Mommy's little helper.
Surprise your lil love on Valentine's Day by slipping a heart–shaped sandwich into their lunch bag. Lots of lil eaters are picky about their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches — so whether they like crunchy or creamy, crust or crustless, this handy gadget is sure to sweeten their meal. The large heart cookie cutter can be placed over any creation and sliced into shape. And, if you've got Read more
If you're a choosy mom who thinks outside of the lunchbox, cast your vote for Jif's Most Creative Sandwich. The top 10 "most tasty nutritionally balanced, creative, appealing and easy-to-make recipes" include: Peanut Butter Butterfly Panwiches, Monstwich, Crunchy Chinese Fortune Cookie Sandwich and a Peanut Butter Meatball Sub. The winner of the the nutty competition gets a $25,000 scholarship Read more
If you're craving a chewy peanut buttery treat, this might just become your new new favorite cookie. While a cookie is still a cookie, this recipe offer a slightly healthier goody. The chewy oatmeal cookie coupled with the creamy peanut butter and mashed banana mixture makes a perfect flavor combination. The only downside to whipping up a batch of these cookies is you may find it impossible to Read more
Nut butters are good for more than just sandwiches. As a source of healthy fats and plant-based protein, nut butters can be a nutritional powerhouse. Whether you prefer classic peanut butter or one of the healthy peanut butter alternatives, here are five unexpected ways to incorporate nut butter into your diet: Blend it into your smoothie: Make your breakfast sip a bit creamier — and more Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to certified trainer, fitness blogger, and wellness coach Jennipher Walters for some help! While it's hard to call Girl Scout Cookies health food exactly, some varieties are certainly easier on your waistline than others. In order to help you decide which boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to order this Read more
It's creamy (and sometimes crunchy!), salty, and sweet. It goes really well in sandwiches and baked goods, with chocolate, and even in sauces. It's the ultimate comfort food. Today is National Peanut Butter Day and whether you like to cook with it, bake with it, or simply eat it out of the jar with the spoon, we've got five reasons to love peanut butter. You have options: Not a fan of crunchy Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion By Mara Betsch, Prevention You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you'll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your Read more
Tonight, be inspired by Tom Colicchio's philosophy to "craft a sandwich into a meal and a meal into a sandwich" and make this complex vegetarian dish. It combines char-broiled vegetables with crisp, golden brown tofu. A peanut butter sesame oil sauce ensures that the sandwich is moist and delicious. Even if you don't put it together for dinner, it's an awesome portable lunch, so get the recipe Read more
If decadent desserts are what you crave that time of the month, here are some sweet, low-calorie, healthy options you can feel good about indulging in. One small apple (77 calories) drizzled with half a tablespoon of honey (32 calories): 109 calories Six dried apricots: 100 calories Yogurt and fruit: Half a container of vanilla Greek yogurt (60 calories) and half a cup of frozen organic Read more
Last Fall when living in Manhattan, I experienced fresh concord grapes for the first time and was dazed by the naturally jelly consistency and supersweet interior. I probably went through five pounds a week, so you can imagine my excitement when grapes started popping up at the farmers market here in San Francisco. Preserve the season's bounty by making homemade jam. A few serving suggestions: Read more
