Best Cookie at the Party!

I know you usually expect healthy recipes from me, but can we just take a little break for a minute? Long enough for me to give you a recipe that will make you famous among your friends and family. Seriously, I can never take this cookie to any party or gathering without being begged for […]

10 + 1 To-Die-For Tomato and Zucchini Recipes

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/10-1-to-die-for-tomato-and-zucchini-recipes/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tomato-and-zucchini-recipes-resized.jpg” description=”10+1 To-Die-For Tomato and Zucchini recipes #thehappygal #healthy #zucchini #tomato #pesto #salsa #recipe”] What to do with the plethora of zucchini and tomatoes this time of year? There are so many delicious, healthy ways to enjoy zucchini and tomatoes. Check out these recipes and be sure to leave a comment to […]

Healthy Fresh Raspberry Recipes

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/healthy-fresh-raspberry-recipes/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Healthy-Fresh-Raspberry-Recipes-resized.jpg” description=”SEVEN low fat, delicious raspberry desserts, salads and smoothies. www.TheHappyGal.com #raspberryrecipes #fatfreedessert #yummy #salad #todiefor”] A few years ago we had a raspberry bush in our backyard. My six-year-old daughter was 18 months at the time, and while the raspberries were on, she would often turn up missing during the day. […]

Fresh Peach Dessert

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/fresh-peach-dessert/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Fresh-peach-dessert.jpg” description=”Fresh Peach Dessert – a.k.a. Heaven on Earth. Seriously. Hands down my favorite dessert! www.TheHappyGal.com #freshpeaches #dessert #todiefor”] I don’t know what I love more about this dessert…the buttery crust with a nutty flavor, the sweet cream cheese filling, the fresh peaches, or the whipped cream on top. Just writing that […]

Five Healthy Reasons You Should Eat Dessert

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/healthy-reasons-to-eat-dessert/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Five-Healthy-Reasons-you-should-eat-desserts.jpg” description=”‘Healthy’ and ‘Dessert’ in the same sentence?! How about some truth when it comes to dessert? Here are five reasons why dessert is actually healthy. www.TheHappyGal.com #healthydessert #dessert #intuitiveeating #emotionaleating”]I love this post! “Healthy” and “Dessert” in the same sentence?!! Two of my favorite things in life, and here I never thought they would […]

Healthy 4th of July BBQ

[pinit count=”hotizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/healthy-4th-july-bbq/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/healthy-4th-july-bbq.jpg” description=”Healthy 4th of July BBQ all planned and ready to go. #thehappygal #4thofJuly #BBQ #mealplan #healthyBBQ”]Last year’s 4th of July BBQ was such a hit, we just had to do it again! So here it is…your menu is all planned and ready to go. This is just another way that The […]

Red, White and Blueberry Brownie Bites

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/red-white-blueberry-brownies/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/red-white-blueberry-brownies.jpg” description=”Festive Red, White, and Blueberry Brownie Bites for your summer BBQ #thehappygal #browniebites #summerBBQ”]Ok, ok…not healthy, but fun! And so good. Strawberries and blueberries are so festive, you just have to jump on the berry bandwagon when it comes to the 4th of July. And these are so easy and so […]

Banana “Ice Cream”

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/banana-ice-cream/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/banana-ice-cream.jpg” description=”Kids will love tis 2 ingredient recipe for banana icecream. #thehappygal #bananaicecream #healthysnacks”] If you haven’t tried this before, you might not believe that this actually works. But trust me! This is the greatest treat, and it’s made out of bananas. That’s it! (Well, and a little vanilla. Plus any toppings […]

Homemade Protein Bars

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/homemade-protein-bars/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/homemade-protein-bars.jpg” description=”Homemade no-bake protein bars. This is a dessert, snack, and healthy eating all in one! #thehappygal #proteinbars #healthysnack”]Any recipe I make has to pass this test: Is it healthy? Is it fast and easy? Does it taste good? (i.e. will my family eat it?) If those are the kind of recipes […]

Frozen Yogurt Covered Raspberries

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=https://thehappygal.com/frozen-yogurt-raspberries/” url_image=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/yogurt-raspberries-resized.jpg” description=”If you like raspberries, you will love this recipe for frozen yogurt covered raspberries. The perfect snack! #thehappygal #frozenraspberries #healthysnack”] Frozen Yogurt Covered Raspberries Almost too good to be a perfect snack! (See the post Skinny on Carbs) Fresh raspberries Vanilla flavored Greek yogurt Wash raspberries and let them dry completely. […]