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100+ Healthy Snack Ideas

Snack Girl has over 1000 posts and these are the ones that readers have pinned, shared, and made with great success.

I have included sweet snacks, savory snacks, and drinks that are healthy snacks. Also, there is a list of healthier breakfast ideas and dessert ideas - these are treats but much lighter than REAL desserts.

The final section is healthy snack foods that you can purchase when you don't have time to make your snack.

Enjoy!
Lisa
AKA Snack Girl


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Top Ten Lists


portabellomushroompizzab

Top Ten 100 Calorie Snacks

100 is a magical number for some people. An entire snack product industry is based on this concept of a 100 calorie snack.

March 12, 2013  5 Comments

massagekaleb

Twelve Superfoods For $1 or Less

One of the excuses for not eating healthier is that it is expensive. Hey, I get it....

March 5, 2013  25 Comments

conveniencestoreb

Ten Healthy Convenience Store Snacks

Check out that photo above. See anything you want to eat? Aaah, the convenience store.....

March 8, 2012  26 Comments

lunchboxb

Top 10 Lunch Box Snacks

Summer is coming to a screaming halt for families all over the country. Did you notice the advertisements for school supplies everywhere?....

August 13, 2013  9 Comments

Healthy After School Snacks

25 ideas for Healthy After-School Snacks

These 25 ideas for healthy after-school snacks will stop you from scratching your head when your kids run in the door.

January 20, 2024  15 Comments

officeb

Top Ten Office Snacks

I am betting that you are sitting in an office right now! Yes, I can see you in your cubicle with the florescent bulbs burning. Blub blub goes the water cooler.....

August 29, 2011  14 Comments

Top Ten Late Night Snacks

Top Ten Late Night Snacks

You are awake and after a long day, you are hungry. What to do?...

September 20, 2012  5 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

apples

Top Ten Apple Recipes

The orchards here in Western Massachusetts are laden with apples. It is a dreamy time of year to be in New England....

September 11, 2012  9 Comments

turkishbreakfastb

Top Ten Healthy And Yummy Breakfast Ideas

Snack Girl has a confession to make. She has snuck in lots of breakfast ideas on her "snack" website....

October 20, 2011  8 Comments

tunameltb

Top Ten High Protein Snacks

Snack Girl gets asked all the time for low carb snacks and high protein snacks....

August 27, 2013  4 Comments

lowcarbb

Top Ten Low Carb Snacks

Trying to avoid the foods in the photograph? Join the club!...

April 4, 2012  11 Comments

Top Ten Vegan Snacks 2012

Top Ten Vegan Snacks

Shhhh....don’t tell anyone but it can be easy to be a vegan. Why?....

November 8, 2012  10 Comments

Sweet Snacks


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apple Oatmeal Muffins For Fall

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

September 30, 2013  17 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

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

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

miniapplecrispb

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

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

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

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

Savory Snacks


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

angeledeggsb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drinks


coolwaterb

Top Eight Tips For Tastier Water

Some people love water and others wish it was more flavorful. I am in the "love water" camp, but many of my readers are not....

November 10, 2011  25 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Breakfast


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

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

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

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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

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

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

A Super Cold Breakfast For Summer

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

July 10, 2013  12 Comments

softboiledeggb

Why Don't Americans Serve Eggs Like This?

Why did it take an Australian to show me the light on a low calorie, delicious, and fast breakfast? Where has this idea been hiding?....

May 9, 2011  83 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

stirfryveggieb

The Breakfast of Champions (Seriously Healthy Champions)

Breakfast is a meal that many of us struggle with. How do we eat healthy when we are trying to get to work or school?...

January 30, 2012  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

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

Dessert


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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Four Ingredient Pumpkin Gingerbread

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

October 7, 2013  14 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

Low Calorie Desserts

Need A Dessert But Out of Points? 10 Solutions For Your Sweet Tooth

We have all been there. At the end of the day, still wanting something sweet when we KNOW we aren’t really hungry....

May 23, 2013  10 Comments

Healthy Products


sodastreamb

A Green Way to Replace Soda

Last week, Snack Girl wrote a post about naturally flavored seltzer and a bunch of people shared their favorite "soda-fix"....

August 3, 2011  229 Comments

barbaravsquakerb

The Three Step Process That Will Solve Your Cereal Dilemma

Packaged cereal is a quagmire of marketing HOOEY. For example, I have seen Kellogg's emphasizing high fiber on its boxes of "Apple Jacks"....

October 11, 2011  33 Comments

peanutbutterb

How To Choose Healthy Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a great addition to a healthy snack. Spreading it on apples or crackers is an excellent way to add fat and protein (and taste!) to a dull food....

June 16, 2010  65 Comments

pb2b

Peanut Butter Lovers: A 45 Calorie Solution That Will Save Your Waistline

Snack Girl features peanut butter A LOT. I happen to love the stuff and I use it almost every day....

January 4, 2012  113 Comments

polanerb

How To Pick A Healthy Jam or Jelly

It isn’t that hard to find a healthy jam or jelly if you know what to look for....

July 26, 2010  24 Comments

Ezekiel Bread Review

The Best Packaged Bread You Can Buy

I am always looking for a loaf of bread that I can recommend without a doubt. Ezekiel bread is one of those breads....

October 16, 2012  100 Comments

purgumb

Sugar Free Gum Without Artificial Sweeteners or Colors? It Exists!

Sugar free gum is a great tool for helping you lose weight. AND, chewing a piece of gum (instead of a cookie) can help you relieve stress....

April 5, 2011  50 Comments

kindb

KINDa Fabulous: A Nutritionally Dense Snack Bar

What the world needs is some serious KINDness. Okay, that doesn't seem realistic - but you could pick up KIND at your local convenience store!...

May 11, 2010  12 Comments

cheese stick

The Benefits of Cheese Sticks

The nice thing about individually packaged food is that you know exactly how many calories you are going to inhale....

February 4, 2011  29 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

cannedpeachesb

Are Canned Peaches A Healthy Snack?

Snack Girl is seriously missing her peaches. Summer seems years away!...

February 17, 2011  35 Comments

mastradchipb

The Healthiest and Tastiest Potato Chip In The World

What if you could make FAT-FREE crispy chips in your microwave? Wouldn't that solve all of your problems?...

November 21, 2011  26 Comments

lunchableb

The Book You Need To Read If You Want To Lose Weight

Snack Girl has read only a few books in her life that have made a lasting impact on what she eats....

March 21, 2013  27 Comments

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16 Comments:

I really would enjoy the news letter sent to my gmail. Thank you

Hi Janie - I signed you up! -Lisa

nice

Where have you been all my life Snack Girl! So many practical, money saving and calorie saving ideas I am amazed - and of course I've signed up!

omg! ok so, Im 13 and I LOVE monsters, especcialy assault. I rarely drink it but I can not believe how bad it is! I drink rockstars too sometimes and both of those drinks give me really bad head aches. Is it ok if I have them just sometimes, like once every 3-4 months? Please reply, thanks!

This snack girl is awesome.

Thank you for your awesome recipes! I'm a personal trainer and can't wait to share these with my clients. Love it!

I am not on here to lose weight (I need to gain weight, which is as big a problem for people with too-high metabolism (keeping them underweight) as losing weight is for people who are overweight. However, I feel best when I eat healthily, so I want to apply the healthy tips to gaining weight.

i want to make some healthy snacks for a party but there is several and i cant seem to choose, can you help please

Aaaahhhhhh looking for something fo rme to snack on! Why can't I find something.

Delicious snacks but not healthy at all .

Good

You are so awesome!! :D

Thanks for the great ideas

Any inspirational Snack or low point food for the summer including

low carb food would really be appreciated. New, Annette

can't wait to get started!!!!!


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