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Low Calorie Cereal Recipe
Low calorie cereal is easy to make. I know you want to buy it - but it tastes much better to make it........
Lighter Chili With Cocoa Powder
What is the key to great tasting chili? (cocoa powder) Many would suggest that you put a lot of meat and sausage to make it delicious….
Healthy Baked Oatmeal **VIDEO**
Healthy baked oatmeal is always a hit in my house. It is like a muffin (and like a pudding).....
Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili: Healthy, Inexpensive, and Delicious
This slow cooker quinoa chili is for right now. Can't afford meat? No problemo.....
Low Calorie Rice: A Vegetable Makes Life Lighter
This low calorie rice is a win-win substitute for real rice......
Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges: A Little Cheese Goes a Long Way
These Laughing Cow Cheese wedges are an interesting take on cheese.....
Purple Pickled Eggs For Spring
How do you make these purple pickled eggs? There is zero FD&C Red #40 in those lovely hard-boiled eggs. That brilliant color is the product of a natural source....
DIY Peppermint Mocha Recipe
This DIY peppermint mocha recipe with save you money and calories! (and a trip to Starbucks).....
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash
Slow cooker butternut squash is an amazingly simple way to prepare butternut squash without having to do hardly anything....
Roasted Sugar Pumpkin Recipe
This roasted sugar pumpkin recipe is not sweet. Instead it is salty, sour, sweet, and fun to make.....
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....
Roasted Summer Squash Recipe **VIDEO**
This roasted summer squash recipe is so easy because summer squash, unlike winter squash, doesn’t have to be peeled. It arrives ready to go (which is my type of squash).....
Roasted Walnuts Recipes **VIDEO**
Are you looking for a way to wow your friends and family while doing very little work? Try these roast walnuts recipes!
Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe **VIDEO**
This healthy apple crisp recipe is THE dessert of fall. It only uses one apple!....
Turn Strawberry Shortcake Into Strawberry Healthycake
Have you ever made a traditional Strawberry Shortcake? Well, I have and the "shortcake" part calls for cream AND butter. Wowza!
Time for Santa Hats
You know how you have a holiday favorite that you make EVERY year....
Lighter Cheese Sauce Using Cauliflower
You know how pasta and cheese is the ultimate comfort food combination? What if the cheesy part was only 100 calories per cup?...
A Delicious Meatless Stuffing
The key to great stuffing is not the sausage. I believe it is using “real” bread crumbs....
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
How many of you out there hate Brussels Sprouts? I bet you are really looking forward to them on your Thanksgiving table....
Vegan Creamed Spinach
I try to keep my guest list for Thanksgiving “vegan free” but that doesn’t work for everyone....
Low Calorie Blender Butter Cake
Every once in a while, I stumble upon a really good idea....
Indian Spiced Cauliflower & Potatoes Recipe
I have been called the “Queen of Cauliflower” and there have been complaints about my constant desire to work this vegetable.....
The Most Fun Apple Snack
Last year, I posted this concept and it got rave reviews. Sometimes simple is best.
Butternut Squash Coconut Soup
This soup is HUGE on flavor, low in calories, and incredibly healthy. Win, win, win....
Try Your Dates With A Little Bit of Nut Butter
It is very hard to find something that peanut butter doesn’t make better....
The Secret to Brilliant Broccoli
This recipe is one of the top on Snack Girl and I couldn’t be prouder....
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.
Time for Apple Oatmeal Muffins
My backyard has 14 apple trees and guess what? This is a great year for apples. Y’all want to come over and pick some? (not kidding)
Cucumber & Tomato Bites for a Healthy Snack
The calendar says that summer isn’t over. I, for one, am still pigging out on inexpensive produce.....
Chia Seed Chocolate Pudding
About a year ago, I wondered why anyone would use Chia seeds for anything....
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers: Delicious and Beautiful
Sometimes you get lucky and the food you make is both healthy and beautiful....
Change it Up on Taco Tuesday
If you haven’t seen The Lego Movie then you don’t live with an 8 year old boy....
Wrapping a Sandwich in Lettuce: It Works!
I am not gluten-free nor do I aspire to be. But, there is much to be learned from new attempts at cuisine....
Freeze it For a Fast Summer Breakfast
Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?
Cooking In Foil: Absolutely Foolproof
Do you like to get presents? How about opening up your dinner?...
Delicious Broccoli Apple Salad Will Keep In Your Fridge
Lettuce tends to melt in my fridge and when I make a salad with it - I eat it right away....
Fresh Tomato Salsa in Minutes
Fresh tomatoes are rolling into supermarkets and farmer’s markets and they are cheap!...
Lighter Guacamole With A Secret Ingredient
Don’t you love secret ingredients that make something lighter but don’t ruin the taste?...
The ONLY Way to Cook Summer Squash
The heat is creeping into my office under the door. After spending the winter complaining about snow, I am now bellyaching about the heat....
Two Ingredient Black Bean Soup, Delicious and Vegan!
Do you have any relatives who say that they cook and then they just open cans? Yep, this recipe was inspired by a “Can Chef”....
Kale Pesto Because You Can
Pesto is typically made with fresh basil as the main ingredient (and you need a lot of it)....
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Will Stop You From Ordering Take-Out
Take-out can be a scary thing. You have no idea how much oil was used to cook your food. Yikes!...
A Healthy Version of a Meatball Sub: Yes You Can!
I can’t turn down a good meatball sub sandwich. Meat, cheese, sauce, and bread – it is almost the polar opposite of the healthy food that I feature here....
Zucchini Cheese Fries
I have not been the recipient of any free zucchini this summer but I know it is coming.
A New England Roll Without the Lobstah
I went on a trip to Cape Cod and couldn’t believe the number of signs for lobster rolls....
Cool, Crisp, and Very Yummy: Watermelon Feta Bites
I don’t know about you, but I am hot! A heat wave here in Massachusetts made me feel like the Wicked Witch of The West....
Make Cookies With Strawberries
Snack Girl knows you are all eating strawberries. The last batch I bought was incredible!
Frozen Yogurt Bark for A Hot Day
Looking for a fun activity to keep children occupied? Get them to make some yogurt bark....
Light and Impressively Tasty: Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple
My grill is fired up and I have started poking things with sticks....
More Asparagus Please!
This is the easiest time of year to be a blogger if you are into healthy eating....
Lighter Chicken Cordon Bleu: The Critics Rave!
I am definitely on a chicken bender. Don’t worry vegetarians! One day I promise to stop writing about chicken....
Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
There seem to be a never-ending source of recipes that use “cooked chicken”....
Chocolate Brownie Cookies Made With Black Beans
I can’t get enough of putting beans into baked goods....
An Easy One Pot Artichoke Chicken Dinner
This is what my dish looked like before I put it in the oven....
Lighter Egg Rolls: You Can Do It
Egg rolls were one of those foods that I always ordered if I was getting Chinese food. Until I met my husband and he ruined everything....
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)....
An Easy Easter Treat: Stuffed Strawberries
Simple and beautiful reign! We are into spring and strawberries are happening....
More Soup Because Winter Is Hanging On
March is one of those months that I wish would hurry up. This year has been awful!...
Four Ingredient Gluten-Free Cookies In A Snap
I have to bring cookies to my club once a year and I feel the pressure....
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....
Brownies Made in A Blender With Beans (Really!)
Sometimes you hear a crazy idea and you simply must try it....
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....
In a Pinch? This Tomato Soup Will Save You
Cream of tomato soup is one of my personal favorites especially when it is 10 degrees outside....
End Your Ice Cream Addiction With This Two Ingredient Recipe
Lately, I find myself talking a lot about ice cream. I’m not eating ice cream because it is in the negatives outside (brrr).....
Three Layer Bean Dip: Because Three is Faster Than Seven
I was first introduced to "Seven Layer Dip" in 1995 and I immediately fell in love...
Meet Mini Mac and Cheese Bites: The Best Way to Enjoy Pasta
Macaroni and cheese is one of those foods that is so good that it’s bad.
Healthy Dinner in One Pan
How easy can you make getting dinner on the table? Can you make it faster than you can dial delivery?...
Need A Muffin That Will Fill You Up? Check out this Bran Muffin
I have to admit to hating bran muffins for most of my life. Then I decided to make my own, but I did encounter a few hurdles.
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.
Virtual Cookie Swap: Almond Clouds
Do you have a party where everyone brings their favorite cookies and recipes?...
Make These Strawberry Santa Hats
You know how you have a holiday favorite that you make EVERY year....
DIY Cranberry Sauce: You Will Never Go Back To The Can
Last year I posted this recipe and thought, “No one is going to read this.”....
Turkey Breast: The Slow Cooker Method
A few weeks ago, I roasted turkey breast and found out that I had done it all wrong.....
Do-It-Yourself Instant Oatmeal: Healthy and Insanely Easy
There is an entire ¼ aisle of my grocery store devoted to little packages of oatmeal....
Time To Make Vegan Thanksgiving Stuffing
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? It will be here before you know it....
Meet the Bloomin’ Apple
I am always on the hunt for a new way to enjoy apples. This caramel apple inspired treat is pure genius....
Stop Buying Sliced Turkey Breast: DIY Turkey
My last visit to the supermarket revealed that the big bird is back in town....
Savory Corn Meal Waffles For Dinner
We all get into major cooking ruts where the question, “What’s for dinner?” begins to try us crazy....
You Must Try This Carrot Salad from LaaLoosh
It is carrot season and time to get out your peeler....
Pumpkin Gingerbread
This lovely gingerbread includes only four ingredients....
PB&J Protein Smoothie from Eating Bird Food
Doesn’t that look good? A lot better than bird food no doubt....
Sneaky Zucchini Lasagna
Lasagna is one of those foods that top favorite foods lists.....
How To Become a Marathoner and Spiced Butternut Squash Muffins from Fannetastic Food
Anne is a Registered Dietician and a marathoner. How healthy can you be?...
Love Buffalo Chicken Wings? A Dip That Will Satisfy
Buffalo chicken wings are usually served with a few sad sticks of celery....
Add Pumpkin to Your Chili: Healthy, Seasonal, and Delicious
Time to buy a big beautiful pumpkin and a few cans of pureed pumpkin to make pie.....
Bored with Chicken Breast? Try Pork Tenderloin
It is late September and I am still grilling. Perhaps I will give it up when I have to put on my down parka to stand outside....
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!....
Snack Girl Has THE Taco Tuesday Recipe
If you haven’t seen The Lego Movie then you don’t live with an 8 year old boy....
Use Those Beautiful Tomatoes in Gazpacho
If you haven’t tried a cold soup, now is your moment. As summer comes to and end, you cannot miss this experience....
Peanut Butter and Jam Cookies (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
I am not on a gluten-fee vegan kick right now, but there are some great recipes coming from that crowd....
A New Pizza – No Sauce and a Light Crust
Pizza is one of my forms of kryptonite. Not crappy Domino’s pizza, but well-made, delicious pizza....
Make Your Own Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
I am SO proud of myself. I made this beautiful bowl of strawberry frozen yogurt (and then I ate it)....
Love Cheesecake? Give This A Try
I receive all sorts of requests for recipes. One reader wanted me to make a light version of cheesecake....
Eggplant Like You’ve Never Had Before
Many eggplant recipes start with a painful step to extract the bitter taste found in some bigger, older eggplants....
Tasty Marinara Sauce in Six Minutes
Yes, I know you can buy a jar of marinara sauce that means you will have sauce in NO minutes – but hear me out....
The Ultimate Milkshake Makeover
Do I like smoothies more than milkshakes? Before yesterday, my answer would have been, “not really”....
The “Worst Food In America” Gets a Makeover
I have not been the recipient of any free zucchini this summer but I know it is coming.....
Sugar Free Strawberry Jam Recipe
See those jars of jam up there? I made them....
A New Spin on Fried Eggs
Snack Girl loves eggs. They are nutritious, cheap, and fast to cook....
Get Out Your Mason Jars: DIY Iced Mocha
Whew! Snack Girl doesn’t know what temperature it is in your neck of the woods, but here it is hot....
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Yesterday, Snack Girl took on July 4th but she forgot to mention her very favorite recipe for the celebration....
Strawberry Yogurt Cookies
Snack Girl knows you are all eating strawberries. The last batch I bought was incredible!...
Watch Out Taco Bell - Here Comes The Snack Girl Waffle Taco
A couple weeks ago, Snack Girl flamed Taco Bell’s new waffle taco....
Salsa Verde Beef from Simple Nourished Living
Snack Girl loves finding new websites that encourage eating healthy as a mode to lose weight....
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....
Take On Your Picky Eater With These Fish Sticks
Snack Girl happens to love fish, but her son is a bit of a non-believer.....
Try A New Flavor of Hummus
Hummus is one of the wonderful healthy foods – creamy, nutty, and spectacular with raw vegetables....
Secret Ingredient Pancakes: Healthy, Delicious, and Light
Mmmmmmm, pancakes. Pan….cake. How can you go wrong?.....
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....
This Vegetable Is Not From Outer Space
This is the time of year when “seasonal produce” gets exciting....
Roast The Whole Perfect Cauliflower
Snack Girl is always looking for a way to save time. I never seem to have a leisurely day....
Swap The Bottle For A Mason Jar
It is time to talk about a very dull subject, salad. Ho hum....
Do-It-Yourself Breakfast Sausage: It Rocks!
What are you gonna do about breakfast sausage? It is one of those foods that is sitting in the dog house of the supermarket....
Snack Girl’s Bacon and Eggs
Easter happened yesterday and my family has a tradition of dying hard-boiled eggs and hiding them around the house....
How Do You Know Spring is Here? Asparagus!
Every year, I go to my Stop & Shop, see the sale on asparagus and I know it is time for the snow to start melting....
Meet Your New Favorite Fry
Snack Girl knows you have had sweet potato fries and said things like, “Wow! I had no idea how good these are!”
An Egg Roll Makeover
Egg rolls were one of those foods that I always ordered if I was getting Chinese food. Until I met my husband and he ruined everything....
Kale Chips: The Legend Continues
Kale chips are a food that everyone is eating. And, when I mean everyone, I mean my own kids will wolf them down....
A New Take on Chicken Salad
Chicken salad is famous for blobs of mayonnaise and showing up at picnics. Snack Girl To The Rescue! features a blobless chicken salad that I make frequently because it is my favorite chicken salad (and I can make it in a flash)....
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....
Add A Little of This To Your Cauliflower
Snack Girl is forever trying to sell you cauliflower. You can never have enough cauliflower in my opinion....
Muffinize Your Irish Soda Bread
The St. Patrick’s Day posts keep coming here on Snack Girl. I’m not Irish but I like to celebrate....
Serve Broccoli Slaw For Saint Patrick’s Day
Snack Girl got on her high horse on Monday and castigated the fake green food industry....
Soup Season Isn’t Over Yet
March is one of those months that I wish would hurry up....
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....
Pasta Can Be Your Friend
Snack Girl knows it isn’t good to demonize a food....
Take Your Apple and Peanut Butter To A Whole New Level
Snack Girl has long advocated for an apple and peanut butter for a perfect snack. Basically, you got your fruit with a another whole food (peanuts) just blended up. Super yum!....
Sweet Potatoes Without The Marshmallows: Seriously
Sweet potatoes have been haunting me. They are delicious and we don’t eat enough of them....
It is Time for a Warm Salad
Do you think the words “warm” and “salad” work together? Well, they can if you use lentils....
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
The American Buffalo chicken wing is a scary thing....
Everything But The Kitchen Sink Fruit and Nut Bars
Have you ever heard the phrase “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”?...
It’s All About The Portion Size: French Fry Bites
Snack Girl’s friend, Jerri, likes potatoes whatever way you serve them. Mashed, chips, baked, scalloped, or roasted he hasn’t met a potato he wouldn’t eat.....
The Best Way To Holiday Detox
The word of the week is “detoxification”. Need to remove any toxic substances?...
Two Ingredient, Low Calorie, Vegan and Yummy!: Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Snack Girl knows you want to detox right now. How could you have done all that damage?...
Give Your Popcorn A South Of The Border Spin
Snack Girl is sitting in a sleeting mess of a storm. She is dreaming of white sand and turquoise water....
The Sweetest, Simplest Holiday Treat: Strawberry Santa Hats
If you think Snack Girl went a little crazy about Thanksgiving, wait until you see how she treats the December holidays....
Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins for a Post Holiday Breakfast
Snack Girl hopes you have a lovely Thanksgiving and that you enjoy your food....
Give Holiday Banana Bread This Season
Can you trick your pals into believing you used a stick of butter to make your banana bread? I think so!...
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....
Easy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup from This Week For Dinner
Every once in a while Snack Girl meets a fellow food blogger in person.....
Festive and Healthy: Butternut Squash Soup in Pumpkin Bowls
As we get ready to launch into holiday mode, Snack Girl is on the look out for lighter fare….
Make Life Easy With Fruit Cocktail Crisp
There are times when I don’t have time to brush my hair. Luckily, I always wear an elastic around my wrist for a quick ponytail....
Fall Vegetables and Quinoa: A Delicious Combination
Snack Girl can’t stop talking about fall. Perhaps, it is because she is swimming in falling leaves....
The Pumpkin Spiced Latte Makeover
Some people think fall has arrived when the leaves start changing and apples become abundant. Others know it is here with the arrival of the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks.
Make Your Own Lighter Caramel Apple
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier....
Healthier Meatballs in a Snap
Does Snack Girl look like she has time to make meatballs? Look at me up there! I look busy....
Four Ingredient Pumpkin Gingerbread
I bet you are wondering how I can do it – make gingerbread with four ingredients....
Apple Oatmeal Muffins For Fall
Sometimes, Snack Girl goes on a food jag. Her latest is apples....
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.....
Get Them To Smile With This Adorable Snack
There are days when I desperately want to be someone that I am not....
Better Late Than Never Gazpacho
Snack Girl is sure that all the other food bloggers started writing about gazpacho in July when the ripe tomatoes started rolling in....
Looking To Make Your Chili Healthier? Check Out Pumpkin
Snack Girl posted this chili recipe with pumpkin last year and people are still talking about it. Yes, it was a hit....
Who Needs Jars? Make Your Own Tomato Sauce
Last week, Snack Girl took on the subject of tomato sauce in jars and got flamed....
Change Up Breakfast With Baked Oatmeal
If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!...
Stop Buying Frozen Yogurt and Make Your Own
Snack Girl is so proud of herself. She made this beautiful bowl of strawberry frozen yogurt (and then ate it)....
An Entire Serving of “Fries” for 133 Calories
Snack Girl can hear you all. Those aren’t fries, those are carrots!...
Simply Delicious, Vegan, Two Ingredient Black Bean Soup
Do you have any relatives who say that they cook and then they just open cans? Yep, this recipe was inspired by a “Can Chef”....
A Delicious Portion-Controlled Potato Recipe
Snack Girl features potatoes because they are inexpensive, nutritious, and super yummy....
Fried Rice For Under 200 Calories
Snack Girl knows what you are thinking. Everyone loves rice, but how could you make it low in calories?....
Tomatoes Can Break Your Heart
Snack Girl has a love affair with tomatoes. Sorry, Tom Cruise, I lust after a summer tomato....
What To Do With Fresh Tomatoes
Can you believe those colors? You know how they say to "eat the rainbow". Here is your chance!....
Refreshing, Crunchy, Salty, Sweet, & Spicy Watermelon
Sometimes it is hard to buy one of those LARGE watermelons. Are you really going to eat all of that?....
Love Pizza? Try This 100 Calorie Version
You know what? It isn't that hard to make healthy pizza. Pizza would always be pretty healthy if we chose not to put 1/2 pound of cheese on every slice....
A Healthy Substitute for Cool Whip
Snack Girl doesn’t know how many of you eat Cool Whip, but I know most of you love the idea of whipped cream on strawberries. Yum!....
Super Easy Homemade Spaghetti O’s
Snack Girl rarely eats her pasta from a can. Pasta is one of those foods that is ridiculously easy to cook....
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?....
What To Bring to a Potluck BBQ
Barbeques are great because you don’t have to cook indoors and everyone gets it....
Make Your Own Strawberry Jam (No Sugar Necessary)
See those jars of jam up there? I made them....
Slow Cooker Corn Chowder
This is the kind of recipe that makes me happy....
A Summertime Blast For Your Taste Buds
I don’t know about you, but I am hot! The heat wave here in Massachusetts made me feel like the Wicked Witch of The West....
Save Money and Calories With This Iced Mocha
Whew! Snack Girl doesn’t know what temperature it is in your neck of the woods, but here it is hot....
Kale In A Casserole: You Must Try
Snack Girl is always on the hunt for a good kale recipe because she has tried several bad ones....
Try A New Burger This Summer
I know what you are thinking - "Hello, lovely.....nom nom nom" Yes, that is a portobello mushroom burger that you will be making this summer....
Healthy Fast Food For Nights You Don’t Have Time To Cook
Snack Girl gets to hang out with some pretty accomplished Registered Dietitians....
Hit Your Cake Craving With The Microwave
Snack Girl is probably the last person to attempt to cook in a mug in the microwave....
Make Your Own Lighter and Yummier Fish Sticks
Snack Girl happens to love fish, but her son is a bit of a non-believer....
Try A New Breakfast With An Old Favorite
Are you bored with hard boiled eggs? Yeah, they are dull. Let me introduce you to an old friend....
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....
This Mixed Drink Is Under 100 Calories
Snack Girl doesn’t cover drinks very often because 20% of her audience is under 21....
It’s Time To Talk About......
Rhubarb! I know you have been seeing it in your supermarket and farmer’s markets.
Punch Up Your Salad With Homemade Croutons
Is your salad getting you down? Mine tends to be always the same....
Time To Make The Popsicles
Is anyone else craving something cold? It is starting to heat up and I love cooling down with a popsicle.
Fire Up Your Grill and Make Some Mushroom Fajitas
My pal, Aviva Goldfarb of The Six O’Clock Scramble has all the same problems that I do (well, maybe not all of them)....
Never Buy Salad Dressing Again
Someone put something on that naked salad up there! Man, that looks cold....
You Can Make Your Own Donuts (Without A Deep Fryer)
Snack Girl has a donut problem. She can tell you within a five mile radius where all the delicious donuts can be purchased....
Do-It-Yourself Doritos
Frito Lay better watch out because we can rise up and make our own Doritos....
Lighten The Devil In These Eggs
Yes, this photo does look like "deviled" eggs, but Snack Girl has a fix to make them much less evil....
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....
The Fool Proof Way To Cook Brown Rice
Do not fear brown rice. It may look a little different but it is easy to cook....
Take A Walk On The Raw Side With Asparagus
You know that you are dull if the most exciting part of your week is eating raw asparagus for the first time....
A Cheese Danish Makeover
Let’s say you are a fledging food photographer and your husband eats your garnish. What should you do?...
Ice Cream Cravings Making You Crazy? Give This Healthier Dessert A Try
Snack Girl is ALWAYS looking for ways to makeover treats into healthy food. And, she loves banana splits!....
Wake Up With A Healthier Spread
Guess what I didn't use on my toast this morning?...
Is This The Spaghetti of Your Dreams?
Want your pasta to be zero calories and still taste like pasta? Maybe I have found a solution....
A Healthy Way To Serve Bacon
Whenever I write about bacon, Snack Girl gets a surge of readers. Why?....
A Fruit Dip To Keep Life Interesting
Snack Girl has long advocated for an apple and peanut butter for a perfect snack. Basically, you got your fruit with a another whole food (peanuts) just blended up. Super yum!...
Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage For The Snack Girl Recipe Swap
Here we are in March, baby. Grab yourself some cabbage....
No Time To Make Real Oatmeal? Try This
Do you have time to make real oatmeal? I didn’t think so.
Change Up Your Enchiladas
What if I told you that that casserole up there had a whopping 28% of your daily value of iron per serving? Would that amaze you?....
Try This Instead of The Shamrock Shake
Can you see the green in there? That isn’t food coloring.....
Make Your Own Mocha Roasted Almonds
Snack Girl is not trying to sell you rabbit poop, it just looks like 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....
Makeover This Favorite Bar Food
This recipe is seriously fun. I was skeptical at first, but then I started enjoying myself....
A Welcoming Fruit For The Winter
Pineapples are in season right now and costing about $2 each in my neck of the woods. YUM!...
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.
Here Comes The “Festival of Chocolate”
The simple truth is that chocolate rocks. It seems to hit the a very special pleasure center in the brain....
Tasty Three Layer Dip In A Snap
Do you ever get stuck with having to make something and not wanting to drive to the store?...
Crunchy, Salty, & Satisfying Homemade Cheese Crackers
The cracker aisle at the supermarket is fraught with peril. I cannot tell you how many e-mails I get about crackers....
Vegetarian Hash For Breakfast: You Don’t Need Bacon
If I am absolutely honest with myself, bacon will be one of the top foods I take to a deserted island....
Do It Yourself Healthier Reese’s Peanut Butter Bites
Did you grow up with the commercial where the chocolate bar ended up in the peanut butter? I am probably dating myself....
Our First Recipe Swap Featuring Carrots & My Favorite Pickled Carrots
Don’t those look delicious? Mmmmm, carrots....
Comfort Without The Icing
There is more than one way to create comfort. One way involves lots of calories and icing....
The Fast Cooking Bean For A Warm Salad
Do you think the words “warm” and “salad” work together? Well, they can if you use lentils....
The In Season Vegetable With A Bad Reputation
Snack Girl knows how you are feeling right now. Too many bowl games?....
Tear Your Eyes Away From Cookies And Look At This!
Snack Girl has been hard at work determining how many cookies she will be making this weekend. I started dreaming with five different cookie 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....
The Cutest And Healthiest Holiday Party Snack
Last year, I made adorable santa hats with whipped cream. There were complaints....
Holiday Sugar Cookie Recipe Makeover
Today, we are going to admit that it would be fun to try to be healthier for the holidays....
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.
November Means Peppermint Mocha Season
Are you cold? I don’t know about where you are, but the weather is changing here....
What Are You Bringing To Thanksgiving?
How many of you out there hate Brussels Sprouts? I bet you are really looking forward to them on your Thanksgiving table....
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....
Rock The House With Your Toaster Oven
Sometimes the simplest snacks are the best. I suppose the above snack isn’t going to win me any awards, but I still wanted to feature it....
Yum! A Caramel Salted Chocolate Makeover
Since we are on the subject of candy because of Halloween, I want to introduce you to one of my favorites....
Think Beyond Mayo With Spooky Green Spread
Wow! Isn’t that green up there? That isn’t food coloring....
Little Bites With Big Flavor: The Mini Reuben
Does anyone else out there love deli sandwiches? You know the ones I am talking about....
Healthier Caramel Apples: Just Do It!
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier....
Make Your Own Healthier Version of A Wendy’s Vanilla Frosty
Did you know that there are 15 ingredients and 400 calories in a Wendy’s Frosty? Sad, isn’t it?....
Greet October With A Lighter Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Some people think fall has arrived when the leaves start changing and apples become abundant. Others know it is here with the arrival of the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks....
Pizza Without Guilt
Snack Girl doesn’t believe in guilt about food. For me, there is no “good” food vs. “evil” food....
Eating Cookie Dough Just Got Healthier
Bored with the same old apple and peanut butter? Love to eat cookie dough out of the bowl?
Pumpkin Mondays Continues with Pumpkin Chili
Snack Girl decided to go on the hunt for a sale on cans of pumpkin. She found enough to continue her quest for great pumpkin recipes....
Rethink Your Breakfast: Turkish Style
Snack Girl has been fortunate to visit Turkey twice in her 43 years. Both trips taught me so much, and I remember them vividly....
A Pumpkin Pie Smoothie For Fall
Last week, I introduced Fall with a no bake pumpkin oatmeal cookie. But, I had a problem....
A Simple Fix For An Iconic Meaty Sandwich: The Sloppy Joe
Anyone else like sloppy joes? This sandwich consists of ground meat, onions, and mystery sauce from a can served on a bun....
A No Bake Cookie That Salutes Fall
I’ve spent some time trying not to bake, but I still love cookies. The best cookies, of course, are made with love....
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....
Take Your Raw Veggies To the Next Level
Awwww, ma, raw veggies AGAIN! Yes, I know it is difficult but there is nothing healthier....
Have You Tried Baked Oatmeal?
If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!....
The Best Brand of Yogurt You Can Buy
The title here is purposely misleading. I am just trying to get you to pay attention....
Got A Blender? Try This No Cook Soup For Instant Deliciousness
Do you have any relatives who say that they cook and then they just open cans? Yep, this recipe was inspired by a “Can Chef”....
Cantaloupe For An Easy Healthy Breakfast
I want to know which creative thinker came up with a "bread" bowl. That person was ON to something. Of course, most of us need to avoid bread bowls (especially if they are filled with a clam chowder)...
Hide An Entire Carrot In This Wrap
Do you want to sneak some veggies in without anyone noticing? Use the sushi method of vegetable hiding....
No Need For A Deep Fryer With These Corn Fritters
Deep frying food is cheating in my book. You can make a pencil taste delicious if you deep fry it....
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....
Replace Potato Skins With Zucchini Boats
Row, row, row, your zucchini, gently down the STREAM!!...
Eggplant For Dummies
My partner is allergic to eggplant so there hasn’t been one eggplant post on Snack Girl. That changes today!...
A Tofu Recipe For Tofu Haters
Snack Girl has a confession. She wants to like tofu, but she just can’t....
An Inspirational Post On Strawberry Jam
See those jars of jam up there? I made them - before you click off in disgust - there is a GIVEAWAY at the end of today’s post...
A Ranch Dressing Makeover For All You Salad Lovers
Last week, I posted about grilling Romaine lettuce and a bunch of you asked for recipes for making your own salad dressing.
Refreshing Breakfast On A Stick
Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?....
Romaine Lettuce Doesn’t Have To Be Boring
What am I talking about? Romaine lettuce IS boring!....
Do Something Different With Watermelon
Sometimes it is hard to buy one of those LARGE watermelons. Are you really going to eat all of that?
Turn Dull Beans Into A Potato Chip Replacement
Yesterday, we featured canned beans in a sneaky way. Today, they come out behind the curtain.
Try Adding This To Your Brownie Mix
I bet you are wondering what “this” is - and it is a natural ingredient from a plant. Not the plant most of you are thinking of because this is a family website....
A Seriously Cool Appetizer Featuring Watermelon
I don’t know about you, but I am hot! The heat wave here in Massachusetts made me feel like the Wicked Witch of The West....
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....
What Are You Going To DO With All That Produce?
Okay, folks, let's get real. Which of you is overwhelmed by produce that you have grown or purchased?...
Healthier Buffalo Chicken Wings
Vegans, avert your eyes. We are going to the land of chicken and you know you are eating an animal when you chomp into a wing....
An Iced Coffee Solution To The Liquid Calorie Problem
I have followed the new "soda ban" in New York City with much interest. Seems many are calling NYC a "nanny state"....
Where's The Beef? A Better Burger
I know what you are thinking - "Hello, lovely.....nom nom nom" Yes, that is a portobello mushroom burger that you will be grilling this summer....
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....
A Hot Summer Day Screams For A Frozen Treat
Is anyone else craving something cold? Man, it was hot this weekend and I all I could think about was beer POPSICLES....
Like Mojitos? Try This Light Summer Dessert
Hellooooo, watermelon. Where have you been? Missed you!....
Do It Yourself Skinny Candy: Fun To Make & Eat
Let me introduce you to "Chocolate Crackle". This stuff is seriously yummy and fun....
A Super Healthy Addition To Your Grill
Hot dogs, hamburgers, steak......salad! Yes, add some salad to your grill this Memorial Day weekend.
What's The Deal With Quinoa?
Seems like everyone is talking about kale and quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah). It only took about 10 readers to ask me about it before I got my butt into gear....
Good Morning Sunshine! Wake Up With This Egg Dish
Are you bored with hard boiled eggs? Yeah, they are dull. Let me introduce you to an old friend...
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!...
Brown Is Beautiful: Making The Switch To Brown Rice
Hey, we all want to be beautiful. How about trying some brown rice to aid your efforts?...
Light Slow Cooker Chicken Curry From Everyday Maven
Today, Snack Girl is happy to host a guest post from Everyday Maven with a recipe for slow cooker chicken curry. Yum!
100 Awesome Recipe Solutions For Parents
I just know there are some tired parents out there who are sick of the question, "What's for dinner?"....
Why This Pizza Crust Is My New BFF
For the older generation out there that doesn't text, BFF stands for best friend forever (someone had to inform ME of that :-)...
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.
Taking Cauliflower To A New Level
For me, the challenge with cauliflower is making it taste like something. Bland food is simply not enjoyable to eat and I want to enjoy my food!
Spread It On or Dip It: The Best Yogurt Fruit Dip
Snack Girl has long advocated for an apple and peanut butter for a perfect snack. Basically, you got your fruit with a another whole food (peanuts) just blended up. Super yum!....
Kale Chips: Believe The Hype
Kale is getting a lot of press and finding its way on all the top blogs. I had to ask this kale to stop on the red carpet to photograph it....
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....
Greet Spring With Some Bacon (And Asparagus)
Whenever I write about bacon, Snack Girl gets a surge of readers. Why?...
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 Ultimate Enchilada Recipe For Healthiness
What if I told you that that casserole up there had a whopping 28% of your daily value of iron per serving? Would that amaze you?....
Try This Microwave Pumpkin Custard From Slender Kitchen
Today I am featuring a post from Kristen of Slender Kitchen. She has a bunch of delicious and healthy Weight Watchers friendly recipes on her blog....
Take On The Prickly Fruit: In Season and Super Sweet
Pineapples are in season right now and costing about $2 each in my neck of the woods. YUM!...
Want To Have It All? Try This Trick For Healthy Ice Cream
This photo is not going to win any awards. It is hard to shoot anything resembling ice cream because it melts!...
Love Chocolate But Need To Eat Less Of It? Try This
The simple truth is that chocolate rocks. It seems to hit the a very special pleasure center in the brain....
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".
Make Your Own Whole Wheat Tortillas - So Yummy!
See that tortilla up there? I made it! And, yes, I am proud of myself....
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?....
A Simple Way To Dress Up An Egg
Snack Girl is on an egg kick because eggs are just SO nutritious....
The Healthiest and Easiest Breakfast (Bye-Bye Breakfast Cereal)
Cereal is the most amazingly simple breakfast to serve. All you do is pour from a box....
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?....
Looking For A Low Cal Burger? Give This Yummy, Simple, and Vegan Burger A Shot
I recently noticed that my favorite brew pub has a VEGGIE burger on its menu. Yes, we have shifted a bit when it comes to our burger consumption....
An Awesome Portion Control Trick For Homemade Cookies
So, you like to bake - but you have a problem. Yes, I know that problem well.....
Return To An Old Favorite Snack (With A Twist)
Sometimes we need a little inspiration to make a healthy snack. We get into snack ruts because we are super busy....
The Best Brand Of Crackers (Your Own)
Since this site is called "Snack Girl", I get a bunch of questions about crackers. Frankly, I am pretty lost in the cracker aisle myself...
Sunshine in Your Fridge: Grapefruit Made Less Sour
Do you know when citrus fruits are in season? The one bright spot of the winter growing season is that NOW is the best time for fresh oranges and grapefruits....
Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw: In Season And Yummy
Are you trying to eat seasonal foods? Put down those hard tomatoes and grab some cabbage....
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 :)....
For Good Luck And Good Health Try This For New Year's
Looking for a future of prosperity? All you have to do is eat the right food on New Year's Day.
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.
Delectable, Simple, and Adorable Santa Hats
The search for "healthy" and "holiday" continues at Snack Girl headquarters (AKA my house). These Santa Hats are the latest find....
Vegan, Luxurious, Hot......Chocolate
Snack Girl finds that most hot chocolate mixes are missing something important. They lack the most important flavor of all....
Need Umami? Try Using Mushrooms Instead of Meat
When you think of foods that will help you replace red meat in your diet, what comes to your mind? Obviously, not celery....
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!...
Love Late Night Desserts? Try This Healthy Version of Creme Brulee
For Snack Girl, there are two food groups that derail her mostly healthy eating efforts: alcohol and desserts. Don't you DARE mix the two together....
'Tis The Season of The Peppermint Mocha: Snack Girl's Skinny Solution
Dear Starbucks and McDonald's - Why do you insist on derailing our efforts to consume less during the holidays with these alluring drinks?...
Turn A Healthy Food That You Hate Into A New Love
How many of you out there hate Brussels Sprouts? I bet you are really looking forward to them on your Thanksgiving table....
Wow Your Friends With The World's Simplest Cookie Recipe
Do you love cookies but hate the work that goes into making them? My least favorite part is the clean up of the kitchen. argh....
The Problem With Casseroles (And A Solution!)
Casseroles are serious comfort food - and you know what type of comfort food: cans of cream of mushroom soup mixed with noodles and frozen peas....
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.
Simple and Fun: DIY Pizza Lunchable
Do you know how children bug you for junk food? Well, I brought home a "Lunchables" for review on this site and my kids went bonkers....
A Fantastic Snack From A Scary Place
You guys been anywhere scary lately? How about Costco where all your money seems to get scared out of your wallet?....
Love Salted Chocolate Caramels? Try This Healthy Candy Alternative
No one is ever going to accuse Snack Girl of not loving a WEE bit of chocolate. But, my taste bud credentials have been called into question....
Embrace Fall With This Pumpkin Themed Skinny Drink
Some people think fall has arrived when the leaves start changing and apples become abundant. Others know it is here with the arrival of the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks....
Dress Your Oatmeal Up For Halloween
Are you going to go out and buy a costume for Halloween? How about your oatmeal? Is it going to have a costume?....
A Delicious Almost Zero Calorie Snack (Really!)
When you look at those mushrooms up there do you think they are covered in olive oil? Yes?...
Dress Up Your Apple Slices With Cookie Dough Dip
Bored with the same old apple and peanut butter? Love to eat cookie dough out of the bowl?....
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....
Mix Up These Healthier Corn Muffins In A Jiffy
Got time to bake? No? Don't worry, Snack Girl has a great tip for making it look like you have time to use that oven for something other than pots and pan storage....
Who Else Lost Their Virginity This Month?
See those lovely jars of apple butter? Snack Girl made them in a fit of unbridled domesticity....
Comfort Food Made Healthier
Anyone else like sloppy joes? This sandwich consists of ground meat, onions, and mystery sauce from a can served on a bun....
Rethink Your Breakfast: Turkish Style
Snack Girl has been fortunate to visit Turkey twice in her 41 years. Both trips taught me so much, and I remember them vividly....
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?....
Better Than Real Eggs
Going vegan seems like a big trend right now as we look at our calorie intake and our environmental impact. I never thought eggs were such a big deal because nothing was slaughtered to get them....
Got Fruit On The Edge? Don't Toss It - Try This
Snack Girl is a sucker for "buy one get one free" and she finds herself stocking up on perishables. Not a smart move since these perishables tend to rot before my family eats them....
One More Thing To Do With Watermelon
Snack Girl has been obsessed with watermelon. My fridge seems always to have half a watermelon staring out at me....
Create A Better Snack With Carrots
The healthiest eaters among us incorporate vegetables or fruit in every meal. This can be tricky because vegetables take time to peel, dice, chop and wash....
A Lot Less Float For Your Boat (Awesome 53 Calorie Dessert)
Snack Girl wants to share about serving sizes of ice cream. Ummm, what happened?....
How Cantaloupe Can Keep Your Dishes Clean
I want to know which creative thinker came up with a "bread" bowl. That person was ON to something. Of course, most of us need to avoid bread bowls (especially if they are filled with a clam chowder)....
Fall In Love With A New Whole Grain
The comfort zone of American cuisine is meat, potatoes, and a wee bit of vegetables. When it comes to whole grains, we are sadly lacking....
Chill Out With Some Watermelon Tomato Soup
You see that leaf of basil up there? I wish that was ME! Why? Because it is 100F, and that soup is COLD....
Makeover The Best Selling Salad Dressing In America
Eating a lot of salad is a great way to maintain your health. And, when, you are asked which dressing you would like with that salad - many of you answer RANCH!....
A 100 Calorie Pizza That Will Rock Your Sox
You know what? It isn't that hard to make healthy pizza. Pizza would always be pretty healthy if we chose not to put 1/2 pound of cheese on every slice....
Why Watermelon Makes Us Feel Good
Snack Girl is chomping on watermelon and loving it. A hot day, a slice of watermelon, and watermelon juice all over the place. This is summer!...
A Fruit You Just Gotta Try
Something green and yummy is sitting right now in your supermarket and it will make your taste buds sing. This fruit resembles a tomato and is a staple of Mexican cuisine...
You Don't Need The Bread For This Healthy Snack
The local tomatoes are beginning to roll in around here and Snack Girl is happy. I will be even HAPPIER when they start to ripen in my garden....
Lighter, Fluffier Trail Mix
Trail mix is for taking on your hike. Anyone been on a hike lately? No? Me, neither....
How To Eat Less Red Meat & Still LOVE Your Burger
This burger above has a secret. It is not as fattening as it seems. What did Snack Girl do?...
Sweet Corn Is A Stellar Snack
Don't tell me you haven't noticed the piles of corn at the front of your local grocery store. The stacks of 10 ears for $2 are calling Snack Girl....
Z Fries: The Latest In Nutritious, Delicious, and Low Cal Fries
Z French like to sspeak like thissss. In France, they call French fries - frites. Don't they know they are French fries? sheesh....
Whole Grain, Homemade Chip: Goodbye Potato Chips!
Chips, why do we love you so? Is it the crunchiness? The saltiness? or the just plain deliciousness....
Make Your Own Popsicles: "Great Taste...Less Added Sugar!"
Having something cold to refresh yourself on a hot summer day is essential. Snack Girl usually reaches for a beer POPSICLE when she is feeling droopy....
Skip The Ice Cream: Grill Your Dessert
Summertime is happenin' and I am SURROUNDED by ice cream stands. What is it about the middle of nowhere that leads to the proliferation of ice cream stands?....
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"....
French Onion Dip With Zero Guilt
When someone shows up to your house with sour cream, French onion soup mix, and a bag of Ruffles - you know you are in heaven....
Wow Your Friends This Memorial Day With Salad Sticks
If it would just STOP raining, Snack Girl would get excited about Memorial Day weekend. Click your heels together and repeat after me, "My children will not watch twenty hours of TV over Memorial Day weekend."....
Vegan Cupcakes Have Taken Over The World
Shhhh....don't tell ANYONE (except all of your friends). Chocolate cupcakes can be delicious without any.....
The Most Colorful Comfort Food
Snack Girl has a confession to make. She was a "hater" of vegetable soup. I know it is hard to believe - but I was....
You Don't Need Sugar For A Refreshing Summer Drink
It is FINALLY beginning to heat up here in the middle of nowhere and Snack Girl loves cold drinks when it is hot outside.
Who Else Wants Restaurant Quality Indian Food Without The Calories?
Snack Girl LOVES Indian food and would eat it more except for a few things. Let me list them for you: cream, butter, and oil....
Hate Bananas? Try These Pumpkin Bites
Back in April, Snack Girl posted what she thought was an awesome cereal bar recipe. People complained!
Elegant, Easy, and Under 100 Calories
When you get tired of your apple and peanut butter, you need to go gourmet for your snack....
Love Chinese Take Out? Try This Trick
It is with a heavy heart that I criticize Chinese food here in the United States. Frankly, I used to live on this stuff until a doctor woke me up....
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....
The BEST Post Workout 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....
A Grab 'N Go Breakfast With ZERO Added Sugar (and you will love it)
Anybody else sick of packaged cereal bars? But, they are just SO easy and fast....
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"....
Satan Would Hate This Recipe
Yes, this photo does look like "deviled" eggs, but Snack Girl has a fix to make them much less evil....
Give Me Three Ingredients and I'll Give You Amazing Salsa
If you are like me (and, hopefully, you are not), you can't create recipes on the fly. Snack Girl is mired in lists when she goes to the grocery store....
Who Else Wants Bacon?
What is bacon doing on Snack Girl? This site is supposed to be healthy!...
Now You Can Eat A Banana Split Without Splitting Your Pants
Snack Girl is ALWAYS looking for ways to makeover treats into healthy food. And, she loves banana splits!....
Try This: Vegan Toast
Guess what I didn't use on my toast this morning?....
See How Easily You Can Turn Cauliflower Into An Awesome Snack
Wouldn't it be cool if the snack aisle of your supermarket had bags of delicious cauliflower? Alas, you are going to have to break out your kitchen knife and make your own.
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....
Never Eat Fast Food French Fries Again
Yes, you can do it! You can give up your beloved french fries and celebrate their exit from your life.....
The Egg McMuffin Makeover
Seems like everyone and their house, dog, and spouses get makeovers. Perhaps my favorite makeover moment was Oprah's attempt at improving stay-at-home mothers who live in their sweats....
Green Thing...You Make My Heart Sing
Green thing, I think I love you. Your arrival in my neighborhood Stop-&-Shop means SPRING is coming soon....
Try This Healthy Pie.....Naked
Here at Snack Girl headquarters clothing is optional (for the 4 and under set). This is also true of our pies....
The Cheater's Guide to Healthy Yogurt
Is it possible to find a yogurt that tastes great and doesn't inflate your waist? Yes! Does yogurt have to have Sucralose or other artificial sweeteners to be low calorie? No!...
You Will LOVE This 81 Calorie Egg Recipe
Eggs are incredibly nutritious. Just think, a baby embryo was supposed to consume that yolk to become a chick! (hmmmm, maybe you don't want to think about that :)...
Save Money, Your Waistline, And The World By Making Your Own Cereal
Okay, maybe I have gotten a bit dramatic with this title. But, you HAVE to try making your own cereal....
My Friends Use To Laugh At Me...And THEN I Made This Broccoli Recipe
Do you think Snack Girl is done trying to convince you to eat broccoli? I will NEVER give up (really)....
Homemade Whole Wheat Tortillas - So Ridiculously Easy
Back in November, I wrote a post about healthy tortillas (A Healthy Tortilla). A reader who commented on that post changed my world....
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....
This Smoothie Will Blow Your Mind
Snack Girl isn't really a fan of smoothies because she finds them too sweet. But, there is one style of smoothie that motivates her to get out the blender.
Panini Extreme Makeover (Take THAT Quiznos!)
Maybe you like grilled cheese sandwiches? Okay, who doesn't like grilled cheese sandwiches?...
Love S'Mores? Try This 52 Calorie Treat
The combination of melted chocolate, graham crackers, and a soft marshmallow is SO dreamy....
Transform Broccoli Into a Food the ENTIRE Family Will Eat
Snack Girl KNOWS about the broccoli haters of the world. And she wants to change their minds....
What To Do With Lots of Celery?
After the success of last week's pickled carrots post, I thought it would be fun to talk about celery....
Makeover Kettle Corn Into "Can Do" Corn
Kettle corn has that perfect combination of crunchy, salty, and sweet that keeps you eating it long after you should stop....
How To Avoid Wasting Carrots
Do you hate limp carrots? Do you buy a bag of carrots only to find that half of them are rotten by the time you get to eat them?...
Simple, Delicious, and Low Calorie Smoothie Recipes from Camp Shane
If you’re looking for a snack that tastes delicious AND is good for you, then you’re in for a treat!
Low Calorie Comfort Food - It Exists!
There is more than one way to create comfort. One way involves lots of calories and icing....
Try This Breakfast Solution: Faster and Healthier Than Cereal
Are you running out of time every morning and grabbing a cereal bar? Try this instead....
Make Winter Warmer With Apple and Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Are you bored with your oatmeal? Let's give it a makeover!....
Try This New Year's Snack: Veggie Shots
Short on time? Want to make something different and healthy for your New Year's party?...
Love Sliders? Here Is A Healthy Version
In case you are wondering, a slider is a mini-sandwich or burger. I first encountered them at my neighborhood Chili's....
You Won't Miss The Butter In This Holiday Banana Bread
Can you trick your pals into believing you used a stick of butter to make your banana bread? I think so!...
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.
Last Minute T-Day Side or Healthy Snack
Kill it on Turkey day with a fresh side that goes with everything, takes 10 minutes to make, and will WOW your guests....
Saving The Brussels Sprouts
Any of you Snack Girl readers hate Brussels Sprouts? I bet you are really looking forward to them on your Thanksgiving table....
Try This Pumpkin Pie Makeover For Thanksgiving
Why would Snack Girl mess with Thanksgiving? Come on, live a little!...
A Pumpkin Spice Latte With 77 Calories
Do you have any buddies who anxiously await the arrival of the Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte? It has been here for a month and people love it....
Replace Mayo With This Healthy Spread
Seems like it is time to take on mayonnaise. I love the stuff, but when you start adding it to sandwiches, the calories sky rocket...
Healthier Brownies With A Secret Ingredient
Snack Girl is not someone who thinks you should alter the almighty brownie treat. Why take something so indulgent and delicious and change it?....
A Healthy Halloween Snack
Halloween is arriving in a mere 12 days and it is all my kids can talk about. We are decorating the house and getting ready for the festivities....
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!...
Don't Toss These Out!
Who likes to feel like their hands are in worm guts? You? The slimy inside of a pumpkin is a SCARY place....
Got Apples? Try This Awesome Healthy Snack
If you read this website, you BETTER have apples in your fridge (or I'm gonna buy you some :) This is it people - apple season!...
Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bars - YUM!
You would expect that a food blog called Lilveggiepatch.com would be set in a rural spot like Athens, GA....
100 Calories of Snack From Russia
Have you ever wondered what snacks exist in other countries? Well, Snack Girl is on the case!....
Mix It Up For A Delicious Snack
Do you sometimes get bored with the same old snack? Perhaps the snack you brought to work is SO dull, you make a little trip to the vending machine....
Want Your Kid To Eat A Healthy Snack? Use a Stick
Sick of trying to get your kids to eat something healthy? Try my method of persuasion involving a stick....
A Grab And Go Breakfast With Staying Power
My daughter begged me to serve her pancakes for her first day of school. Pancakes are usually a weekend treat, but how could I deny her?...
Colorful and Healthy: Carrot, Raisin, Cream Cheese Bite
The healthiest eaters among us incorporate vegetables or fruit in every meal. This can be tricky because vegetables take time to prepare....
A Cherry Tomato Salad For Summer
My farm share just gave us the go ahead to pick AS MANY cherry tomatoes as we want! Is that crazy?....
Freezer Jam For Dummies
Freezer jam was absolute mystery to Snack Girl until a few weeks ago. I had never even heard of it until readers commented on How To Pick A Healthy Jam or Jelly....
A Beet Recipe For Beet Haters
Why do people hate beets? Maybe grandmothers forced beets on to poor defenseless grand children. Or they haven't had tried fresh beets!...
Want Fewer Dirty Dishes? Try This Healthy Trick
I want to know which creative thinker came up with a "bread" bowl. That person was ON to something. Of course, most of us need to avoid bread bowls (especially if they are filled with a clam chowder)....
I Love You More Than Bacon (Maybe)
Snack-Girl.com has been devoid of bacon until today! Bacon is not known as a healthy food, but it inspires me to song....
Kale Chips
There are bunches of kale ready to eat in someone's garden right now. What are you going to do with it all?...
A Tomato Salad For Tomato Lovers
Can you believe those colors? You know how they say to "eat the rainbow". Here is your chance!....
Got Watermelon? Try This Awesome and Simple Recipe
This is the season of watermelon. Supermarkets position these lovely creatures right at the front door so they hop into your cart! Really!...
How To Make a Power Breakfast (44% of your DV of Iron)
Snack Girl has a problem. It is a GREAT problem to have - too much fresh spinach in her refrigerator....
Turn Your Dull Toast into a Terrific Snack
What can you spread on your toast that will help guard against high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke? Butter, right?...
An Amazing Apple Pie Makeover In Two Minutes
Is it possible to cut the calories of apple pie in half and have it still taste good? Well, when you are working with food as great as Apples anything is possible....
63 Calories of Salty, Sweet, Sour, Spicy and Veggie Goodness for a Dime
After writing about Parmesan Corn Recipe, I felt bad about adulterating corn into a high calorie food. Parmesan Corn Recipe is a GREAT snack, but not the best choice for us who are watching our weight....
DIY Popsicles: A Happy, Healthy Snack
Summer is here, baby! My town hit 87 degrees and I was hot. Fortunately, I had just made some of these delicious treats for the website....
Jamie Oliver's Delicious Cheesy Corn
Do you need a food revolution? Jamie Oliver thinks we do. And with 7 out of 10 Americans overweight or obese, I am inclined to agree with him....
When It Heats Up Try This Simple Zero Calorie Drink
There is usually just one small step from ordinary to elegant. I know that sounds optimistic, but sometimes just a little change makes ALL the difference.
Elegant, Easy, and Eggilicious
The best way to enjoy an egg doesn't involve any butter or cheese! Really! I know all those quiche lovers out there aren't going to believe me - but you have to give this a try....
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....
Olive Tapenade from Clean Food Cookbook
How many of you want to be healthy and sustainable? I'm not sure what sustainable means exactly - but if it means I'm living a long life then bring it on!...
Eat Asparagus for Breakfast from Eat Real Good
One of the ways that I know that Spring is here is that asparagus starts showing up in supermarkets. I love the stuff and get so excited when I see it priced as low as $1.50 per pound....
A Chocolate Shake With Only 116 Cals
As the weather gets warm, we want to reach for something cold. How about a chocolate shake? Most of us need to drop the ice cream from this indulgence and it isn't hard if you own a blender....
DIY Microwave Popcorn: Healthy, Yummy, and CHEAP
Popcorn is a whole grain snack that is really low in calories and has that great crunch we crave. But, the packaged stuff in the supermarket is expensive and can be high in sodium....
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....
Hot "Wings" From The Skinny Chef: Recipe and Book Giveaway
Buffalo chicken wings are an amazing bar snack. Truly, the people who came up with these were geniuses like the person who opened the first oyster....
Stuff It! (I'm Talking About Mushrooms, Of Course)
Incorporating veggies into parties can be ridiculously easy if we set our minds to it. Of course, it takes prep time and shopping, but your guests will be so grateful when they show up and the Potato Chips are missing....
Smokeratoes: A Fabulous New Snack
Sometimes you have to open your eyes to what is in front of you. Recently, my vision changed in the canned seafood section of the supermarket. There was a product I had never noticed on my search for great tuna fish....
Do NOT Be Afraid of This Vegetable - In Season NOW and Yummy!
A sure sign of that spring is here is the lovely strawberries, asparagus and artichokes that show up in the supermarkets. My store has them right at the entrance beckoning to me....
Change Your Deviled Eggs into Angeled Eggs (Low Cal Recipe)
Snack-Girl is a working mother and sometimes she doesn't get around to things as timely as other food writers. I would say most food blogs featured deviled eggs last week. Now that I have 2 dozen Hard Boiled Eggs in my fridge, I am ON IT!...
Celebrating Easter? Wow Your Family with This Luxurious Low Cal Dip
Easter is around the corner, and for many it is a time to get together with family and share a BIG meal. What can you make that will be both luxurious and keep you from unbuttoning your pants?...
Healthy Lavash Chips from Danica's Daily
Snack-Girl is always on the hunt for other blogs that inform her readers. Danica of Danica's Daily posts her healthy food consumption every day for people to follow.
Better and Faster than A Bowl of Cold Cereal
Life hasn't been easy since Snack-Girl set a new cereal standard in our house. I've tested many of our cereals and I've come up with very few that pass the Candy or Breakfast? Evaluate Your Cereal test....
Replace French Fries with This Easy and Healthy Snack
The most eaten vegetable in the United States is the potato. Found in fast food venues from coast to coast the delicious French Fries are hard to avoid....
How To Incorporate Veggies in Your Breakfast
Snack-Girl is always looking at great snack ideas - and What's Gaby Cooking? is an inspirational food blog....
Feeling Crabby? Try This Cure
Convenience foods are typically worse for you than food that you make yourself. But, once in a while a product shows up that is truly healthy and helpful to the time-stretched among us....
DIY Cereal For A Healthy Snack
National Cereal Day is this Sunday. How should we celebrate? How about making your own cereal? I'm sure the people at General Mills will LOVE this idea....
Turn Cauliflower into YUMMYflower
You can eat 2 cups of cauliflower and only add 88 calories to your waistline. Not only that, but the stuff is really good for you. This is one of the vegetables your doctor is telling you to eat....
DIY Crackers from Sagan
The great cracker quest continues with a guest post from a Snack-Girl reader....
Streamline Your Morning in One Step
Do you dread getting out of bed in the morning? Are you overwhelmed by the enormity of the tasks ahead? Take one job off your list right now!...
Beyond Hard Boiled Eggs
Eggs are incredibly nutritious. Just think, a baby embryo was supposed to consume that yolk to become a chick! (hmmmm, maybe you don't want to think about that :)...
Easy Apple Strudel from A Fit And Spicy Life
Using apples in a recipe is always a great idea. This post from A Fit and Spicy Life is a delicious way to enjoy them for a sometimes treat....
Fastest, Easiest, and Tastiest Guacamole
Guacamole is not a dip that should be avoided because of the calories. Of course, if you add guacamole to something that is already calorie dense (such as a cheese and meat filled burrito), you are throwing gas on the fire....
Sneak Healthy Dip into Your Super Bowl Party
When we think of the Super Bowl, we think of BBQ chicken wings, pizza, 7 layer dip, guacamole, Potato Chips, Doritos, beer, etc. (mouth watering, yet?)...
Have a Healthy Brownie! (a Mere 77 Calories)
Is it possible to create a healthy brownie? A regular brownie contains oodles of butter, sugar, eggs, and chocolate. They are a confection of MEGA calorific proportions and should be eaten as a treat....
Comfort Food without the Uncomfortable Guilt
Comfort food, by definition, makes us feel better. The BEST comfort food are the ones that both make us feel better and are healthy....
No-Bake, Nut Butter, Oatmeal Cookie
Let's be honest. Nobody has time to bake. Okay, if you have time to bake, you are in the minority. My favorite snacks are one that are just assembled from readily available ingredients and served with no mess....
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....
How To Make A Healthy and Glamorous Snack
Holiday parties don't have to be about meatballs, 7 layer dip, and cheese. You can do festive things with vegetables and people won't even realize they are eating them....
How to Eat More Vegetables
There can be no doubt that eating vegetables is good for you. Scientific study after study proclaim their health benefits....
A Dip that Won't Kill You
Have you noticed how many calories a sour cream and onion dip has? We can fool ourselves into believing we are eating healthily by dipping veggies in these dips....
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....
Treat Yourself When Shopping in the Mall
The shopping malls of the U.S. are dangerous places for people who watch their weight....
Imagine Being On Vacation
Are there certain foods that remind you of vacation spots? It seems that most tropical destinations have a form of fruit salad to start your day....
Healthy Homemade Granola
You can buy all sorts of different brands of granola. Granola comes in bags, boxes or bulk. It is found in the cereal aisle, the health food store, and the corner market....
Energy Bar Recipe
At $2 per bar, products like PowerBar can really take a bite out of your wallet. Of course they are incredibly convenient to buy and eat. Can you really make these at home?...
Fun for kids to make and eat (adults too!)
Ants on a log is a combination of celery, cream cheese (or peanut butter), and raisins...
Cheese and Crackers
This classic combination turns out to be an pretty good snack. The key is to use real cheese...
77 calories packed with nutrition
You get protein, lots of vitamins, fat and a whole slew of compounds that your body needs. So, eat eggs! Do not be afraid. But, try to keep it to 2 a day....