Snacks

For a pretty look, buy small carrots that still have their green tops attached, and trim the tops down to ¼- to ½-inch. These fermented veggies taste great as an addition to a Bloody Mary or veggie tray, or on top of a Cuban sandwich. Also, use them to jazz up scrambled eggs, salads, rice, quinoa bowls and tabbouleh.

Save hundreds of calories and dozens of grams of saturated fat by whipping up this healthier version of a fast-food favorite Shamrock Shake.

This recipe is from The Healthy Matcha Cookbook. For a dariy-free version, substitute dairy-free chocolate chips.

You remember those junk food favorites you’d pick up from 7-Eleven as a child? We gave them a makeover with more nutritious ingredients and none of the junk. Time to indulge!

Gelatin, the key ingredient in these homemade gummies, contains collagen, proteins and minerals that have excellent health benefits for skin, hair, nails and bones.

Based on the classic snack that some call America’s first junk food dating back to the late 1800s.

This super-simple recipe is a healthier alternative to the original push-up popsicle.

Here’s a cracker recipe made with real cheese! But watch out, they go fast.

Craving a smooth, tangy-sweet-salty appetizer? Try whipping up this Gigante Bean & Blood Orange Hummus from Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox in Denver, Colorado.