Recipes
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 | GOOD READ: A Springtime Vegetable You Shouldn’t Miss 12  May 20, 2013Once a year, I bring out the “good read” in order to get you to check out my post.... read more |
 | This Mixed Drink Is Under 100 Calories 18 May 15, 2013Snack Girl doesn’t cover drinks very often because 20% of her audience is under 21.... read more |
 | It’s Time To Talk About...... 14 May 13, 2013Rhubarb! I know you have been seeing it in your supermarket and farmer’s markets. read more |
 | Punch Up Your Salad With Homemade Croutons 16 May 8, 2013Is your salad getting you down? Mine tends to be always the same.... read more |
 | Time To Make The Popsicles 13 May 6, 2013Is anyone else craving something cold? It is starting to heat up and I love cooling down with a popsicle. read more |
 | Fire Up Your Grill and Make Some Mushroom Fajitas 14 May 2, 2013My pal, Aviva Goldfarb of The Six O’Clock Scramble has all the same problems that I do (well, maybe not all of them).... read more |
 | Gluten-Free Fluffer Nutters 8 May 1, 2013On Monday, I received a request for a gluten-free donut. Well, I would be in the deep end of the pool if I attempted that.... read more |
 | Never Buy Salad Dressing Again 36 April 30, 2013Someone put something on that naked salad up there! Man, that looks cold.... read more |
 | You Can Make Your Own Donuts (Without A Deep Fryer) 43 April 29, 2013Snack Girl has a donut problem. She can tell you within a five mile radius where all the delicious donuts can be purchased.... read more |
 | Do-It-Yourself Doritos 24 April 24, 2013Frito Lay better watch out because we can rise up and make our own Doritos.... read more |
 | Lighten The Devil In These Eggs 20 April 22, 2013Yes, this photo does look like "deviled" eggs, but Snack Girl has a fix to make them much less evil.... read more |
 | Greet Spring With A Tasty Little Treat 9 April 18, 2013Anyone else have $2 per pound fresh strawberries greeting them at the supermarket. Hurray!.... read more |
 | Love Chocolate Shakes? Give This Smoothie A Try 31 April 15, 2013Sometimes I wish I was the kind of person who would walk by an ice cream store and not notice it.... read more |
 | The Fool Proof Way To Cook Brown Rice 37 April 8, 2013Do not fear brown rice. It may look a little different but it is easy to cook.... read more |
 | Take A Walk On The Raw Side With Asparagus 9 April 4, 2013You know that you are dull if the most exciting part of your week is eating raw asparagus for the first time.... read more |
 | A Cheese Danish Makeover 21 April 2, 2013Let’s say you are a fledging food photographer and your husband eats your garnish. What should you do?... read more |
 | Ice Cream Cravings Making You Crazy? Give This Healthier Dessert A Try 24 March 27, 2013Snack Girl is ALWAYS looking for ways to makeover treats into healthy food. And, she loves banana splits!.... read more |
 | Wake Up With A Healthier Spread 29 March 25, 2013Guess what I didn't use on my toast this morning?... read more |
 | Is This The Spaghetti of Your Dreams? 57 March 20, 2013Want your pasta to be zero calories and still taste like pasta? Maybe I have found a solution.... read more |
 | A Healthy Way To Serve Bacon 6 March 18, 2013Whenever I write about bacon, Snack Girl gets a surge of readers. Why?.... read more |
 | A Fruit Dip To Keep Life Interesting 21 March 11, 2013Snack 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!... read more |
 | Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage For The Snack Girl Recipe Swap 11 March 7, 2013Here we are in March, baby. Grab yourself some cabbage.... read more |
 | No Time To Make Real Oatmeal? Try This 31 March 6, 2013Do you have time to make real oatmeal? I didn’t think so. read more |
 | Change Up Your Enchiladas 12 February 28, 2013What 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?.... read more |
 | Try This Instead of The Shamrock Shake 6 February 27, 2013Can you see the green in there? That isn’t food coloring..... read more |
 | Make Your Own Mocha Roasted Almonds 15 February 25, 2013Snack Girl is not trying to sell you rabbit poop, it just looks like it..... read more |
 | A Summer Dish For The Winter: Cherry Tomato Gratin 15 February 20, 2013Anyone else missing summer? I spend way too much of my time surfing for travel deals to warm places.... read more |
 | Makeover This Favorite Bar Food 18 February 18, 2013This recipe is seriously fun. I was skeptical at first, but then I started enjoying myself.... read more |
 | A Welcoming Fruit For The Winter 23 February 13, 2013Pineapples are in season right now and costing about $2 each in my neck of the woods. YUM!... read more |
 | A Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe For The Snack Girl Recipe Swap 28 February 7, 2013Last month, I featured a recipe swap with carrots as the featured vegetable. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes. read more |
 | Here Comes The “Festival of Chocolate” 4 February 4, 2013The simple truth is that chocolate rocks. It seems to hit the a very special pleasure center in the brain.... read more |
 | A Decadent Tasting But Healthy Dessert 21 January 31, 2013Sweet potatoes have been haunting me. They are inexpensive and we don’t eat enough of them.... read more |
 | Tasty Three Layer Dip In A Snap 18 January 29, 2013Do you ever get stuck with having to make something and not wanting to drive to the store?... read more |
 | A Portion Control Trick For Baking Cookies 21 January 23, 2013Are you sitting around your home baking because it is cold outside? What about snow days with kids?... read more |
 | Crunchy, Salty, & Satisfying Homemade Cheese Crackers 16 January 21, 2013The cracker aisle at the supermarket is fraught with peril. I cannot tell you how many e-mails I get about crackers.... read more |
 | Vegetarian Hash For Breakfast: You Don’t Need Bacon 23 January 16, 2013If I am absolutely honest with myself, bacon will be one of the top foods I take to a deserted island.... read more |
 | Do It Yourself Healthier Reese’s Peanut Butter Bites 30 January 14, 2013Did you grow up with the commercial where the chocolate bar ended up in the peanut butter? I am probably dating myself.... read more |
 | Our First Recipe Swap Featuring Carrots & My Favorite Pickled Carrots 37 January 10, 2013Don’t those look delicious? Mmmmm, carrots.... read more |
 | Comfort Without The Icing 33 January 9, 2013There is more than one way to create comfort. One way involves lots of calories and icing.... read more |
 | The Fast Cooking Bean For A Warm Salad 21 January 7, 2013Do you think the words “warm” and “salad” work together? Well, they can if you use lentils.... read more |
 | The In Season Vegetable With A Bad Reputation 56 January 2, 2013Snack Girl knows how you are feeling right now. Too many bowl games?.... read more |
 | Tear Your Eyes Away From Cookies And Look At This! 15 December 18, 2012Snack Girl has been hard at work determining how many cookies she will be making this weekend. I started dreaming with five different cookie recipes.... read more |
 | Looking For Red and Green? Try This! 16 December 10, 2012Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad.... read more |
 | Try A Lighter Potato Pancake 9 December 5, 2012THE holiday food of Hanukkah is the potato pancake (AKA latke). The traditional recipe for potato latkes can include 3-4 cups of oil.... read more |
 | The Cutest And Healthiest Holiday Party Snack 20 December 3, 2012Last year, I made adorable santa hats with whipped cream. There were complaints.... read more |
 | Holiday Sugar Cookie Recipe Makeover 18 November 28, 2012Today, we are going to admit that it would be fun to try to be healthier for the holidays.... read more |
 | Pickled Beets From “Around The Southern Table” 9 November 26, 2012It is beet season and time to get cooking. Don’t they look festive?.... read more |
 | Do It Yourself Deep Chocolate VitaTop Recipe 15 November 20, 2012The inspiration for today’s post came from a reader who is tired of buying VitaTops because they are expensive. read more |
 | A New Lighter Thanksgiving Pie To Try 17 November 15, 2012Do you ever want to make a pie and don’t have a crust or want to make one? There is a simple solution. read more |
 | November Means Peppermint Mocha Season 19 November 12, 2012Are you cold? I don’t know about where you are, but the weather is changing here.... read more |
 | Make Your Own Peanut Butter With or Without Chocolate 32 November 7, 2012The photo above and peanut butter are not exactly the same things. I got a wee bit carried away with peanut butter making.... read more |
 | What Are You Bringing To Thanksgiving? 24 November 5, 2012How many of you out there hate Brussels Sprouts? I bet you are really looking forward to them on your Thanksgiving table.... read more |
 | Good Read: How To Enjoy Fresh Cranberries 17 October 30, 2012After picking on dried cranberries last week (see: The Truth About Dried Cranberries ), I decided to feature the fresh variety.... read more |
 | Rock The House With Your Toaster Oven 26 October 25, 2012Sometimes 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.... read more |
 | Yum! A Caramel Salted Chocolate Makeover 20 October 23, 2012Since we are on the subject of candy because of Halloween, I want to introduce you to one of my favorites.... read more |
 | Think Beyond Mayo With Spooky Green Spread 13 October 18, 2012Wow! Isn’t that green up there? That isn’t food coloring.... read more |
 | Little Bites With Big Flavor: The Mini Reuben 10 October 15, 2012Does anyone else out there love deli sandwiches? You know the ones I am talking about.... read more |
 | Healthier Caramel Apples: Just Do It! 8 October 10, 2012You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier.... read more |
 | Make Your Own Healthier Version of A Wendy’s Vanilla Frosty 19 October 3, 2012Did you know that there are 15 ingredients and 400 calories in a Wendy’s Frosty? Sad, isn’t it?.... read more |
 | Greet October With A Lighter Pumpkin Spiced Latte 18 October 1, 2012Some 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.... read more |
 | Pizza Without Guilt 18 September 28, 2012Snack Girl doesn’t believe in guilt about food. For me, there is no “good” food vs. “evil” food.... read more |
 | Mom, You Cooked My Pumpkin! 14 September 24, 2012The screams began before they had even taken off their backpacks. How could you do this to a pumpkin?... read more |
 | Eating Cookie Dough Just Got Healthier 21 September 19, 2012Bored with the same old apple and peanut butter? Love to eat cookie dough out of the bowl? read more |
 | Pumpkin Mondays Continues with Pumpkin Chili 35 September 17, 2012Snack 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.... read more |
 | Rethink Your Breakfast: Turkish Style 27 September 13, 2012Snack Girl has been fortunate to visit Turkey twice in her 43 years. Both trips taught me so much, and I remember them vividly.... read more |
 | A Pumpkin Pie Smoothie For Fall 24 September 10, 2012Last week, I introduced Fall with a no bake pumpkin oatmeal cookie. But, I had a problem.... read more |
 | A Simple Fix For An Iconic Meaty Sandwich: The Sloppy Joe 26 September 6, 2012Anyone else like sloppy joes? This sandwich consists of ground meat, onions, and mystery sauce from a can served on a bun.... read more |
 | A No Bake Cookie That Salutes Fall 41 September 4, 2012I’ve spent some time trying not to bake, but I still love cookies. The best cookies, of course, are made with love.... read more |
 | Fantastic Ideas For 10 Dollar Dinners 16 August 31, 2012Got $25 for a dinner for four? First, you buy a book for $15 and then you pay $10 for the ingredients.... read more |
 | Take Your Raw Veggies To the Next Level 12 August 30, 2012Awwww, ma, raw veggies AGAIN! Yes, I know it is difficult but there is nothing healthier.... read more |
 | Have You Tried Baked Oatmeal? 37 August 29, 2012If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!.... read more |
 | The Best Brand of Yogurt You Can Buy 71 August 27, 2012The title here is purposely misleading. I am just trying to get you to pay attention.... read more |
 | Got A Blender? Try This No Cook Soup For Instant Deliciousness 21 August 23, 2012Do you have any relatives who say that they cook and then they just open cans? Yep, this recipe was inspired by a “Can Chef”.... read more |
 | Cantaloupe For An Easy Healthy Breakfast 21 August 20, 2012I 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)... read more |
 | Perfect Roast Chicken On The Grill 23 August 16, 2012Snack Girl rarely reveals her “foodie” side here on the site. Yes, folks, I read cookbooks, cooking magazines, and can converse about morels if pushed.... read more |
 | Hide An Entire Carrot In This Wrap 13 August 13, 2012Do you want to sneak some veggies in without anyone noticing? Use the sushi method of vegetable hiding.... read more |
 | No Need For A Deep Fryer With These Corn Fritters 17 August 9, 2012Deep frying food is cheating in my book. You can make a pencil taste delicious if you deep fry it.... read more |
 | Heat Up Your Pan And Make Some Healthy Pancakes 24 August 6, 2012Snack Girl keeps working on the perfect pancake. It is the "cake" part that gets me striving for the elusive goal of tasty and nutritious.... read more |
 | Replace Potato Skins With Zucchini Boats 19 August 1, 2012Row, row, row, your zucchini, gently down the STREAM!!... read more |
 | Eggplant For Dummies 25 July 30, 2012My partner is allergic to eggplant so there hasn’t been one eggplant post on Snack Girl. That changes today!... read more |
 | A Tofu Recipe For Tofu Haters 46 July 23, 2012Snack Girl has a confession. She wants to like tofu, but she just can’t.... read more |
 | The Seed You Should Be Eating 32 July 20, 2012Have I confused you with the photo of the chocolate cake? Where are the seeds?... read more |
 | An Inspirational Post On Strawberry Jam 334 July 19, 2012See 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... read more |
 | A Ranch Dressing Makeover For All You Salad Lovers 24 July 18, 2012Last week, I posted about grilling Romaine lettuce and a bunch of you asked for recipes for making your own salad dressing. read more |
 | Refreshing Breakfast On A Stick 11 July 16, 2012Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?.... read more |
 | Romaine Lettuce Doesn’t Have To Be Boring 20 July 12, 2012What am I talking about? Romaine lettuce IS boring!.... read more |
 | Do Something Different With Watermelon 19 July 10, 2012Sometimes it is hard to buy one of those LARGE watermelons. Are you really going to eat all of that? read more |
 | Turn Dull Beans Into A Potato Chip Replacement 24 July 3, 2012Yesterday, we featured canned beans in a sneaky way. Today, they come out behind the curtain. read more |
 | Try Adding This To Your Brownie Mix 36 July 2, 2012I 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.... read more |
 | No Bake Lemon Balls: Healthy, Fast, & Yummy 18 June 27, 2012One of the biggest hits on Snack Girl has been the No Bake Brownie Balls.... read more |
 | A Seriously Cool Appetizer Featuring Watermelon 13 June 25, 2012I 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.... read more |
 | How To Replace A Cinnabon 51 June 20, 2012Snack 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.... read more |
 | The Secret To Delicious 87 Calorie Cheesecake 26 June 18, 2012Recently, I faced a major dilemma. There was a LARGE piece of cheesecake in front of me and no one else to eat it.... read more |
 | What Are You Going To DO With All That Produce? 24 June 15, 2012Okay, folks, let's get real. Which of you is overwhelmed by produce that you have grown or purchased?... read more |
 | Healthier Buffalo Chicken Wings 21 June 13, 2012Vegans, 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.... read more |
 | An Iced Coffee Solution To The Liquid Calorie Problem 46 June 7, 2012I have followed the new "soda ban" in New York City with much interest. Seems many are calling NYC a "nanny state".... read more |
 | Where's The Beef? A Better Burger 20 June 4, 2012I know what you are thinking - "Hello, lovely.....nom nom nom" Yes, that is a portobello mushroom burger that you will be grilling this summer.... read more |
 | GOOD READ: A Vegetable You Gotta Try 51 May 31, 2012I decided to put "Good Read" in my title in the hopes that you will actually read what I have to say.... read more |
| A Hot Summer Day Screams For A Frozen Treat 9 May 30, 2012Is anyone else craving something cold? Man, it was hot this weekend and I all I could think about was |
 | Like Mojitos? Try This Light Summer Dessert 6 May 24, 2012Hellooooo, watermelon. Where have you been? Missed you!.... read more |
 | Do It Yourself Skinny Candy: Fun To Make & Eat 11 May 23, 2012Let me introduce you to "Chocolate Crackle". This stuff is seriously yummy and fun.... read more |
 | A Super Healthy Addition To Your Grill 12 May 22, 2012Hot dogs, hamburgers, steak......salad! Yes, add some salad to your grill this Memorial Day weekend. read more |
 | What's The Deal With Quinoa? 35 May 16, 2012Seems 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.... read more |
 | Good Morning Sunshine! Wake Up With This Egg Dish 22 May 14, 2012Are you bored with hard boiled eggs? Yeah, they are dull. Let me introduce you to an old friend... read more |
 | Love Rice But Want To Cut Calories? Try This 43 May 9, 2012Snack Girl did something different the other day to her favorite "rice and bean" bowl. She substituted a vegetable in the bowl above... read more |
 | Make Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Healthier 18 May 7, 2012Check out that bright orange up there. That color is indicative of a much loved processed food from everyone's childhood.... read more |
 | An Almond Joy Makeover From A Sweet & Skinny Top Chef 10 May 4, 2012Snack Girl recently found out that her favorite apple pie was 420 calories for one slice. Ouch.... read more |
 | This Tuna Melt Is So Light & Tasty It Will Make You Cry 38 May 2, 2012Tuna 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!... read more |
 | The Most Satisfying, Lowest Calorie, & Easiest Chocolate Dessert Ever Created 24 April 25, 2012Yeah, baby, it is springtime. Whoot! Whoot! How about them 2 for 1 strawberries rolling into your super and farmer's markets?... read more |
| Brown Is Beautiful: Making The Switch To Brown Rice 42 April 23, 2012Hey, we all want to be beautiful. How about trying some brown rice to aid your efforts?... read more |
 | Love Cheese? Try This 35 Calorie Alternative 68 April 18, 2012When you get people talking about their favorite cheese, stars start forming in their eyes.... read more |
 | Light Slow Cooker Chicken Curry From Everyday Maven 12 April 16, 2012Today, Snack Girl is happy to host a guest post from Everyday Maven with a recipe for slow cooker chicken curry. Yum! read more |
 | 100 Awesome Recipe Solutions For Parents 4 April 13, 2012I just know there are some tired parents out there who are sick of the question, "What's for dinner?".... read more |
 | Why This Pizza Crust Is My New BFF 30 April 11, 2012For the older generation out there that doesn't text, BFF stands for best friend forever (someone had to inform ME of that :-)... read more |
 | Make This Delicious Brownie And Eat It Every Day Guilt Free 17 April 9, 2012Snack Girl's survey on Friday gave me some great information! One suggestion was a makeover for brownies. read more |
 | Taking Cauliflower To A New Level 31 April 5, 2012For 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! read more |
 | Try This Trick For Some Healthy Blueberry Muffins 11 March 28, 2012Snack Girl is already making her plans for Earth Day (April 22nd). I am going to celebrate with a picnic!... read more |
| Spread It On or Dip It: The Best Yogurt Fruit Dip 15 March 26, 2012Snack 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!.... read more |
 | Healthy Apple Crisp: Cute & Yummy 24 March 21, 2012Many of us are on the hunt for a dessert that is both satisfying and healthy. I've been asked for a redo of creme brulee (which isn't gonna happen). read more |
 | Kale Chips: Believe The Hype 54 March 19, 2012Kale 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.... read more |
 | A Healthy Twist On An Old Favorite: The Rice Krispie Treat 21 March 14, 2012It is fun to try to make notoriously bad food into something healthier. The Rice Krispie Treat is just lookin' for a makeover.... read more |
| Greet Spring With Some Bacon (And Asparagus) 14 March 12, 2012Whenever I write about bacon, Snack Girl gets a surge of readers. Why?... read more |
 | How To Make Dark Chocolate Last Forever 16 March 7, 2012Drizzle: to pour in a fine stream. Drizzle is a super cool word because you can hear it.... read more |
| The Ultimate Enchilada Recipe For Healthiness 14 March 5, 2012What 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?.... read more |
 | Try This Microwave Pumpkin Custard From Slender Kitchen 10 March 4, 2012Today I am featuring a post from Kristen of Slender Kitchen. She has a bunch of delicious and healthy Weight Watchers recipes on her blog.... read more |
| Take On The Prickly Fruit: In Season and Super Sweet 11 February 29, 2012Pineapples are in season right now and costing about $2 each in my neck of the woods. YUM!... read more |
 | Want To Have It All? Try This Trick For Healthy Ice Cream 26 February 27, 2012This photo is not going to win any awards. It is hard to shoot anything resembling ice cream because it melts!... read more |
| Love Chocolate But Need To Eat Less Of It? Try This 13 February 23, 2012The simple truth is that chocolate rocks. It seems to hit the a very special pleasure center in the brain.... read more |
 | Give The Healthiest Vegetable on The Planet Some Love 17 February 22, 2012Yes! You know the vegetable that I am referring to - KALE. Kale is on every list for "healthiest vegetable". read more |
 | Make Your Own Whole Wheat Tortillas - So Yummy! 22 February 20, 2012See that tortilla up there? I made it! And, yes, I am proud of myself.... read more |
 | Eight Exciting Things To Do With Bananas 18 February 15, 2012When people meet me for the first time, what do you think they ask me? Where did you get your nails done?.... read more |
 | A Simple Way To Dress Up An Egg 16 February 13, 2012Snack Girl is on an egg kick because eggs are just SO nutritious.... read more |
 | The Healthiest and Easiest Breakfast (Bye-Bye Breakfast Cereal) 30 February 8, 2012Cereal is the most amazingly simple breakfast to serve. All you do is pour from a box.... read more |
 | This Valentine's Day Give Your Love A Healthy Heart 3 February 6, 2012Yes, it is time to show your love and devotion to your partner. Do you want to give him/her a box of chocolates?.... read more |
 | Looking For A Low Cal Burger? Give This Yummy, Simple, and Vegan Burger A Shot 20 January 30, 2012I 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.... read more |
 | An Awesome Portion Control Trick For Homemade Cookies 58 January 25, 2012So, you like to bake - but you have a problem. Yes, I know that problem well..... read more |
 | Return To An Old Favorite Snack (With A Twist) 8 January 23, 2012Sometimes we need a little inspiration to make a healthy snack. We get into snack ruts because we are super busy.... read more |
 | The Best Brand Of Crackers (Your Own) 24 January 19, 2012Since this site is called "Snack Girl", I get a bunch of questions about crackers. Frankly, I am pretty lost in the cracker aisle myself... read more |
 | Sunshine in Your Fridge: Grapefruit Made Less Sour 15 January 16, 2012Do 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.... read more |
 | Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw: In Season And Yummy 5 January 11, 2012Are you trying to eat seasonal foods? Put down those hard tomatoes and grab some cabbage.... read more |
 | Three Tips For An Insanely Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie 22 January 5, 2012Snack Girl has been refining her chocolate chip cookie recipe. It is a tough job - but I am willing to make the sacrifice.... read more |
 | Broccoli With Peanut Sauce Is For Everyone (Even The Broccoli Haters) 19 January 3, 2012Raise your hand if you like steamed broccoli with nothing on it! One, two.....TWO of you :).... read more |
 | For Good Luck And Good Health Try This For New Year's 6 December 28, 2011Looking for a future of prosperity? All you have to do is eat the right food on New Year's Day. read more |
 | Are You In Love With Egg Nog? Try This Light Version 6 December 21, 2011Snack Girl doesn't think you should mess with the recipe for egg nog. But, I have been getting requests to create a version with fewer calories.... read more |
| Lighter Latkes (Potato Pancakes) For Hanukkah 11 December 20, 2011THE holiday food of Hanukkah is the potato pancake (AKA latke). The traditional recipe for potato latkes can include 3-4 cups of oil..... read more |
| The Unthinkable: A Christmas Salad 10 December 15, 2011Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad. read more |
 | Delectable, Simple, and Adorable Santa Hats 13 December 13, 2011The search for "healthy" and "holiday" continues at Snack Girl headquarters (AKA my house). These Santa Hats are the latest find.... read more |
 | Vegan, Luxurious, Hot......Chocolate 16 December 8, 2011Snack Girl finds that most hot chocolate mixes are missing something important. They lack the most important flavor of all.... read more |
 | Need Umami? Try Using Mushrooms Instead of Meat 11 December 6, 2011When you think of foods that will help you replace red meat in your diet, what comes to your mind? Obviously, not celery.... read more |
| You Need To Cook With This Berry NOW! (Healthy Muffin Recipe) 21 November 17, 2011Have you noticed the lovely bags of red berries greeting you in the produce aisle? Fresh cranberries are here!... read more |
 | Love Late Night Desserts? Try This Healthy Version of Creme Brulee 11 November 14, 2011For 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.... read more |
 | 'Tis The Season of The Peppermint Mocha: Snack Girl's Skinny Solution 21 November 9, 2011Dear Starbucks and McDonald's - Why do you insist on derailing our efforts to consume less during the holidays with these alluring drinks?... read more |
 | Turn A Healthy Food That You Hate Into A New Love 29 November 7, 2011How many of you out there hate Brussels Sprouts? I bet you are really looking forward to them on your Thanksgiving table.... read more |
 | Wow Your Friends With The World's Simplest Cookie Recipe 22 November 2, 2011Do you love cookies but hate the work that goes into making them? My least favorite part is the clean up of the kitchen. argh.... read more |
 | The Problem With Casseroles (And A Solution!) 9 October 31, 2011Casseroles are serious comfort food - and you know what type of comfort food: cans of cream of mushroom soup mixed with noodles and frozen peas.... read more |
 | The Cheapest And Healthiest Snack In The Snack Aisle 33 October 26, 2011The snack aisle is one of the worst places in the grocery store to find a snack. But, there is an exception. read more |
 | Simple and Fun: DIY Pizza Lunchable 27 October 25, 2011Do 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.... read more |
 | A Fantastic Snack From A Scary Place 15 October 19, 2011You guys been anywhere scary lately? How about Costco where all your money seems to get scared out of your wallet?.... read more |
| Love Salted Chocolate Caramels? Try This Healthy Candy Alternative 28 October 17, 2011No 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.... read more |
| Embrace Fall With This Pumpkin Themed Skinny Drink 14 October 5, 2011Some 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.... read more |
 | Dress Your Oatmeal Up For Halloween 13 October 3, 2011Are you going to go out and buy a costume for Halloween? How about your oatmeal? Is it going to have a costume?.... read more |
 | A Delicious Almost Zero Calorie Snack (Really!) 10 September 29, 2011When you look at those mushrooms up there do you think they are covered in olive oil? Yes?... read more |
 | Dress Up Your Apple Slices With Cookie Dough Dip 27 September 26, 2011Bored with the same old apple and peanut butter? Love to eat cookie dough out of the bowl?.... read more |
 | The Secret To Making Chicken Breast Taste Much Better Than A Hockey Puck 42 September 19, 2011Snack Girl hasn't sucked on a hockey puck lately, but she has grilled skinless chicken breast past the point of edible.... read more |
 | Mix Up These Healthier Corn Muffins In A Jiffy 18 September 15, 2011Got 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.... read more |
 | Who Else Lost Their Virginity This Month? 23 September 12, 2011See those lovely jars of apple butter? Snack Girl made them in a fit of unbridled domesticity.... read more |
 | A Hot Breakfast That Has It All 41 September 8, 2011If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!.... read more |
| Comfort Food Made Healthier 25 September 6, 2011Anyone else like sloppy joes? This sandwich consists of ground meat, onions, and mystery sauce from a can served on a bun.... read more |
| Rethink Your Breakfast: Turkish Style 25 September 1, 2011Snack Girl has been fortunate to visit Turkey twice in her 41 years. Both trips taught me so much, and I remember them vividly.... read more |
| Mix Pancakes With Oatmeal And You Get A Super Breakfast 21 August 30, 2011Snack Girl keeps working on the perfect pancake. It is the "cake" part that gets me striving for the elusive goal of tasty and nutritious.... read more |
 | This Muffin Can Save Your Life 35 August 25, 2011I know what you are thinking. How can a muffin save a life? Don't we usually use things like electrified paddles?.... read more |
 | Better Than Real Eggs 33 August 23, 2011Going 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.... read more |
 | Got Fruit On The Edge? Don't Toss It - Try This 15 August 15, 2011Snack 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.... read more |
 | One More Thing To Do With Watermelon 11 August 12, 2011Snack Girl has been obsessed with watermelon. My fridge seems always to have half a watermelon staring out at me.... read more |
 | Create A Better Snack With Carrots 15 August 8, 2011The 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.... read more |
 | A Lot Less Float For Your Boat (Awesome 53 Calorie Dessert) 16 August 4, 2011Snack Girl wants to share about serving sizes of ice cream. Ummm, what happened?.... read more |
| How Cantaloupe Can Keep Your Dishes Clean 10 August 1, 2011I 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).... read more |
 | Fall In Love With A New Whole Grain 24 July 28, 2011The comfort zone of American cuisine is meat, potatoes, and a wee bit of vegetables. When it comes to whole grains, we are sadly lacking.... read more |
 | Chill Out With Some Watermelon Tomato Soup 4 July 25, 2011You see that leaf of basil up there? I wish that was ME! Why? Because it is 100F, and that soup is COLD.... read more |
 | Makeover The Best Selling Salad Dressing In America 17 July 20, 2011Eating 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!.... read more |
 | A 100 Calorie Pizza That Will Rock Your Sox 36 July 18, 2011You 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.... read more |
 | Why Watermelon Makes Us Feel Good 29 July 11, 2011Snack 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!... read more |
 | A Fruit You Just Gotta Try 15 July 7, 2011Something 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... read more |
 | You Don't Need The Bread For This Healthy Snack 8 July 5, 2011The 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.... read more |
 | Lighter, Fluffier Trail Mix 11 June 30, 2011Trail mix is for taking on your hike. Anyone been on a hike lately? No? Me, neither.... read more |
 | Turn Strawberry Shortcake Into Strawberry Healthycake 23 June 27, 2011Have you ever made a traditional Strawberry Shortcake? Well, I have and the "shortcake" part calls for cream AND butter. Wowza! read more |
 | How To Eat Less Red Meat & Still LOVE Your Burger 14 June 22, 2011This burger above has a secret. It is not as fattening as it seems. What did Snack Girl do?... read more |
 | Sweet Corn Is A Stellar Snack 16 June 20, 2011Don'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.... read more |
 | Z Fries: The Latest In Nutritious, Delicious, and Low Cal Fries 32 June 15, 2011Z French like to sspeak like thissss. In France, they call French fries - frites. Don't they know they are French fries? sheesh.... read more |
 | Whole Grain, Homemade Chip: Goodbye Potato Chips! 18 June 13, 2011Chips, why do we love you so? Is it the crunchiness? The saltiness? or the just plain deliciousness.... read more |
| Make Your Own Popsicles: "Great Taste...Less Added Sugar!" 15 June 10, 2011Having something cold to refresh yourself on a hot summer day is essential. Snack Girl usually reaches for a |
 | Skip The Ice Cream: Grill Your Dessert 19 June 8, 2011Summertime 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?.... read more |
 | Bring Out The Hellman's And Bring Out The Olive Oil? 34 June 7, 2011Snack Girl has been holding out on one of her own favorite snack recipes. I like to think of it as a BLT without the B or L..... read more |
 | Avoid The Cereal Aisle Forever Using This Simple Recipe 25 June 6, 2011Snack Girl writes a lot about cereal because it is one of those packaged foods that makes all sorts of health claims.... read more |
 | How To Make A Healthy Cake Pop 16 June 2, 2011Snack 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".... read more |
 | French Onion Dip With Zero Guilt 13 May 30, 2011When someone shows up to your house with sour cream, French onion soup mix, and a bag of Ruffles - you know you are in heaven.... read more |
| Wow Your Friends This Memorial Day With Salad Sticks 8 May 25, 2011If 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.".... read more |
 | Vegan Cupcakes Have Taken Over The World 43 May 23, 2011Shhhh....don't tell ANYONE (except all of your friends). Chocolate cupcakes can be delicious without any..... read more |
 | The Most Colorful Comfort Food 19 May 18, 2011Snack Girl has a confession to make. She was a "hater" of vegetable soup. I know it is hard to believe - but I was.... read more |
 | You Don't Need Sugar For A Refreshing Summer Drink 18 May 16, 2011It is FINALLY beginning to heat up here in the middle of nowhere and Snack Girl loves cold drinks when it is hot outside. read more |
 | Who Else Wants Restaurant Quality Indian Food Without The Calories? 15 May 12, 2011Snack Girl LOVES Indian food and would eat it more except for a few things. Let me list them for you: cream, butter, and oil.... read more |
 | Hate Bananas? Try These Pumpkin Bites 33 May 10, 2011Back in April, Snack Girl posted what she thought was an awesome cereal bar recipe. People complained! read more |
 | Elegant, Easy, and Under 100 Calories 11 May 5, 2011When you get tired of your apple and peanut butter, you need to go gourmet for your snack.... read more |
 | Love Chinese Take Out? Try This Trick 29 May 2, 2011It 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.... read more |
 | Veggie Burgers Can Be Better Than Meat Burgers (Seriously) 35 April 27, 2011Snack Girl has been looking for a packaged veggie burger to endorse as a great snack. And, she hasn't found one :(... read more |
 | Get Your Spring On With This Vegetable 31 April 26, 2011Last year, Snack Girl featured one of her FAVORITE Spring vegetables and no one read my post. No, I won't give up.... read more |
 | The BEST Post Workout Snack 18 April 20, 2011Whether 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.... read more |
 | A Grab 'N Go Breakfast With ZERO Added Sugar (and you will love it) 54 April 18, 2011Anybody else sick of packaged cereal bars? But, they are just SO easy and fast.... read more |
 | A Cookie Without Dairy or Egg (It is STILL Delicious!) 31 April 13, 2011If 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".... read more |
| Satan Would Hate This Recipe 20 April 11, 2011Yes, this photo does look like "deviled" eggs, but Snack Girl has a fix to make them much less evil.... read more |
 | Give Me Three Ingredients and I'll Give You Amazing Salsa 9 April 6, 2011If 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.... read more |
 | Who Else Wants Bacon? 14 April 4, 2011What is bacon doing on Snack Girl? This site is supposed to be healthy!... read more |
| Now You Can Eat A Banana Split Without Splitting Your Pants 26 March 31, 2011Snack Girl is ALWAYS looking for ways to makeover treats into healthy food. And, she loves banana splits!.... read more |
| Try This: Vegan Toast 18 March 28, 2011Guess what I didn't use on my toast this morning?.... read more |
 | See How Easily You Can Turn Cauliflower Into An Awesome Snack 40 March 23, 2011Wouldn'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. read more |
 | This Green Smoothie Does NOT Taste Like Grass 40 March 21, 2011Snack Girl has had MANY readers tell her to try "green" smoothies. Well, before last Tuesday, I had one word for them - YUCK!... read more |
| This Is Not Your Mother's Rice Krispie Treat 23 March 16, 2011Snack Girl has been working on a "new" Rice Krispie treat for a while now. First, I had to change the name.... read more |
 | Never Eat Fast Food French Fries Again 29 March 14, 2011Yes, you can do it! You can give up your beloved french fries and celebrate their exit from your life..... read more |
 | The Egg McMuffin Makeover 30 March 9, 2011Seems 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.... read more |
 | Green Thing...You Make My Heart Sing 12 March 7, 2011Green thing, I think I love you. Your arrival in my neighborhood Stop-&-Shop means SPRING is coming soon.... read more |
 | Try This Healthy Pie.....Naked 27 March 2, 2011Here at Snack Girl headquarters clothing is optional (for the 4 and under set). This is also true of our pies.... read more |
 | The Cheater's Guide to Healthy Yogurt 33 February 28, 2011Is 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!... read more |
| You Will LOVE This 81 Calorie Egg Recipe 19 February 24, 2011Eggs 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 :)... read more |
 | Save Money, Your Waistline, And The World By Making Your Own Cereal 5 February 23, 2011Okay, maybe I have gotten a bit dramatic with this title. But, you HAVE to try making your own cereal.... read more |
 | My Friends Use To Laugh At Me...And THEN I Made This Broccoli Recipe 40 February 15, 2011Do you think Snack Girl is done trying to convince you to eat broccoli? I will NEVER give up (really).... read more |
 | THE Valentine's Day Treat 6 February 11, 2011You can't walk into any store right now without being bombarded with chocolate. The lovely heart shaped boxes in red just sing out - BUY ME!.... read more |
| Homemade Whole Wheat Tortillas - So Ridiculously Easy 37 February 10, 2011Back in November, I wrote a post about healthy tortillas (A Healthy Tortilla). A reader who commented on that post changed my world.... read more |
| Simply Lovely Valentine's Day Breakfast 8 February 8, 2011You don't want to kill your Valentine with killer food, do you? Show your love by making something healthy.... read more |
 | This Smoothie Will Blow Your Mind 32 February 3, 2011Snack 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. read more |
 | The ONLY Chocolate Chip Cookie You Should Ever Eat 29 February 2, 2011Snack Girl has a secret. With over 27 inches of snow outside her window, she can't look a vegetable in the eye.... read more |
 | Panini Extreme Makeover (Take THAT Quiznos!) 14 January 31, 2011Maybe you like grilled cheese sandwiches? Okay, who doesn't like grilled cheese sandwiches?... read more |
 | Love S'Mores? Try This 52 Calorie Treat 10 January 28, 2011The combination of melted chocolate, graham crackers, and a soft marshmallow is SO dreamy.... read more |
| Transform Broccoli Into a Food the ENTIRE Family Will Eat 23 January 19, 2011Snack Girl KNOWS about the broccoli haters of the world. And she wants to change their minds.... read more |
 | What To Do With Lots of Celery? 9 January 18, 2011After the success of last week's pickled carrots post, I thought it would be fun to talk about celery.... read more |
 | Makeover Kettle Corn Into "Can Do" Corn 32 January 12, 2011Kettle corn has that perfect combination of crunchy, salty, and sweet that keeps you eating it long after you should stop.... read more |
 | How To Avoid Wasting Carrots 21 January 10, 2011Do 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?... read more |
 | Simple, Delicious, and Low Calorie Smoothie Recipes from Camp Shane 19 January 7, 2011If you’re looking for a snack that tastes delicious AND is good for you, then you’re in for a treat! read more |
| Low Calorie Comfort Food - It Exists! 16 January 5, 2011There is more than one way to create comfort. One way involves lots of calories and icing.... read more |
 | Try This Breakfast Solution: Faster and Healthier Than Cereal 17 December 29, 2010Are you running out of time every morning and grabbing a cereal bar? Try this instead.... read more |
 | Make Winter Warmer With Apple and Peanut Butter Oatmeal 31 December 28, 2010Are you bored with your oatmeal? Let's give it a makeover!.... read more |
 | Try This New Year's Snack: Veggie Shots 8 December 27, 2010Short on time? Want to make something different and healthy for your New Year's party?... read more |
 | Love Sliders? Here Is A Healthy Version 7 December 14, 2010In case you are wondering, a slider is a mini-sandwich or burger. I first encountered them at my neighborhood Chili's.... read more |
 | You Won't Miss The Butter In This Holiday Banana Bread 17 December 7, 2010Can you trick your pals into believing you used a stick of butter to make your banana bread? I think so!... read more |
 | Give the Gift of A Healthy Snack (Your Friends Won't Even Know Its Healthy!) 31 December 1, 2010Looking for that perfect gift for that special someone? Put down your credit card and rev up your food processor. read more |
 | Last Minute T-Day Side or Healthy Snack 7 November 22, 2010Kill it on Turkey day with a fresh side that goes with everything, takes 10 minutes to make, and will WOW your guests.... read more |
 | A Thanksgiving Feast Cooked in 10 Minutes? Done! 12 November 17, 2010Yes, it is possible to create an entire Thanksgiving dinner in 10 minutes. How?... read more |
| Saving The Brussels Sprouts 22 November 15, 2010Any of you Snack Girl readers hate Brussels Sprouts? I bet you are really looking forward to them on your Thanksgiving table.... read more |
 | Try This Pumpkin Pie Makeover For Thanksgiving 18 November 10, 2010Why would Snack Girl mess with Thanksgiving? Come on, live a little!... read more |
| A Pumpkin Spice Latte With 77 Calories 18 November 3, 2010Do 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.... read more |
 | A "No Peel" Apple Recipe To Make You Swoon 11 November 1, 2010The 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.... read more |
 | Replace Mayo With This Healthy Spread 19 October 26, 2010Seems like it is time to take on mayonnaise. I love the stuff, but when you start adding it to sandwiches, the calories sky rocket... read more |
| Healthier Brownies With A Secret Ingredient 45 October 21, 2010Snack Girl is not someone who thinks you should alter the almighty brownie treat. Why take something so indulgent and delicious and change it?.... read more |
 | A Healthy Halloween Snack 5 October 20, 2010Halloween 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.... read more |
 | Healthy Banana Pudding from Jack LaLanne 17 October 14, 2010Before Jillian Michaels, Jane Fonda, and Zumba there was Jack LaLanne. He presented fitness and exercise advice on TV for 34 years!... read more |
| Don't Toss These Out! 13 October 12, 2010Who likes to feel like their hands are in worm guts? You? The slimy inside of a pumpkin is a SCARY place.... read more |
 | Got Apples? Try This Awesome Healthy Snack 20 October 7, 2010If you read this website, you BETTER have apples in your fridge (or I'm gonna buy you some :) This is it people - apple season!... read more |
 | Chocolate Pumpkin Protein Bars - YUM! 28 October 4, 2010You would expect that a food blog called Lilveggiepatch.com would be set in a rural spot like Athens, GA.... read more |
 | 100 Calories of Snack From Russia 14 September 27, 2010Have you ever wondered what snacks exist in other countries? Well, Snack Girl is on the case!.... read more |
 | Mix It Up For A Delicious Snack 35 September 21, 2010Do 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.... read more |
 | Want Your Kid To Eat A Healthy Snack? Use a Stick 5 September 14, 2010Sick of trying to get your kids to eat something healthy? Try my method of persuasion involving a stick.... read more |
 | A Grab And Go Breakfast With Staying Power 20 September 13, 2010My 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?... read more |
| Colorful and Healthy: Carrot, Raisin, Cream Cheese Bite 16 August 31, 2010The healthiest eaters among us incorporate vegetables or fruit in every meal. This can be tricky because vegetables take time to prepare.... read more |
 | Skinny Italian Tomato Snack Recipe 74 August 24, 2010Skinny Italian seems like an oxymoron. Can you eat pasta by the tons and still be skinny?... read more |
 | A Cherry Tomato Salad For Summer 10 August 18, 2010My farm share just gave us the go ahead to pick AS MANY cherry tomatoes as we want! Is that crazy?.... read more |
 | Freezer Jam For Dummies 11 August 10, 2010Freezer 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.... read more |
 | A Beet Recipe For Beet Haters 11 August 6, 2010Why do people hate beets? Maybe grandmothers forced beets on to poor defenseless grand children. Or they haven't had tried fresh beets!... read more |
| Want Fewer Dirty Dishes? Try This Healthy Trick 7 August 3, 2010I 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).... read more |
| I Love You More Than Bacon (Maybe) 11 July 29, 2010Snack-Girl.com has been devoid of bacon until today! Bacon is not known as a healthy food, but it inspires me to song.... read more |
 | Kale Chips 29 July 27, 2010There are bunches of kale ready to eat in someone's garden right now. What are you going to do with it all?... read more |
 | Love Bagels and Cream Cheese? Try This Makeover 12 July 21, 2010Has anyone else noticed the size of your bagel getting bigger in the last 20 years? And the amount of cream cheese spread on them seems to be growing too!... read more |
 | A Tomato Salad For Tomato Lovers 20 July 14, 2010Can you believe those colors? You know how they say to "eat the rainbow". Here is your chance!.... read more |
 | Got Watermelon? Try This Awesome and Simple Recipe 16 July 8, 2010This is the season of watermelon. Supermarkets position these lovely creatures right at the front door so they hop into your cart! Really!... read more |
 | How To Make a Power Breakfast (44% of your DV of Iron) 12 June 30, 2010Snack Girl has a problem. It is a GREAT problem to have - too much fresh spinach in her refrigerator.... read more |
| Turn Your Dull Toast into a Terrific Snack 6 June 22, 2010What can you spread on your toast that will help guard against high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke? Butter, right?... read more |
 | An Amazing Apple Pie Makeover In Two Minutes 13 June 17, 2010Is 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.... read more |
| 63 Calories of Salty, Sweet, Sour, Spicy and Veggie Goodness for a Dime 11 June 14, 2010After 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.... read more |
| DIY Popsicles: A Happy, Healthy Snack 10 June 7, 2010Summer 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.... read more |
 | Jamie Oliver's Delicious Cheesy Corn 8 May 25, 2010Do 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.... read more |
| When It Heats Up Try This Simple Zero Calorie Drink 16 May 20, 2010There 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. read more |
 | Elegant, Easy, and Eggilicious 15 May 18, 2010The 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.... read more |
 | Try Rhubarb - In Season Now and Super Yummy 5 May 10, 2010The 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.... read more |
 | Olive Tapenade from Clean Food Cookbook 3 May 4, 2010How 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!... read more |
 | Eat Asparagus for Breakfast from Eat Real Good 9 April 30, 2010One 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.... read more |
 | A Chocolate Shake With Only 116 Cals 18 April 26, 2010As 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.... read more |
 | DIY Microwave Popcorn: Healthy, Yummy, and CHEAP 27 April 22, 2010Popcorn 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.... read more |
| Banana Quesadilla: A Delicious After-Exercise Snack 18 April 21, 2010Whether 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.... read more |
 | Hot "Wings" From The Skinny Chef: Recipe and Book Giveaway 47 April 20, 2010Buffalo 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.... read more |
 | Stuff It! (I'm Talking About Mushrooms, Of Course) 10 April 16, 2010Incorporating 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.... read more |
 | Smokeratoes: A Fabulous New Snack 9 April 14, 2010Sometimes 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.... read more |
 | Do NOT Be Afraid of This Vegetable - In Season NOW and Yummy! 17 April 7, 2010A 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.... read more |
| Change Your Deviled Eggs into Angeled Eggs (Low Cal Recipe) 12 April 6, 2010Snack-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!... read more |
 | Celebrating Easter? Wow Your Family with This Luxurious Low Cal Dip 29 March 29, 2010Easter 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?... read more |
 | Healthy Lavash Chips from Danica's Daily 3 March 25, 2010Snack-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. read more |
| Better and Faster than A Bowl of Cold Cereal 17 March 22, 2010Life 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.... read more |
 | Put Your Kids To Work 4 March 19, 2010Spring break is about to start around the country and it is time to figure out what you are going to do with your kids. If you are like me, you don't have an expensive vacation planned.... read more |
| Replace French Fries with This Easy and Healthy Snack 24 March 15, 2010The 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.... read more |
 | How To Incorporate Veggies in Your Breakfast 8 March 11, 2010Snack-Girl is always looking at great snack ideas - and What's Gaby Cooking? is an inspirational food blog.... read more |
 | Feeling Crabby? Try This Cure 3 March 8, 2010Convenience 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.... read more |
 | DIY Cereal For A Healthy Snack 12 March 5, 2010National 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.... read more |
 | Turn Cauliflower into YUMMYflower 22 March 1, 2010You 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.... read more |
 | DIY Crackers from Sagan 4 February 28, 2010The great cracker quest continues with a guest post from a Snack-Girl reader.... read more |
| Streamline Your Morning in One Step 7 February 25, 2010Do 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!... read more |
| Beyond Hard Boiled Eggs 11 February 22, 2010Eggs 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 :)... read more |
 | Easy Apple Strudel from A Fit And Spicy Life 4 February 19, 2010Using 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.... read more |
 | Fastest, Easiest, and Tastiest Guacamole 7 February 16, 2010Guacamole 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.... read more |
| If You are Going to Eat Just One Treat for Valentine's - Make It This One 5 February 9, 2010You can't walk into a store right now without being bombarded with chocolate. The lovely heart shaped boxes in red just sing out - buy me! Chocolates can be over 160 calories each!... read more |
 | Healthy Party Snacks for Couch Potatoes February 3, 2010 Are there magnets in your couch when you watch the Super Bowl? It seems amazing to me how long we sit and watch this spectacle. Snack-Girl will be out doing a 5K (in her mind).... read more |
 | Sneak Healthy Dip into Your Super Bowl Party 6 February 1, 2010When 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?)... read more |
 | Have a Healthy Brownie! (a Mere 77 Calories) 8 January 25, 2010Is 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.... read more |
| Comfort Food without the Uncomfortable Guilt 2 January 20, 2010Comfort food, by definition, makes us feel better. The BEST comfort food are the ones that both make us feel better and are healthy.... read more |
 | No-Bake, Nut Butter, Oatmeal Cookie 16 January 19, 2010Let'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.... read more |
 | A Puffy and Cheesy Snack of Deliciousness December 30, 2009 Let's be honest. A party is not ONLY about being healthy. Yesterday's post: Party-Snacks was yesterday.... read more |
| The Tiniest (and Yummiest) Pizzas on The Planet 14 December 28, 2009The 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.... read more |
| How To Make A Healthy and Glamorous Snack 6 December 22, 2009Holiday 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.... read more |
 | How to Eat More Vegetables 2 November 4, 2009There can be no doubt that eating vegetables is good for you. Scientific study after study proclaim their health benefits.... read more |
 | A Dip that Won't Kill You 10 November 2, 2009Have 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.... read more |
 | Quick and Healthy Pizza 17 October 26, 2009Is 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.... read more |
 | Treat Yourself When Shopping in the Mall 2 October 6, 2009The shopping malls of the U.S. are dangerous places for people who watch their weight.... read more |
 | Imagine Being On Vacation 1 September 24, 2009Are 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.... read more |
| Healthy Homemade Granola 2 August 3, 2009You 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.... read more |
 | Energy Bar Recipe 20 July 6, 2009At $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?... read more |
 | Fun for kids to make and eat (adults too!) 2 June 18, 2009Ants on a log is a combination of celery, cream cheese (or peanut butter), and raisins... read more |
 | Cheese and Crackers 2 June 15, 2009This classic combination turns out to be an pretty good snack. The key is to use real cheese... read more |
 | Homemade Banana Bread 5 April 24, 2009Is this really a healthy snack? Eating too much of any baked good is damaging to your waistline, but made with real bananas and eggs, this snack includes protein and vitamins your body needs... read more |
 | 77 calories packed with nutrition 3 March 5, 2009You 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.... read more |
