Simple Snacks

Snack of the week: Smoothies!

March 10th, 2010  |  by Jenn  |  published in Food, Recipes, Simple Snacks, Snack of the Week

Smoothies are fast, easy and pretty much fool-proof.
I love smoothies because you just toss ingredients in a blender, whir them up and BANG – delicious!
For me, I like smoothies creamy. And an easy way to do that without adding fat, is to use ice, or frozen fruit.
Generally, in my smoothies, I pick ingredients from these [...]

Snack of the Week: Greek Yogurt

March 3rd, 2010  |  by Jenn  |  published in Food, Simple Snacks, Snack of the Week

What is the difference between Greek Yogurt and Plain Old Yogurt?
Greek yogurt has taken the world by storm in recent months and more and more people are asking me – what’s the big deal?
Well, for starters, Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt. It’s got a richer flavor and a creamier texture.
Nutritionally, Greek yogurt packs [...]

Snack of the Week: Self-Made Trail Mix

February 24th, 2010  |  by Jenn  |  published in Food, Recipes, Simple Snacks, Snack of the Week

I have heard your pleas for snack ideas!
One of the things people ask me about most often is healthy snack ideas. So, I’ve started this handy-dandy Wednesday blog series: Jenn’s Snack of the Week. Check here on Wednesdays for some healthy snack ideas. And please, feel free to share your own!
Trail Mix = Endless Possibilities
Recently, [...]

My Favorite Autumn Snacks

October 7th, 2009  |  by Jenn  |  published in Food, Simple Snacks

Here in PA fall is definitely in the air. The leaves are turning, the air is crisping… harvest is upon us. This is a shot of Drew and Maddie  picking apples at our local orchard last fall.
With the change in seasons, my body craves different foods. When the seasons change, it’s totally normal for your [...]