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September Challenge 2015
Eating on $4.50 per day for 30 days. Let the challenge begin!

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Wrap
$11.69 recipe / $1.94 eachThese quick and flavorful Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Wraps are a great no-cook, no-reheat lunch idea. A fresh and light lunch for summer!

Tropical Yogurt Overnight Oat Parfaits
$3.96 recipe / $0.99 eachTropical Yogurt Parfaits are the perfect healthy summer breakfast when you're short on time. Prepare them on the weekend and eat good all week.

SNAP Challenge: Final Thoughts
My final reflections after completing four weeks of the SNAP Challenge. My challenges, advantages, and where I'm going from here.

SNAP Challenge: Week 4 Summary
The summary for my fourth week on the SNAP challenge, including purchases, recipes, and a day by day breakdown of what I ate.

SNAP Challenge: Creamy Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
$8.62 recipe / $1.08 per enchiladaThese enchiladas are filled with a creamy southwest sauce, shredded chicken, black beans, and sweet corn. A homemade enchilada sauce brings it all together.

SNAP Challenge: Week 3 Summary
My SNAP Challenge week 3 receipt, menu, daily totals, and reflections. This week budget restrictions impact my social life and celebrations.

SNAP Challenge: Vegetable Stir Fry with Noodles
$4.46 recipe / $0.74 servingThis colorful vegetable stir fry with noodles is packed with vegetables and drenched in a salty sweet sauce. Fast, easy, and customizable.

SNAP Challenge: Week 2 Summary
Week 2 summary of my SNAP Challenge, including groceries purchased, recipes cooked, and day by day breakdowns of food consumed.

SNAP Challenge: Week 1 Summary
My summary and reflections for the first week of the Feeding America SNAP Challenge, including recipes, receipts, and daily food breakdowns.

SNAP Challenge: Spinach Rice Breakfast Bowls
$0.64 eachFiber filled brown jasmine rice, chopped spinach, a creamy soft boiled egg, and a splash of sriracha make a quick, healthy, and delicious breakfast.