2,179 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.

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.

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.

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.

Moist applesauce muffins spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, lightly sweetened by unsweetened applesauce alone. A low-fat breakfast muffin with optional raisins and just two tablespoons of oil.

Light custard made with skim milk and egg substitute bakes over fresh raspberries in custard cups, then gets topped with caramelized sugar for a low-fat crème brûlée.

Tomato, celery, and lettuce salad, a fresh, crunchy three-vegetable salad lifted with za'atar and a drizzle of olive oil. Crisp, light, and ready in minutes for an everyday side.

Frozen rhubarb mousse: tart rhubarb puree folded into Italian meringue and whipped cream with a splash of raspberry liqueur. Light, airy spring dessert that scoops like ice cream.

Pumpkin puff pancakes are tiny silver-dollar pancakes built on Bisquick, canned pumpkin, eggs, and warm spices. Light, puffy, and ideal for fall brunch or holiday breakfast trays.

The curried yogurt dressing is spicy, creamy and flavorful, grilled asparagus is tender-crispy, topped with curried yogurt dressing, a light and tasty side dish for your spring supper.

A light sponge cake rolled around sugared fresh strawberries and billowy whipped cream. Looks like it came from a French patisserie, but you made it in your own kitchen.

Zucchini shouldn't always have a bad reputation, especially when you pop one or two these luscious double chocolate cookies into your mouth...

Light blueberry muffins use egg whites, egg substitute, and fat-free spread for tender, fruit-packed muffins with lemon-bright flavor. Two cups of fresh blueberries in every batch.

Low-fat cranberry orange bran muffins with cinnamon and real cranberry sauce. Light, fiber-rich, and endlessly adaptable with banana-date, apple-raisin, and zucchini variations.