This September we’re channeling ways to save. We touch on GF money-saving tips here. Now let’s move on to saving time in the kitchen – because hey, time is money! We’re sharing sheet pan meals that avoid time consuming cleanup and crock pot dinners that produce leftovers for days. We even have desserts you can whip up in a breeze, and some no-bake options that avoid firing up the oven altogether!

Sheet Pan Meals

Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas, The Cookie Rookie (pictured)

Sheet Pan Sausage & Veggies, Sustainable Cooks (Whole 30)

Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken, Simply Recipes (Dairy-Free)

Sheet Pan Butter & Herb Salmon with Asparagus, Natasha’s Kitchen

Sheet Pan Ground Turkey Nachos, Not Enough Cinnamon

One Pot Meals

One Pot Chicken & Rice, Iowa Girl Eats

Chili Mac N Cheese, Tessa The Domestic Diva (Dairy-Free option)

Southwest Beef & Sweet Potato Skillet, Real Food Whole Life (Dairy-Free, Whole 30)

One Pot Veggie Pasta, From My Bowl (Vegetarian)

One Pan Garlic Shrimp with Quinoa, Well Plated (Dairy-Free)

Cue the Crock/Instant Pot

Pork Carnitas (Instant Pot & Slow Cooker), Lexi’s Clean Kitchen (Dairy-Free, Paleo-Friendly, Keto-Friendly)

Instant Pot Spaghetti & Meatballs, Gluten Free on a Shoestring

Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken & Rice Bowls, Simply Recipes

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, Confessions of a Fit Foodie

Turkey Crock Pot Chili, Joyful Healthy Eats (Keto-Friendly)

Quick & Easy

10 Minute Taco Lettuce Wraps, Boulder Locavore

BBQ Avocado Bacon Cheddar Chicken, Iowa Girl Eats

15 Minute Cauliflower Fried Rice, Pinch of Yum

Sausage, Brussel Sprouts & Parmesan Pasta, Iowa Girl Eats

Chicken Tortilla Soup, My Gluten-Free Kitchen (Dairy-Free option)

No Bake Desserts

S’mores Skillet Dip, Gluten Free Follow Me

Vanilla Mug Cake, Gluten Free on a Shoestring

Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake, Iowa Girl Eats

Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats, Rebecca Taig

Healthy Edible Cookie Dough, 40 Aprons (Vegan, Paleo)