much more likely to make larger batches and freeze the leftovers.

[@katrinalynn6]

you can freeze pancakes as well just freeze flat first