# How To Cook Smarter: Latest YouTube Videos & Shorts

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As of 2026-11-10, How To Cook Smarter has 484,000 subscribers, 46,691,949 total views, and 240 videos. It ranks #158,664 by subscribers among channels tracked by vidIQ.

The most recent uploads from [How To Cook Smarter](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/). Each video links to its own stats page. The page lists the rest of the channel's videos to signed-in vidIQ users.

## About this sample

- The latest upload vidIQ has for How To Cook Smarter is “I Made Creamy Mushroom Soup Without Cream, Flour, or Blender”, a long-form video published Oct 26, 2025.
- These are How To Cook Smarter’s 48 most recent public uploads vidIQ has data for, published between Jul 2, 2023 and Oct 26, 2025 (48 long-form videos).
- Median views across these 48 uploads: 29,419. 24 videos are above that median and 24 below.
- Most viewed in the sample: “The easiest HIGH-PROTEIN DESSERT you can whip up in 5 minutes.” (2,896,828 views, Apr 14, 2024). Least viewed: “5 Smoothie Problems You Didn’t Know You Had” (9,951 views, Jul 27, 2025).
- Median length: 3:42 for 48 long-form videos.
- In this sample, How To Cook Smarter’s consecutive uploads were a median of 14 days apart (shortest gap 14 days, longest 60 days).
- Views are lifetime totals as of Nov 10, 2026, so newer uploads have had less time to collect them. These figures describe only the videos listed here, not the whole channel, and do not show why any video performed as it did. Dates are UTC.

## Recent uploads

| Video | Published (UTC) | Format | Views | Duration | Outlier score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [I Made Creamy Mushroom Soup Without Cream, Flour, or Blender](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/pytPDoedOeo/) | 2025-10-26 | Long-form | 48,109 | 3:17 | 4.42x |
| [No time for Cheesecake? Get a HEALTHY fix in 5 Minutes!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/xEsotLBzgAQ/) | 2025-08-27 | Long-form | 18,520 | 4:44 | 1.57x |
| [5 Smoothie Problems You Didn’t Know You Had](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/IUw6IXD-u9g/) | 2025-07-27 | Long-form | 9,951 | 5:27 | - |
| [5 Mistakes Most People Make with Overnight Oats](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/-BntrpCHNP0/) | 2025-06-29 | Long-form | 614,695 | 4:12 | 45.9x |
| [No time for Pie? Make these EASY Blueberry Bars instead!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/u6TBULBczho/) | 2025-05-25 | Long-form | 21,804 | 3:35 | 1.82x |
| [Healthy Nuggets that FINALLY got my kids to eat broccoli](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/t2TFksig_xw/) | 2025-05-04 | Long-form | 12,385 | 3:42 | 1.02x |
| [Healthy Crepes the LAZY way (My New Favorite Breakfast!)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/u-bRw7YHtRE/) | 2025-04-13 | Long-form | 14,606 | 3:01 | - |
| [I just transformed HEALTHY Carrot Cake... And it's a GAME-CHANGER!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/w8-ztKShes8/) | 2025-03-23 | Long-form | 19,987 | 3:50 | 1.07x |
| [I cracked the code for the BEST Healthy Brownies... and it's CRAZY SIMPLE!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/pSx7GBKbF90/) | 2025-03-09 | Long-form | 23,984 | 3:01 | 1.39x |
| [I turned PB&J into a healthy breakfast bar… and it’s SO easy!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/P52QWfe2nZw/) | 2025-02-23 | Long-form | 27,331 | 3:25 | 1.72x |
| [I made OATMEAL better... Easy make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/F9nI20MJAGw/) | 2025-02-09 | Long-form | 31,738 | 3:35 | 2.22x |
| [One bite of this CHOCOLATE CAKE, and you'll forget it's HEALTHY!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/LVL5m05pQ8M/) | 2025-01-26 | Long-form | 25,839 | 3:29 | 1.36x |
| [I lightened up Tiramisu… and it’s still AMAZING!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/AiXx67pvAD8/) | 2025-01-05 | Long-form | 13,022 | 4:34 | - |
| [This is my NEW favorite (healthy) way to use up leftover VEGGIES!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/FJpLxpGb-is/) | 2024-12-08 | Long-form | 13,302 | 4:20 | - |
| [This healthy PANCAKE MUFFIN RECIPE is changing my mornings!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/mGBDoP7ccLY/) | 2024-11-10 | Long-form | 89,057 | 4:36 | - |
| [This is my new favorite quick bread recipe that's actually healthy.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/gdt3xpeAP6Q/) | 2024-10-27 | Long-form | 37,774 | 5:26 | - |
| [This is what I eat instead of tortilla chips all the time.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/4L8-FGBjhz0/) | 2024-10-13 | Long-form | 67,938 | 4:45 | - |
| [This is my new favorite quinoa recipe \| Easy 5 Ingredient Quinoa Bake](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/qUv8HIYFPoE/) | 2024-09-22 | Long-form | 24,764 | 5:01 | - |
| [The 5-minute breakfast that even my picky kids love](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/Yjn_wpqJ9tI/) | 2024-09-08 | Long-form | 14,984 | 4:15 | - |
| [The easiest PLUM CAKE you can make (Healthy enough for breakfast!)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/5GvLHV_W77E/) | 2024-08-21 | Long-form | 20,959 | 4:48 | - |
| [Easy and healthy BANANA CAKE you can eat any time of day.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/imty38Y03yQ/) | 2024-08-04 | Long-form | 53,531 | 3:38 | - |
| [No-Bake HIGH PROTEIN cheesecake bars (healthy summer dessert!)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/iWjhHmDxsq0/) | 2024-07-21 | Long-form | 31,507 | 3:11 | - |
| [Easy make-ahead HIGH PROTEIN SNACK for the summer](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/4iNTXM53cW8/) | 2024-07-07 | Long-form | 47,475 | 4:03 | - |
| [Healthy Banana Pudding (HIGH PROTEIN & Perfect for Summer!)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/Vo0pHQTCvBs/) | 2024-06-23 | Long-form | 58,980 | 3:56 | - |
| [This easy HIGH PROTEIN ICE CREAM will save your summer.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/__7bHzljOII/) | 2024-06-09 | Long-form | 105,316 | 3:27 | - |
| [High Protein Cake You Can Eat for Breakfast or After Your Workout](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/IiQNr7Y24rw/) | 2024-05-26 | Long-form | 233,761 | 4:14 | - |
| [Greek Yogurt Cheesecake (no-bake and without gelatin!)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/IzHzRtLBAls/) | 2024-05-12 | Long-form | 264,883 | 4:01 | - |
| [Easy blueberry cake. HIGH IN PROTEIN! No scales needed!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/4utwytyGFSQ/) | 2024-04-28 | Long-form | 44,187 | 3:17 | - |
| [The easiest HIGH-PROTEIN DESSERT you can whip up in 5 minutes.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/QOS7dFvAUz0/) | 2024-04-14 | Long-form | 2,896,828 | 2:54 | >100x |
| [3 Healthy Ways to Use Up Your Leftover Ham](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/vouHio8wJzQ/) | 2024-03-31 | Long-form | 22,079 | 5:35 | - |
| [3 Healthy Ways to Transform Your Pasta Salads](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/KFg1aUGIpbg/) | 2024-03-17 | Long-form | 51,429 | 5:27 | - |
| [Healthy DINNER ROLLS you can enjoy without guilt](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/OapQ56_FOV0/) | 2024-03-03 | Long-form | 15,109 | 4:16 | - |
| [Irish Soda Bread Recipe: A Healthier Twist!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/vUSiK7Us-iY/) | 2024-02-18 | Long-form | 24,833 | 3:38 | - |
| [Healthy Cinnamon Roll Cake (Quick and Easy Weeknight Dessert)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/LbC73FPdC0g/) | 2024-02-04 | Long-form | 118,003 | 3:38 | - |
| [This is my new favorite SAVORY OATS RECIPE.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/CHfqGM9-TDw/) | 2024-01-21 | Long-form | 12,741 | 3:31 | - |
| [3 Easy Ways to Make Your Grilled Cheese Healthier and More Nutritious](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/eVJypfc2tAU/) | 2024-01-07 | Long-form | 18,340 | 3:19 | - |
| [What makes the best Healthy Weeknight Dessert?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/BBTLcDWFtF8/) | 2023-12-13 | Long-form | 24,456 | 3:16 | - |
| [3 Easy Ways to Level Up Your Breakfast Oatmeal](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/Der9IXvtpew/) | 2023-11-29 | Long-form | 377,410 | 3:39 | - |
| [a HEALTHIER way to make apple pie in less time and less effort](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/EkyBcvFC4WQ/) | 2023-11-12 | Long-form | 14,494 | 3:57 | - |
| [This Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake is the Ultimate Fall Dessert](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/Y_tm_B4K24E/) | 2023-10-29 | Long-form | 16,388 | 4:01 | - |
| [I turned chocolate babka into a healthy dessert.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/EWIzXLILQ4k/) | 2023-10-15 | Long-form | 103,644 | 4:06 | - |
| [a QUICK and EASY breakfast cake to start your day off right!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/4ytS2PgdLIc/) | 2023-10-01 | Long-form | 16,779 | 3:41 | - |
| [100 Calorie Chocolate Muffin vs. 500 Calorie Chocolate Muffin!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/symghCXpjSg/) | 2023-09-17 | Long-form | 266,148 | 4:50 | - |
| [Why are sheet cakes so good? (Healthy Blueberry Lemon Cake)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/5aq39llnuyA/) | 2023-09-03 | Long-form | 91,929 | 3:43 | - |
| [Healthy Lemon Cheesecake Bars (Easier and Faster than Cheesecake)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/D72elxGfkYY/) | 2023-08-20 | Long-form | 496,205 | 2:59 | 32.95x |
| [This rocky road recipe is my favorite snack this summer.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/tgaIM1lNedw/) | 2023-08-02 | Long-form | 24,970 | 3:09 | - |
| [The easiest way to turn cottage cheese into a delicious dessert (and more!)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/tABdaTwA2Ak/) | 2023-07-16 | Long-form | 130,084 | 3:17 | - |
| [I turned my overnight oats into a healthy lemon cheesecake.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@howtocooksmarter/videos/Rkqm3daXs_g/) | 2023-07-02 | Long-form | 426,862 | 3:16 | - |

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