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 […]

Homemade Fruit Popsicles

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/homemade-fruit-popsicles/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Homemade-Popsicles.jpg” description=”Homemade Fruit Popsicles your kids will love. Perfect frozen summer snack..and it’s healthy. #thehappygal #fruitpopsicles #healthysnacks”]I still can’t believe how good these are! Your kids are going to love them. And for more awesome snack ideas that are healthy AND your kids will actually want to eat, click HERE. 1/2 cup […]

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. […]

10 Healthy Grilling Recipes for Summer

‘Tis the season! Who doesn’t love the smell of the BBQ? As summer heats up, so does the grill, and here are 10 amazing recipes for your summer dinners, get-togethers, and celebrations. The first 3 recipes are personal favorites that can also be found in The Happy Gal Cookbook.  The Happy Gal | Rosemary Chicken Skewers  […]

20 Quinoa Recipes to Love

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/20-quinoa-recipes-love/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/20-quinoa-recipes.jpg” description=”The Happy Gal shares 20 of her favorite Quinoa Recipes. Which one will you try first? #thehappygal #quinoarecipes #quinoa #healthyrecipes”] If you love healthy eating, or if you are trying to make it a part of your life, then you are probably hearing some buzz about quinoa. I’m just loving this […]

To-Die-For Avocado and Pine Nut Salad

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/die-avocado-pine-nut-salad/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Avocado-Pine-Nut-Salad-xxx.jpg” description=”One of my all-time favorite salads! I just love the flavor blend of the avocado, red onion, feta, and pine nuts. #thehappygal #salads #avocadosalad”]This is one of my all-time favorite salads!  I just love the flavor blend of the avocado, red onion, feta, and pine nuts. I hope you’ll love it […]

Ginger and Thyme Brined Pork Tenderloin

[pinit count=”horizontal” url=”https://thehappygal.com/brined-pork-tenderloin/” image_url=”https://thehappygal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Brined-POrk-Tenderloin-xxx.jpg” description=”Ginger and Thyme Brined Pork Tenderloin recipe from The Happy Gal. #thehappygal #healthyrecipes #brinedporktenderloin”] If you’ve ever brined meat before, you know that it’s the secret formula for an unbelievably delicious dinner. Note: this meat is slightly on the salty side. Not overwhelming, but definitely good to know before cooking. Overall […]