7,057 light recipes

Light mini pancakes made with yogurt and egg whites, served with a homemade cornstarch-thickened berry sauce. A leaner brunch stack that doesn't taste like a compromise.

Basic sourdough pancakes start with an overnight sponge of sourdough starter, flour, and water for tangy, light flapjacks. Old prospector breakfast for fluffy, deeply flavored pancakes.

Buttermilk cornmeal biscuits with a gritty Southern crumb, tangy buttermilk lift, and a crackly egg-washed top. Tender on the inside, crisp on the bottom, ready in about half an hour.

Lemony cranberry cornmeal muffins balance tart fresh cranberries against bright lemon zest in a cornmeal-buttermilk batter, kept light by whipped egg whites and non-fat sour cream.

Applesauce oat bran muffins with egg whites instead of whole eggs for a lower-cholesterol breakfast bake. High-fiber, lightly sweetened with brown sugar, and ready in 40 minutes.

One of my favorite go-to sides, great with any protein or on its own for a light lunch. You can add any combination of chopped vegetables.

Hearty blueberry oat muffins with brown sugar and a homemade buttermilk base. Tender inside with a springy golden top. Makes a dozen in under 45 minutes.

Beef and broccoli stir-fry with sirloin strips, broccoli, carrots, and onions in a light soy sauce, served over Asian noodles. Weeknight Chinese takeout at home in 35 minutes.

Six-ingredient economy waffles with separated eggs and stiffly beaten whites for crisp, light texture. Pantry-staple breakfast in 10 minutes. Depression-era thrift, modern morning win.

Ricotta pancakes made with whipped egg whites for an extra-light, souffle-like texture. A protein-rich breakfast served with fresh fruit and maple syrup, ready in 20 minutes.

This is the best carrot cake ever. My friends said that they would buy it from me. I only make it on special occasions. MJ

Easy bread machine rye bread with a touch of rye flour and bread flour base. Light, tender deli-style rye perfect for sandwiches without the dense pumpernickel weight.

Bonnie's blueberry muffins are tender, lightly spiced muffins loaded with two cups of fresh blueberries and finished with a melted butter brush and sugar sprinkle. Bakery-style with a delicate nutmeg twist.

Basic breakfast muffins made with flour, honey, and applesauce. No butter, no eggs, no oil. Six pantry ingredients turn into soft, lightly sweet muffins in 45 minutes.

Quick banana muffins ready in 45 minutes with just one bowl and pantry staples. Moist, lightly sweet, and perfect for breakfast on the go or after-school snacking.

This Greek-style spinach pie was absolutely delicious! The cheese mixture of ricotta and feta was moist and cheesy, which gave the pie lots of flavors; sauteed mushrooms, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes were a great combination. The phyllo came out golden brown and crispy. This pie can be served as a lighter main dish or an elegant appetizer.