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Healthier Egg Nog Recipe

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

December 11, 2019  29 Comments

bakedappleb

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

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


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

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

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


Freeze it For a Fast Summer Breakfast

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

August 17, 2015  2 Comments

Bring These To Your Next Picnic or BBQ

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

May 21, 2015  1 Comment

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

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


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

chocolatechipb

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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

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

Gluten-Free Black Bean Blender Brownies

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

February 24, 2014  22 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

Time To Get Out The Pumpkin

Are there pumpkins sitting at your local supermarket?

September 25, 2013  13 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Refreshing Breakfast On A Stick

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

July 16, 2012  11 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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