Snacks

Healthy Nachos – A Quick, Protein Packed Meal

April 26, 2012 By Carla Leave a Comment

Healthy Nachos are the perfect quick meal after a long day when you don't feel like cooking! Not only is it healthy, it's filling and packed full of veggies and protein! I think we make this at least once a week because it's so full of flavor and virtually guilt-free! Just make sure to go easy on the sour cream; maybe use greek yogurt instead, like non-fat Plain Chobani (coupon) which has zero fat and twice the protein! Same for the cheese, choose a low-fat cheese such as Cabot reduced … [Read more...]

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars

April 14, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars : A Springtime Favorite! Peanut butter and jelly is a flash of some of the childhood favorites you will never grow out of. We can probably all agree that peanut butter and jelly is always a treat, no matter how old we get. I used to love PB&H - Peanut Butter & Honey! I remember times I got my sisters PB&J and wanted nothing to do with the jelly! Regardless, here is a great spring time easy snack for the kids (or yourself!). It's a quick twist … [Read more...]

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Love Raspberries?

March 8, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Love Raspberries? You'll Love This Recipe Raspberries are my favorite food! They are ambrosia to me. I love them plain, on oatmeal, on ice cream and of course when I am splurging in pie. But I like them best when they are easy to eat and plentiful. Today's recipe is so simple. No cooking, no preparing and only TWO ingredients. These make great snacks, a great dessert, or a great treat to bring to a picnic! Raspberries filled with chocolate. Well, raspberries filled with chocolate … [Read more...]

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Banana-Berry Yogurt Pops for Kids

March 1, 2012 By Jan Leasure Leave a Comment

Keep your kids healthy in a fun creative way! Banana-Berry Yogurt Pops for Kids Keep your kids healthy in a fun, creative way. It will take you about 10 minutes to prepare, it's quick and easy but very nutritious for kids. It's low in fat, its a good source of vitamin A or C, and it's low on sodium healthy living information. Start your kids off on the healthy foot this new year. This is a healthy snack they can even have before going to school or after school! (I use Greek Yogurt because it … [Read more...]

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Valentine Confetti Treats Recipe

February 4, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Valentine Confetti Treats Recipe Need a quick, colorful & frugal Valentine treat to pass out for V Day? This is a great idea if you have friends, coworkers or even your family that you want to give a Valentine snack too! It's so easy and you can spice it up with different chocolates! What you'll need for your valentine treats! 1 bag of M&M's (pink, reds and whites for Valentines Day) *Almost* 2 bags of Orville Redenbacher's microwaveable Tender White Popcorn 1 bag of … [Read more...]

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Game Day Football Pizza Recipe

February 3, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Game Day Football Pizza Recipe So it's game day. You want to keep recipes simple and easy, but don't want the same ole dish. Everyone loves a great slice of pizza, and this one is sure to catch a few eyes! Tasty, easy, and everyone will want the recipe for their next party! Switch it up by writing NE or NY on the pizza in pepperoni! Ingredients: 1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup pizza … [Read more...]

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New York Pizza-ria Chex Mix Recipe

February 2, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

New York Pizza-ria Chex Mix Recipe Ok so who's your Super Bowl Pick? If you want to coordinate your food with your Football Love, then this New York Pizza Chex Mix recipe is for you! If you are a Giants fan, this Chex mix recipe is the perfect addition to your super bowl spread! It has the flavor's of pizza, the crunch of chex, and it only takes a few minutes to make! Food Coordination to the event! Whoulda thunk? Ingredients: 1 bag (8.75 oz) Chex Mix® Traditional snack … [Read more...]

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Patriots Chex Mix Recipe

February 1, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Patriots Chex Mix Recipe Are you a New England fan? Are you trying to find away to express that with not only your super bowl decorations, but your snacks as well? This recipe is for you! This chex mix is not only tasty, but easy to make! It's the perfect mixture of sweet and crunchy! Ingredients For Patriots Chex Mix! 1 bag (8.75 oz) Chex Mix® Honey Nut snack mix 1/4 cup dried blueberries 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup roasted sunflower … [Read more...]

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Trail Bars Recipe

January 17, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Trail Bars Recipe The best snacks are ones that taste bad for you, but are really healthy! This recipe fits the bill! These trail bars are easy to make, taste delicious and good for you! They also allow for flexibility with the recipe. Add nuts and ingredients that you like, remove the ones you don't! These are perfect to make in advance, break apart and use as a healthy afternoon pick me up that will keep your energy up all afternoon! Ingredients: 1 cup dried figs, Sun … [Read more...]

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Chai Crunch Recipe

January 11, 2012 By Jade Leave a Comment

Chai Crunch Recipe Are you tired of the regular every day snacks? Do you really like Chai? Then This Chai recipe is for you. In fact, this Chai Crunch Recipe is a finalist on Pillsbury.com! If you love chai tea, you will love Chai Crunch. Chai Crunch Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon instant nonfat dry milk or non-dairy original-flavor creamer, if desired* 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]

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