What I do is plan out my our meals for two weeks using my ads and figure out where I can get the best bang for my buck. It takes a lot of time and energy, but since I am not working, it is a necessity.
One way I try and save money is making my own muffins. One of our favorite is Cappuccino Chip Muffins. You can even make an espresso spread to go with it. My family loves these. Here is the recipe.
Expresso Spread:
4 oz. Cream Cheese, cubed
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Instant Coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
1/4 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
In a food processor or blender, combine the spread ingredients; cover and process until well blended. Cover and refridgerate.
Muffin:
2 cups Flour
3/4 cup Sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 cup Milk
2 tablespoons Instant Coffee granules
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 Egg, beaten
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3/4 cups Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon.
In another bowl, stir milk and instant coffee together until coffee is dissolved. Add butter, egg and vanilla; mix well. Stir into dry dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill paper-lined muffin cups 2/3rds full. Bake for 17 - 20 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for five minutes before putting on a wire rack. Serve with Espresso Spread.
It's really a yummy recipe!
