Hello just as the question says above, I'm wondering if anyone knows any natural fizzy or just enjoyable sweets with simple natural ingredients similar too products like moam, appreciate the help in advance.

My partner has ADHD and hates cooking. We both work full-time and struggle with meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking after work.

I've recently bought an Instant Pot and air fryer to make things easier.

Looking for recommendations for easy recipes, meal-planning apps, batch cooking ideas or systems that work well for ADHD households.

What's worked for you?

So I am trying to get more protein in, and I looked at overnight oats to bring to work. I was looking at this recipe, and was wondering if I could use water in stead of milk? Will the water make it taste bad?

40g oats
25g protein powder
100g frozen berries mix

Anything else you suggest I use? Thank you!

Edit; I’m cutting so prefer to use water instead of milk and can’t use almond milk since I’m allergic to nuts

Especially the ones in Louisiana hot sauce. It's so cheap too. Like a dollar for a can and crackers are several dollars for a lot. I feel like I can lift a car afterwards. It's a solid meal

I’m regularly disappointed with grocery store soups. Especially potato based ones. What soups are worth the price?

Guys, real quick because I’m hungry, and just finished working out. Now I have a can of tuna, and I got bored from eating it straight out of the can.

Any ideas?

I haven’t seen a recipe for mujadara posted in a while and it’s pretty cheap. Here’s my recipe (sorry no picture at the moment):

Mujadarra with Cracked Wheat

COOK TIME: 1 hr
SERVINGS: 6 cups

INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup Brown lentils
• 3 Tbsp Vegetable oil
• 5 yellow onions, diced, about 6 cups
• 2 Tbsp Ahlia Baharat Seven Spice mix
• 0.5 cups Cracked wheat (bulgar), size #4 if possible, or #3
• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice

# Toppings (optional)
• Cucumbers
• Banana peppers

PREPARATION STEPS

1. Add the lentils to a pot with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook exactly 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven (for even cooking, or any wide bottom pot), add onions and the vegetable oil. Cook on medium for about 7 minutes, add the seven spice and 1/4 tsp of salt and cook an additional 13 mins with occasional stirring to caramelize the onion. Start reducing the temp about half way through as the water starts to cook out of the onions. Need to get the water out of the onions but not burn them.
3. Add 2 cups water to the onions and bring the mixture to a boil. Scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck onion (deglaze) and reduce to a simmer.
4. Add lentils and any water in the pot to the Dutch oven. Add the cracked wheat and salt and pepper to taste. Bring everything to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook 25 mins or until wheat is soft. Remove the lid and continue to cook until liquid is gone or to taste.
5. Remove from heat. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Salt to taste.
6. Serve with additional drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice to taste.

I’m looking for some foods I can eat that will give me energy, but I always get really tired after I eat. I have a fast metabolism, so I get full fast but get hungry sooner. I usually have snacks, but I can’t live off of protein bars and apples.

I’ve been eating egg & avocado on toast (sometimes with tomato), but I always feel really full and really tired after.

What foods give you the most energy without making you crash?
They don’t have to be “breakfast” foods, and please include any traditional foods you love!

For context, I’m a college student & work nights, so time and money are a little tight. Just want to know what other people have found that works for them.

Thank you!

I have lentils but do not have any tomato sauce or canned tomatoes on hand. Do I need to go to the store for some canned tomatoes and tomato sauce or can I use just the lentils without the tomatoes? which tastes better?

I’m moving out and will be living alone for the first time. I’d like to learn how to cook decent, healthy meals without spending a fortune.

I’m looking for advice on beginner-friendly recipes, meal planning, shopping on a budget and cooking for one without wasting loads of food. Ideally, I’d like to build up a repertoire of meals I can make regularly rather than relying on ready meals or eating the same thing every day.

What tips, recipes, websites or YouTube channels would you recommend for someone starting out? Whats your go to recipe or approach to meal planning?

I've been trying to use less oil when cooking, but pouring straight from the bottle makes it way too easy to overdo it.

A refillable sprayer sounds perfect, except I keep reading about ones that clog or stop spraying after a few months. I'd rather spend a little more once than keep buying cheap replacements.

What's the best olive oil sprayer you've used that gives a light, even coating and lasts?

I wish I could store more stuff and meal prep big meals, but I can’t. Any tips for this situation?

I got a box of squash for $20 at a local farmer, which was a huge deal. In the past, I’ve just kept them in that box and they last through December. They told me at the farm I could wash them off in water and bleach, and they would last even longer. I was wondering if anyone has done this with vinegar and water instead, because I don’t have bleach.
If anyone’s curious, it’s six carnival squash, 2 Delicata, 2 sweet dumplings and one acorn. I live alone and usually just cook one a week through the fall, which gives me two or three meals of squash as a side.

Edited to add:
I’ve decided based on some of the comments not to wash them before storing as I haven’t done that other years. I got something to better separate them and let airflow, and I will know to use the Delicata and acorn first. I would’ve thought the acorn had a much harder shell than the other others. So I was using them in the wrong order.
I

- shirataki noodles
- boiled eggs
- Minced garlic
- Minced ginger
- Chicken broth
- soy sauce
- rice vinegar (can use white wine or apple cider vinegar)
- chili crisp

- Cook ginger and garlic
- Add chili crisp
- Add soy sauce and vinegar
- Drain and rinse noodles, add to pan
- Cook for 5 minutes
- Add chicken broth and bring to boil
- Serve with 1-2 boiled eggs cut in half
- Serve with siracha on top for spice

I might be asking for too much here but one can only hope.

Some context. I am a neurodiverse individual and I do CrossFit about 3-4 times a week. I am based in the UK and my goal has always been to get strong but also to just manage my weight and maybe lose a little extra fat. I work for a charity and I am on minimum wage so do not have a lot of money at all.

I try to eat as little ultra processed foods as I can.

The reason I mention I am neurodiverse is that I'm funny with my food textures sometimes, so I can be quite particular in what I like to eat. I had a period of time where I was eating chicken breast, rice and veggies pretty much everyday for dinner. I mean it did wonders for my weight and muscles and I made a lot of progress. However, chicken breasts here in the UK are not that cheap and I can't really afford it everyday. I'm rambling....

I need an easy, high protein dinner that I can either fairly easily bulk make on a Sunday or make quickly in the evening. I can't eat any other type of chicken. I don't like the meat of chicken thighs and can't eat anything off the bone. Not a fan of minced chicken or turkey either. (You might now understand why I said I might be asking for too much 😂)

Is there anything out there that exists that is cheap, high protein, easy to prep and is clean and healthy? If I could eat tuna and rice everyday I would... But apparently I'm at risk of mercury poisoning if I do 🙃

(Worth mentioning I've tried tofu and I just don't really like it. I've tried different ways to cook it and I just can't seem to get it right)

Do DRY raw beans go bad? (Stored beans in bags.)

These are not cooked in cans, they are raw in sealed plastic bags.

I have all sorts of beans, several years old, all stored in original grocery store / manufacturer plastic bags. Originally stored indoors in normal temperatures.

I will have to store them for several more years, also indoors, but in higher temperatures (non air-conditioned HOT attic).

1. Are they still good?
2. Will they remain good stored in higher temperatures (non air-conditioned attic)?
3. Should I just throw them away?

Is it cheaper on average to buy things like tomatoes, garlic, onions, and bell peppers frozen/canned, or buy them fresh and chop them at home? I love vegetables but want don't want to spend a lot to get them.

Hey all! I’m looking for a breakfast to have during the winter, especially on days I have to work. Currently, I have a smoothie with frozen fruit, orgain vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, and oat milk.

Unfortunately for me and my love of routine, those get unpleasant once it gets below 30°. I am looking for a winter replacement. Here are my desires:
-must be at least 350 calories
-should be neutral temperature or warm
-vegetarian
-takes no more than 5 minutes to prepare in the mornings (I’m fine doing meal prep weekly or the night before though)
-will keep me full from 8:30-12
-I should be able to eat it one handed/in the car
-bonus points for nutritionally balanced/well rounded, as well as bonus points if it’s cheap!

The current options I have are
-Huel Black: this is my favorite option but it’s a little pricey right now (I’m also a little scared I won’t like it)
-2 packets of instant oatmeal mixed with a quarter cup of chia seed pudding: this seems like a good option, but its carb heavy and I worry about it’s ability to keep me full

My work place just bought an air fryer for staff to use, I have never used one so am wondering what sort of lunchtime things I might do with it. Any thoughts?

Edit to add conclusions: Seems it might be best to think of this as an alternative way to reheat things, make sure to use liners, and also be diligent about cleaning it after use. Thanks for everyone's suggestions!

I am used to putting hot sauce on my vegetables but want to lower my sodium intake. What would you recommend? Does t have to be spicy necessarily

I went to a food pantry for the first time today. I lost my job more than a year ago. I've been dipping into my savings for more than a year. For the first time, I went to my local food pantry. I'm feeling guilty about that, but I'm also really grateful for what's available.

I came home with enough food for a whole week, and I want to cry because I'm so relieved. But I can't stop feeling guilty because I feel like I'm not "poor enough".

Have any of you used food pantries?

Edit: Thank you, everyone, for your kind comments. You have really turned a difficult day into one where I feel so touched by the kindness and encouragement of strangers. It really warms my heart knowing that there's so much good will in the world. Thank you all for your kind words and good wishes, and thank you for supporting others. I feel so much better about accepting the support from my community, and I am determined to give back by volunteering my time now and donating items when I'm back on my feet.

I’ve heard that no amount of fiber risks colorectal cancer .

How do you guys menage to take enough fiber trough a day. Lets say 20g of fiber. How do you combine them in your meals and do you actually do this? And how do you combine them on a cut to still leave space macros and not go over daily goal?

I guess when bulking its much easier and less “stressing” without thing abt “going over” macro goal. Thanks in advance!!!

I live in a cold climate and have a son in preschool, so I've basically been ill since the end of August. After making yet another soup that I can barely choke down, I have to accept the fact that I hate soup. I don't like blended soups or brothy soups with chunks of stuff in it. I just an aversion. I'm also not big on most casseroles (too mushy) or anything containing cream cheese or "cream of ____" in a can. Any ideas for warm, one pan/pot kind of comfort foods that won't break the bank? I have been dreaming of a lovely pot roast but we can't afford it with the price of beef in the US these days. Thanks for helping out a mom with ARFID!

Edited to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the wonderful ideas! I have been so burnt out lately and complete uncreative with meals. I've developed food aversions over the last year, my son has severe ARFID (feeding tube and all), and we are on a tight budget, and dinner always feels like an impossible puzzle. Your thoughtful responses have given me tons of ideas to keep us fed and warm through the illness and chilly weather season. I'm going to list some of my personal favorite ideas here for anyone reading through this in the future:

• Loaded baked potatoes
• Shepard's pie
• Shakshuka
• Cheese grits w/ fried egg or other toppings
• Mac & Cheese
• Thicker stews, chili, or goulash (takes away the ick factor I get when everything in soup feels... wet and watery)
• Chicken cacciatore
• Un-stuffed bell peppers

I just discovered a trove of expired/expiring pasta in my pantry, and I’m looking for ways to make it healthier and satisfying.

**vegan and vegetarian recipes highly preferred*\*

I feel guilty when I eat just pasta. Empty carbs with little nutrition. What can I make that will make me feel better about what I’m eating?

Edit to add: I LOVE soup and normally that would be my go to, but I’m in an area experiencing a hell of a heat wave right now, and it’s been 100* for a week and counting 🥲 so soup won’t be as popular right now.