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Granola Bars

Posted in: Breakfast, Recipes, Snacks ♦ Tuesday, August 7th, 2012, 7:44 pm ♦ 2 Comments

Remember my recipe for homeade granola? Well last week I got a request for a healthy granola bar recipe. My immediate thought?Why not make my favorite granola into bars that can serve as a great snack on the run? [...]

Avocado Deviled Eggs

Posted in: Recipes, Sides, Snacks ♦ Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012, 11:22 am ♦ 2 Comments

If you're a follower of this blog, then you are well aware that my husband and I's favorite restaurant of all time is Zgrille. (more...) [...]

Granola Cookie Balls

Posted in: Recipes, Snacks ♦ Tuesday, April 24th, 2012, 8:17 pm ♦ 1 Comment

One of my favorite on the go snacks are these "Good-run" granola cookies. They're made up of nuts, oats, and honey. And, at only 50 calories per cookie, they make the perfect snack for an afternoon sweet craving, or crumbled over greek yogurt for breakfast. [...]

Homemade Hummus

Posted in: Sides, Snacks ♦ Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, 11:36 am ♦ 2 Comments

There are a myriad of things to put roasted garlic into. (more...) [...]

Spiced Almonds

Posted in: Snacks ♦ Tuesday, December 6th, 2011, 9:55 am ♦ No Comments

I'm an almond freak. I could literally sit down and eat a pound of almonds. I know, not the most caloric-conscious choice, right? (more...) [...]

Baked Apple Chips for fall!

Posted in: Recipes, Sides, Snacks ♦ Tuesday, November 8th, 2011, 12:16 pm ♦ No Comments

Apples just remind me of fall. After living in the "Apple Capital of the World", I can say I have grown to love all varieties of apples, and drawn to anything with this pectin-filled ingredient. [...]

Brown-rice Rice Krispie Treats

Posted in: Dessert, Recipes, Snacks ♦ Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, 12:35 pm ♦ 2 Comments

When I was young, one of my favorite not-so-good for you packaged snacks was the Rice Krispie treat. (more...) [...]

Its hot.

Posted in: Sides, Snacks ♦ Tuesday, June 14th, 2011, 11:38 am ♦ No Comments

Its hot outside. I don't know if I somehow just forget each year how hot Florida is capable of getting, or what, but somehow I am surprised EVERY summer how hot it gets!...and its only June. (more...) [...]

Indulgence made over

Posted in: Sides, Snacks ♦ Friday, May 6th, 2011, 4:17 pm ♦ 1 Comment

I'm not one or ordering appetizers very often. I must admit though, whenever I'm at a restaurant and fried zucchini is on the menu. I am compelled to order it. Somehow this unnatural force comes over me saying.."must have fried, grease-laden zucchini." I mean, its a fried vegetable, health [...]

Avocado Smoothie (heaven in a glass?)

Posted in: Breakfast, Snacks ♦ Friday, March 25th, 2011, 3:05 pm ♦ No Comments

The hubby and I are constantly on the run right now. Last night? Got home from work at 8:30, crashed by 11, gym this morning at 5:30, then back to work for another long day. (more.. [...]

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