Frozen bananas rival soft serve when given a whirl in the food processor. Trust us, it's AMAZING: no fat, no cholesterol, no added sugar, just creamy and sweet bananas!

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These are light, fluffy, and only about 50 calories each!

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Instant coffee in the batter intensifies the chocolate flavor. Beating the sugar and eggs together gives the baked brownies a crackly surface.

A fun pie for St Patricks day or ANY day!

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Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

flatout bread w/sauce and cheese

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This hummus and feta wrap is so quick and easy if you store pre-cut vegetables in your fridge. It is a great, lowfat, heart healthy lunch!

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A great milky beverage that contains no milk!

I tried this at an authentic Mexican get-together a few years ago, and I've been drinking it every chance I get ever since.

There are many variations, but this is a basic version that satisfies my cravings. Enjoy!

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This vegetarian chili can be made on the stove top or in a slow cooker.

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This fruit & yogurt smoothie has a special addition of creamy peanut butter for extra protein and a unique nutty flavor. My daughter really liked it - and it's healthy. Great for Breakfast or a snack.

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Use as a dip for veggies or a spread on pita and sandwiches.

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Delicious and easy, this salad combines all of my favorite sushi ingredients in one bowl! And, because it's based on a California roll, it uses fully cooked seafood.

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Chicken sausage with okra and tomatoes

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Top this soup with toasted tortilla strips and serve with lime wedges and avocado slices.

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For a snack or dessert, they're good!

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The same great taste of the Italian favorite, but this one is good for you!

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Hummus goes South of the Border!

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This recipe is really easy; it's really more of a process than a recipe. Rice paper wrappers, which are available in the ethnic sections of most larger supermarkets these days, are a great way to wrap your veggies and protein for a quick snack or light lunch.

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Creamy pudding makes fantastic frozen treats.

This Asian-inspired pasta dish is so good and so quick to make and can be served hot or cold. Add some tofu for another healthy option.

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This is a delicious, light, refreshing dessert. It's low cal and sugar and can be made with the lite pie filling in any flavor. Note that this needs to be made the night before to soften the graham crackers.

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When looking for something stunning to serve at the next spring or summer gathering, try this quick and easy fruit pizza. It makes a delicious, refreshing dessert and a colorful centerpiece.

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This classic German stew is made with lean trimmed beef stew meat and cabbage.

Fresh and juicy during spring and summer months, strawberries are delicious when combined with tender spinach and crunchy toasted almonds.

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Served cold or hot, these tangy yet sweet noodles are rich and tasty.

This simple summer recipe is good hot or cold. The creamy avocado pairs so well with fresh summer tomatoes.

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Combine 7g mushrooms w/ one jar Mushroom marsala and 1.5 lbs chicken tenders in steaming bag and steam until chicken is cooked through

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Hidden Valley Mix w/Lite Hellmans and Skim

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A low-fat, heart healthy version of this traditional comfort food.

mix all ingredients

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combine and bake

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This is a low fat reciepe and very easy to make.

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Quick, easy and tasty turkey burgers with a kick.

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Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

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This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! Cooking fish or chicken in parchment-paper packets is a technique known as en papillote.

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This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!

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High in calcium and very yummy

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This recipe makes quite a bit, so you can take half of the remaining chicken mixture and sauce and make soup. See "sour cream chicken enchilada soup" that I also submitted.

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This chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to 4 months.

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

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This soups works well with most vegetables from the garden-- experiment and use vegetables that are in season. Chef Meg was inspired to create this meal after a trip to the farmers market. Be creative and use whatever vegetables you have on hand!

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I can't get enough of this easy recipe; it's ready in 15 minutes!The still-runny egg yolk adds a creaminess to the sauce and perfectly mixes with the spinach.

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Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

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Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal.

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Think you dislike beets? Not after trying this recipe! Roasting brings out the beets' natural sweetness, and the feta offers a nice, salty contrast.

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Delicious and quick, this recipe is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan!

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A healthy and filling middle eastern dip! Eat it as an appetizer or snack with some pita. Why buy your hummus ready made from the store, when you can make it yourself?

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Making homemade stock is so easy! It's a third the price of buying it in stores.

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A lighter accompaniment to Turkey. All the flavors of Thanksgiving without swimming butter and sugar.

Dried cranberries (or other dried fruit) can be substituted for the fresh cranberries, if the fresh are not available.

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This recipe is a lighter twist on a fall favorite.

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Start your day with this hearty vitamin-rich granola.

These meringues are a fun treat when served with low-fat vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit.

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This soup is healthy and deliciously flavorful thanks to the curry and creamy coconut milk!

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Time to Pick a Bone
You can make a good ham and bean soup using just cubes of ham alone, but to get the best flavor you should use a ham bone. You can get your ham bone from the butcher, since they will often give them away or sell them very cheaply, or you can use a leftover bone from a ham that you have served for dinner.

If you are making a ham for dinner, then any leftover ham can be used in the soup as well. In fact, the best ham and bean soup recipes use both ham bones as well as cubes of ham.

A sweet and crunchy taste for this terrific chicken dish.

Submitted by HEATHER121

My kids never complain about eating both beans and greens in one meal when they're served alongside rich, slow-cooked pork.

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Lean and versatile, this recipe is the little black dress of your healthy recipe arsenal. Cook this roast on a Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week. We used no salt, just pepper for a truly flavorful roast.

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These are SUPER easy, quick, and amazing – perfect for snacking on the go.

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This an easy, affordable recipe that will impress your guests.

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This simple and delicious appetizer is very festive--red and green for the holidays.

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Cabbage is a great source of vitamin C!

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

This traditional Mexican sauce is spicy and goes well with Chef Meg's Cocoa-Crusted Pork Tenderloin.

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You'll love these cheesy yet healthy enchiladas!

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Make this chicken the next you have company for dinner, and they'll swear you hired caterers. It tastes like it came from a restaurant, but for much less money and effort.

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These bite-size tacos are always a hit in our house! Have some fun with this recipe; try adding chopped chives, avocado, different varieties of beans, or red onions.

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We cut the grease and used reduced-fat string cheese to re-create a pub favorite.

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I love enchiladas! These are full of vegetables in addition to the cheese and creamy sauce. Each one has a full serving of veggies, plus almost 20% of your daily fiber.

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In 15 minutes, this easy recipe will take the chill off a cold evening.

Make these rolls at night and pop them in the microwave (about 20 seconds) or toaster oven (on low) until warm. Pair them with a banana or apple, a peeled hard-boiled egg, and a cup of milk, and breakfast is ready to go in two minutes flat!

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An Italian favorite gets a below the border twist. Chef Meg made just a few tweaks before giving this one her seal of approval! She adds the spices early in cooking to help boost flavor and added a full pound of turkey for a more filling meal.

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I love a good sandwich, one that's so big you have to smash to fit into your mouth. This one is big on flavor, light on fat!

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A lighter take on a pub favorite! For extra veggies, top with chopped tomatoes.

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4 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep time--and no mess to clean up!

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I love to increase the nutrition of baked goods by adding whole grains. That's the secret to these pecan tarts.

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Use leftover roast beef to make this quick, hearty, healthy soup.

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These tasty roasted vegetables can be cooked on the grill or roasted in the oven! The pineapple adds a wonderful sweetness to the vegetables. This recipe is easily modified to include your favorite vegetables or spices.

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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.

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Chef Meg made over a versatile member recipe by adding extra vegetables and reducing the sodium. Serve with a side salad or over whole wheat pasta or brown rice.

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Try this dip on a toasted whole-wheat bagel at breakfast or with apple slices or whole-grain crackers for a snack. It's even good with carrots.

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While Chicken Parmesan is traditionally fried, this lighter version is delightful atop a hearty green salad.

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Try using an English Cut Beef Roast. It is economical and flavorful. This cut of meat comes from the shoulder or neck area of the animal.

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Quick and nutritious, high in iron, protein and other nutrients

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A light, low-cal and low-maintenance dessert

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These onions add flavor to any dish, from soups and sandwiches to stews and dips.

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A little lunch-dish I came up with when I was facing cravings for mac 'n cheese. Easy to throw together for one (or multiply for dinner). This recipe is best prepared when wheatberries and beans are cooked ahead of time.

This is a great satisfying meal to quench a mac 'n cheese craving, with the added bonus of protein from the beans and wheatberries, low-calorie swiss cheese, and a full serving of veggies!

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This apple crisp is sweet and simple to prepare, but uses very little added sugar.

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A healthy take on the Greek eggplant casserole.

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Low-fat cottage cheese is the secret to the dressing in this delicious low fat and saturated fat, low cholesterol, low sodium mixture of vegetables and herbs.

This makes an easy weekend brunch or quick breakfast.

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A terrific dish when served over a bed of brown rice.

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Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream.

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Ready in just 20 minutes.

This is THE most popular recipe on SparkRecipes. We've added more vegetables and reduced the sodium drastically to make it even better.

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This almond shortbread recipe replaces my mom's buttery shortbread.

A tasty variation on the traditional popper. My hubby likes these for superbowl sunday. You can also vary the recipe by adding 2 -4 T fat free sharp cheddar shreds to the cream cheese mixture. Also you can use panko crumbs for a crispier coating. Make these at least once before serving to company, as it takes a knack to get them to come out nice looking.

Submitted by KEEYAHWE

Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original!

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This is the best kind of healthy recipe makeover: the kind no one will notice. Believe me when I say this dish is one of the best meals I've ever eaten.

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This is a great way to use leftover brown rice; it makes a satisfying and delicious meal.

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Cookbook creator says: Based on the reviews I added 2 cups of salsa and extra cumin. Maybe also some sauteed onions and peppers or green chilis

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There is room for red meat in a healthy lifestyle. The key is choosing lean cuts and healthful cooking methods.

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