Healthy + Gluten-Free + Kid Friendly + Under 200 Calories

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!”

Serve Broccoli Slaw For Saint Patrick’s Day

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

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!....

Sweet Potatoes Without The Marshmallows: Seriously

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

Two Ingredient, Low Calorie, Vegan and Yummy!: Banana Peanut Butter Ice Cream

Snack Girl knows you want to detox right now. How could you have done all that damage?...

Gluten-Free Cranberry Orange Muffins for a Post Holiday Breakfast

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

Let’s Talk Turkey

Snack Girl realizes she will be the only food blogger who covers turkey this month – but she likes to be a rebel....

Festive and Healthy: Butternut Squash Soup in Pumpkin Bowls

As we get ready to launch into holiday mode, Snack Girl is on the look out for lighter fare….

Make Your Own Lighter Caramel Apple

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

Change Up Breakfast With Baked Oatmeal

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

An Entire Serving of “Fries” for 133 Calories

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

A Delicious Portion-Controlled Potato Recipe

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

Fried Rice For Under 200 Calories

Snack Girl knows what you are thinking. Everyone loves rice, but how could you make it low in calories?....

What To Do With Fresh Tomatoes

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

Another Healthy BBQ Side: Red Potato Salad

Yeah, baby, it is time for potato salad. I used to buy it at my local supermarket until I found out how much better it is when you make it fresh.....

Mason Jar Yogurt Parfait

Do you know those containers of fruit flavored yogurts? You know the ones I am referring to - Yoplait, Chobani, Dannon. etc.....

What To Bring to a Potluck BBQ

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

Hit Your Cake Craving With The Microwave

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

It’s Time To Talk About......

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

Lighten The Devil In These Eggs

Yes, this photo does look like "deviled" eggs, but Snack Girl has a fix to make them much less evil....