1,281 light recipes

Carrot raisin cake sweetened with honey and pineapple juice instead of sugar. Whole wheat pastry flour and egg whites only keep it fat-free and wholesome.

Light curried chicken and mango salad with a honey-lime yogurt dressing. Poached chicken breast and juicy mango cubes on lettuce, ready in 30 minutes. Low-fat and refreshing.

Fruktsoppa is a traditional Swedish fruit soup with dried apricots, prunes, raisins, currants, and fresh apple simmered with cinnamon and thickened with tapioca. Served chilled as a light dessert.

Mini cheesecakes with chocolate cookie crusts, creamy ricotta-cream cheese filling, and fresh orange zest topping. These bite-sized treats bake in a water bath for silky texture.

Citrus lobster salad with grapefruit, orange sections, and a tangy orange-yogurt dressing on fresh spinach. A light, low-calorie seafood salad with bright citrus flavor.

Sugar-free cranberry orange gelatin salad made with whole orange, raw cranberries, and sugar-free gelatin. A light, low-calorie holiday side that's tangy, refreshing, and guilt-free.

Light pasta primavera with sea scallops, broccoli, mushrooms, and carrots in a broth-based sauce. No cream, no butter, just clean flavors and tender scallops.

Creamy buttermilk mustard dressing with grated cucumber, citrus zest, and Dijon. Light, tangy, and diabetic-friendly. No cooking required, just blend and chill.

California vegetable pizza on whole wheat crust topped with broccoli, artichoke hearts, olives, tomatoes, and green peppers. A cheeseless vegetarian pizza that's all about the veggies.

Copycat Popeyes-style biscuits using Bisquick, sour cream, and club soda. Light, fluffy drop biscuits that bake up tall and tender in just 20 minutes.

A refreshing no-cook bulgur salad with diced red apple, seedless grapes, grated carrot, and celery, soaked in apple and lemon juice. Light, fruity, and naturally fat-free.

Lightly sweetened herbal lemonade with fresh lemon balm, lemon juice, and honey. A naturally refreshing drink perfect for herb garden enthusiasts and summer sipping.

Broiled salmon steaks brushed with raspberry vinegar and black pepper, served with a raspberry mirepoix. A light, elegant fish dinner that cooks in under 5 minutes per side.

Simple honey whole wheat bread machine recipe with just 6 ingredients. Soft, lightly sweet, and wholesome enough for everyday sandwiches and morning toast.

Vegetarian rice soup Florentine with brown rice, spinach, leeks, scallions, and garlic in a light vegetable broth. Simple, wholesome, and ready in 45 minutes.

Light-as-air chocolate chiffon cake with deep cocoa flavor and virtually zero fat, perfect for anyone craving rich chocolate dessert without the calorie bomb.