Whole wheat bread gives this side staying power. The fruits and vegetables bulk up the dish, so a little goes a long way. A bit of turkey bacon adds another layer of flavor without adding many calories.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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This "Spinach & Avocado Cannellini Bean Hummus" is what would happen if hummus and guacamole mated!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

A low calorie, low fat yummy muffin with chunks of apple. These are really sweet so you may want to decrease the amount of Splenda.

Submitted by JESSICCA723

Tapenade is a traditional sauce or condiment from Provence, in the south of France. It adds a punch of flavor for very few calories. You can buy premade tapenade, but you'll spend more money and be consuming more sodium than if you made it at home.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

My dip has all the flavor of the original, but it's much easier on the waistline. I prefer to eat this "dip" with a fork or raw vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: USES PHYLLO DOUGH CRUSTS & OATMEAL FOR MINI TREATS

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Cookbook creator says: PHYLLO CRUSTS. TRY GRAMHAM, TOO

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Cookbook creator says: PHYLLO DOUGH CRUSTS

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Cookbook creator says: SELF-BASTING & FLAVORFUL. COOK ON A BED OF ROOT VEGGIES.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Gravy gets a bad rap, but this tasty sauce can be made with almost no fat.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A favorite at Christmas, this is great for dinner and leftovers.

This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest. Take advantage of the local farmers market and buy whatever root vegetables they have. I like a bite to the vegetables, so I drizzle a small amount of balsamic vinegar over the vegetables while they are still hot.
This side dish is quite affordable: about 60 cents a serving for the vegetables!

Cookbook creator says: TASTY & SPECIAL, YET THRIFTY ENOUGH FOR EVERY DAY

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: USE PRE-ROASTED & PUREED BUTTERNUT SQUASH. NO ROLLING OUT CRUSTS!

Submitted by JESSICAB1221

Cookbook creator says: STARS CAULIFLOWER

Submitted by NADALIA

The perfect way to make mashed potatoes for a family gathering. Can be partially prepared aheaad of time and finished the day of the gathering. Holds well for extended periods of time if you stir periodically to avoid drying around the edges. As a bonus, this version is lower in calories and fats than the traditional version.

Submitted by DOWN2SEXY

wonderful, no one ever guesses that this is sugar free and Never have any left overs

Submitted by MURKOV

I had to estimate this recipe, because Grandma doesn't measure any of this, she just piles it in the pan and bakes it. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!!

Submitted by MOMSHAWNA

Submitted by MIRAROSE

A good vegetarian side dish for the holidays. Wheat bread works just as good, if not better.

Submitted by RYAMARIE

Dotties recepie

Submitted by JNORMAN1969

Submitted by SHANNJ77

Cookbook creator says: ez. makes 1 pie. use butternut squash, cooked & mashed - mix in blender.

Submitted by DIVINEMADNESS

This is a revision of the Merry Gingerbread Cookies recipe from the Splenda website. I left the butter and egg portion of the recipe intact for flavour purposes but perhaps it could be altered further to reduce those calories.

Submitted by GEMINIDREAM

Cookbook creator says: FRUIT COLORS CAN ADJUST TO THE HOLIDAY. APPLE & CURRANT JELLIES ALSO WORK

Cookbook creator says: USES SWEET POTATO PLUS SQUASH - HEFTY, BUT GOOD FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Submitted by TINABAER

Cookbook creator says: A LO-FAT CRUST USING BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Submitted by EMMA2727272

Cookbook creator says: UNIQUE NUTTY CRUST

Submitted by LAURAT77

Cookbook creator says: HINT OF CHILE

Submitted by LADYPHOENIX61

Makes 6 servings.

Submitted by LIDASTROUP

A yummy way to cut the calories, not the tradition.

Cookbook creator says: NEEDS XANTHUM GUM

Submitted by JLUVSHIKIN

Cookbook creator says: St. Paddy's Day on the fly! Put cabbage wedges on top of all - can add carrot and turnip with potato & onion before you put in the beef.

Submitted by CHIIEDDY

This sauce gets better over days, great for leftovers at the holidays.

Submitted by SPARKLING_WATER

Cookbook creator says: good brunch food

Submitted by BETHCONRAD1

Cookbook creator says: HEFTY CALORIE COUNT BUT REASONABLE FOR HOLIDAYS

Cookbook creator says: CINCO DE MAYO BITES

Submitted by VEGHEADBIATCH

Cookbook creator says: CINCO DE MAYO

Submitted by SKEYDOO

Cookbook creator says: SUB CHILI POWDER, CUMIN, LIME JUICE, GARLIC POWDER, ETC. FOR FLAVORED CHIPS WITH LESS SODIUM - SERVE WITH NO FAT REFRITOS. WELCOME ANY TIME.

Submitted by BHBOGUE24

Cookbook creator says: GREAT DIP OR CONDIMENT - USE INSTEAD OF CATSUP . ANY CHILE WILL DO, & VARIES THE FLAVOR

Submitted by METALFINGER2U

Eggplant with an added kick makes this a great side to dip in.

Cookbook creator says: use butternut squash

Submitted by DISTENDASI

Cookbook creator says: SELF-CRUSTING LOW FAT HOLIDAY PIE!

Submitted by STILLFLYIN

Cookbook creator says: UNUSUAL SALSA NEEDS DILL & CILANTRO, USES CUKES, PEPPERS HOT AND SWEET, TOMATOS, ONIONS. BAKE YOUR OWN CHIPS FROM CUT TORTILLAS TO LOWER CALORIES AND SODIUM. TRY OVER BBQ SALMON

Submitted by SLINKY78

This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

Cookbook creator says: PERFECT FOR CHRISTMAS, & ALL FALL!

Cookbook creator says: great halloween/thanksgiving treat!

Submitted by MWILSON86

Cookbook creator says: also a spread!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Perfect for chocolate lovers! Great for entertaining, deceptively easy to make. Perfect for people who can't have gluten. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, or simply dusted with icing sugar. I flour the pan using cocoa powder so it won't leave white marks on the cake and keeps it totally gluten free. Not low calorie, but very rich so you could easily half the portion if you pair it with some berries on top. I also know someone who substituted splenda for the sugar and swore she couldn't tell the difference but I have never tried it.

Submitted by PRINCESSNURSE

Corn pudding is a Southern favorite, but boy is it heavy. I lightened it up and pumped it up with vegetables. This dish has 4g fiber per serving!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: MAKE NITE BEFORE & REFRIGERATE - GOOD ONE FOR CARRY IN SUPPERS

Submitted by RCWILKINSON

Cookbook creator says: half the fat of the old shortbread!

Cookbook creator says: A HIKING STAPLE

Submitted by DAILYSPARKGUEST

Cookbook creator says: Yummier than take out. Use in wonton soup, too!

Submitted by CREATIVELIZA

Cookbook creator says: GOOD FILLING FOR BURRITOS AND TOSTADOS AS WELL AS A DIP

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Cookbook creator says: great party food

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: try with currants or gooseberries too

Submitted by SAMANTHA_SP

Cookbook creator says: FANCY SWEET SQUASH

Submitted by ALLIZBER

Cookbook creator says: HEALTHY TREATS- VARY DRIED FRUIT ADDITIONS AND FLAVOR OF ALMOND MILK TO MAKE DIFFERENT FLAVORS

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Cookbook creator says: ANY red jam looks lovely

A nice alternative to the calorie intensive pecan-covered variety.

Submitted by GRACEFULTURTLES

Cookbook creator says: GOOD ANY DAY, BUT ESPECIALLY SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Submitted by YERVANT

Cookbook creator says: refrigerated treats for Christmas, Thanksgiving

Submitted by MRS_WHALE

Cookbook creator says: USES ORANGE, and a cilantro-coconut pesto garnish. A little more complicated than my usual simple apple squash soup, but sounds elegant and tasty.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This make-ahead breakfast is perfect for busy mornings or Sunday brunches. And it has half the calories and 1/3 the fat of the original.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: USE GREEK YOGURT, FOR RICHNESS AND ADDED PROTEIN

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: Lighter, healthier version with strips of canadian bacon and zucchini replacing the fattier bacon of old.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: OMIT THE SUGAR. MAY ADD SALT FOR THOSE WHO TOLERATE IT. I USE PECANS

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Cookbook creator says: these are so good. Can be any size pretzel, varying calorie count

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Cookbook creator says: lovely for Christmas, Easter

Submitted by BRYNWRITES4FOOD

Cookbook creator says: Great for leftovers, after holiday meals.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Cookbook creator says: try with currants or gooseberries instead of blueberries

Submitted by MOMMACAKES

I combined all my favorite Greek ingredients, layered them in a dish and created a dip that's a hit at parties or family game night.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These completely sugar-free treats with satisfy your sweet tooth without guilt! Peanut-free, gluten-free, sugar-free--and totally delicious. Just 75 calories each!

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE