Recipes + Gluten-Free + Under 200 Calories
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Healthy Baked Oatmeal **VIDEO**
Healthy baked oatmeal is always a hit in my house. It is like a muffin (and like a pudding).....
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 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!
Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn For an Easy Gift
I am sure you have plenty of time on your hands right now. I can tell because so many of you are taking the time to read Snack Girl.....
Butternut Squash Coconut Soup
This soup is HUGE on flavor, low in calories, and incredibly healthy. Win, win, win....
The Secret to Brilliant Broccoli
This recipe is one of the top on Snack Girl and I couldn’t be prouder....
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....
A Fun Breakfast Casserole for Blinner
I had to shoot a photo of this casserole while it was still in the oven....
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....
Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
There seem to be a never-ending source of recipes that use “cooked chicken”....
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)....
Hello Asparagus! Celebrate Spring With Cream of Asparagus Soup
The asparagus has started rolling in even though the snow is stilled piled up around town....
The BEST Green Food for Saint Patrick’s Day
We go crazy using green frosting on cupcakes, donuts, and cookies when we have lovely green food surrounding us (duh)....
In a Hurry? Try a Coffee Smoothie for Breakfast
A good friend of mine does not like to eat breakfast, but she does like to drink coffee....
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....
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...
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?...
No Time to Bake Cookies? White Chocolate Popcorn Saves the Day
I am sure you have plenty of time on your hands right now. I can tell because so many of you are taking the time to read Snack Girl.....
Turkey Breast: The Slow Cooker Method
A few weeks ago, I roasted turkey breast and found out that I had done it all wrong.....
Stop Buying Sliced Turkey Breast: DIY Turkey
My last visit to the supermarket revealed that the big bird is back in town....
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....
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....
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Yesterday, Snack Girl took on July 4th but she forgot to mention her very favorite recipe for the celebration....
Salsa Verde Beef from Simple Nourished Living
Snack Girl loves finding new websites that encourage eating healthy as a mode to lose weight....
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!”
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)....
Serve Broccoli Slaw For Saint Patrick’s Day
Snack Girl got on her high horse on Monday and castigated the fake green food industry....
Gluten-Free Black Bean Blender Brownies
Sometimes you hear a crazy idea and you simply must try it....
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!....
A Perfect Combination: Pork and Pears
Apples and peanut butter, beer and chips, chocolate and anything…
Sweet Potatoes Without The Marshmallows: Seriously
Sweet potatoes have been haunting me. They are delicious and we don’t eat enough of them....
A Brilliant Winter Salad
I find salads in the winter to be a challenge. When it is snowing, I don’t feel like cozying up to lettuce....
It is Time for a Warm Salad
Do you think the words “warm” and “salad” work together? Well, they can if you use lentils....
Who Needs Seven When You Can Get It Done In Three?
Snack Girl was first introduced to seven layer dip in 1995....
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?...
Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins for a Post Holiday Breakfast
Snack Girl hopes you have a lovely Thanksgiving and that you enjoy your food....
Let’s Talk Turkey
Snack Girl realizes she will be the only food blogger who covers turkey this month – but she likes to be a rebel....
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….
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....
Make Your Own Lighter Caramel Apple
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier....
Change Up Breakfast With Baked Oatmeal
If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!...
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?....
What To Do With Fresh Tomatoes
Can you believe those colors? You know how they say to "eat the rainbow". Here is your chance!....
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.....
What To Bring to a Potluck BBQ
Barbeques are great because you don’t have to cook indoors and everyone gets it....
Hit Your Cake Craving With The Microwave
Snack Girl is probably the last person to attempt to cook in a mug in the microwave....
GOOD READ: A Springtime Vegetable You Shouldn’t Miss
Once a year, I bring out the “good read” in order to get you to check out my post....
It’s Time To Talk About......
Rhubarb! I know you have been seeing it in your supermarket and farmer’s markets.
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....
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!....
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!...
A Decadent Tasting But Healthy Dessert
Sweet potatoes have been haunting me. They are inexpensive and we don’t eat enough of them....
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?...
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....
The In Season Vegetable With A Bad Reputation
Snack Girl knows how you are feeling right now. Too many bowl games?....
Make Your Own Peanut Butter With or Without Chocolate
The photo above and peanut butter are not exactly the same things. I got a wee bit carried away with peanut butter making....
Healthier Caramel Apples: Just Do It!
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier....
A Pumpkin Pie Smoothie For Fall
Last week, I introduced Fall with a no bake pumpkin oatmeal cookie. But, I had a problem....
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....
Have You Tried Baked Oatmeal?
If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!....
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”....
Turn Dull Beans Into A Potato Chip Replacement
Yesterday, we featured canned beans in a sneaky way. Today, they come out behind the curtain.
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....
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....
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?...
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!....
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?....
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....
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 :)....
The Unthinkable: A Christmas Salad
Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad.
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?....
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....
Lighter, Fluffier Trail Mix
Trail mix is for taking on your hike. Anyone been on a hike lately? No? Me, neither....
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"....
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!
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....
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....
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!....
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)....
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.
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....
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!...
A Tomato Salad For Tomato Lovers
Can you believe those colors? You know how they say to "eat the rainbow". Here is your chance!....
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....
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....
