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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies: Healthy and Easy

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!.....

March 20, 2024  10 Comments

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Best Vegetable Soup Recipe

This is the best vegetable soup recipe on my whole block! Or maybe in this house?....

March 17, 2024  45 Comments

Instant Pot Refried Beans

Instant Pot Refried Beans

There is nothing fried about instant pot refried beans - but it sure tastes like heavy, luxurious food.

March 11, 2024  19 Comments


How to Brine Chicken Breast

How to Brine Chicken Breast

Do you know how to brine chicken breast? It is like magic!.....

March 6, 2024  40 Comments

WW Turkey Chili

WW Turkey Chili: You Need This Recipe

WW turkey chili is for all of us looking for tasty food that will keep us healthy....

March 3, 2024  18 Comments

Blender Banana Oatmeal Muffins

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....

February 28, 2024  19 Comments

Chili With Cocoa Powder

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….

February 25, 2024  68 Comments


Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

This strawberry cheese cake smoothie is a dream. I love adding the word “cheesecake” to any recipe I can find....

February 21, 2024  18 Comments

Baked Tilapia From Frozen

Baked Tilapia From Frozen

You can’t miss with this baked tilapia from frozen recipe. It is fast and easy - a perfect weeknight dish.

February 17, 2024  28 Comments

2 Ingredient Dough Bagels:  The Easiest Bagel Recipe on the Planet

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.....

February 13, 2024  42 Comments

Mexican Zucchini Boats: A Better Burrito

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!....

January 27, 2024  20 Comments


Fast Banana Bread

Fast Banana Bread

This fast banana bread gets its speed from a waffle iron.....

January 24, 2024  21 Comments

Can You Bake Frozen Salmon?

Can You Bake Frozen Salmon?

Can you bake frozen salmon? This is the wrong question.....

January 14, 2024  8 Comments

Best Vegetarian Chili

Are you looking for the best vegetarian chili? Of course you are! Who wants to settle for second best?...

January 6, 2024  30 Comments

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.....

January 3, 2024  17 Comments


Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

This Mexican chicken soup recipe will chase away the winter blues.....

December 31, 2023  7 Comments

Healthy Baked Oatmeal **VIDEO**

Healthy baked oatmeal is always a hit in my house. It is like a muffin (and like a pudding).....

December 26, 2023  64 Comments

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.....

December 19, 2023  30 Comments

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!

December 17, 2023  37 Comments


Strawberry Santa Hats

You can’t get any more easy and fun than strawberry Santa hats.....

December 5, 2023  13 Comments

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....

November 23, 2023  5 Comments

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.....

November 15, 2023  6 Comments

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.....

November 10, 2023  23 Comments

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..

November 8, 2023  10 Comments

Roasted Acorn Squash

This roasted acorn squash is a breeze. We can all use a recipe that makes our lives easier.....

October 31, 2023  10 Comments

Simple Homemade Apple Pie Filling

This simple homemade apple pie filling will warm your body and heart....

October 28, 2023  22 Comments

Turkey Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Time to buy a big beautiful pumpkin and a few cans of pureed pumpkin to make pie.....

October 21, 2023  14 Comments

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.....

October 17, 2023  7 Comments

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?....

October 14, 2023  11 Comments

Crustless Pumpkin Pie Recipe

This crustless pumpkin pie recipe is so easy and you don't miss the crust!

October 7, 2023  14 Comments

Vegetarian Black Bean Soup Recipe

This vegetarian black bean soup recipe should be printed out and put in your favorite recipe spot.....

September 30, 2023  27 Comments

Cottage Cheese Waffle Recipe

This cottage cheese waffle recipe is made with a blender and I love how easy it is.....

September 26, 2023  38 Comments

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.....

September 23, 2023  12 Comments

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe

You got zucchinis? I have got a chocolate chip zucchini bread recipe for you.....

September 13, 2023  2 Comments

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......

September 5, 2023  15 Comments

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.....

August 29, 2023  20 Comments

Frozen Banana Bites (Peanut Butter AND Chocolate)

This frozen banana bites recipe will solve the big problem of summer......

August 26, 2023  12 Comments

Lentil Pasta Sauce

his lentil pasta sauce is my kind of recipe. Delicious, inexpensive, and it can be served on just about anything

August 22, 2023  25 Comments

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.....

August 19, 2023  7 Comments

Roasted Eggplant Salad

Roasted eggplant salad is for summer. Eggplant is fresh right now!

August 16, 2023  7 Comments

Best Skinny Margarita Recipe

This is the best skinny margarita recipe. The good news is that a margarita easily becomes a lower calorie cocktail.....

August 9, 2023  7 Comments

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)!....

August 5, 2023  22 Comments

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.....

July 31, 2023  12 Comments

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.....

July 29, 2023  10 Comments

How to Brine Chicken Breasts for Grilling

Do you know how to brine chicken breasts for grilling? It is so easy!....

July 25, 2023  16 Comments

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.....

July 22, 2023  10 Comments

Spicy Carrot Salad Recipe

This spicy carrot salad recipe hangs out in your fridge – ready to eat when you are looking for a snack.....

July 15, 2023  16 Comments

Blueberry Refrigerator Jam: No Canning!

This blueberry refrigerator jam uses chia seeds to get it to set. Chia seeds when blended will thicken recipes.....

July 11, 2023  18 Comments

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...

July 8, 2023  7 Comments

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.....

July 1, 2023  17 Comments

Light Sangria Recipe

Do you love red wine but want something lighter in the summer? You will adore this light sangria recipe.

June 27, 2023  11 Comments

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.....

June 20, 2023  13 Comments

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.....

June 11, 2023  19 Comments

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....

June 7, 2023  22 Comments

How to Grill Tomatoes

Do you know how to grill tomatoes? Everyone will stop by if they hear you can do it.....

June 3, 2023  9 Comments

Blueberry Skillet Cake

Blueberry skillet cake is a dessert. I rarely feature desserts but this one deserves to be on Snack Girl.....

May 31, 2023  15 Comments

Roasted Vegetable Tacos: Change up Taco Tuesday

Roasted vegetables tacos are for Taco Tuesday. You need to change it up sometimes.....

May 24, 2023  7 Comments

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....

May 22, 2023  12 Comments

Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe: Can't Go Wrong

Need a strawberry oatmeal muffins recipe right about now? Of course you do....

May 17, 2023  17 Comments

Grilled Zucchini Recipe: Marinate Like Meat

My grilled zucchini recipe treats this squash like a steak. Marinate, sear, and serve....

May 6, 2023  6 Comments

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.

May 2, 2023  7 Comments

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........

April 29, 2023  40 Comments

Delicious Asparagus Recipe: Use a Mustard Vinaigrette

This delicious asparagus recipe will keep you eating and buying it all spring long...

April 22, 2023  7 Comments

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

These easy refrigerator pickles should live in your fridge. Bored with the same old food – add pickles!....

April 19, 2023  28 Comments

Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili: Healthy, Inexpensive, and Delicious

This slow cooker quinoa chili is for right now. Can't afford meat? No problemo.....

April 15, 2023  28 Comments

Healthy Shakshuka Recipe: Try it!

This healthy shakshuka recipe is for those who have never even heard of shakshuka.

April 2, 2023  5 Comments

Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe

This chocolate chia pudding recipe is for those people who LOVE Jello pudding but need a healthier alternative.

March 28, 2023  12 Comments

Raw Kale Caesar Salad

Raw kale Caesar salad will change your mind about romaine lettuce being the king of Caesars....

March 25, 2023  3 Comments

Low Calorie Rice: A Vegetable Makes Life Lighter

This low calorie rice is a win-win substitute for real rice......

February 26, 2023  53 Comments

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...

February 22, 2023  7 Comments

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......

December 20, 2022  4 Comments

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,

December 17, 2022  13 Comments

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.....

November 16, 2022  18 Comments

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.....

November 1, 2022  13 Comments

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?....

October 11, 2022  7 Comments

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...

September 29, 2022  5 Comments

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......

September 18, 2022  16 Comments

Lentil Tacos

Lentil tacos are for Taco Tuesday (or anytime really). Turns out you don’t need ground beef!....

August 9, 2022  22 Comments

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.

July 30, 2022  10 Comments

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.....

May 9, 2022  14 Comments

Baked Salmon with Mustard

This baked salmon with mustard recipe will make fish night into something special.....

May 7, 2022  8 Comments

Simple Cod Recipes

These simple cod recipes will inspire you to eat more fish.....

April 25, 2022  4 Comments

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.....

April 23, 2022  4 Comments

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!....

March 26, 2022  13 Comments

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.....

March 20, 2022  9 Comments

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.....

March 16, 2022  8 Comments

Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges: A Little Cheese Goes a Long Way

These Laughing Cow Cheese wedges are an interesting take on cheese.....

March 15, 2022  87 Comments

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....

March 9, 2022  26 Comments

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing: No Mayo

My homemade Caesar salad dressing with no mayo was created out of necessity. (I was out of mayo)......

February 22, 2022  17 Comments

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)......

February 15, 2022  10 Comments

Crunchy Cauliflower Recipe

This crunchy cauliflower recipe is your go-to appetizer for the Super Bowl!....

February 12, 2022  21 Comments

Chickpea Salad Recipe

This chickpea salad recipe is for winter when it is hard to find fresh vegetables.....

February 3, 2022  27 Comments

Easy Meal Plans for Healthy Eating: Slender Kitchen

Are you tired of asking yourself, "What am I going to make for dinner?".....

January 4, 2022  6 Comments

DIY Peppermint Mocha Recipe

This DIY peppermint mocha recipe with save you money and calories! (and a trip to Starbucks).....

December 6, 2021  27 Comments

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash

Slow cooker butternut squash is an amazingly simple way to prepare butternut squash without having to do hardly anything....

November 30, 2021  29 Comments

Roasted Sugar Pumpkin Recipe

This roasted sugar pumpkin recipe is not sweet. Instead it is salty, sour, sweet, and fun to make.....

October 28, 2021  22 Comments

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.....

October 9, 2021  46 Comments

Best Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

This is the best slow cooker whole chicken. You simply can’t mess it up.....

September 29, 2021  4 Comments

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!....

September 28, 2021

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!....

September 19, 2021  8 Comments

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......

September 6, 2021  28 Comments

Kodiak Pancakes Recipe: A Delicious Upgrade

This Kodiak pancakes recipe does not follow the recipe on the box. Why? Because it is boring!....

August 30, 2021  20 Comments

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!....

August 17, 2021  11 Comments

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.....

July 25, 2021  25 Comments

Is Cantaloupe Good For You?

Is cantaloupe good for you? Is the Pope Catholic? I hope you know the answer ☺.....

July 22, 2021  27 Comments

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......

June 14, 2021  5 Comments

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....

June 2, 2021  2 Comments

PB2 Green Smoothie

This PB2 green smoothie is the perfect drink for spring and summer. You gotta love its Kermit like exterior.....

May 29, 2021  14 Comments

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.....

May 24, 2021  3 Comments

Grilled Watermelon

Grilled watermelon is the summertime treat that you didn’t know you needed.....

May 8, 2021  3 Comments

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.....

April 28, 2021  14 Comments

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.....

February 21, 2021  7 Comments

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....

November 30, 2020  28 Comments

Healthy Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe with Fresh Strawberries

This healthy strawberry oatmeal bars recipe with become a favorite in your house.....

May 11, 2020  20 Comments

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.....

April 25, 2020  24 Comments

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.....

April 13, 2020  14 Comments

Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries: YUM!

Dark chocolate covered strawberries are for right now. The simplicity yet brilliance of this treat cannot be emphasized enough.....

April 8, 2020  5 Comments

Slow Cooker Tofu

Slow cooker tofu transforms bland bean curd into a delicious meal. My daughter thought this tofu tasted like meat!

March 14, 2020  23 Comments

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......

February 8, 2020  4 Comments

Healthy Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

Try this healthy banana blueberry oatmeal muffins recipe if you are having the breakfast blues.....

January 14, 2020  14 Comments

Healthier Egg Nog Recipe

A healthy eggnog recipe? Can it be done?...

December 11, 2019  29 Comments

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....

November 18, 2019  8 Comments

Cauliflower Potato Curry Recipe

This cauliflower potato curry recipe should be a standard dish in your house....

November 4, 2019  10 Comments

Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Recipe

This pumpkin angel food cake recipe is great for the Weight Watchers’ crowd and the lazy crowd.....

October 30, 2019  36 Comments

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....

October 21, 2019  16 Comments

Simple Glazed Carrots

This recipe for simple glazed carrots deserves to be in your Thanksgiving recipe line up....

October 10, 2019  6 Comments

Frozen Chocolate Cookie Dough Recipe

I think you need this frozen cookie dough recipe because it will stop you from eating crappy cookies....

October 7, 2019  16 Comments

Pumpkin Chia Seed Pudding

This pumpkin chia seed pudding was inspired by pumpkin pie and a mistake....

October 5, 2019  20 Comments

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.....

September 30, 2019  9 Comments

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....

September 29, 2019  13 Comments

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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....

September 25, 2019  20 Comments

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).....

September 9, 2019  7 Comments

Zucchini Boats: Vegetarian

These zucchini boat are vegetarian like any decent zucchini boat should be! Who needs meat when you have zucchini.....

September 4, 2019  3 Comments

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.....

August 8, 2019  7 Comments

Fresh Tomato Ketchup Recipe

Some of you may have too many tomatoes right now, wouldn’t you like a fresh tomato ketchup recipe?....

August 6, 2019  20 Comments

Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe

Broccoli apple salad is the perfect salad that you can make on your day off and then eat all week?....

July 21, 2019  24 Comments

Let Your Fruit Flag Fly!

You know when it is hot and you don’t want to cook? This is the dessert for you!

July 3, 2019  6 Comments

Patriotic Strawberries

Patriotic strawberries are a thing. Look at these! How can you resist their colors?.....

July 2, 2019  4 Comments

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.....

June 20, 2019  9 Comments

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!.....

June 16, 2019  1 Comment

Vegan Cashew Cheese

Vegan cashew cheese is so easy to make and a great alternative to actual cheese.....

June 9, 2019  13 Comments

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.....

May 28, 2019  8 Comments

Skinny Strawberry Shortcake

This skinny strawberry shortcake has actual cake. It isn’t actual “shortcake” but it is still great!.....

May 19, 2019  7 Comments

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).....

May 6, 2019  34 Comments

Easy Creamy Tomato Soup

Easy creamy tomato soup is one of my personal favorites especially when paired with a salad or grilled cheese sandwich.....

April 22, 2019  10 Comments

Mushroom Lentil Burgers

Mushroom lentil burgers are a very healthy replacement for 8 ounce beef burgers....

April 1, 2019  22 Comments

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.....

March 25, 2019  2 Comments

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!....

March 17, 2019  7 Comments

Best Homemade Granola

The best homemade granola I have ever made was on my stove and super fast.....

March 7, 2019  3 Comments

How to Cook Tilapia from Frozen

Do you know how to cook tilapia from frozen? Would you want to?....

March 3, 2019  16 Comments

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....

February 26, 2019  7 Comments

How to Make Butternut Squash Noodles

Ever since I got my spiral vegetable slicer I have been wondering how to make butternut squash noodles.....

January 30, 2019  13 Comments

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....

January 22, 2019  18 Comments

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.....

January 20, 2019  6 Comments

Healthy Stuffed Acorn Squash **VIDEO**

Stuffing squash should be an easy win for the healthy crowd....

January 9, 2019  14 Comments

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!....

January 7, 2019  5 Comments

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.....

December 19, 2018  9 Comments

Veggie Christmas Tree

Do you ever wonder how to serve more vegetables at Christmas? This veggie Christmas tree will solve all your problems.....

December 12, 2018  12 Comments

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!

November 26, 2018  21 Comments

Fennel Orange Salad

This fennel orange salad is my last minute addition to your Thanksgiving festivities. Yes, you need a salad.....

November 18, 2018  4 Comments

Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted butternut squash is the poster recipe of fall for the healthy food set....

October 9, 2018  9 Comments

Light Instant Pot Chicken and Rice

This light Instant Pot chicken and rice is a keeper. Who doesn’t love chicken and rice?....

September 17, 2018  17 Comments

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....

September 3, 2018  7 Comments

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.

August 27, 2018  12 Comments

Time to Make a Plan: Slender Kitchen

How was your summer? Was it filled with barbecues and a lack of restraint?....

August 19, 2018  7 Comments

How to Make Burger Sliders

How do you make burger sliders? They are easy! But the better question is why would you make them?....

August 12, 2018  2 Comments

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!....

July 22, 2018  14 Comments

Grilled Summer Squash

Grilled summer squash is my go to squash recipe all summer long. Why? Check out this sign:.....

July 16, 2018  12 Comments

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?....

July 15, 2018  6 Comments

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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.....

June 17, 2018  5 Comments

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.....

June 11, 2018  8 Comments

How to Grill Watermelon

Do you know how to grill watermelon? Perhaps you are wondering why you would do such a thing.....

June 10, 2018  8 Comments

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....

May 27, 2018  8 Comments

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote in a Slow Cooker Recipe

This strawberry rhubarb compote in a slow cooker recipe will change your mind about rhubarb....

May 13, 2018  24 Comments

Stuffed Yellow Squash Recipe

This stuffed yellow squash recipe will convince you that squash can be fun. I know it is hard to fathom....

May 8, 2018  11 Comments

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?.....

May 6, 2018  7 Comments

Baked Cod Recipe

This baked cod recipe is for all of those fish haters out there. Cod is a very mild fish....

April 30, 2018  17 Comments

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....

April 29, 2018  20 Comments

Marinated Asparagus Salad

Marinated asparagus salad is for right now. Every year, I go nuts over asparagus and this year is no different.....

April 22, 2018  10 Comments

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.

April 15, 2018  8 Comments

Tomato and Bean Casserole

Tomato and bean casserole should become an every day dish. First, everyone loves a casserole....

April 8, 2018  14 Comments

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.....

April 4, 2018  17 Comments

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.....

March 28, 2018  4 Comments

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!....

March 25, 2018  7 Comments

Easy Hot and Sour Soup

I can’t stop eating soup and this easy hot and sour soup really hits the spot right now.....

March 21, 2018  20 Comments

Light Baked French Toast Recipe

This light baked French toast will change your brunch game. Everything doesn’t have to be decadent at brunch....

March 18, 2018  11 Comments

Tofu Scramble Recipe

This tofu scramble recipe looks like scrambled eggs – but it is a totally different animal.....

March 11, 2018  13 Comments

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!....

March 6, 2018  8 Comments

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.....

March 4, 2018  6 Comments

Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

This banana peanut butter ice cream has a secret. It isn’t really ice cream!....

March 1, 2018  10 Comments

Slow Cooker Chicken Quinoa Soup

Slow cooker chicken quinoa soup is wonderful after a long day trudging around in the cold.....

February 22, 2018  6 Comments

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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!....

February 18, 2018  10 Comments

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....

February 15, 2018  4 Comments

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?....

February 8, 2018  11 Comments

Strawberry Refrigerator Jam

This strawberry refrigerator jam can be made right now (even though it isn’t strawberry season.....

January 21, 2018  21 Comments

Mexican Quinoa Recipe

This Mexican quinoa recipe will change your mind about quinoa.....

January 18, 2018  7 Comments

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....

December 20, 2017  14 Comments

Potato Pancake Recipe for Hanukkah

This potato pancake recipe is bit lighter than most and super delicious.....

November 28, 2017  20 Comments

Balsamic Roasted Green Beans

Balsamic roasted green beans may replace green bean casserole if you give them a try.....

November 27, 2017  17 Comments

Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Stuffing

This slow cooker or Instant Pot stuffing will make Thanksgiving easier......

November 19, 2017  3 Comments

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Healthy Apple Crisp Recipe **VIDEO**

This healthy apple crisp recipe is THE dessert of fall. It only uses one apple!....

October 16, 2017  39 Comments

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)....

October 15, 2017  29 Comments

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.....

September 24, 2017  5 Comments

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.....

September 18, 2017  23 Comments

Swedish Apple Pie Recipe

This Swedish apple pie recipe was not inspired by a trip to Sweden....

September 5, 2017  22 Comments

Let’s Do This! Slender Kitchen Meal Plans

How was your summer? Was it filled with barbecues and a lack of restraint?....

August 17, 2017  5 Comments

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.

July 25, 2017  31 Comments

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......

July 20, 2017  12 Comments

Baked Salmon and Asparagus Recipe

Do you like to get presents? How about opening baked salmon and asparagus?....

July 18, 2017  17 Comments

Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe

This refrigerator dill pickles recipe with stop you from ever buying pickles again.....

July 13, 2017  6 Comments

Disney Dole Whip Recipe **VIDEO**

The big shock about this Disney Dole whip recipe is that it only contains 2 ingredients.....

July 11, 2017  23 Comments

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.....

July 5, 2017  30 Comments

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.

June 26, 2017  36 Comments

Fast & Easy Copycat Chipotle Black Beans **VIDEO**

Like all the healthy foodies, I make my food from scratch unless I don’t....

June 11, 2017  26 Comments

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!

May 30, 2017  31 Comments

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.....

May 24, 2017  8 Comments

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!....

May 15, 2017  8 Comments

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.....

May 9, 2017  9 Comments

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......

May 8, 2017  16 Comments

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....

April 24, 2017  13 Comments

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....

March 29, 2017  26 Comments

Baked Yellow Squash

This recipe for baked yellow squash also includes some green squash (mainly for color).....

March 27, 2017  10 Comments

Cold Asparagus Salad Recipe

This cold asparagus salad recipe will bring you right into spring.....

March 21, 2017  3 Comments

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).....

March 20, 2017  11 Comments

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Before you freak out, these easy strawberry shortcake cupcakes are not your average cupcake.....

March 15, 2017  9 Comments

Spicy Thai Basil Recipe

This spicy Thai basil recipe features ground turkey and it is super fast.

March 8, 2017  16 Comments

Black Bean Brownie Mix

This black bean brownie mix recipe is unbelievably easy. I promise – you will not notice the beans.....

February 27, 2017  13 Comments

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.....

February 20, 2017  6 Comments

Chocolate PB2 Smoothie

Have you tried a chocolate PB2 smoothie? If you love peanut butter, this may be your new shake.....

February 15, 2017  17 Comments

Nutella Chocolate Mousse

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and this Nutella chocolate mousse is my treat!....

February 13, 2017  18 Comments

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......

February 7, 2017  21 Comments

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....

January 23, 2017  16 Comments

Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

Slow cooker beef and barley soup is a real winner on a winter’s day....

January 13, 2017  22 Comments

How to Make Zoodles

I didn’t know how to make zoodles (zucchini noodles) until today. I am wondering what took me so long.....

January 10, 2017  17 Comments

Low Carb Chicken Vegetable Soup

Looking to reboot your eating habits? This low carb chicken vegetable soup is for you.

January 6, 2017  9 Comments

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....

January 2, 2017  17 Comments

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.

December 31, 2016  8 Comments

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....

December 26, 2016  4 Comments

Clam Dip Made Lighter

I am here to say that you can make a lighter clam dip and people will love it....

November 21, 2016  3 Comments

Vegan Creamed Spinach Recipe

Your vegan friends will love that you thought of them and made this vegan creamed spinach recipe....

October 26, 2016  4 Comments

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....

October 17, 2016  10 Comments

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....

October 15, 2016  2 Comments

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.....

October 8, 2016  1 Comment

Easy Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup Recipe

I am seriously into orange soup right now. Perhaps because it is the “orange” season.....

September 28, 2016  7 Comments

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....

September 24, 2016  8 Comments

Zucchini Breakfast Muffins

These zucchini breakfast muffins will become a staple in your house in no time....

September 21, 2016  24 Comments

Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic

Do you have too many tomatoes right now? Then this roasted tomatoes with garlic recipe is for you!....

September 10, 2016  8 Comments

Overnight Oatmeal with Chia Seeds

Making overnight oatmeal with chia seeds is a wonderful way to support your healthy breakfast goals....

August 27, 2016  13 Comments

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....

August 3, 2016  8 Comments

The Easiest Way to Eat the Rainbow (Carrots)

I’m sure you have heard the phrase “eat the rainbow”. Why not try rainbow carrots?....

July 30, 2016  9 Comments

BBQ Chicken Breasts on the Grill

Making BBQ chicken breasts (without skin or bones) on the grill is challenging.....

July 27, 2016  9 Comments

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....

July 23, 2016  8 Comments

Chocolate Banana Protein Pancakes

I know everyone needs some chocolate banana protein pancakes.....

July 18, 2016  2 Comments

Recipe for Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic

Sometimes simple is best as in this recipe for sautéed green beans with garlic.

July 13, 2016  8 Comments

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.....

July 11, 2016  20 Comments

Red, White, and Blue Strawberries

The time is now for red, white, and blue strawberries....

July 2, 2016  8 Comments

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.....

June 25, 2016  11 Comments

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....

June 20, 2016  15 Comments

Baked Chocolate Donuts

You can bake your own chocolate donuts and live to talk about them....

June 15, 2016  19 Comments

Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Molasses

These slow cooker baked beans with molasses are vegetarian and will outperform any can of baked beans....

June 11, 2016  7 Comments

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.....

June 6, 2016  8 Comments

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.....

June 4, 2016  5 Comments

Grown Up Sloppy Joes

You can’t really call a recipe “adult” so I am going with “Grown Up” for this sloppy joe concept....

May 31, 2016  9 Comments

Smoky Roasted Chickpeas

I happen to love smoky roasted chickpeas and I decided to share my secret....

May 18, 2016  24 Comments

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....

May 14, 2016  2 Comments

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Oh, peanut butter, why do I love thee? Let me count the ways....

May 11, 2016  14 Comments

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....

May 8, 2016  7 Comments

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)....

May 4, 2016  4 Comments

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....

May 1, 2016  4 Comments

The Easiest Whole Chicken Recipe

There seem to be a never-ending source of recipes that use “cooked chicken”....

April 26, 2016  11 Comments

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....

April 24, 2016  12 Comments

Dress Up Your Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar & Tomatoes

Salad can be so dull and I do get bored of the same food....

April 20, 2016  1 Comment

An Egg Salad for Today

Recipes just like music evolve over time....

April 18, 2016  9 Comments

Waffle Iron Banana Bread

To say that I am a bit obsessed with my waffle iron is an understatement....

April 10, 2016  7 Comments

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....

April 6, 2016  14 Comments

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Using Almond Flour

These were much better than I thought they were going to be....

April 3, 2016  6 Comments

Banana Peanut Butter Waffledillas

Yes, I am a bit obsessed with my waffle iron. Sue me....

March 30, 2016  10 Comments

Crunchy Waffle Potato Bites

I like coming up with recipes that my kids can make....

March 28, 2016  24 Comments

Cucumber Cream Cheese Bites

I am not big on making appetizers because I try not to eat before dinner....

March 22, 2016  7 Comments

Time for Strawberries

Simple and beautiful reign! We are into spring and strawberries are happening....

March 21, 2016  1 Comment

Cheeseburger Mushrooms

I am pretty sure I have never featured a recipe with the title “cheeseburger” before....

March 16, 2016  16 Comments

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....

March 14, 2016  10 Comments

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.....

March 9, 2016  16 Comments

Roasted Parmesan Mushrooms

Looking for big flavor without many calories? Check out mushrooms!...

March 6, 2016  4 Comments

Lighter Cream of Asparagus Soup

The asparagus has started rolling in even though I am still wearing a puffy winter coat....

March 2, 2016  10 Comments

One Minute Waffle Iron Baked Apples

Are you ever looking for a treat which takes a minute and involves almost zero prep?...

February 28, 2016  9 Comments

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....

February 24, 2016  7 Comments

Cream of Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

This is official my favorite recipe of 2016 (and we just started the year!).....

February 22, 2016  6 Comments

A Cookie You Can Feel Good About: No Bake Lemon Ball

This isn’t really a cookie, but it is pretty close....

February 21, 2016  12 Comments

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....

February 10, 2016  16 Comments

Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken Recipe – Zero SmartPoints

I have been on a mission to avoid “sad chicken” for a while now....

February 7, 2016  2 Comments

Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

Winter is still here and you can’t go wrong with butternut squash....

January 31, 2016  15 Comments

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....

January 24, 2016  10 Comments

Ice Cream Without Added Sugar: Only 2 Ingredients

What if there was something that resembled ice cream and you could make it yourself?...

January 21, 2016  22 Comments

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken, Quinoa & Vegetable Soup

Using quinoa instead of pasta in soup is a great way to introduce more protein....

January 17, 2016  14 Comments

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!...

January 10, 2016  13 Comments

Time to Detox

I have plenty to talk about if I want to share my transgressions over the holidays....

January 4, 2016  10 Comments

Chickpea, Feta & Parsley Salad: A Great Winter Salad

In my spot in the world, the Farmer’s market is lacking in green....

January 3, 2016  9 Comments

Party Dip with Three Layers

I was first introduced to "Seven Layer Dip" in 1995 and I immediately fell in love....

December 28, 2015  1 Comment

A Light and Spicy Appetizer for New Years

The American Buffalo chicken wing is a scary thing....

December 27, 2015  4 Comments

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

I am in a stew kind of mood. Stewing about what to cook!....

December 21, 2015  4 Comments

Time for Santa Hats

You know how you have a holiday favorite that you make EVERY year....

December 9, 2015  6 Comments

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.....

December 8, 2015  21 Comments

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?...

November 29, 2015  6 Comments

A Delicious Meatless Stuffing

The key to great stuffing is not the sausage. I believe it is using “real” bread crumbs....

November 23, 2015  8 Comments

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....

November 17, 2015  12 Comments

Make Your Own Fresh Cranberry Sauce

Two years ago I posted this recipe and thought, “No one is going to read this.”...

November 10, 2015  34 Comments

Vegan Creamed Spinach

I try to keep my guest list for Thanksgiving “vegan free” but that doesn’t work for everyone....

November 9, 2015  11 Comments

Low Calorie Blender Butter Cake

Every once in a while, I stumble upon a really good idea....

November 4, 2015  14 Comments

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.....

November 2, 2015  9 Comments

The Most Fun Apple Snack

Last year, I posted this concept and it got rave reviews. Sometimes simple is best.

October 27, 2015  4 Comments

Butternut Squash Coconut Soup

This soup is HUGE on flavor, low in calories, and incredibly healthy. Win, win, win....

October 25, 2015  18 Comments

Chocolate Banana Cake Mug

This is fun. With four ingredients that you probably have in your pantry right now – you can make cake!....

October 19, 2015  18 Comments

Try Your Dates With A Little Bit of Nut Butter

It is very hard to find something that peanut butter doesn’t make better....

October 15, 2015  12 Comments

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The Secret to Brilliant Broccoli

This recipe is one of the top on Snack Girl and I couldn’t be prouder....

October 13, 2015  13 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

I am not immune to the “pumpkin spice bandwagon”. Did I notice the PSL at Starbucks? Why yes I did....

October 5, 2015  12 Comments

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.

September 23, 2015  13 Comments

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)

September 21, 2015  7 Comments

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.....

September 15, 2015  1 Comment

Introducing the Banana Bite

I am always looking for a way to have a little fun with my snack....

September 10, 2015  8 Comments

Chia Seed Chocolate Pudding

About a year ago, I wondered why anyone would use Chia seeds for anything....

September 9, 2015  18 Comments

Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers: Delicious and Beautiful

Sometimes you get lucky and the food you make is both healthy and beautiful....

September 8, 2015  6 Comments

A Fun Breakfast Casserole for Blinner

I had to shoot a photo of this casserole while it was still in the oven....

September 3, 2015  21 Comments

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....

August 25, 2015  14 Comments

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....

August 20, 2015  16 Comments

Freeze it For a Fast Summer Breakfast

Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?

August 17, 2015  2 Comments

Cooking In Foil: Absolutely Foolproof

Do you like to get presents? How about opening up your dinner?...

August 12, 2015  21 Comments

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....

August 10, 2015  11 Comments

Fresh Tomato Salsa in Minutes

Fresh tomatoes are rolling into supermarkets and farmer’s markets and they are cheap!...

August 5, 2015  5 Comments

Lighter Guacamole With A Secret Ingredient

Don’t you love secret ingredients that make something lighter but don’t ruin the taste?...

July 27, 2015  7 Comments

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....

July 23, 2015  6 Comments

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”....

July 20, 2015  15 Comments

Kale Pesto Because You Can

Pesto is typically made with fresh basil as the main ingredient (and you need a lot of it)....

July 15, 2015  11 Comments

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!...

July 8, 2015  19 Comments

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....

July 6, 2015  9 Comments

Zucchini Cheese Fries

I have not been the recipient of any free zucchini this summer but I know it is coming.

July 1, 2015  13 Comments

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....

June 23, 2015  23 Comments

Chicken Breast Can Be Awesome

My partner hates chicken breast (at least he used to hate chicken breast)....

June 18, 2015  12 Comments

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....

June 16, 2015  4 Comments

Make Cookies With Strawberries

Snack Girl knows you are all eating strawberries. The last batch I bought was incredible!

June 15, 2015  8 Comments

Frozen Yogurt Bark for A Hot Day

Looking for a fun activity to keep children occupied? Get them to make some yogurt bark....

June 8, 2015  7 Comments

Light and Impressively Tasty: Jerk Shrimp with Pineapple

My grill is fired up and I have started poking things with sticks....

June 2, 2015  3 Comments

Bring These To Your Next Picnic or BBQ

How about some dessert eye candy before the big BBQ?...

May 21, 2015  1 Comment

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More Asparagus Please!

This is the easiest time of year to be a blogger if you are into healthy eating....

May 14, 2015  6 Comments

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....

May 13, 2015  4 Comments

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....

May 11, 2015  6 Comments

Light Rhubarb Crisp

It is there waiting for you in the produce section - rhubarb!

April 30, 2015  15 Comments

Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

There seem to be a never-ending source of recipes that use “cooked chicken”....

April 21, 2015  23 Comments

Chocolate Brownie Cookies Made With Black Beans

I can’t get enough of putting beans into baked goods....

April 14, 2015  11 Comments

Get Your Cauliflower On

I added this recipe to my arsenal last year and it is a hit!....

April 9, 2015  10 Comments

An Easy One Pot Artichoke Chicken Dinner

This is what my dish looked like before I put it in the oven....

April 7, 2015  8 Comments

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....

April 2, 2015  20 Comments

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....

March 31, 2015  17 Comments

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)....

March 26, 2015  15 Comments

An Easy Easter Treat: Stuffed Strawberries

Simple and beautiful reign! We are into spring and strawberries are happening....

March 25, 2015  5 Comments

More Soup Because Winter Is Hanging On

March is one of those months that I wish would hurry up. This year has been awful!...

March 23, 2015  13 Comments

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....

March 18, 2015  9 Comments

Start Your Day With a Powerhouse of Nutrition

I fell in love with avocadoes on a trip to Mexico in 1985....

March 16, 2015  16 Comments

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....

March 12, 2015  9 Comments

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)....

March 10, 2015  6 Comments

Four Ingredient Gluten-Free Cookies In A Snap

I have to bring cookies to my club once a year and I feel the pressure....

March 2, 2015  10 Comments

Stovetop Granola in Minutes

I am a big fan of granola. It is my “cookie replacement” and my breakfast instead of sugary cereal....

February 24, 2015  15 Comments

Smoky Cauliflower: Yum!

Snack Girl is forever trying to sell you cauliflower. You can never have enough cauliflower in my opinion...

February 19, 2015  13 Comments

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....

February 17, 2015  22 Comments

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....

February 5, 2015  47 Comments

Brownies Made in A Blender With Beans (Really!)

Sometimes you hear a crazy idea and you simply must try it....

February 3, 2015  23 Comments

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....

January 29, 2015  12 Comments

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A Recipe for A Snow Storm

In case you hadn't noticed, New England got walloped with a BIG storm. I live in Massachusetts.

January 28, 2015  24 Comments

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....

January 22, 2015  21 Comments

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).....

January 20, 2015  27 Comments

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...

January 19, 2015  13 Comments

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.

January 15, 2015  12 Comments

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?...

January 12, 2015  21 Comments

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.

January 8, 2015  18 Comments

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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.

December 18, 2014  9 Comments

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.....

December 17, 2014  26 Comments

Virtual Cookie Swap: Almond Clouds

Do you have a party where everyone brings their favorite cookies and recipes?...

December 11, 2014  21 Comments

Make These Strawberry Santa Hats

You know how you have a holiday favorite that you make EVERY year....

December 8, 2014  5 Comments

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.”....

November 17, 2014  38 Comments

Turkey Breast: The Slow Cooker Method

A few weeks ago, I roasted turkey breast and found out that I had done it all wrong.....

November 12, 2014  31 Comments

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....

November 5, 2014  25 Comments

Time To Make Vegan Thanksgiving Stuffing

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? It will be here before you know it....

November 3, 2014  11 Comments

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....

October 29, 2014  16 Comments

Stop Buying Sliced Turkey Breast: DIY Turkey

My last visit to the supermarket revealed that the big bird is back in town....

October 27, 2014  20 Comments

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....

October 20, 2014  13 Comments

You Must Try This Carrot Salad from LaaLoosh

It is carrot season and time to get out your peeler....

October 15, 2014  5 Comments

Pumpkin Gingerbread

This lovely gingerbread includes only four ingredients....

October 14, 2014  15 Comments

PB&J Protein Smoothie from Eating Bird Food

Doesn’t that look good? A lot better than bird food no doubt....

October 9, 2014  8 Comments

Sneaky Zucchini Lasagna

Lasagna is one of those foods that top favorite foods lists.....

October 7, 2014  12 Comments

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?...

October 2, 2014  4 Comments

Love Buffalo Chicken Wings? A Dip That Will Satisfy

Buffalo chicken wings are usually served with a few sad sticks of celery....

October 1, 2014  7 Comments

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.....

September 29, 2014  14 Comments

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....

September 25, 2014  14 Comments

Asian-Inspired Three Bean Salad from GreenLiteBites

Roni from GreenLiteBites is an inspiration.

September 22, 2014  9 Comments

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....

September 17, 2014  16 Comments

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....

September 10, 2014  37 Comments

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!....

September 9, 2014  22 Comments

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....

August 27, 2014  13 Comments

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....

August 25, 2014  10 Comments

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....

August 20, 2014  11 Comments

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....

August 18, 2014  21 Comments

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)....

August 11, 2014  14 Comments

Time for Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans

I know you probably think it is time for potato chips – but you are wrong....

August 6, 2014  17 Comments

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....

August 4, 2014  16 Comments

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....

July 30, 2014  19 Comments

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....

July 28, 2014  18 Comments

Grilled Peaches: The BEST Summer Dessert

I fell in love with peaches when I lived in Athens, Georgia. Georgia is a peachy place....

July 23, 2014  11 Comments

The Ultimate Milkshake Makeover

Do I like smoothies more than milkshakes? Before yesterday, my answer would have been, “not really”....

July 17, 2014  13 Comments

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.....

July 14, 2014  15 Comments

Sugar Free Strawberry Jam Recipe

See those jars of jam up there? I made them....

July 10, 2014  13 Comments

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....

July 7, 2014  7 Comments

A New Spin on Fried Eggs

Snack Girl loves eggs. They are nutritious, cheap, and fast to cook....

June 30, 2014  12 Comments

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....

June 25, 2014  18 Comments

Donate Your Diet Books to Goodwill and Eat Cupcakes

Snack Girl knows how hard it is to lose weight because she has struggled....

June 23, 2014  11 Comments

Vegetarian Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Yesterday, Snack Girl took on July 4th but she forgot to mention her very favorite recipe for the celebration....

June 19, 2014  15 Comments

Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches for Keeping Cool

Let’s all do a swan dive right into ice cream season! Weeee!....

June 17, 2014  13 Comments

Strawberry Yogurt Cookies

Snack Girl knows you are all eating strawberries. The last batch I bought was incredible!...

June 11, 2014  27 Comments

Watch Out Taco Bell - Here Comes The Snack Girl Waffle Taco

A couple weeks ago, Snack Girl flamed Taco Bell’s new waffle taco....

June 5, 2014  12 Comments

Move Over Blueberry Pie! Meet Blueberry Slump

Snack Girl loves to make pie-crust because it is so fun!....

June 4, 2014  13 Comments

Salsa Verde Beef from Simple Nourished Living

Snack Girl loves finding new websites that encourage eating healthy as a mode to lose weight....

June 2, 2014  11 Comments

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....

May 28, 2014  17 Comments

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.....

May 19, 2014  7 Comments

Try A New Flavor of Hummus

Hummus is one of the wonderful healthy foods – creamy, nutty, and spectacular with raw vegetables....

May 14, 2014  14 Comments

Secret Ingredient Pancakes: Healthy, Delicious, and Light

Mmmmmmm, pancakes. Pan….cake. How can you go wrong?.....

May 12, 2014  20 Comments

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....

May 8, 2014  10 Comments

This Vegetable Is Not From Outer Space

This is the time of year when “seasonal produce” gets exciting....

May 5, 2014  15 Comments

Roast The Whole Perfect Cauliflower

Snack Girl is always looking for a way to save time. I never seem to have a leisurely day....

April 30, 2014  19 Comments

Swap The Bottle For A Mason Jar

It is time to talk about a very dull subject, salad. Ho hum....

April 29, 2014  22 Comments

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....

April 23, 2014  11 Comments

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....

April 21, 2014  8 Comments

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....

April 16, 2014  16 Comments

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....

April 9, 2014  9 Comments

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!”

April 8, 2014  11 Comments

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....

April 2, 2014  21 Comments

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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....

March 31, 2014  41 Comments

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)....

March 27, 2014  20 Comments

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!...

March 25, 2014  9 Comments

Chocolate Popcorn Rocks

Drizzle: to pour in a fine stream. Drizzle is a super cool word because you can hear it....

March 24, 2014  11 Comments

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....

March 19, 2014  32 Comments

Try Boiling Your Dinner

Boiled Dinner – doesn’t that sound delicious? I know you want to try it.

March 17, 2014  7 Comments

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....

March 13, 2014  17 Comments

Serve Broccoli Slaw For Saint Patrick’s Day

Snack Girl got on her high horse on Monday and castigated the fake green food industry....

March 12, 2014  14 Comments

Soup Season Isn’t Over Yet

March is one of those months that I wish would hurry up....

March 6, 2014  24 Comments

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....

March 4, 2014  22 Comments

Pasta Can Be Your Friend

Snack Girl knows it isn’t good to demonize a food....

February 26, 2014  7 Comments

Gluten-Free Black Bean Blender Brownies

Sometimes you hear a crazy idea and you simply must try it....

February 24, 2014  22 Comments

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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!....

February 19, 2014  25 Comments

A Perfect Combination: Pork and Pears

Apples and peanut butter, beer and chips, chocolate and anything…

February 18, 2014  9 Comments

Sweet Potatoes Without The Marshmallows: Seriously

Sweet potatoes have been haunting me. They are delicious and we don’t eat enough of them....

February 12, 2014  25 Comments

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....

February 5, 2014  7 Comments

It is Time for a Warm Salad

Do you think the words “warm” and “salad” work together? Well, they can if you use lentils....

January 29, 2014  8 Comments

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

The American Buffalo chicken wing is a scary thing....

January 27, 2014  10 Comments

Who Needs Seven When You Can Get It Done In Three?

Snack Girl was first introduced to seven layer dip in 1995....

January 21, 2014  13 Comments

Everything But The Kitchen Sink Fruit and Nut Bars

Have you ever heard the phrase “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”?...

January 16, 2014  33 Comments

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.....

January 14, 2014  26 Comments

The Best Way To Holiday Detox

The word of the week is “detoxification”. Need to remove any toxic substances?...

January 9, 2014  17 Comments

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?...

January 7, 2014  25 Comments

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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.

December 18, 2013  5 Comments

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....

December 10, 2013  15 Comments

Comfort Food With Meatballs: No Elastic Waistband Needed

Can you go wrong with meatballs and pasta? Everyone in my family will eat it....

December 9, 2013  9 Comments

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....

December 2, 2013  12 Comments

Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins for a Post Holiday Breakfast

Snack Girl hopes you have a lovely Thanksgiving and that you enjoy your food....

November 27, 2013  7 Comments

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....

November 21, 2013  43 Comments


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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!...

November 13, 2013  21 Comments

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....

November 7, 2013  21 Comments

Easy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup from This Week For Dinner

Every once in a while Snack Girl meets a fellow food blogger in person.....

November 4, 2013  10 Comments

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….

October 29, 2013  12 Comments


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....

October 21, 2013  11 Comments

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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.

October 16, 2013  19 Comments

Make Your Own Lighter Caramel Apple

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier....

October 14, 2013  4 Comments

Healthier Meatballs in a Snap

Does Snack Girl look like she has time to make meatballs? Look at me up there! I look busy....

October 9, 2013  22 Comments

Four Ingredient Pumpkin Gingerbread

I bet you are wondering how I can do it – make gingerbread with four ingredients....

October 7, 2013  14 Comments

Apple Oatmeal Muffins For Fall

Sometimes, Snack Girl goes on a food jag. Her latest is apples....

September 30, 2013  17 Comments

Time To Get Out The Pumpkin

Are there pumpkins sitting at your local supermarket?

September 25, 2013  13 Comments

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.....

September 23, 2013  23 Comments

Get Them To Smile With This Adorable Snack

There are days when I desperately want to be someone that I am not....

September 18, 2013  10 Comments

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....

September 16, 2013  9 Comments

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....

September 11, 2013  20 Comments

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.....

September 9, 2013  8 Comments

Who Needs Jars? Make Your Own Tomato Sauce

Last week, Snack Girl took on the subject of tomato sauce in jars and got flamed....

September 5, 2013  17 Comments

Change Up Breakfast With Baked Oatmeal

If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!...

September 3, 2013  22 Comments

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)....

August 28, 2013  22 Comments

An Entire Serving of “Fries” for 133 Calories

Snack Girl can hear you all. Those aren’t fries, those are carrots!...

August 26, 2013  15 Comments

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”....

August 19, 2013  17 Comments

A Delicious Portion-Controlled Potato Recipe

Snack Girl features potatoes because they are inexpensive, nutritious, and super yummy....

August 15, 2013  19 Comments

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?....

August 12, 2013  9 Comments

Tomatoes Can Break Your Heart

Snack Girl has a love affair with tomatoes. Sorry, Tom Cruise, I lust after a summer tomato....

August 7, 2013  9 Comments

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What To Do With Fresh Tomatoes

Can you believe those colors? You know how they say to "eat the rainbow". Here is your chance!....

August 5, 2013  13 Comments

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?....

July 31, 2013  11 Comments

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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....

July 29, 2013  9 Comments

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!....

July 24, 2013  33 Comments

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....

July 22, 2013  17 Comments

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.....

July 17, 2013  17 Comments

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.....

July 15, 2013  23 Comments

A Super Cold Breakfast For Summer

Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?....

July 10, 2013  12 Comments

What To Bring to a Potluck BBQ

Barbeques are great because you don’t have to cook indoors and everyone gets it....

July 8, 2013  14 Comments

Make Your Own Strawberry Jam (No Sugar Necessary)

See those jars of jam up there? I made them....

July 1, 2013  26 Comments

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

This is the kind of recipe that makes me happy....

June 26, 2013  12 Comments

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....

June 24, 2013  10 Comments

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....

June 19, 2013  22 Comments

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....

June 17, 2013  32 Comments

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....

June 12, 2013  23 Comments

Healthy Fast Food For Nights You Don’t Have Time To Cook

Snack Girl gets to hang out with some pretty accomplished Registered Dietitians....

June 5, 2013  34 Comments

Hit Your Cake Craving With The Microwave

Snack Girl is probably the last person to attempt to cook in a mug in the microwave....

June 4, 2013  58 Comments

Make Your Own Lighter and Yummier Fish Sticks

Snack Girl happens to love fish, but her son is a bit of a non-believer....

May 29, 2013  12 Comments

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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....

May 28, 2013  17 Comments

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....

May 20, 2013  13 Comments

This Mixed Drink Is Under 100 Calories

Snack Girl doesn’t cover drinks very often because 20% of her audience is under 21....

May 15, 2013  21 Comments

It’s Time To Talk About......

Rhubarb! I know you have been seeing it in your supermarket and farmer’s markets.

May 13, 2013  15 Comments

dietsurvivorb

Punch Up Your Salad With Homemade Croutons

Is your salad getting you down? Mine tends to be always the same....

May 8, 2013  16 Comments

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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.

May 6, 2013  13 Comments

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)....

May 2, 2013  14 Comments

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....

May 1, 2013  9 Comments

Never Buy Salad Dressing Again

Someone put something on that naked salad up there! Man, that looks cold....

April 30, 2013  37 Comments

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....

April 29, 2013  45 Comments

Do-It-Yourself Doritos

Frito Lay better watch out because we can rise up and make our own Doritos....

April 24, 2013  33 Comments

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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....

April 22, 2013  22 Comments

Greet Spring With A Tasty Little Treat

Anyone else have $2 per pound fresh strawberries greeting them at the supermarket. Hurray!....

April 18, 2013  9 Comments

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....

April 15, 2013  37 Comments

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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....

April 8, 2013  37 Comments

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....

April 4, 2013  10 Comments

A Cheese Danish Makeover

Let’s say you are a fledging food photographer and your husband eats your garnish. What should you do?...

April 2, 2013  23 Comments

bananasplitb

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!....

March 27, 2013  25 Comments

avocadotoastb

Wake Up With A Healthier Spread

Guess what I didn't use on my toast this morning?...

March 25, 2013  30 Comments

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....

March 20, 2013  63 Comments

baconwrappedasparagusb

A Healthy Way To Serve Bacon

Whenever I write about bacon, Snack Girl gets a surge of readers. Why?....

March 18, 2013  6 Comments

yogurtpbdipb

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!...

March 11, 2013  21 Comments

Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage For The Snack Girl Recipe Swap

Here we are in March, baby. Grab yourself some cabbage....

March 7, 2013  12 Comments

oatmealb

No Time To Make Real Oatmeal? Try This

Do you have time to make real oatmeal? I didn’t think so.

March 6, 2013  35 Comments

spinachcorncasseroleb

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?....

February 28, 2013  12 Comments

Try This Instead of The Shamrock Shake

Can you see the green in there? That isn’t food coloring.....

February 27, 2013  6 Comments

Make Your Own Mocha Roasted Almonds

Snack Girl is not trying to sell you rabbit poop, it just looks like it.....

February 25, 2013  17 Comments

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....

February 20, 2013  15 Comments

Makeover This Favorite Bar Food

This recipe is seriously fun. I was skeptical at first, but then I started enjoying myself....

February 18, 2013  19 Comments

goldpineappleb

A Welcoming Fruit For The Winter

Pineapples are in season right now and costing about $2 each in my neck of the woods. YUM!...

February 13, 2013  24 Comments

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.

February 7, 2013  32 Comments

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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....

February 4, 2013  4 Comments

A Decadent Tasting But Healthy Dessert

Sweet potatoes have been haunting me. They are inexpensive and we don’t eat enough of them....

January 31, 2013  23 Comments

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?...

January 29, 2013  18 Comments

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?...

January 23, 2013  21 Comments

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....

January 21, 2013  16 Comments

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....

January 16, 2013  25 Comments

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....

January 14, 2013  36 Comments

Our First Recipe Swap Featuring Carrots & My Favorite Pickled Carrots

Don’t those look delicious? Mmmmm, carrots....

January 10, 2013  38 Comments

chickensoupb

Comfort Without The Icing

There is more than one way to create comfort. One way involves lots of calories and icing....

January 9, 2013  34 Comments

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....

January 7, 2013  22 Comments

The In Season Vegetable With A Bad Reputation

Snack Girl knows how you are feeling right now. Too many bowl games?....

January 2, 2013  59 Comments

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....

December 18, 2012  15 Comments

kalesaladb

Looking For Red and Green? Try This!

Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad....

December 10, 2012  18 Comments

latkeb

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....

December 5, 2012  9 Comments

The Cutest And Healthiest Holiday Party Snack

Last year, I made adorable santa hats with whipped cream. There were complaints....

December 3, 2012  20 Comments

Holiday Sugar Cookie Recipe Makeover

Today, we are going to admit that it would be fun to try to be healthier for the holidays....

November 28, 2012  29 Comments

Pickled Beets From “Around The Southern Table”

It is beet season and time to get cooking. Don’t they look festive?....

November 26, 2012  9 Comments

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.

November 20, 2012  15 Comments

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 15, 2012  18 Comments

November Means Peppermint Mocha Season

Are you cold? I don’t know about where you are, but the weather is changing here....

November 12, 2012  19 Comments

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....

November 7, 2012  34 Comments

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....

November 5, 2012  25 Comments

cranberrycornmuffinb

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....

October 30, 2012  17 Comments

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....

October 25, 2012  33 Comments

chocolatecoveredfigb

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....

October 23, 2012  20 Comments

Think Beyond Mayo With Spooky Green Spread

Wow! Isn’t that green up there? That isn’t food coloring....

October 18, 2012  13 Comments

Little Bites With Big Flavor: The Mini Reuben

Does anyone else out there love deli sandwiches? You know the ones I am talking about....

October 15, 2012  12 Comments

Healthier Caramel Apples: Just Do It!

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to get why these caramel apples are healthier....

October 10, 2012  8 Comments

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?....

October 3, 2012  23 Comments

pumpkinlatteb

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....

October 1, 2012  18 Comments

Pizza Without Guilt

Snack Girl doesn’t believe in guilt about food. For me, there is no “good” food vs. “evil” food....

September 28, 2012  20 Comments

Eating Cookie Dough Just Got Healthier

Bored with the same old apple and peanut butter? Love to eat cookie dough out of the bowl?

September 19, 2012  24 Comments

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....

September 17, 2012  38 Comments

turkishbreakfastb

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....

September 13, 2012  30 Comments

A Pumpkin Pie Smoothie For Fall

Last week, I introduced Fall with a no bake pumpkin oatmeal cookie. But, I had a problem....

September 10, 2012  24 Comments

sloppyjoeb

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....

September 6, 2012  26 Comments

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....

September 4, 2012  48 Comments

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....

August 31, 2012  17 Comments

Take Your Raw Veggies To the Next Level

Awwww, ma, raw veggies AGAIN! Yes, I know it is difficult but there is nothing healthier....

August 30, 2012  12 Comments

Have You Tried Baked Oatmeal?

If you combine whole grains, eggs, yogurt, milk, and fruit what do you get? Breakfast!....

August 29, 2012  44 Comments

The Best Brand of Yogurt You Can Buy

The title here is purposely misleading. I am just trying to get you to pay attention....

August 27, 2012  84 Comments

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”....

August 23, 2012  24 Comments

cantaloupebowlb

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)...

August 20, 2012  23 Comments

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....

August 16, 2012  24 Comments

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....

August 13, 2012  13 Comments

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....

August 9, 2012  22 Comments

oatpancakeb

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....

August 6, 2012  25 Comments

Replace Potato Skins With Zucchini Boats

Row, row, row, your zucchini, gently down the STREAM!!...

August 1, 2012  20 Comments

Eggplant For Dummies

My partner is allergic to eggplant so there hasn’t been one eggplant post on Snack Girl. That changes today!...

July 30, 2012  33 Comments

A Tofu Recipe For Tofu Haters

Snack Girl has a confession. She wants to like tofu, but she just can’t....

July 23, 2012  46 Comments

The Seed You Should Be Eating

Have I confused you with the photo of the chocolate cake? Where are the seeds?...

July 20, 2012  34 Comments

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...

July 19, 2012  334 Comments

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.

July 18, 2012  26 Comments

Refreshing Breakfast On A Stick

Are you hot? How would you like some steaming oatmeal?....

July 16, 2012  11 Comments

Romaine Lettuce Doesn’t Have To Be Boring

What am I talking about? Romaine lettuce IS boring!....

July 12, 2012  20 Comments

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?

July 10, 2012  17 Comments

Turn Dull Beans Into A Potato Chip Replacement

Yesterday, we featured canned beans in a sneaky way. Today, they come out behind the curtain.

July 3, 2012  30 Comments

beanbrownieb

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....

July 2, 2012  40 Comments

No Bake Lemon Balls: Healthy, Fast, & Yummy

One of the biggest hits on Snack Girl has been the No Bake Brownie Balls....

June 27, 2012  20 Comments

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....

June 25, 2012  13 Comments

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....

June 20, 2012  53 Comments

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....

June 18, 2012  28 Comments

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?...

June 15, 2012  25 Comments

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....

June 13, 2012  21 Comments

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"....

June 7, 2012  53 Comments

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....

June 4, 2012  21 Comments

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....

May 31, 2012  66 Comments

popsicleb

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....

May 30, 2012  9 Comments

Like Mojitos? Try This Light Summer Dessert

Hellooooo, watermelon. Where have you been? Missed you!....

May 24, 2012  6 Comments

Do It Yourself Skinny Candy: Fun To Make & Eat

Let me introduce you to "Chocolate Crackle". This stuff is seriously yummy and fun....

May 23, 2012  11 Comments

veggieskewersb

A Super Healthy Addition To Your Grill

Hot dogs, hamburgers, steak......salad! Yes, add some salad to your grill this Memorial Day weekend.

May 22, 2012  12 Comments

quinoacarrotsoupb

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....

May 16, 2012  37 Comments

softboiledegg2b

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...

May 14, 2012  26 Comments

macaroonsb

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....

May 4, 2012  10 Comments

tunameltb

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!...

May 2, 2012  40 Comments

strawberrychocolateb

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?...

April 25, 2012  25 Comments

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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?...

April 23, 2012  47 Comments

slowcookercurryb

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!

April 16, 2012  15 Comments

mom100bookb

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?"....

April 13, 2012  4 Comments

bobolipizzab

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 :-)...

April 11, 2012  34 Comments

chocolateballb

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.

April 9, 2012  19 Comments

sugarcauliflowerb

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!

April 5, 2012  34 Comments

granolamuffinsb

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!...

March 28, 2012  13 Comments

yogurtpbdipb

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!....

March 26, 2012  15 Comments

kaleschips2b

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....

March 19, 2012  59 Comments

ricekrispieb

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....

March 14, 2012  21 Comments

baconwrappedasparagusb

Greet Spring With Some Bacon (And Asparagus)

Whenever I write about bacon, Snack Girl gets a surge of readers. Why?...

March 12, 2012  14 Comments

chocolatepopcornb

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....

March 7, 2012  22 Comments

spinachcorncasseroleb

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?....

March 5, 2012  14 Comments

pumpkincustardb

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....

March 4, 2012  15 Comments

goldpineappleb

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!...

February 29, 2012  11 Comments

bananasoftserveb

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!...

February 27, 2012  27 Comments

chocolatedippretzelsb.jpg

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....

February 23, 2012  13 Comments

massagekaleb

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".

February 22, 2012  17 Comments

diytortillab

Make Your Own Whole Wheat Tortillas - So Yummy!

See that tortilla up there? I made it! And, yes, I am proud of myself....

February 20, 2012  22 Comments

bananaslippyslideb

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?....

February 15, 2012  18 Comments

poachedeggb

A Simple Way To Dress Up An Egg

Snack Girl is on an egg kick because eggs are just SO nutritious....

February 13, 2012  16 Comments

upgradedbreakfastcookieb

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....

February 8, 2012  37 Comments

frenchtoastb

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?....

February 6, 2012  3 Comments

blackbeanburgerb

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....

January 30, 2012  25 Comments

oatmealcookieb

An Awesome Portion Control Trick For Homemade Cookies

So, you like to bake - but you have a problem. Yes, I know that problem well.....

January 25, 2012  62 Comments

newantslogb

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....

January 23, 2012  8 Comments

wholewheatcrackersb

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...

January 19, 2012  26 Comments

grapefruitb

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....

January 16, 2012  17 Comments

fishtacob

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....

January 11, 2012  6 Comments

wwchocolatechipb

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....

January 5, 2012  27 Comments

broccolipeanutb

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 :)....

January 3, 2012  19 Comments

blackeyedpeasb

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.

December 28, 2011  6 Comments

latkeb

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.....

December 20, 2011  11 Comments

kalesaladb

The Unthinkable: A Christmas Salad

Snack Girl will not apologize for her continued healthy holiday search. Today's entry: The Christmas Salad.

December 15, 2011  10 Comments

santahatb

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....

December 13, 2011  12 Comments

hotcocoab

Vegan, Luxurious, Hot......Chocolate

Snack Girl finds that most hot chocolate mixes are missing something important. They lack the most important flavor of all....

December 8, 2011  25 Comments

mushroomtacob

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....

December 6, 2011  11 Comments

cranberrycornmuffinb

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!...

November 17, 2011  22 Comments

cremebruleeb

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....

November 14, 2011  11 Comments

skinnypeppermintmochab

'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?...

November 9, 2011  21 Comments

brusselssproutsb

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....

November 7, 2011  29 Comments

peanutbutterballsb

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....

November 2, 2011  27 Comments

bubbleandsqueakb

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....

October 31, 2011  9 Comments

parmesanpocornb

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.

October 26, 2011  33 Comments

lunchableredob

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....

October 25, 2011  27 Comments

pumpkinseedsb

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?....

October 19, 2011  16 Comments

chocolatecoveredfigb

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....

October 17, 2011  30 Comments

pumpkinlatteb

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....

October 5, 2011  15 Comments

halloweenoatmealb

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?....

October 3, 2011  13 Comments

pickledmushroomsb

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?...

September 29, 2011  11 Comments

cookiedoughb

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?....

September 26, 2011  30 Comments

chickenbreastb

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....

September 19, 2011  44 Comments

jiffyupgradeb

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....

September 15, 2011  18 Comments

applebutterb

Who Else Lost Their Virginity This Month?

See those lovely jars of apple butter? Snack Girl made them in a fit of unbridled domesticity....

September 12, 2011  24 Comments

sloppyjoeb

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....

September 6, 2011  26 Comments

turkishbreakfastb

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....

September 1, 2011  25 Comments

oatpancakeb

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....

August 30, 2011  21 Comments

oatberry

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?....

August 25, 2011  37 Comments

tofuscrambleb

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....

August 23, 2011  33 Comments

fruitsauceb

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....

August 15, 2011  15 Comments

watermelonlemonadeb

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....

August 12, 2011  13 Comments

carrotbiteb

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....

August 8, 2011  15 Comments

rootbeerfloatb

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?....

August 4, 2011  16 Comments

cantaloupebowlb

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)....

August 1, 2011  11 Comments

wheatberrysaladb

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....

July 28, 2011  26 Comments

watermelonsoupb

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....

July 25, 2011  7 Comments

lowcalranchb

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!....

July 20, 2011  18 Comments

portabellomushroompizzab

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....

July 18, 2011  38 Comments

watermeloncucumberb

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!...

July 11, 2011  29 Comments

tomatillosalsab

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...

July 7, 2011  15 Comments

tomatopestob

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....

July 5, 2011  8 Comments

Lighter, Fluffier Trail Mix

Trail mix is for taking on your hike. Anyone been on a hike lately? No? Me, neither....

June 30, 2011  11 Comments

burgerholeb

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?...

June 22, 2011  15 Comments

chilelimecornb

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....

June 20, 2011  16 Comments

zucchinifryb

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....

June 15, 2011  44 Comments

pitachipb

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....

June 13, 2011  20 Comments

popsicleb

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....

June 10, 2011  15 Comments

pinebananab

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?....

June 8, 2011  19 Comments

cakepopb

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"....

June 2, 2011  16 Comments

oniondipb

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....

May 30, 2011  14 Comments

veggieskewersb

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."....

May 25, 2011  8 Comments

vegancupcakeb

Vegan Cupcakes Have Taken Over The World

Shhhh....don't tell ANYONE (except all of your friends). Chocolate cupcakes can be delicious without any.....

May 23, 2011  43 Comments

vegetablesoupb

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....

May 18, 2011  19 Comments

orangewaterb

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.

May 16, 2011  18 Comments

indianbeans2b

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....

May 12, 2011  17 Comments

pumpkinbiteb

Hate Bananas? Try These Pumpkin Bites

Back in April, Snack Girl posted what she thought was an awesome cereal bar recipe. People complained!

May 10, 2011  41 Comments

Elegant, Easy, and Under 100 Calories

When you get tired of your apple and peanut butter, you need to go gourmet for your snack....

May 5, 2011  14 Comments

greenbeansb

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....

May 2, 2011  32 Comments

veggieburgerb

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 :(...

April 27, 2011  35 Comments

rhubarbbakeb

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....

April 26, 2011  35 Comments

bananaquesadillab

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....

April 20, 2011  18 Comments

newenergyb

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....

April 18, 2011  62 Comments

vegancookieb

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"....

April 13, 2011  35 Comments

angeledeggsb

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....

April 11, 2011  21 Comments

avocadosalsab

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....

April 6, 2011  9 Comments

melonbiteb

Who Else Wants Bacon?

What is bacon doing on Snack Girl? This site is supposed to be healthy!...

April 4, 2011  15 Comments

bananasplitb

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!....

March 31, 2011  29 Comments

avocadotoastb

Try This: Vegan Toast

Guess what I didn't use on my toast this morning?....

March 28, 2011  18 Comments

cauliflowernewb

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.

March 23, 2011  43 Comments

greensmoothieb

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!...

March 21, 2011  40 Comments

ricekrispieb

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....

March 16, 2011  23 Comments

sweetpotatofriesb

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.....

March 14, 2011  32 Comments

breakfastsandwichb

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....

March 9, 2011  33 Comments

roastedasparagusb

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....

March 7, 2011  13 Comments

nakedapplepieb

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....

March 2, 2011  36 Comments

diyyogurtb

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!...

February 28, 2011  38 Comments

poachedeggb

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 :)...

February 24, 2011  19 Comments

meuslib

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....

February 23, 2011  5 Comments

roastedbroccolib

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)....

February 15, 2011  42 Comments

flourlesschocolatecakeb

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!....

February 11, 2011  6 Comments

diytortillab

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....

February 10, 2011  41 Comments

frenchtoastb

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....

February 8, 2011  11 Comments

mangolassib

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.

February 3, 2011  36 Comments

chocolatechipb

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....

February 2, 2011  29 Comments

grilledsandwichb

Panini Extreme Makeover (Take THAT Quiznos!)

Maybe you like grilled cheese sandwiches? Okay, who doesn't like grilled cheese sandwiches?...

January 31, 2011  14 Comments

smoreb

Love S'Mores? Try This 52 Calorie Treat

The combination of melted chocolate, graham crackers, and a soft marshmallow is SO dreamy....

January 28, 2011  12 Comments

broccolipeanutb

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....

January 19, 2011  24 Comments

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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....

January 18, 2011  9 Comments

kettlecornb

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....

January 12, 2011  34 Comments

pickledcarrotsb

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?...

January 10, 2011  24 Comments

bananasmoothieb

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!

January 7, 2011  19 Comments

chickensoupb

Low Calorie Comfort Food - It Exists!

There is more than one way to create comfort. One way involves lots of calories and icing....

January 5, 2011  16 Comments

walnutyogurtb.jpg

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....

December 29, 2010  20 Comments

applepboatmealb

Make Winter Warmer With Apple and Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Are you bored with your oatmeal? Let's give it a makeover!....

December 28, 2010  34 Comments

shotglassb

Try This New Year's Snack: Veggie Shots

Short on time? Want to make something different and healthy for your New Year's party?...

December 27, 2010  8 Comments

turkeysliderb

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....

December 14, 2010  8 Comments

buttermilkbanb

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!...

December 7, 2010  18 Comments

brownieballxmasb

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.

December 1, 2010  32 Comments

fennelorangeb

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....

November 22, 2010  7 Comments

cranberryb

A Thanksgiving Feast Cooked in 10 Minutes? Done!

Yes, it is possible to create an entire Thanksgiving dinner in 10 minutes. How?...

November 17, 2010  12 Comments

brusselssproutsb

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....

November 15, 2010  22 Comments

pumpkinpieb

Try This Pumpkin Pie Makeover For Thanksgiving

Why would Snack Girl mess with Thanksgiving? Come on, live a little!...

November 10, 2010  19 Comments

pumpkinlatteb

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....

November 3, 2010  20 Comments

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...

October 26, 2010  25 Comments

beanbrownieb

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?....

October 21, 2010  48 Comments

bananaghostb

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....

October 20, 2010  5 Comments

jacklalanneb

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!...

October 14, 2010  19 Comments

pumpkinseedsb

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....

October 12, 2010  16 Comments

applechipb

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!...

October 7, 2010  20 Comments

pumpkinenergybarb

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....

October 4, 2010  31 Comments

borschtb

100 Calories of Snack From Russia

Have you ever wondered what snacks exist in other countries? Well, Snack Girl is on the case!....

September 27, 2010  14 Comments

cottagecheesesnackb

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....

September 21, 2010  39 Comments

snackstickb

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....

September 14, 2010  5 Comments

pancakeb.jpg

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?...

September 13, 2010  24 Comments

carrotbiteb

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....

August 31, 2010  21 Comments

brushcettab

Skinny Italian Tomato Snack Recipe

Skinny Italian seems like an oxymoron. Can you eat pasta by the tons and still be skinny?...

August 24, 2010  75 Comments

cherrytomatosaladb

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?....

August 18, 2010  10 Comments

freezerjamb

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....

August 10, 2010  13 Comments

beetsaladb

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!...

August 6, 2010  11 Comments

cantaloupebowlb

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)....

August 3, 2010  7 Comments

melonbiteb

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....

July 29, 2010  12 Comments

kalechipb

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?...

July 27, 2010  31 Comments

bagelbiteb

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!...

July 21, 2010  12 Comments

capresesaladb2

A Tomato Salad For Tomato Lovers

Can you believe those colors? You know how they say to "eat the rainbow". Here is your chance!....

July 14, 2010  21 Comments

watermelonfetab

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!...

July 8, 2010  18 Comments

spinacheggsb

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....

June 30, 2010  12 Comments

avocadotoastb

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?...

June 22, 2010  8 Comments

applepieb

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....

June 17, 2010  19 Comments

chilelimecornb

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....

June 14, 2010  12 Comments

popsicleb

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....

June 7, 2010  10 Comments

cornb

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....

May 25, 2010  8 Comments

orangewaterb

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.

May 20, 2010  16 Comments

softboiledeggb

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....

May 18, 2010  15 Comments

rhubarbcompoteb

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....

May 10, 2010  6 Comments

tapenadeb

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!...

May 4, 2010  4 Comments

asparagussnackb

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....

April 30, 2010  9 Comments

smoothieb

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....

April 26, 2010  26 Comments

homemademicrowavepocornb

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....

April 22, 2010  27 Comments

bananaquesadillab

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....

April 21, 2010  21 Comments

buffalowingsb

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....

April 20, 2010  47 Comments

stuffedmushroomsb

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....

April 16, 2010  10 Comments

smokedoystersb

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....

April 14, 2010  9 Comments

artichokeb

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....

April 7, 2010  17 Comments

angeledeggsb

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!...

April 6, 2010  13 Comments

crabdipb3

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?...

March 29, 2010  29 Comments

lavashchipsb

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.

March 25, 2010  3 Comments

oatmealb

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....

March 22, 2010  17 Comments

swingingb

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....

March 19, 2010  4 Comments

sweetpotatofriesb

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....

March 15, 2010  28 Comments

frittatagabyb

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....

March 11, 2010  8 Comments

crabsaladb

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....

March 8, 2010  3 Comments

homemadegranolab

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....

March 5, 2010  12 Comments

cauliflowerb

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....

March 1, 2010  22 Comments

sagancrackerb

DIY Crackers from Sagan

The great cracker quest continues with a guest post from a Snack-Girl reader....

February 28, 2010  4 Comments

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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!...

February 25, 2010  7 Comments

poachedeggb

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 :)...

February 22, 2010  11 Comments

applestrudelb

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....

February 19, 2010  4 Comments

guacamoleb

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....

February 16, 2010  7 Comments

flourlesschocolatecakeb

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!...

February 9, 2010  5 Comments

miniminipizzab

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)....

February 3, 2010

artichokedipb

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?)...

February 1, 2010  6 Comments

brownieballb

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....

January 25, 2010  8 Comments

chickensoupb

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....

January 20, 2010  2 Comments

nobakecookieb

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....

January 19, 2010  20 Comments

gougereb

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....

December 30, 2009  1 Comment

miniminipizzab

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....

December 28, 2009  18 Comments

shotglassb

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....

December 22, 2009  6 Comments

wasacheeseb

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....

November 4, 2009  2 Comments

yogurdipb2

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....

November 2, 2009  11 Comments

muffinpizzab

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....

October 26, 2009  20 Comments

strawberrychocb

Treat Yourself When Shopping in the Mall

The shopping malls of the U.S. are dangerous places for people who watch their weight....

October 6, 2009  2 Comments

fruitsaladb

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....

September 24, 2009  1 Comment

homemadegranolab

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....

August 3, 2009  2 Comments

Homemade energy bar

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?...

July 6, 2009  20 Comments

Ants on a Log

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...

June 18, 2009  2 Comments

cheese and crackers

Cheese and Crackers

This classic combination turns out to be an pretty good snack. The key is to use real cheese...

June 15, 2009  2 Comments

homemadebananab

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...

April 24, 2009  5 Comments

hardboiledeggb

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....

March 5, 2009  3 Comments

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