Budget-Friendly Recipes

Strawberry Cookies – Budget Bytes

My favorite thing to do with strawberries (besides eat them by the handful) is make these chewy Strawberry Cookies. I first made these on a whim during peak strawberry season last year, and now they’re a summer tradition. They’re tender, sweet, and full of fresh strawberry flavor. These cookies are the real deal, so don’t

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Strawberry Freezer Jam – Budget Bytes

There are certain recipes that just feel like home, and this Strawberry Freezer Jam is one of them. It’s been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember and is something I made as a kid on summer afternoons, first with my mom and then, years later, with each of my

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Budget-Friendly Recipes

Strawberry Chicken Salad – Budget Bytes

When it comes to everyday classics like chicken salad, the only thing you should ever consider changing (in my opinion) is sprucing it up with seasonal ingredients to make it extra special. In walks this Strawberry Chicken Salad, just in time for peak farmers market season! This recipe works great with previously frozen strawberries, too…so

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad – Budget Bytes

This Strawberry Pretzel Salad instantly takes me back to summers at my grandma’s house. It always showed up at family gatherings, and I knew exactly what it meant: dessert was about to outshine dinner. The salty pretzel crust, the sweet cream cheese layer, and the glossy strawberry Jello packed with fresh berries? Still one of

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Breakfast

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe – Love and Lemons

This classic strawberry banana smoothie recipe is a delicious healthy breakfast or snack! It’s sweet, creamy, and super refreshing. In the last few weeks, I’ve made this strawberry banana smoothie recipe more times than I can count. Now that it’s summer, my whole family has been having it for breakfast almost every morning. Thick, creamy,

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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie – Budget Bytes

This is my boyfriend’s favorite pie, and there’s a good reason why. If you’ve never had Strawberry Rhubarb Pie before, consider this your official invitation. Rhubarb is nothing like I’ve ever had before. It’s tart, crunchy, and will take you by surprise. To balance this out, I’ve paired it with sweet strawberries, a touch of

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Strawberry Mango Smoothie – Budget Bytes

If you love smoothies as much as I do, then you’re going to love this Strawberry Mango Smoothie! It’s made with frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, and I purposely didn’t include any banana in this one. A little bit of honey and vanilla adds the perfect amount of sweetness and extra flavor. This delicious treat ends

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Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie – Budget Bytes

This Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie recipe is a magic trick; it gives off dessert vibes while sneaking in some budget-friendly frozen fruits and protein-packed cottage cheese. It’s the best of both worlds (and super easy to make) if you ask me! Leave off the whipped cream and crumbled snack cookies if you’re trying to be good,

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Vegan

Vegan Strawberry Spinach Salad • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

This Vegan Strawberry Spinach Salad is the ultimate summer salad, coming together in just 15 minutes. It features sweet strawberries, fresh spinach, toasted sliced almonds, and my homemade lemon poppy seed dressing. You can also optionally top it with crumbly vegan feta. This fresh and easy-to-make salad is sure to become one of your go-to

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