6,312 lowfat recipes

A sugar-free white cake for diabetics, sweetened with sorbitol instead of sugar and lightened with whipped egg whites. A tender, fluffy, snowy white layer that's a versatile base for any frosting.

Smokey's sourdough chocolate chip cookies, a soft, chewy classic with a subtle tang from sourdough starter. Brown sugar and a butter-shortening combo keep them tender. A tasty use for sourdough discard.

Butterscotch fudge: a no-thermometer fudge made with butterscotch chips, marshmallow creme, evaporated milk, and chopped pecans. Cuts into 81 squares for cookie trays and bake sales.

Whole wheat carrot spice quickbread with orange zest, golden raisins, and walnuts. A lighter, warmly spiced loaf that comes together fast with no yeast required.

Eggplant with tomatoes is a simple side dish of butter-browned eggplant slices topped with warm canned tomatoes and chopped chives. A quick, low-calorie vegetable dish with just five ingredients.

No-bake Easter pie with whipped gelatin folded into a graham cracker crust. Color it any flavor you like, garnish with jelly beans, and chill until firm.

Hearty vegetable barley soup with lean ground beef, pearl barley, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and frozen mixed vegetables. A budget-friendly weeknight pot full of fiber.

Injera made from millet flour and club soda with a quick 90-minute ferment instead of days-long teff fermentation. Spongy, tangy Ethiopian flatbread cooked covered in a skillet for about one minute per round.

Layered Mediterranean casserole with brown rice, pearl barley, zucchini, and a basil-tomato sauce topped with melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian whole grain bake.

Pan-fried chicken rubbed with lemon and cinnamon, served with sauteed bananas and a creamy pan gravy. A Southern classic with an unexpected sweet-spiced twist.

Four-ingredient muffins made with biscuit mix, sugar, water, and an egg. Pantry-easy, ready in 30 minutes, and the base for countless quick-bread variations.

Brandy-soaked apple fritters in a light, airy batter with cinnamon and ginger, deep-fried golden and dusted with powdered sugar. Served warm with chilled whipped cream.

Microwave spiced red cabbage with vinegar, cloves, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and tart apple cooked tender in 20 minutes. A quick German-style braised cabbage side dish without the long stove time.

Old-fashioned prune soup thickened with sour cream and flour for a creamy, sweet-tart base. A traditional Eastern European fruit soup served warm with just five simple ingredients.

Crunchy chocolate almond biscotti with cocoa powder, toasted whole almonds, and chocolate chips. Double-baked Italian cookies built for dunking in coffee or espresso.

Twice-baked Italian biscotti with fresh ginger, Dutch cocoa, and toasted almonds. Crisp, dunkable cookies with warm spice and a deep chocolate undertone.