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Healthier Egg Nog Recipe
A healthy eggnog recipe? Can it be done?...
A "No Peel" Apple Recipe To Make You Swoon
The apple season is in full swing here in New England and I can't stop buying them. The taste of fresh apples is one of life's great joys....
Butternut Squash Coconut Soup
This soup is HUGE on flavor, low in calories, and incredibly healthy. Win, win, win....
Homemade Granola: A Small Cupful of Goodness
I make this granola often because I love it. I developed the recipe for my book because I wanted to give readers an alternative to boxed cereal.
Chia Seed Chocolate Pudding
About a year ago, I wondered why anyone would use Chia seeds for anything....
Freeze it For a Fast Summer Breakfast
Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?
Light and Impressively Tasty: Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple
My grill is fired up and I have started poking things with sticks....
Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
There seem to be a never-ending source of recipes that use “cooked chicken”....
Stop Buying Salad Dressing
It is time to talk about a very dull subject, salad. Ho hum....
The Right Kind of Fast Food: Roasted Shrimp
Can you cook a delicious meal in five minutes? Well, I can almost do it (if my oven didn’t take 10 minutes to heat up)....
Stovetop Granola in Minutes
I am a big fan of granola. It is my “cookie replacement” and my breakfast instead of sugary cereal....
Steel-Cut Oats Faster Than Instant
It is winter and I have the desire for a hot breakfast. Actually, I have a desire for trip to the Bahamas but that isn’t going to happen....
The Easiest, Healthiest Dip For the Big Game
I couldn’t go into this weekend without making one more dip. Hey, when the Patriots win, I want to be celebrating in style....
A Healthier Version of Potato Latkes
THE holiday food of Hanukkah is the potato pancake (AKA latke). The traditional recipe for potato latkes can include 3-4 cups of oil.
Turkey Breast: The Slow Cooker Method
A few weeks ago, I roasted turkey breast and found out that I had done it all wrong.....
Stop Buying Sliced Turkey Breast: DIY Turkey
My last visit to the supermarket revealed that the big bird is back in town....
Asian-Inspired Three Bean Salad from GreenLiteBites
Roni from GreenLiteBites is an inspiration.
Cream Soup Like You've Never Had Before
I cannot believe I am writing about soup already! The overnight lows here have been in the 40’s....
Secret Ingredient Chocolate Pudding
Do you have people bugging you to try new things? I get many e-mails from readers that tell me that I am missing out....
A Fun Breakfast for The Rush: Energy Balls
My children’s school no longer allows them to bring any nuts. No peanuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts – NADA!....
The Ultimate Milkshake Makeover
Do I like smoothies more than milkshakes? Before yesterday, my answer would have been, “not really”....
The Flavors of Carrot Cake In A Smoothie
Snack Girl is a bit obsessed with smoothies right now. Something about the weather heating up, makes me want to drink frothy drinks....
You Have A Date With This Smoothie and Snack Girl (Contest and Giveaway)
This smoothie approaches the holy grail of healthy recipes – the treat that is REALLY good for you....
Swap The Bottle For A Mason Jar
It is time to talk about a very dull subject, salad. Ho hum....
A Grab And Go Breakfast from Snack Girl To The Rescue!
How many of you need to be saved from the Egg Mcmuffin? Or a huge muffin? Do I have a recipe for you!...
Chocolate Popcorn Rocks
Drizzle: to pour in a fine stream. Drizzle is a super cool word because you can hear it....
A Slice of Yummy Cake for 80 Calories
Every once in a while, Snack Girl can’t get enough of a certain food or idea....
It is Time for a Warm Salad
Do you think the words “warm” and “salad” work together? Well, they can if you use lentils....
Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins for a Post Holiday Breakfast
Snack Girl hopes you have a lovely Thanksgiving and that you enjoy your food....
Let’s Talk Turkey
Snack Girl realizes she will be the only food blogger who covers turkey this month – but she likes to be a rebel....
Why Snack Girl Loves This Salad
I was tempted to entitle this post, “Why Snack Girl Loves This Cupcake”, because salad puts people to sleep. zzzzz.....
Who Needs Jars? Make Your Own Tomato Sauce
Last week, Snack Girl took on the subject of tomato sauce in jars and got flamed....
An Entire Serving of “Fries” for 133 Calories
Snack Girl can hear you all. Those aren’t fries, those are carrots!...
Another Healthy BBQ Side: Red Potato Salad
Yeah, baby, it is time for potato salad. I used to buy it at my local supermarket until I found out how much better it is when you make it fresh.....
Mason Jar Yogurt Parfait
Do you know those containers of fruit flavored yogurts? You know the ones I am referring to - Yoplait, Chobani, Dannon. etc.....
A Super Cold Breakfast For Summer
Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?....
Hit Your Cake Craving With The Microwave
Snack Girl is probably the last person to attempt to cook in a mug in the microwave....
GOOD READ: A Springtime Vegetable You Shouldn’t Miss
Once a year, I bring out the “good read” in order to get you to check out my post....
Never Buy Salad Dressing Again
Someone put something on that naked salad up there! Man, that looks cold....
Need Some Comfort? Give Spaghetti Squash Casserole A Try
After my successful post on spaghetti squash, I realized I had been missing out....
Love Chocolate Shakes? Give This Smoothie A Try
Sometimes I wish I was the kind of person who would walk by an ice cream store and not notice it....
A Summer Dish For The Winter: Cherry Tomato Gratin
Anyone else missing summer? I spend way too much of my time surfing for travel deals to warm places....
A Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe For The Snack Girl Recipe Swap
Last month, I featured a recipe swap with carrots as the featured vegetable. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes.
Looking For Red and Green? Try This!
Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad....
Try A Lighter Potato Pancake
THE holiday food of Hanukkah is the potato pancake (AKA latke). The traditional recipe for potato latkes can include 3-4 cups of oil....
Pickled Beets From “Around The Southern Table”
It is beet season and time to get cooking. Don’t they look festive?....
Do It Yourself Deep Chocolate VitaTop Recipe
The inspiration for today’s post came from a reader who is tired of buying VitaTops because they are expensive.
A New Lighter Thanksgiving Pie To Try
Do you ever want to make a pie and don’t have a crust or want to make one? There is a simple solution.
Good Read: How To Enjoy Fresh Cranberries
After picking on dried cranberries last week (see: The Truth About Dried Cranberries), I decided to feature the fresh variety....
Think Beyond Mayo With Spooky Green Spread
Wow! Isn’t that green up there? That isn’t food coloring....
Wake Up To These Pumpkin Pancakes
In case you hadn’t noticed Snack Girl takes requests. Freebird!!! (cue lighter)...
Pizza Without Guilt
Snack Girl doesn’t believe in guilt about food. For me, there is no “good” food vs. “evil” food....
Fantastic Ideas For 10 Dollar Dinners
Got $25 for a dinner for four? First, you buy a book for $15 and then you pay $10 for the ingredients....
Heat Up Your Pan And Make Some Healthy Pancakes
Snack Girl keeps working on the perfect pancake. It is the "cake" part that gets me striving for the elusive goal of tasty and nutritious....
Refreshing Breakfast On A Stick
Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?....
How To Replace A Cinnabon
Snack Girl reserves black and white photos for foods that trigger people to eat. One of my pals told me that my photo of onion rings made her hungry and ever since then I use black and white....
GOOD READ: A Vegetable You Gotta Try
I decided to put "Good Read" in my title in the hopes that you will actually read what I have to say....
This Tuna Melt Is So Light & Tasty It Will Make You Cry
Tuna melts use to be a staple in my college dorm. One cup mayonnaise, a little tuna, and say the word "green" and you had lunch!...
Make This Delicious Brownie And Eat It Every Day Guilt Free
Snack Girl's survey on Friday gave me some great information! One suggestion was a makeover for brownies.
A Healthy Twist On An Old Favorite: The Rice Krispie Treat
It is fun to try to make notoriously bad food into something healthier. The Rice Krispie Treat is just lookin' for a makeover....
How To Make Dark Chocolate Last Forever
Drizzle: to pour in a fine stream. Drizzle is a super cool word because you can hear it....
The Skinny on Bagel Thins
Thomas' has managed to put two words together that spend most of their time apart - "bagel" and "thin". Nobody is getting thin eating bagels, trust me.
Give The Healthiest Vegetable on The Planet Some Love
Yes! You know the vegetable that I am referring to - KALE. Kale is on every list for "healthiest vegetable".
Eight Exciting Things To Do With Bananas
When people meet me for the first time, what do you think they ask me? Where did you get your nails done?....
This Valentine's Day Give Your Love A Healthy Heart
Yes, it is time to show your love and devotion to your partner. Do you want to give him/her a box of chocolates?....
Broccoli With Peanut Sauce Is For Everyone (Even The Broccoli Haters)
Raise your hand if you like steamed broccoli with nothing on it! One, two.....TWO of you :)....
Lighter Latkes (Potato Pancakes) For Hanukkah
THE holiday food of Hanukkah is the potato pancake (AKA latke). The traditional recipe for potato latkes can include 3-4 cups of oil.....
The Unthinkable: A Christmas Salad
Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad.
Vegan, Luxurious, Hot......Chocolate
Snack Girl finds that most hot chocolate mixes are missing something important. They lack the most important flavor of all....
The Healthiest and Tastiest Potato Chip In The World
What if you could make FAT-FREE crispy chips in your microwave? Wouldn't that solve all of your problems?...
You Need To Cook With This Berry NOW! (Healthy Muffin Recipe)
Have you noticed the lovely bags of red berries greeting you in the produce aisle? Fresh cranberries are here!...
The Cheapest And Healthiest Snack In The Snack Aisle
The snack aisle is one of the worst places in the grocery store to find a snack. But, there is an exception.
The Secret To Making Chicken Breast Taste Much Better Than A Hockey Puck
Snack Girl hasn't sucked on a hockey puck lately, but she has grilled skinless chicken breast past the point of edible....
Fab Snack Finds For Keeping It Fun
Snack Girl LOVES to surf.....the internet. Actually, I have tried actual surfing in the ocean and my style is more "under the water" surfing....
Mix Pancakes With Oatmeal And You Get A Super Breakfast
Snack Girl keeps working on the perfect pancake. It is the "cake" part that gets me striving for the elusive goal of tasty and nutritious....
This Muffin Can Save Your Life
I know what you are thinking. How can a muffin save a life? Don't we usually use things like electrified paddles?....
A Lower Calorie Pistachio For Your Snack Consumption
Nuts are a great snack and Snack Girl advocates for them everyday. Light to carry, packed with nutrients, and satisfying, pistachios are a perfect snack....
How To Make A Healthy Cake Pop
Snack Girl is a mother of a first grader who is now reading. Yesterday, she decided to read the newspaper where there was a feature on something called "Cake Pops"....
Lime, Salt, Ice, and Heidi Swanson (Giveaway)
Spring is here and Snack Girl is revving up her blender. My neighbors are a bit annoyed :)...
Veggie Burgers Can Be Better Than Meat Burgers (Seriously)
Snack Girl has been looking for a packaged veggie burger to endorse as a great snack. And, she hasn't found one :(...
Get Your Spring On With This Vegetable
Last year, Snack Girl featured one of her FAVORITE Spring vegetables and no one read my post. No, I won't give up....
A Cookie Without Dairy or Egg (It is STILL Delicious!)
If you read Snack Girl enough, you know that I like a challenge. I had seen vegan cookies at cafes and thought, "no butter, no eggs, equals a disgusting cookie"....
Who Else Wants Bacon?
What is bacon doing on Snack Girl? This site is supposed to be healthy!...
This Is Not Your Mother's Rice Krispie Treat
Snack Girl has been working on a "new" Rice Krispie treat for a while now. First, I had to change the name....
Simply Lovely Valentine's Day Breakfast
You don't want to kill your Valentine with killer food, do you? Show your love by making something healthy....
Give the Gift of A Healthy Snack (Your Friends Won't Even Know Its Healthy!)
Looking for that perfect gift for that special someone? Put down your credit card and rev up your food processor.
Healthy Banana Pudding from Jack LaLanne
Before Jillian Michaels, Jane Fonda, and Zumba there was Jack LaLanne. He presented fitness and exercise advice on TV for 34 years!...
Try Rhubarb - In Season Now and Super Yummy
The best place to find healthy eating inspiration is your local produce source. And if you pay attention, you will see that there are vegetables and fruits that arrive at different times of year....
Banana Quesadilla: A Delicious After-Exercise Snack
Whether you do yoga, walk, spin, bike, run, or swim, you usually get hungry after activity. Many people reach for energy bars such as PowerBar, but with a little creativity, you can do a WHOLE lot better....
The Tiniest (and Yummiest) Pizzas on The Planet
The quest for the quickest (and healthiest) pizza continues! One dedicated Snack-Girl reader, Theresa, sent me her solution for a pizza makeover after I posted English Muffin Pizza....
Quick and Healthy Pizza
Is it necessary to add 3/4 of a pound of cheese to a pizza to have it be delicious? Do you need a cheese stuffed crust to have a great eating experience? I don't think so....
