This recipe for Cocoa Dusted Almonds is super easy to prepare and makes a great, healthy snack when you're craving a hint of chocolate! Heads up! This recipe was first published in 2011! I updated the photos in 2017. Enjoy! One of my friends had a bowl of cocoa-dusted almonds out at ...
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Popcorn Trail Mix (a healthy sleepover snack idea)
How old were you when you had your first friend stay the night for a sleepover visit? Â I can't be certain of the exact age, but I think I was in first grade, so I must have been six or seven. Â It was Laurie, my oldest bff. A few fuzzy memories from that night are floating in my brain and I hope ...
High Protein Energy Balls
Life is never dull with a 2 year old around. Â They have a seemingly endless supply of energy. Â They love to get involved with whatever their parents are doing. In this case, they like to get involved in whatever Mommy is doing. Â And Mommy was trying to take a few photos of the energy balls for ...
Lemon-Lime Hummus
Happy Monday, everyone! Â The lemon obsession continues. Â In the last month I've posted recipes for Vegan Lemon Blueberry Scones, Lemony Lentil Salad, Lemony Snack Bars, and now Lemon-Lime Hummus. Â I just can't stop. When I saw a recipe for a lemon-lime hummus, I knew I had to try it. Â I ...
Maple-Cinnamon Crunchy Quinoa
Taste. Â Texture. Â Appearance. Â Even if you're not thinking about it when you're eating that voluptuous bowl of oatmeal you prepared, these are all qualities that come into play when deciding if you like a food or not. Â We all have our preferences and for some taste might be king, while another ...
Girls’ Night Roasted Garlic Hummus
I prefer not to use the word "terrible" when describing my daughter, as that might give the wrong impression. Â Someone might think I don't adore her like I do or love her more than I realized was possible. Â But now that I am officially a mom of a two-year-old, I can relate to the tired mom who ...
Beat the Winter Blues Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
This recipe is my attempt to rebel against winter. Â No Mr. Winter, I'm not going to make soup today. Â What's that you say? Â You want me to cook a heavy casserole? Â Sorry, I've had it with your warming comfort foods. Â Enough is enough. Â Do you hear me? Â We. are. over. Â Next Wednesday is Ground Hog ...
Healthy Snack Idea: Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas
While there is nothing I can do to make this snack look pretty, please believe me when I say that looks are very, very deceiving. Â I'm always looking for new snacking ideas. Â I really love snacks. Â Quick confession time: Â I eat at night. Â Everything I read tells me I shouldn't snack in the evening. ...