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Premeditated Leftovers™

Prep-Ahead Meals, Cooking Tips, and Frugal Living


Grain-Free Mocha Chocolate Chip Muffins

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These grain-free mocha chocolate chip muffins are a hit with my family. They make an easy breakfast on the go or a tasty afternoon snack. These grain-free mocha chocolate chip muffins are not only tender and moist but also gluten-free and dairy-free. The combination of cocoa, coffee, and chocolate chips creates a rich chocolate muffin.Read More

Grain-Free Pancakes

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These grain-free pancakes are light and fluffy and have a delicious vanilla flavor. Our family has been gluten-free for many years, but in June we eliminated most grains from our diet. While following a gluten-free diet has made me feel much better, I noticed that when I ate too many foods made with rice flourRead More

Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.