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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies: Healthy and Easy
These gluten free peanut butter cookies can be made with ingredients in your pantry. Nothing fancy here!.....
Best Vegetable Soup Recipe
This is the best vegetable soup recipe on my whole block! Or maybe in this house?....
Instant Pot Refried Beans
There is nothing fried about instant pot refried beans - but it sure tastes like heavy, luxurious food.
How to Brine Chicken Breast
Do you know how to brine chicken breast? It is like magic!.....
WW Turkey Chili: You Need This Recipe
WW turkey chili is for all of us looking for tasty food that will keep us healthy....
Blender Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Blender banana oatmeal muffins will enable you to make muffins so fast that you will be cleaned up 10 minutes before the muffins come out of the oven....
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….
Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
This strawberry cheese cake smoothie is a dream. I love adding the word “cheesecake” to any recipe I can find....
Baked Tilapia From Frozen
You can’t miss with this baked tilapia from frozen recipe. It is fast and easy - a perfect weeknight dish.
2 Ingredient Dough Bagels: The Easiest Bagel Recipe on the Planet
2 ingredient dough bagels? Yes! Frankly, I was skeptical of this famous Weight Watcher’s recipe.....
Mexican Zucchini Boats: A Better Burrito
Mexican zucchini boats are for those that love burritos but not burrito tummy. You know what I am talking about!....
Fast Banana Bread
This fast banana bread gets its speed from a waffle iron.....
Can You Bake Frozen Salmon?
Can you bake frozen salmon? This is the wrong question.....
Best Vegetarian Chili
Are you looking for the best vegetarian chili? Of course you are! Who wants to settle for second best?...
Healthy Baked Chicken Recipe
This healthy baked chicken recipe is for all the haters out there who don’t believe you can do anything with skinless chicken breast.....
Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe
This Mexican chicken soup recipe will chase away the winter blues.....
Healthy Baked Oatmeal **VIDEO**
Healthy baked oatmeal is always a hit in my house. It is like a muffin (and like a pudding).....
Homemade Instant Hot Chocolate Mix
This homemade instant hot chocolate mix is going to hit the spot. Of course, you may just decide to move somewhere warm instead of drink it.....
Vanilla Meringue Cookie Recipe
This vanilla meringue cookie recipe will win your heart. Not only is it gluten-free but it only has five ingredients and 9 calories per cookie!
Strawberry Santa Hats
You can’t get any more easy and fun than strawberry Santa hats.....
Leftover Turkey Chili Recipe
If you make my turkey breast in an oven bag, you might have some leftovers to deal with and you should make my leftover turkey chili recipe....
Perfect Roast Turkey Breast for Everyday
This is the only time of year that you can buy turkey breast. I don’t know why this is because you can always find it at the deli counter.....
Apple Butter Recipe: No Sugar!
This apple butter recipe is a major update from my last one. About 6 years ago, I posted a recipe using one cup of sugar.....
Pumpkin Lentil Stew: Vegan & Hearty
This pumpkin lentil stew is unexpected. It is both comforting and vegan! No offense to the vegans who read this website but many people do not conflate veganism and comfort..
Roasted Acorn Squash
This roasted acorn squash is a breeze. We can all use a recipe that makes our lives easier.....
Simple Homemade Apple Pie Filling
This simple homemade apple pie filling will warm your body and heart....
Turkey Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Time to buy a big beautiful pumpkin and a few cans of pureed pumpkin to make pie.....
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Keep the Good Stuff
These roasted pumpkin seeds are brought to you by fall. We need to enjoy the simple things like pumpkins.....
Apple Oatmeal Bars: Make This a Fall Favorite
These apple oatmeal bars are for the crunchy leaves and crisp weather of fall. Don’t you start craving oatmeal when you have to rake your lawn?....
Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This crustless pumpkin pie recipe is so easy and you don't miss the crust!
Vegetarian Black Bean Soup Recipe
This vegetarian black bean soup recipe should be printed out and put in your favorite recipe spot.....
Cottage Cheese Waffle Recipe
This cottage cheese waffle recipe is made with a blender and I love how easy it is.....
Overnight Steel Cut Oats Recipe
This overnight steel cut oats recipe is so ridiculously easy. Honestly, I don’t know why anyone buys the frozen stuff at Trader Joe’s.....
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe
You got zucchinis? I have got a chocolate chip zucchini bread recipe for you.....
Whole Grain Banana Muffins: One Bowl!
Whole grain banana muffins need to be a staple in your house. I cannot believe that I haven’t posted this recipe......
Baked Zucchini Lasagna
Lasagna is one of those foods that top favorite foods lists and so I came up with baked zucchini lasagna to help lighten this classic.....
Frozen Banana Bites (Peanut Butter AND Chocolate)
This frozen banana bites recipe will solve the big problem of summer......
Lentil Pasta Sauce
his lentil pasta sauce is my kind of recipe. Delicious, inexpensive, and it can be served on just about anything
Healthy Slow Cooker Oatmeal
This healthy slow cooker oatmeal is for all the people who want a hot breakfast and don’t have time to make it.....
Roasted Eggplant Salad
Roasted eggplant salad is for summer. Eggplant is fresh right now!
Best Skinny Margarita Recipe
This is the best skinny margarita recipe. The good news is that a margarita easily becomes a lower calorie cocktail.....
Grilled Peaches Recipe (Naked)
This grilled peaches recipe is all you need. The “naked” part is that you can serve them without any toppings (don’t grill naked)!....
Zucchini Burgers: A Late Summer Treat
These zucchini burgers were almost gone before I photographed them. These are the hazards of having teenagers home when you work in your own kitchen.....
Easy Homemade Salsa
This easy homemade salsa is the recipe for summer. If you come over, you will find a bucket of this in my fridge.....
How to Brine Chicken Breasts for Grilling
Do you know how to brine chicken breasts for grilling? It is so easy!....
Easy Healthy Banana Bread Recipe: Use Those Ripe Bananas!
This easy healthy banana bread recipe is for those of us with too many ripe bananas. I think this is an easy problem to solve.....
Spicy Carrot Salad Recipe
This spicy carrot salad recipe hangs out in your fridge – ready to eat when you are looking for a snack.....
Blueberry Refrigerator Jam: No Canning!
This blueberry refrigerator jam uses chia seeds to get it to set. Chia seeds when blended will thicken recipes.....
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
This easy slow cooker chicken tacos recipe is a famous one on Snack Girl. You just toss ingredients into a slow cooker and you have healthy food that people like – and it is zero points on Blue and Purple for the WW members out there...
Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe: No Cook
This is the fresh tomato sauce recipe for now! Those tomatoes are literally rolling into stores and farmers markets and this is the time of year that they taste the best.....
Light Sangria Recipe
Do you love red wine but want something lighter in the summer? You will adore this light sangria recipe.
Greek Salad Dressing Recipe: Perfect for Summer
This Greek salad dressing recipe is what you need for salads and marinades. I promise that you will never buy a bottle of dressing again.....
Chicken Fajita Recipe: Slow Cooker
This chicken fajita recipe is made in the slow cooker. I know it would be more fun if it was sizzling in a pan but I don’t always have time for that.....
Chipotle Corn Salsa Recipe
Are you looking for a Chipotle inspired corn salsa recipe? This is very close to the corn salsa they have behind the sneeze barrier....
How to Grill Tomatoes
Do you know how to grill tomatoes? Everyone will stop by if they hear you can do it.....
Blueberry Skillet Cake
Blueberry skillet cake is a dessert. I rarely feature desserts but this one deserves to be on Snack Girl.....
Roasted Vegetable Tacos: Change up Taco Tuesday
Roasted vegetables tacos are for Taco Tuesday. You need to change it up sometimes.....
Waffle Iron Potato Cakes: Turn the Oven Off
Waffle iron potato cakes are a replacement for baking. You don’t need a hot oven right now....
Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe: Can't Go Wrong
Need a strawberry oatmeal muffins recipe right about now? Of course you do....
Grilled Zucchini Recipe: Marinate Like Meat
My grilled zucchini recipe treats this squash like a steak. Marinate, sear, and serve....
Chia Seed Chocolate Pudding Recipe
This chia seed chocolate pudding recipe is for those who want to dip their toes in the chia seed pool. About 4 years ago, I wondered why anyone would use chia seeds for anything.
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........
Delicious Asparagus Recipe: Use a Mustard Vinaigrette
This delicious asparagus recipe will keep you eating and buying it all spring long...
Easy Refrigerator Pickles
These easy refrigerator pickles should live in your fridge. Bored with the same old food – add pickles!....
Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili: Healthy, Inexpensive, and Delicious
This slow cooker quinoa chili is for right now. Can't afford meat? No problemo.....
Healthy Shakshuka Recipe: Try it!
This healthy shakshuka recipe is for those who have never even heard of shakshuka.
Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe
This chocolate chia pudding recipe is for those people who LOVE Jello pudding but need a healthier alternative.
Raw Kale Caesar Salad
Raw kale Caesar salad will change your mind about romaine lettuce being the king of Caesars....
Low Calorie Rice: A Vegetable Makes Life Lighter
This low calorie rice is a win-win substitute for real rice......
Coconut Chia Pudding Recipe: Surprisingly Yummy!
I found this coconut chia pudding in an airport. The moral of the story is that you never know where you can find healthy choices...
Celery Reindeer: A Healthy Holiday Snack
Every year I attempt to throw something healthy into the holiday mix. Every year no one reads my missives......
How Do I Roast Almonds?
How do you roast almonds? It is pretty simple and can turn a boring snack into something far more exciting,
How to Roast Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk
Do you know how to roast Brussels sprouts on the stalk? I have always cut them off to cook them but it turns out that it isn’t necessary or even a good idea.....
Baby Kale Salad
This baby kale salad is for all the kale haters out there. I know you read this website even though I keep trying to sell you kale.....
Healthy Pumpkin Soup: You Can’t Miss
This healthy pumpkin soup recipe is for those of you still getting into the fall spirit. Have you seen the pumpkins everywhere?....
Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup: Perfect for Fall
This roasted cauliflower and broccoli soup will help you welcome the cooler temperatures. Who doesn’t love a good soup?! Cauliflower and broccoli have a deep flavor after roasting that they simple miss when you steam them...
Kodiak Pumpkin Pancakes: Time for Pumpkin Pie Spice!
These Kodiak pumpkin pancakes will hit that pumpkin pie spice spot that starts to itch this time of year......
Lentil Tacos
Lentil tacos are for Taco Tuesday (or anytime really). Turns out you don’t need ground beef!....
Healthy Homemade Coffee Creamer
This healthy homemade coffee creamer recipe is for those of you trying to cut back on the heavy stuff in your coffee.
Oven Roasted Shrimp
Can you cook a delicious meal in five minutes? Oven roasted shrimp will change your mind on the definition of fast food.....
Baked Salmon with Mustard
This baked salmon with mustard recipe will make fish night into something special.....
Simple Cod Recipes
These simple cod recipes will inspire you to eat more fish.....
Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer: A Fast Dinner
This frozen salmon in an air fryer post has content for those of you who don’t own one.....
Healthy Potato Recipe **VIDEO**
This healthy potato recipe deserves top billing in your collection of recipes. Easy, delicious, and visually appealing, Hasselback potatoes are the best!....
Kodiak Cakes Waffle Recipe: Update Your Mix
This Kodiak Cakes waffle recipe does not follow the recipe on the box. Why? Because it is too basic to be truly delicious.....
Healthy English Muffin Pizza
This healthy English muffin pizza is a classic. I bring it up because it is one we tend to forget in the land of Hot Pockets.....
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....
Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing: No Mayo
My homemade Caesar salad dressing with no mayo was created out of necessity. (I was out of mayo)......
Chicken Artichoke Recipe
This chicken artichoke recipe uses chicken thighs for a change. I have been getting sick of chicken breasts (but I still love chicken)......
Crunchy Cauliflower Recipe
This crunchy cauliflower recipe is your go-to appetizer for the Super Bowl!....
Chickpea Salad Recipe
This chickpea salad recipe is for winter when it is hard to find fresh vegetables.....
Easy Meal Plans for Healthy Eating: Slender Kitchen
Are you tired of asking yourself, "What am I going to make for dinner?".....
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.....
Kodiak Cakes Muffins Recipe
This Kodiak Cakes muffins recipe is a Weight Watcher’s hit - but it should be an "everyone "hit because it is a great recipe.....
Best Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
This is the best slow cooker whole chicken. You simply can’t mess it up.....
Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew
Slow cooker chicken and vegetable stew is perfect for those days where you home to smell the aroma of delicious food. Which is pretty much every day!....
No Bake Lemon Coconut Balls: A Healthy Cookie!
These no bake lemon coconut balls are the holy grail of the snack world - a healthy cookie!....
Healthier Kraft Mac and Cheese
Healthier Kraft mac and cheese is possible. I am not sure if it is advisable but you can do it......
Kodiak Pancakes Recipe: A Delicious Upgrade
This Kodiak pancakes recipe does not follow the recipe on the box. Why? Because it is boring!....
Healthy General Tso’s Chicken & Healthy Meal Plans
Do you find yourself wondering what on earth you are going to make for dinner? I do!....
Whipped Garbanzo Bean Juice
Whipped garbanzo bean juice is an actual food that you might want to try. I heard about it years ago and have finally gotten around to making it.....
Is Cantaloupe Good For You?
Is cantaloupe good for you? Is the Pope Catholic? I hope you know the answer ☺.....
Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Slow cooker baked beans is vegetarian and will outperform any can of baked beans. These are a BBQ side favorite and I make them all summer......
Best Salad Cookbook EVER
I am delighted that I have found the best salad cookbook of all time. Perhaps that is overstating my excitement - but this book is a wonderful addition to my shelf....
PB2 Green Smoothie
This PB2 green smoothie is the perfect drink for spring and summer. You gotta love its Kermit like exterior.....
Broiled Tilapia Recipe: Spicy with Lime
This broiled tilapia recipe is one for every day. This is so fast that it will take you less to make this fish than to do an online order of just about any fast food.....
Grilled Watermelon
Grilled watermelon is the summertime treat that you didn’t know you needed.....
Easy Oven Baked Chicken Breast From Margaret
This recipe for easy oven baked chicken breast is from a reader, Margaret. She wanted to spread the word on her invention and I am happy to help her.....
How To Make a Blooming Onion in an Air Fryer
How do you make a blooming onion in an air fryer? It is not that hard and serves an important purpose.....
Sweet and Savory Pecans: A Gift in a Flash
Hate shopping? Make sweet and savory pecans instead of trying to fight your way to the register....
Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe with Fresh Strawberries
This healthy strawberry oatmeal bars recipe with become a favorite in your house.....
Egg Salad with Greek Yogurt and Dill Sandwich
Have you ever made egg salad with Greek yogurt? Recipes are just like music – they evolve over time.....
No Bake Vegan Brownies
No bake vegan brownies are for everyone! Vegans, meat eaters, and people who love brownies but want to eat less of them.....
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries: YUM!
Dark chocolate covered strawberries are for right now. The simplicity yet brilliance of this treat cannot be emphasized enough.....
Slow Cooker Tofu
Slow cooker tofu transforms bland bean curd into a delicious meal. My daughter thought this tofu tasted like meat!
Healthy Valentine’s Day Breakfast
This healthy Valentine’s Day breakfast is for those of you who want to send the message of love with a meal......
Healthy Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe
Try this healthy banana blueberry oatmeal muffins recipe if you are having the breakfast blues.....
Healthier Egg Nog Recipe
A healthy eggnog recipe? Can it be done?...
Got Turkey? A Leftover Turkey Recipe That You Will Love
Get ready for some leftover turkey with this chili recipe. This is fast, easy, and will stretch your bird in new directions....
Cauliflower Potato Curry Recipe
This cauliflower potato curry recipe should be a standard dish in your house....
Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Recipe
This pumpkin angel food cake recipe is great for the Weight Watchers’ crowd and the lazy crowd.....
Pasta and Zucchini Recipe: You Can Enjoy Pasta
I seem to be on a zucchini kick and this pasta and zucchini recipe is right in line with my thinking on this versatile squash....
Simple Glazed Carrots
This recipe for simple glazed carrots deserves to be in your Thanksgiving recipe line up....
Frozen Chocolate Cookie Dough Recipe
I think you need this frozen cookie dough recipe because it will stop you from eating crappy cookies....
Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding
This pumpkin chia seed pudding was inspired by pumpkin pie and a mistake....
Mini Pumpkin Pie Recipe
This mini pumpkin pie recipe will save you from heaping portions of pumpkin pie. I know that many of us don’t want to be rescued but some of us feel we need the help.....
Pumpkin Dip for Apples **VIDEO**
Are you looking for a healthy dip to serve in a flash? Look no further than this pumpkin dip for apples....
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....
Banana Quesadilla Snack
This banana quesadilla is for that low energy time of day when you are hungry and don’t want to eat junk food (but just fruit is too boring).....
Zucchini Boats: Vegetarian
These zucchini boat are vegetarian like any decent zucchini boat should be! Who needs meat when you have zucchini.....
Low Carb Chicken Soup: Slow Cooker
This low carb chicken soup is made in the slow cooker which makes it not only simple to make but completely delicious.....
Fresh Tomato Ketchup Recipe
Some of you may have too many tomatoes right now, wouldn’t you like a fresh tomato ketchup recipe?....
Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe
Broccoli apple salad is the perfect salad that you can make on your day off and then eat all week?....
Let Your Fruit Flag Fly!
You know when it is hot and you don’t want to cook? This is the dessert for you!
Patriotic Strawberries
Patriotic strawberries are a thing. Look at these! How can you resist their colors?.....
Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp
Rhubarb strawberry crisp gets made only at this time of year. Why? Well, I only remember to use rhubarb when I see it in the spring.....
Easy White Wine Sangria
Easy white wine sangria is perfect for a warm summer night with friends. I love it because it is refreshing and it includes snacks!.....
Vegan Cashew Cheese
Vegan cashew cheese is so easy to make and a great alternative to actual cheese.....
Can You Cook Frozen Salmon on the Grill?
Can you cook frozen salmon on the grill? The procrastinators and the people with a hard time remembering to take fish out of the freezers need to know.....
Skinny Strawberry Shortcake
This skinny strawberry shortcake has actual cake. It isn’t actual “shortcake” but it is still great!.....
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).....
Easy Creamy Tomato Soup
Easy creamy tomato soup is one of my personal favorites especially when paired with a salad or grilled cheese sandwich.....
Mushroom Lentil Burgers
Mushroom lentil burgers are a very healthy replacement for 8 ounce beef burgers....
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
Oven roasted cauliflower is a staple for those of use who can tolerate cauliflower. I happen to love cauliflower but many of my readers do not.....
Healthy Baked Chicken Breast with Southwest Rub
Healthy baked chicken breast is easy to make but can be really boring to eat. I will say it - I am sick of writing about chicken breast!....
Best Homemade Granola
The best homemade granola I have ever made was on my stove and super fast.....
How to Cook Tilapia from Frozen
Do you know how to cook tilapia from frozen? Would you want to?....
Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole: Vegetarian!
This slow cooker tater tot casserole will satisfy children and adults alike. Tater tots are not the healthiest food when served on their own....
How to Make Butternut Squash Noodles
Ever since I got my spiral vegetable slicer I have been wondering how to make butternut squash noodles.....
Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup (Slow Cooker)
You can make this creamy chicken wild rice soup recipe in your slow cooker and your family will love you for it....
Instant Pot Chicken Stock and Slow Cooker too!!
This Instant Pot chicken stock is so inexpensive to make that you will never buy chicken stock again.....
Healthy Stuffed Acorn Squash **VIDEO**
Stuffing squash should be an easy win for the healthy crowd....
Healthy Kung Pao Chicken and Meal Planning Tools
Are you looking for a plan so you don’t fall back into your old habits? Join the club!....
Easy Chocolate Syrup Recipe
This easy chocolate syrup recipe is so simple that you are going to ask yourself why you ever buy packaged chocolate syrup.....
Veggie Christmas Tree
Do you ever wonder how to serve more vegetables at Christmas? This veggie Christmas tree will solve all your problems.....
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!
Fennel Orange Salad
This fennel orange salad is my last minute addition to your Thanksgiving festivities. Yes, you need a salad.....
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted butternut squash is the poster recipe of fall for the healthy food set....
Light Instant Pot Chicken and Rice
This light Instant Pot chicken and rice is a keeper. Who doesn’t love chicken and rice?....
Mason Jar Soup
Mason jar soup is the soup you want for the start of fall. It is easy, portable, and people will be jealous of your ingenuity....
Light Broccoli Slaw Recipe
This light broccoli slaw recipe is perfect for fall. We are moving from slaw season to broccoli season so it will help you make the transition.
Time to Make a Plan: Slender Kitchen
How was your summer? Was it filled with barbecues and a lack of restraint?....
How to Make Burger Sliders
How do you make burger sliders? They are easy! But the better question is why would you make them?....
How to Make A Starbucks Iced Mocha
How do you make a Starbucks iced mocha? It is actually really easy. I’m not sure why we spend $5 on this!....
Grilled Summer Squash
Grilled summer squash is my go to squash recipe all summer long. Why? Check out this sign:.....
Light Berry No-Bake Mason Jar Dessert
This recipe is light, filled with berries, and there is no baking (and hardly any clean up). Use Mason jars if you have them or just put this dessert in a coffee cup. Who cares?....
Roasted Rhubarb
Roasted rhubarb is so easy to make it should be illegal. Actually, it is a crime not to make it this time of year.....
Cold Tomato Soup
Cold tomato soup is also known as gazpacho. If you haven’t tried a cold soup, now is your moment when the produce is fresh.....
How to Grill Watermelon
Do you know how to grill watermelon? Perhaps you are wondering why you would do such a thing.....
How to Make Egg Drop Soup
Have you ever wondered how to make egg drop soup? I know that I have ordered it many times and been delighted with its flavor and texture....
Strawberry Rhubarb Compote in a Slow Cooker Recipe
This strawberry rhubarb compote in a slow cooker recipe will change your mind about rhubarb....
Stuffed Yellow Squash Recipe
This stuffed yellow squash recipe will convince you that squash can be fun. I know it is hard to fathom....
How to Toast Nuts in the Microwave
Have you ever wondered how to toast nuts in the microwave or if it was even a good idea?.....
Baked Cod Recipe
This baked cod recipe is for all of those fish haters out there. Cod is a very mild fish....
Green Salsa Chicken in an Instant Pot
If you have been under a rock, you may not have noticed the Instant Pot. I made green salsa chicken in mine and it was a hit....
Marinated Asparagus Salad
Marinated asparagus salad is for right now. Every year, I go nuts over asparagus and this year is no different.....
Vegan White Chili
My vegan white chili is made in an instant pot. You can make it in a slow cooker if you don’t have an instant pot.
Tomato and Bean Casserole
Tomato and bean casserole should become an every day dish. First, everyone loves a casserole....
How to Make Homemade Marinara Sauce in 20 Minutes
Do you know how to make homemade marinara sauce in 20 minutes? It is pretty easy but it does involve mincing garlic.....
Fruit Pizza for People who Love Fruit and Pizza
This fruit pizza recipe is a kick. You get to say “pizza” when you are actually serving dessert.....
Tofu Spread with Herbs
Tofu spread with herbs will help if you love butter. Of course nothing tastes like butter but you can do something different!....
Easy Hot and Sour Soup
I can’t stop eating soup and this easy hot and sour soup really hits the spot right now.....
Light Baked French Toast Recipe
This light baked French toast will change your brunch game. Everything doesn’t have to be decadent at brunch....
Tofu Scramble Recipe
This tofu scramble recipe looks like scrambled eggs – but it is a totally different animal.....
How to Cook Asparagus in the Oven
Do you know how to cook asparagus in the oven? This is the easiest time of year to be a blogger if you are into healthy eating because spring is coming!....
Tuna and Bean Salad
Tuna and bean salad is one for your fridge when you are looking to snack. This salad will keep for a week and gets better with time.....
Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream
This banana peanut butter ice cream has a secret. It isn’t really ice cream!....
Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Soup
Slow cooker chicken quinoa soup is wonderful after a long day trudging around in the cold.....
Low Carb Tuna Melt
This low carb tuna melt will make you forget bread. 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!....
Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
This cinnamon roasted butternut squash is for any time of year. I’m not sure why we only think of squash at Thanksgiving but it is a winter vegetable....
Chickpea Cookie Dough
Chickpea cookie dough is for those of us who can’t seem to get the cookies in the oven. Love to eat cookie dough out of the bowl?....
Strawberry Refrigerator Jam
This strawberry refrigerator jam can be made right now (even though it isn’t strawberry season.....
Mexican Quinoa Recipe
This Mexican quinoa recipe will change your mind about quinoa.....
Red Wine Cranberry Sauce
Red wine cranberry sauces is my new favorite! I make my own cranberry sauce and I have moved through a bunch of recipes....
Potato Pancake Recipe for Hanukkah
This potato pancake recipe is bit lighter than most and super delicious.....
Balsamic Roasted Green Beans
Balsamic roasted green beans may replace green bean casserole if you give them a try.....
Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Stuffing
This slow cooker or Instant Pot stuffing will make Thanksgiving easier......
Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe **VIDEO**
This healthy apple crisp recipe is THE dessert of fall. It only uses one apple!....
Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
Healthy rice krispie treats merge the decadent with the hearty. This recipe is almost no more work than the original (which is simple)....
Roasted Winter Vegetables Recipe
This roasted winter vegetables recipe is a gift for you for the entire winter season. Here in New England, we have a ton of local winter vegetables.....
Crockpot Oatmeal with Old Fashioned Oats **VIDEO**
I am a big fan of Crockpot oatmeal with old fashioned oats AND steel cut oats. I like to grab whatever I have available when the weather is cold.....
Swedish Apple Pie Recipe
This Swedish apple pie recipe was not inspired by a trip to Sweden....
Let’s Do This! Slender Kitchen Meal Plans
How was your summer? Was it filled with barbecues and a lack of restraint?....
Baked Eggs in a Muffin Tin **VIDEO**
Have you ever tried to baked eggs in a muffin tin? The result will stop you from buying a fast food breakfast.
How to Cook Vegetables on the Grill
It is good to know how to cook vegetables on the grill because it makes side dishes so much easier......
Baked Salmon and Asparagus Recipe
Do you like to get presents? How about opening baked salmon and asparagus?....
Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe
This refrigerator dill pickles recipe with stop you from ever buying pickles again.....
Disney Dole Whip Recipe **VIDEO**
The big shock about this Disney Dole whip recipe is that it only contains 2 ingredients.....
How to Make an Iced Mocha at Home
It is super easy to make an iced mocha at home. In fact, this iced mocha recipe couldn’t be easier.....
How to Cook Salmon from Frozen **VIDEO**
I happen to love salmon but I forget to take it out of the freezer for dinner. Does that happen to you? I am going to help you out because I have learned how to cook salmon from frozen.
Fast & Easy Copycat Chipotle Black Beans **VIDEO**
Like all the healthy foodies, I make my food from scratch unless I don’t....
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!
Fresh Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinegar for Memorial Day
You don’t have to have potato salad for Memorial Day but you do need this fresh tomato salad with balsamic vinegar.....
Peanut Butter and Jelly PB2 Smoothie Recipe
You must try this peanut butter and jelly PB2 smoothie recipe. It is fast, easy, and has 11 grams of protein!....
Healthy Rhubarb Muffin with Walnuts
Creating a healthy rhubarb muffin is harder than you would think. Typically, rhubarb needs the addition of a ton of sugar for people to like it.....
Healthy Slow Cooker Butter Chicken – Instant Pot, too!
Time for you to try some healthy slow cooker butter chicken. I made mine in my Instant Pot but it will work in a slow cooker......
How to Cook Salmon from Frozen Without Thawing in the Oven
How do you cook salmon from frozen without thawing in the oven? Almost exactly the same way you would cooked thawed salmon....
Low Fat Angel Food Cake
Low fat Angel Food cake is a wonderful choice for a dessert that no one will notice that it lacks butter....
Baked Yellow Squash
This recipe for baked yellow squash also includes some green squash (mainly for color).....
Cold Asparagus Salad Recipe
This cold asparagus salad recipe will bring you right into spring.....
How to Thaw Shrimp
Do you know how to thaw shrimp if you forget to take it out of the freezer? I do (because I always forget).....
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Before you freak out, these easy strawberry shortcake cupcakes are not your average cupcake.....
Spicy Thai Basil Recipe
This spicy Thai basil recipe features ground turkey and it is super fast.
Black Bean Brownie Mix
This black bean brownie mix recipe is unbelievably easy. I promise – you will not notice the beans.....
Slow Cooker Lo Mein
There comes a time when you have to stop ordering take-out and start making your own slow cooker lo mein.....
Chocolate PB2 Smoothie
Have you tried a chocolate PB2 smoothie? If you love peanut butter, this may be your new shake.....
Nutella Chocolate Mousse
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and this Nutella chocolate mousse is my treat!....
Fruit and Nut Bar Recipe
I call this fruit and nut bar recipe “Everything But the Kitchen Sink Bars” because I use literally anything I can find in them......
How to Roast Whole Beets
This is the time of year where the local produce is limited. Where I live, it is imperative to know how to roast whole beets....
Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
Slow cooker beef and barley soup is a real winner on a winter’s day....
How to Make Zoodles
I didn’t know how to make zoodles (zucchini noodles) until today. I am wondering what took me so long.....
Low Carb Chicken Vegetable Soup
Looking to reboot your eating habits? This low carb chicken vegetable soup is for you.
Kick off the New Year Right with Slender Kitchen Meal Plans
This is the time of year when everyone goes nuts trying to reboot. I am one of those crazies right now....
Good Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
If you are looking to eat a cheeseburger but don’t actually want to eat one try this good stuffed mushroom recipe.
Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken wings are usually served with a few sad sticks of celery but you can make a healthy buffalo chicken dip and serve happy celery....
Clam Dip Made Lighter
I am here to say that you can make a lighter clam dip and people will love it....
Vegan Creamed Spinach Recipe
Your vegan friends will love that you thought of them and made this vegan creamed spinach recipe....
Cheesy Rice Dish with a Secret Ingredient
This cheesy rice dish will trick the cheese lover in your household with the fact that there isn’t that much cheese....
Apple Cranberry Fruit Salad
As we move toward Turkey Day, it is time to start thinking of what you are going to make and you need apple cranberry fruit salad....
Healthy Layered Bean Dip with Quinoa
Are you doing any tailgating or football watching? Then, you have to try my healthy layered bean dip with quinoa.....
Easy Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup Recipe
I am seriously into orange soup right now. Perhaps because it is the “orange” season.....
Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Filling
Tacos are a staple in my house because we can all agree that this slow cooker chicken taco filling is delicious....
Zucchini Breakfast Muffins
These zucchini breakfast muffins will become a staple in your house in no time....
Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic
Do you have too many tomatoes right now? Then this roasted tomatoes with garlic recipe is for you!....
Overnight Oatmeal with Chia Seeds
Making overnight oatmeal with chia seeds is a wonderful way to support your healthy breakfast goals....
BLT Salad
It isn’t hard to convert a sandwich into a salad when it is made with bacon, lettuce and tomato (BLT). This BLT salad is simple and compelling....
The Easiest Way to Eat the Rainbow (Carrots)
I’m sure you have heard the phrase “eat the rainbow”. Why not try rainbow carrots?....
BBQ Chicken Breasts on the Grill
Making BBQ chicken breasts (without skin or bones) on the grill is challenging.....
Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Take-out can be a scary thing. You have no idea how much oil was used to cook your food. Yikes! This Chinese honey garlic chicken recipe will solve that problem....
Chocolate Banana Protein Pancakes
I know everyone needs some chocolate banana protein pancakes.....
Recipe for Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
Sometimes simple is best as in this recipe for sautéed green beans with garlic.
Hummus Recipe Without Tahini
This hummus recipe without tahini was developed to help people who wanted to make hummus but didn’t want to spend $9 on a jar of tahini.....
Red, White, and Blue Strawberries
The time is now for red, white, and blue strawberries....
Low Sugar Blueberry Jam Recipe
It took me about 10 minutes to make low sugar blueberry jam and my kids even less time to eat it.....
Potato Salad Made With Cauliflower
I know how hard it is to believe that you could make potato salad with cauliflower salad but hear me out....
Baked Chocolate Donuts
You can bake your own chocolate donuts and live to talk about them....
Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Molasses
These slow cooker baked beans with molasses are vegetarian and will outperform any can of baked beans....
Low Sugar Rhubarb Bars
This is one of those desserts that people will talk about for years to come. You don’t have to tell them that these rhubarb bars are low in sugar.....
Vitamix Zucchini Soup from the Vitamix Cookbook
Do you have a pile of zucchini yet and need to know what to do with it? Dust off your Vitamix and make zucchini soup.....
Grown Up Sloppy Joes
You can’t really call a recipe “adult” so I am going with “Grown Up” for this sloppy joe concept....
Smoky Roasted Chickpeas
I happen to love smoky roasted chickpeas and I decided to share my secret....
Rainbow Fruit Skewers
I’m not going to say that these rainbow fruit skewers are as easy as other desserts, but I will say that they are worth the work....
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Oh, peanut butter, why do I love thee? Let me count the ways....
Lighter Pulled Pork
Do you like pulled-pork sandwiches? I know that barbecue lovers everywhere can tell you where a good pulled-pork sandwich can be found measured in minutes from their home....
Roasted Summer Squash
Summer squash, unlike winter squash, doesn’t have to be peeled. It arrives ready to go (which is my type of squash)....
Apple Peanut Butter Nachos
I eat a lot of apples and peanut butter. As Snack Girl, I am often asked about my favorite snack – and this is it....
The Easiest Whole Chicken Recipe
There seem to be a never-ending source of recipes that use “cooked chicken”....
You Are Now Ready for Cinco de Mayo: Relax Your Mind Margarita
You do not need a big blended frothy margarita to enjoy Cinco do Mayo....
Dress Up Your Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar & Tomatoes
Salad can be so dull and I do get bored of the same food....
An Egg Salad for Today
Recipes just like music evolve over time....
Waffle Iron Banana Bread
To say that I am a bit obsessed with my waffle iron is an understatement....
Lighter Caesar Dressing: Yes You Can!
Turns out you don’t need to buy Caesar dressing or make it with a ton of oil and egg yolks....
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Using Almond Flour
These were much better than I thought they were going to be....
Banana Peanut Butter Waffledillas
Yes, I am a bit obsessed with my waffle iron. Sue me....
Crunchy Waffle Potato Bites
I like coming up with recipes that my kids can make....
Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites
I am not big on making appetizers because I try not to eat before dinner....
Time for Strawberries
Simple and beautiful reign! We are into spring and strawberries are happening....
Cheeseburger Mushrooms
I am pretty sure I have never featured a recipe with the title “cheeseburger” before....
Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal
This is an overnight steel-cut oats recipe for those busy people out there who don’t have 45 minutes in the morning to cook....
A Beautiful Spring Treat
There is zero FD&C Red #40 in those lovely hard-boiled eggs. That brilliant color is the product of a natural source.....
Roasted Parmesan Mushrooms
Looking for big flavor without many calories? Check out mushrooms!...
Lighter Cream of Asparagus Soup
The asparagus has started rolling in even though I am still wearing a puffy winter coat....
One Minute Waffle Iron Baked Apples
Are you ever looking for a treat which takes a minute and involves almost zero prep?...
Never Buy A Box of Cereal Again: Granola in Minutes
I am a big fan of granola. It is my “cookie replacement” and my breakfast instead of sugary cereal....
Cream of Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
This is official my favorite recipe of 2016 (and we just started the year!).....
A Cookie You Can Feel Good About: No Bake Lemon Ball
This isn’t really a cookie, but it is pretty close....
A Dark Chocolate Treat for Valentine’s Day: A No Sugar Added Chocolate Mousse
I thought it would be fun to play with dark chocolate to see what I could come up with....
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Recipe – Zero SmartPoints
I have been on a mission to avoid “sad chicken” for a while now....
Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
Winter is still here and you can’t go wrong with butternut squash....
Cauliflower Crunch Bites: An Appetizer For Life
With the Super Bowl and the Oscars on the horizon, it is time to make some healthy appetizers....
Ice Cream Without Added Sugar: Only 2 Ingredients
What if there was something that resembled ice cream and you could make it yourself?...
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken, Quinoa & Vegetable Soup
Using quinoa instead of pasta in soup is a great way to introduce more protein....
Refrigerator Strawberry Chia Jam – No Sugar Added
I have been getting into chia seeds. One reason for my infatuation is that I found them at Aldi for $3. Hurray!...
Time to Detox
I have plenty to talk about if I want to share my transgressions over the holidays....
Chickpea, Feta & Parsley Salad: A Great Winter Salad
In my spot in the world, the Farmer’s market is lacking in green....
Party Dip with Three Layers
I was first introduced to "Seven Layer Dip" in 1995 and I immediately fell in love....
A Light and Spicy Appetizer for New Years
The American Buffalo chicken wing is a scary thing....
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
I am in a stew kind of mood. Stewing about what to cook!....
Time for Santa Hats
You know how you have a holiday favorite that you make EVERY year....
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.....
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....
Make Your Own Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Two years ago I posted this recipe and thought, “No one is going to read this.”...
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....
Chocolate Banana Cake Mug
This is fun. With four ingredients that you probably have in your pantry right now – you can make cake!....
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....
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
I am not immune to the “pumpkin spice bandwagon”. Did I notice the PSL at Starbucks? Why yes I did....
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.....
Introducing the Banana Bite
I am always looking for a way to have a little fun with my snack....
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....
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....
Chicken Breast Can Be Awesome
My partner hates chicken breast (at least he used to hate chicken breast)....
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....
Bring These To Your Next Picnic or BBQ
How about some dessert eye candy before the big BBQ?...
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....
My Greatest Muffin of All Time
I have told everyone how much I love rhubarb. This being rhubarb season, I am continuing to celebrate its arrival....
Light Rhubarb Crisp
It is there waiting for you in the produce section - rhubarb!
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....
Get Your Cauliflower On
I added this recipe to my arsenal last year and it is a hit!....
An Easy One Pot Artichoke Chicken Dinner
This is what my dish looked like before I put it in the oven....
An Easy Dessert that is Almost Blueberry Pie
If someone rang my doorbell and said, “Hey could you make me dessert?” this blueberry pancake would be the one I would make....
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!...
Chocolate Chip Muffin Bites Made with Yogurt
I want to call these cookies but I can’t bring myself to do it. They do LOOK like cookies....
Start Your Day With a Powerhouse of Nutrition
I fell in love with avocadoes on a trip to Mexico in 1985....
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)....
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....
Smoky Cauliflower: Yum!
Snack Girl is forever trying to sell you cauliflower. You can never have enough cauliflower in my opinion...
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....
A Recipe for A Snow Storm
In case you hadn't noticed, New England got walloped with a BIG storm. I live in Massachusetts.
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.
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.....
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)....
Time for Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans
I know you probably think it is time for potato chips – but you are wrong....
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....
Grilled Peaches: The BEST Summer Dessert
I fell in love with peaches when I lived in Athens, Georgia. Georgia is a peachy place....
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 Lighter Summer Drink: Snack Girl Sangria
Do you have a “bucket list”? You make this list after you almost get hit in a car accident....
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....
Donate Your Diet Books to Goodwill and Eat Cupcakes
Snack Girl knows how hard it is to lose weight because she has struggled....
Vegetarian Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Yesterday, Snack Girl took on July 4th but she forgot to mention her very favorite recipe for the celebration....
Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches for Keeping Cool
Let’s all do a swan dive right into ice cream season! Weeee!....
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....
Move Over Blueberry Pie! Meet Blueberry Slump
Snack Girl loves to make pie-crust because it is so fun!....
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....
Altering The Krispy Rice Treat: Make It Healthier
It is fun to try to make notoriously bad food into something healthier. These are screaming for a makeover....
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....
Try Boiling Your Dinner
Boiled Dinner – doesn’t that sound delicious? I know you want to try it.
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....
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....
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
The American Buffalo chicken wing is a scary thing....
Who Needs Seven When You Can Get It Done In Three?
Snack Girl was first introduced to seven layer dip in 1995....
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?...
Try A Lighter Nog
Snack Girl doesn't think you should mess with the recipe for egg nog. But, I have been getting requests to share a version with fewer calories.
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....
Comfort Food With Meatballs: No Elastic Waistband Needed
Can you go wrong with meatballs and pasta? Everyone in my family will eat it....
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....
Do Not Buy A Can Of Cranberry Sauce: Easiest Recipe Ever
A few days ago, Snack Girl received a request for a recipe for cranberry sauce. Yes, I take requests....
A Stuffing That Won’t Leave You Stuffed
Are you ready for the holidays? They are coming fast.I like to freak out a couple weeks before they happen to get the stress out of my system. Then, I begin to plan...
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....
Time To Get Out The Pumpkin
Are there pumpkins sitting at your local supermarket?
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....
A Simple Fall Treat With Apples (No Peeling Necessary)
Anyone else find themselves reading “American Girl Magazine”? Some child left it on our coffee table.....
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)....
Gluten-Free Fluffer Nutters
On 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....
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....
Greet Spring With A Tasty Little Treat
Anyone else have $2 per pound fresh strawberries greeting them at the supermarket. Hurray!....
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....
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?...
A Portion Control Trick For Baking Cookies
Are you sitting around your home baking because it is cold outside? What about snow days with kids?...
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....
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....
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)...
Perfect Roast Chicken On The Grill
Snack Girl rarely reveals her “foodie” side here on the site. Yes, folks, I read cookbooks, cooking magazines, and can converse about morels if pushed....
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....
The Seed You Should Be Eating
Have I confused you with the photo of the chocolate cake? Where are the seeds?...
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....
No Bake Lemon Balls: Healthy, Fast, & Yummy
One of the biggest hits on Snack Girl has been the No Bake Brownie Balls....
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....
The Secret To Delicious 87 Calorie Cheesecake
Recently, I faced a major dilemma. There was a LARGE piece of cheesecake in front of me and no one else to eat it....
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...
An Almond Joy Makeover From A Sweet & Skinny Top Chef
Snack Girl recently found out that her favorite apple pie was 420 calories for one slice. Ouch....
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!...
The Most Satisfying, Lowest Calorie, & Easiest Chocolate Dessert Ever Created
Yeah, baby, it is springtime. Whoot! Whoot! How about them 2 for 1 strawberries rolling into your super and farmer's markets?...
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!
Try This Trick For Some Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Snack Girl is already making her plans for Earth Day (April 22nd). I am going to celebrate with a picnic!...
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....
Three Tips For An Insanely Delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie
Snack Girl has been refining her chocolate chip cookie recipe. It is a tough job - but I am willing to make the sacrifice....
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 Green Smoothie Does NOT Taste Like Grass
Snack Girl has had MANY readers tell her to try "green" smoothies. Well, before last Tuesday, I had one word for them - YUCK!...
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)....
THE Valentine's Day Treat
You 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!....
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.
The ONLY Chocolate Chip Cookie You Should Ever Eat
Snack Girl has a secret. With over 27 inches of snow outside her window, she can't look a vegetable in the eye....
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....
A Thanksgiving Feast Cooked in 10 Minutes? Done!
Yes, it is possible to create an entire Thanksgiving dinner in 10 minutes. How?...
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....
Skinny Italian Tomato Snack Recipe
Skinny Italian seems like an oxymoron. Can you eat pasta by the tons and still be skinny?...
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?...
Love Bagels and Cream Cheese? Try This Makeover
Has 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!...
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....
Put Your Kids To Work
Spring 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....
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....
If You are Going to Eat Just One Treat for Valentine's - Make It This One
You 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!...
Healthy Party Snacks for Couch Potatoes
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)....
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....
A Puffy and Cheesy Snack of Deliciousness
Let's be honest. A party is not ONLY about being healthy. Yesterday's post: Party-Snacks was yesterday....
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...
Homemade Banana Bread
Is 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...
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....