2,179 light recipes

Silky cocoa creme is a light chocolate mousse made with ricotta, cocoa powder, and whipped topping, set with gelatin. A low-fat molded dessert served with strawberries.

Savory filo cheese cups, crisp phyllo shells brushed with hazelnut oil and filled with a herbed goat cheese and fromage blanc custard, then baked until golden and puffed. An elegant vegetarian party bite.

Dark chocolate brownies made with both unsweetened and semi-sweet chocolate plus brown sugar for chewy edges and a fudgy center. The bake-sale classic with deep chocolate flavor.

Pecan crisps made with butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, rolled thin and topped with a pecan half. A simple kneaded dough yields tender, nutty cookies with lightly browned edges.

Light lemon blitz cake with a tangy lemon curd filling made from skim milk, and a yogurt whipped topping frosting. A low-point layered dessert that tastes rich without the guilt.

Chocolate, nut and cinnamon rolls, is there anything better than these three together? Love chocolate? Love nuts? Love cinnamon rolls? Give it a go, and you will find a huge satisfaction from these delicious rolls.

Quinoa is getting more and more popular, it has a very unique and delicious taste, also it is high in fibre and protein. In this recipe, we use fresh pears, arugula, lightly toasted walnuts and dried fruits, mixing in some Jack cheese. It can be served as a side dish, but it also can be a delicious and nutritious main dish!

These decadent cherry cream cheese bars will well satisfy your cravings for something rich and sweet. They are made with whole wheat flour, light cream cheese, homemade cherry pie filling, a small amount of butter and some olive oil. Much healthier but still tastes delicious. Nobody can resist these sweets, the more importantly you don't have to feel guilty about it.

These homemade biscotti will impress everyone, it is good for a breakfast or snack, with a cup of coffee or tea.

Crustless garden quiche with mushrooms, onion, shredded carrots, and light processed cheese in a cholesterol-free egg and skim milk custard. No pie crust needed for this lighter take.

What's for breakfast? One or two of these energized and power boost bars are a great start of your day. Chocolate chips, bananas, and oats give you delicious bites and nutrient energy.

"Fluffy cream cheese filling sandwiched between two moist pumpkin cookies make these Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies the perfect hand-held snack you just won't be able to resist!"

A lovely rich tasting lentil salad. High in protein, fiber and low in saturated fats.

A creamy and scrumptious pasta salad made with bell peppers, pasta shells and a delicious seafood mix.

Peanut butter and chocolate chips are probably two of the best things in the world, and both of them can be found in these cookies, yum! Even better that these cookies are made with oats, whole wheat flour, most olive oil and a small amount of butter, which will not make you feel bad about enjoying these sweets and are good for you in a big way!

Inspired by 1986 winner almond thumbprint cookies recipe, we came out an idea to make this low fat and low calorie version. The cookies came out absolutely delicious, but have a lot less fat and calories than original recipe. It definitely proves that healthy food can be also tasted good.