Snack Recipes

Prepare yourselves: this homemade caramel corn recipe will make your mouth water! The combination of salty and sweet is irresistible, giving the perfect crunch without the chewiness so it won’t get stuck in your teeth. It’s a great snack for any occasion, whether you just want something to munch on while sitting in front of …

I first fell in love with Italian caprese salad when I was working at a little Italian restaurant in Portland. The mix of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic quickly became a favorite of mine. Those flavors meld together like no other and caprese salad quickly became one of those dishes where I just can’t stop refilling …

Let’s all pause for a moment and stare at that creamy caramel apple dip goodness. I promise, it’s sinfully delicious. A true harvest treat and the perfect pairing for all those crisp apples filling our grocery carts these days. Two of my friends recently had babies and they received this as their dessert when I …

These Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Rolls can serve as an attractive appetizer for your guests, or even as a fun and healthy snack for your child. The saltiness and smokiness from the salmon, creaminess from the cheeses and tanginess from the capers combined together create the perfect savory bite. They sound fancy but can be …

I don’t love hot weather, but I do love cold foods, especially popsicles. The sweltering summer months may not be my cup of tea, but they do give me an excuse to reach for a popsicle morning, noon, and night. If you’re making your own, you can turn almost any meal or snack into a …

When I was a child, fruit roll ups were a staple in my house. My sisters and I loved to devour those bright and fruity treats as kids! So I wanted my children to experience the fun and exciting presentation of fruit roll ups, but with a healthier version. I discovered I could make my …

This past Thursday was the first day of the holy month of Ramadan celebrated by billions of Muslims all around the world. Ramadan is the Islamic month where Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, focus on spirituality, and give in charity. Each night, Muslims gather with family and friends to break their fasts, socialize …

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I love making nostalgic treats with a healthy twist. I was so excited when my neighbor told me how she made homemade gummy bears with juice and grass-fed gelatin. I gave it a try but unfortunately, I was a little disappointed. The flavor was much too subtle for my liking. When I think of gummy …

Some of the ingredients in microwave popcorn bags is just yucky. Which is what made me decide to check out how to make popcorn myself. Thankfully, it’s 10x easier than I ever imagined. And WAY yummier! First up, you don’t need a popcorn machine! Such good news for me because we don’t have a pantry …

As a busy mom, I find myself eating on the go quite a bit. I try to make good choices, but I need quick and easy options or it just won’t happen. I’ve discovered that having homemade, quick, high protein snacks ready to go helps me stay on track. Here are some of my favorites! Pumpkin …

For years I collected those “5 Ingredients Or Less” type of recipes. Simple speaks to me. I love these recipes because they’re easy, less expensive and almost always, quite delicious! That’s why I’m sharing my recipe for roasted coconut cinnamon apples today. It is a big hit around here – the perfect breakfast side, afternoon …