Strawberry Cornbread
Kick your cornbread in the side with a sweet-toothed boot for a snack that's so versatile it can act as an appetizer or a dessert. Since you can use frozen or fresh strawberries, this recipe works year-round.
Kick your cornbread in the side with a sweet-toothed boot for a snack that's so versatile it can act as an appetizer or a dessert. Since you can use frozen or fresh strawberries, this recipe works year-round.
Understanding the importance of eating every few hours, our reader recipe developer wanted to create a snack she could feel good about munching on. Her Spicy Roasted Chickpeas can be kept in the fridge for up to four days, but we bet your family will gobble them up by that time!
Looking for a crunchy, savory snack? These thin, crisp and delicious baked chips will soon become a surprise hit in your house.
This spicy beef jerky recipe is better-than-purchased with basic kitchen materials: All you need are some flavorful spices, an oven, and a few hours to spare.
We've taken your classic potato skins and given them a southwestern makeover, using hearty black beans, cilantro and a kick of spicy jalapeño. Both the potatoes and the filling can be made in advance and simply assembled and baked the day of your party.
Angelo Sosa's tangy tuna lettuce cups use green tea leaves to pack in antioxidants, and though they skimp on calories (only 40 each!) they're definitely full flavor.
Joselyn Fenstermacher, who works for the United States Antarctic Program at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, showcases some of the veggies she grows in the Station's surprisingly lush growth chamber in this sweet and tangy salsa.
Now being gentle to bean-sensitive tummies won't mean having to sacrifice authentic taste: if we didn't know better, we'd swear this reader recipe was full of garbanzo beans!
Thanks to the extra hit of fiber, sweet potato fries are a filling stand-in for white spuds. With just a light coating of olive oil, baking the potatoes adds a crispy, crunchy texture that garners Clean Eating approval while you indulge your craving.
Pickle more than veggies! These petite pickled eggs are awesome on a charcuterie tray or on their own as a low-cal snack.
Light as air and filled with our Greek-inspired blend, it's hard to believe that 4 of these flaky breakfast bites are only 214 calories!
Whole milk, egg yolks and butter are what make traditional popovers high-saturated fat foods. Our version offers a golden, eggy, chewy yet healthy alternative that pairs well with soups and stews.
Try this low-cal spread on multigrain crackers, as a dip for crudités, smoothed on whole-wheat bread in lieu of mayo for a flavorful sandwich or burger.
Eating a slice of our moist, slow-cooker pumpkin bread may actually improve your energy, thanks to its hearty dose of potassium.
Crab cakes often include little-to-no actual crustacean, but Food Network star Ellie Krieger's recipe lets the crab shine through by only panko-crusting the exterior.
Finally! A guilt-free 5-layer Mexican dip! Have a fiesta with fresh flavors that won't make you hesitate to dip your chip again and again.
Use any kind of bread crumbs you prefer (fine, panko, homemade) as long as they're not too soft, as well as any apple variety that looks fresh.
Smothered in marinara sauce and oozing with melted cheese, these sliders are seriously indulgent snack food. Your male guests will happily chomp away on these meaty bites – but only you'll know that they're less than 225 calories per serving!
This tasty snack takes the best of two classic dishes – Hawaiian pizza and potato skins – and brings them together in a crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside guiltless treat for your entire family.
Serve this party-perfect greek feta dip with veggies, as a spread for burgers and sandwiches, or with chicken or veggie skewers.
With only five ingredients, these yogurty snacks are a cinch to prepare. To make your life in the kitchen even easier, cut the tangy squares prior to freezing them.
A bonus recipe from our inaugural baking contest, these are the perfect dunkers for your morning cup of coffee!
The ratio of protein and carbohydrates makes this salad ideal for a light lunch or snack. Try serving it with brown rice for a more substantial meal.
Chewy cherries, rich chocolate and a slight almond crunch make these succulent drops your new favorite cookie.
Forget the hot wings! We've converted all the Buffalo chicken flavor you love into a totally portable – and addictive – Super Bowl dip.
We've captured the spirit of the British favorite with a few CE twists on the traditional filling of beef, onion, potato and rutabaga. Serve with clean ketchup for dunking and a simple spinach and arugula salad with a squeeze of lemon.
Looking for the ultimate chocolate fix? Try these on for size.
Heart-healthy oats are peppered with bittersweet dark chocolate chips to make these crisp, calorie-conscious cookies.
Determined to mimic her mother's classic banana bread, this reader ditched the calorie-laden Crisco for raw honey, applesauce and healthy oils. Better yet, even mama approves of this Clean Eating banana bread!
Called socca in France or farinata in Italy, this savory pancake is a traditional street food and cherished favorite in both regions. Our CE version cuts the fat by reducing the amount of oil and adds fiber with a white bean purée.
Wrap up a refreshing lunch with our clean egg rolls, loaded with chicken, cabbage, mango and cilantro and baked until golden brown – with just 10 minutes of hands-on time!
Tangy and sweet goat's milk chèvre forms the savory, calcium-rich base of this visually appealing appetizer.
This quick and easy dessert has a certain delicacy to it. What it (thankfully) lacks in calories – only 119! – it makes up for in nutritional heft, thanks to potent passion fruit.
Jalapeño poppers are generally laden with cheese, breaded and deep-fried – not exactly a clean snack! We reduced the cheese and mixed it into a baked cornbread batter. Serve them with your favorite salsa and a bit of sour cream.
This low-fat, quick bread is a perfect pick-me-up, post-workout replenishment or after school snack. Add protein – and even richer flavor – with a dollop of natural, unsalted peanut or almond butter.
The flavor of this savory, creamy dip beats any store-bought or restaurant variety by a long shot. Chock-full of vegetables, it is significantly lower in both calories and fat, too.
New York's historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel bred this creamy icon of a salad, a mélange of apples, mayo, celery and walnuts. With nontraditional bulgur and yogurt, our version tastes just as rich.
Tackle your cravings for greasy delivery pizza with our bite-sized alternative (less than 250 calories per trio!).
A combination of low-fat milk and arrowroot powder give this banana pudding a texture so rich that your family won't believe it's completely devoid of cream!
If Elvis had a signature cookie, these banana peanut butter cookies would be it! Not only will these satisfy your peanut butter and banana cravings, but they're also packed with omega-3-rich flaxseeds.
This is a decadent and rich lobster dip that no one will guess is clean! When shopping for ingredients, purchase fresh-cooked lobster from your local fishmonger.
It's hard to believe these addictive, cheesy chips with creamy dip are just 1 gram of fat per serving!
Now being gentle to bean-sensitive tummies won't mean having to sacrifice authentic taste: if we didn't know better, we'd swear this reader recipe for zucchini hummus was full of garbanzo beans!
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