Sweet + Recipes + Gluten-Free

The Pumpkin Spiced Latte Makeover

Some people think fall has arrived when the leaves start changing and apples become abundant. Others know it is here with the arrival of the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks.

Make Your Own Lighter Caramel Apple

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

Get Them To Smile With This Adorable Snack

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

Change Up Breakfast With Baked Oatmeal

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

Stop Buying Frozen Yogurt and Make Your Own

Snack Girl is so proud of herself. She made this beautiful bowl of strawberry frozen yogurt (and then ate it)....

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!....

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.....

Make Your Own Strawberry Jam (No Sugar Necessary)

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

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....

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.

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.

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....

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....

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!....

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!...

A Welcoming Fruit For The Winter

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

A Decadent Tasting But Healthy Dessert

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

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....

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....