500 calorie recipes

Crispy, light-as-air meringue cookies loaded with crunchy cereal flakes and melty chocolate chips. These easy drop cookies bake up golden in under 20 minutes, making them a fun, crowd-pleasing snack the whole family will love.

Fresh oranges drizzled with a quick maple caramel sauce made from brown sugar, maple syrup, and lemon juice. A light, elegant fruit dessert ready in minutes.

Frosty low-calorie coffee yogurt shake blended with mineral water, a pinch of cinnamon, and ice. A light, creamy pick-me-up that's ready in under 5 minutes.

A creamy strawberry banana smoothie made with low-fat yogurt and ice. Four ingredients, no added sugar, and ready in under 5 minutes. Light, refreshing, and naturally sweet.

Pumpkin chiffon pudding with canned pumpkin, evaporated skim milk, pumpkin pie spice, and whipped topping set with gelatin. A light, low-calorie no-bake dessert.

A simple, flavorful microwave twist on classic Lyonnaise potatoes, featuring thinly sliced potatoes cooked with onions, garlic, rosemary, and skim milk for a light, herby side dish. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Chilled nectarine yogurt dessert blended with honey, almond extract, and gelatin. Light summer dessert that sets in stemmed glasses for an elegant finish.

Italian parmesan potatoes are easy foil-packet grilled potatoes tossed with olive oil, Italian herbs and garlic, then finished with melty Parmesan. A no-cleanup side that cooks right on the grill.

No-fat chocolate cake made with egg whites, non-fat yogurt, cocoa powder, and brown sugar. Zero added fat, rich chocolate flavor, bakes in 15 minutes.

Low-calorie pumpkin muffins made with skim milk powder, pumpkin pie spice, grated carrots, and raisins. No oil, no butter, and only 7 tablespoons of flour in the whole batch.

Chicken Marengo: browned thighs braised in white wine with fresh mushrooms, tomato wedges, and thyme. A light, elegant French-inspired skillet dinner ready in one hour.

Grilled lime chicken marinated overnight in white wine, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and parsley. A low-calorie, bright-flavored grilled chicken breast with just six ingredients.

Tofu Caesar salad dressing made creamy with silken tofu instead of egg yolk and oil. Anchovy, garlic, lemon, and parmesan keep the classic Caesar punch with a fraction of the fat.

Try this succulent dish that has a bit of zing to it because of the honey-spiced taste!

Watermelon ice drink blended with crushed ice and garnished with rose geranium leaves. A 2-ingredient frozen watermelon slush with no added sugar, ready in 10 minutes.

Sugar-free fresh strawberry spread made with ripe berries, lemon juice, and unflavored gelatin. Low-calorie, no pectin needed, and ready in 15 minutes. Tastes like real fruit, not jam.