2,179 light recipes

A lighter (less butter) version of Hollandaise sauce with foolproof directions. This lemony creamy sauce is perfect for serving with any kind of fish.

Cranberry chocolate oatmeal cookies loaded with rolled oats, dried cranberries, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Egg whites only (no yolks) for a lighter, chewier crumb.

Crunchy Waldorf-style salad with crisp apples, sweet grapes, celery, and walnuts in creamy yogurt-sour cream dressing for a lighter take on classic fruit salad.

Low-calorie fresh apple muffins use sugar replacement and skim milk for a lighter breakfast bake studded with chopped apple. Diabetic-friendly and ready for the lunchbox.

Pleasure's Pumpkin Pie: a lighter Thanksgiving pie made with whipped egg whites and skim evaporated milk, packed with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice for classic fall warmth.

Gluten-free rice flour pancakes with creamy yogurt and a touch of cornstarch. Silver-dollar size, golden-edged, and tangier than wheat pancakes for a lighter breakfast option.

Tangy yogurt and bright lemon zest blend into soft oatmeal cookies with crisp edges, then get showered with powdered sugar for a lighter twist on classic cookies.

Creamy watermelon sherbet churned with evaporated skim milk, lemon juice, and a touch of gelatin for silky smooth scoops. A lighter frozen treat that captures peak summer melon flavor.

A lighter ranch dressing made creamy with nonfat cottage cheese, low-fat mayo, and buttermilk powder, brightened with fresh dill and shallot. Thick, tangy, and only 19 calories per serving.

Low-fat berry muffins studded with fresh raspberries and warm cinnamon, finished with a tart lemon glaze. A lighter breakfast bake with crisp tops and tender, fruit-flecked crumb.

Chocolate chip mini muffins meet bright orange zest in a lighter bake using skim milk, canola oil, and egg substitute. The classic chocolate-orange pairing in two-bite form.

Lemon blueberry oatmeal muffins with a crunchy oat-sugar topping. Made with egg whites and skim milk for a lighter muffin that still bakes up tall, tender, and bursting with berries.

Low-calorie chocolate brownies made with melted semi-sweet chocolate and egg whites instead of yolks or butter. A lighter brownie with a fudgy bite and powdered-sugar dusting.

Blueberry apple scones made with applesauce instead of butter and whole wheat flour for a lighter, lower-fat take on a classic. Fresh blueberries, no yolks, no cream needed.

Apricot ice cream with low-fat yogurt and fromage frais instead of cream. A lighter frozen dessert built on dried apricot puree, perfect for hot afternoons without the heaviness of dairy ice cream.

A bright, citrusy banana bread with orange juice, orange zest, wheat germ, and raisins. Made with egg whites and minimal oil for a lighter loaf. 17 reviews and a 4.5 average rating.