Category Archives: Snack

Orange Grape-Nut Muffins

Posted on May 22, 2019 by sparecake

Like 2 weeks ago, I’m still slowly working my way through a box of Grape-Nuts at work. These muffins are kind of mild but tasty, and a lasting sort of filling. A good thing to have for breakfast/snack on a … Continue reading →

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Beet & Ricotta Hummus

Posted on January 9, 2019 by sparecake

I’m hosting an event at work soon where we make ricotta and then use it in a few recipes, and I just gave this a go as one of the recipes for people to try their ricotta in. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Pickled Cranberries

Posted on November 28, 2018 by sparecake

A bit of a weird one, but people have thought these are good, and I am definitely eager to try them in chicken salad. They’d also be good on a cheese platter, and I’m sure you could make some sort … Continue reading →

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Churro Flavored Oyster Crackers

Posted on December 13, 2017 by sparecake

A quick snack to throw together before a party, these tasty bites disappear quickly with a crowd! Ingredients: 5 cups oyster crackers (one large bag) 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) 1 cup light brown sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, … Continue reading →

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Quick Protein Granola Bars

Posted on December 21, 2016 by sparecake

I’ve been getting super buff lately (you read it on the internet, it must be true), and was looking for some protein bars that didn’t involve 1,000 types of nuts and seeds and similar things I hate. This fits the … Continue reading →

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Apple Cheddar Pretzel Knots

Posted on October 19, 2016 by sparecake

A pretty perfect fall food, these pretzel knots are the perfect snack after an afternoon picking apples or carving pumpkins! It’s also a good excuse to have the rest of a gallon of cider around, so you could sip some … Continue reading →

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‘Greek’ Hummus

Posted on July 6, 2016 by sparecake

This is so simple it hardly counts as a recipe, but I really like it! It’s both quite spinach-y and hummus-y, and I think would be good as a veggie dip. I threw it in a wrap with some more … Continue reading →

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Mini Buffalo Chicken Cakes

Posted on March 7, 2016 by sparecake

My work had a book signing event last week, and a coworker and I did the catering. We did a few different things, including these little cakes, which we made 2 double batches of (there’s a limit to how much … Continue reading →

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Snacking Granola Clusters

Posted on September 14, 2015 by sparecake

Here’s a high-energy snack to alleviate some of the guilt of just repeatedly jamming your fist into the cereal box. It’s mean to be snacked on, so you’re in the clear! There’s a ton of room for variation to suit … Continue reading →

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Pizza Fries

Posted on September 7, 2015 by sparecake

Heeey I’m back! Aaand most of you are probably on vacation today. Oh well, you’ll get back to your computers eventually… I ate this as a tasty dinner, but it probably makes more sense as a sharing thing at a … Continue reading →

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