There is almost no fat in this recipe. Recipe can be doubled to 48-52 shrimp which is enough to feed a crowd! Cooking time is estimated depending on the size of the shrimp. Serve with pineapple or a fruit salsa.

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

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

Submitted by JLCROMP

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!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This comes out so moist and you cut out most of the fat using applesauce

Submitted by MAGGSR74

This is a great dessert that's delicious when strawberries are in season.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Great as a side dish or dessert!

Submitted by ELAINEHN

Faster, cheaper and just as rich and delicious but so much more healthy than the restaurant versions. Try substituting the unsweetened chocolate Almond Breeze almond milk for a chocolately treat.

Submitted by MRSDUDLEY

"Vanilla extract" usually isn't made with real vanilla. The good news is that it's really easy--and affordable--to make your own.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Who says you can't have dessert on a diet!!
This is an excellent way to enjoy a low fat, low calorie dessert.

Submitted by HOOTOWLRN

This meal comes together pretty fast. It's a very hearty meal, that goes great with a salad.
It's a versatile recipe in that you can add additional vegetables or even a can of drained and rinsed cannelini beans, for more protein.

Submitted by FOODIEWIFE

A quick and hearty soup with plenty of spice!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

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

Submitted by CONNIE563

This is something I learned at Weight Watcher's a very long time ago. It tastes just like an ice cream sandwich and so many less calories!

Submitted by MSCAT3851

This quick Southern dish contains no added fat and very little added salt in its spicy tomato sauce.

Submitted by FLUFFYDADDY67

Nothing beats a bowl of fresh, homemade chicken noodle soup.

This low-calorie, low-fat version of the classic bbq sandwich will be a new family favorite!

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A quick and easy dinner that is also low-fat.

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Easy & Delicious (makeover to lowfat :)

Submitted by DEEJ4FITNESS

This is one of my favorite soups! Slightly sweet with a kick! The chipotle en adobo peppers can be found at a regular grocery store where the authentic mexican ingredients are. They are in a can and only one pepper is plenty for this whole pot of soup.

Submitted by DANYA007

Ready in just 20 minutes.

Adapted from the Dove's Nest's version. Not like any tomato soup you'll ever have!

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Submitted by POLLYHIDALGO

I got the idea for this recipe from the Hungry Girl 200 reciepes for under 200 cal cookbook, just substituting chicken for tilapia. It was soooo good and takes care of the BBQ and sweet cravings in one shot. My kids even loved it. Hey, it got a picky three year old to eat...

Submitted by DANWERNECKE

A reduced fat version of a recipe from a friend with sour cream replaced with yogurt, butter reduced from 1 stick to 6 Tbsp and nonfat milk. (Might work to reduce butter further.)

Submitted by JULNELS0N

Just something we throw together when to tired to cook or to hot to cook

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One bite and you're transported to Louisiana!

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Serve these fruit kebabs at your next party.

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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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Fruit is often a back-up ingredient or side dish at dinnertime, but it gets a co-starring role in this meal.

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Ditch those packets from the supermarket, and whip up a batch of this simple, tasty taco seasoning!

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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.

Submitted by HOCKIMAMA

A quick and easy pasta dish perfect for any night of the week.

Submitted by LILYANN2

A spicy Cajun twist to the familiar Caesar Salad.

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

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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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This veggie stock has a stronger, richer flavor than most.

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After you've roasted a chicken or turkey don't throw away the bones. They can be used to make homemade, low-sodium stocks, which can add flavor to your healthy, home-cooked meals.

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Chicken and beef stocks are easy to find on store shelves, and many of them taste almost as good as homemade. It's a bit trickier to find seafood stock, and I've never found one that I really like. Thankfully, making your own is fairly easy.

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If you want a stock packed with flavor, this is the one to make. Change it up: Add ginger for Asian-style stock and garlic for Italian flair.

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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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It's a healthy way to fill up 4 people and men LOVE it! Loaded with protein, zesty veggies and the spicy tomato base that made the original shrimp creole famous!

Submitted by BIGOLEDIVA

Surpisingly keeps the flavor of the tuna, but at the same time gives it a bit of a boost. Rice vinegar gives a nice crisp flavor. Great with roasted veggies and some rice pilaf.

Submitted by WABTCZN

This recipe is a great alternative to pan-fried catfish. A combination of cornmeal and a variety of spices gives this recipe a savory kick in less than 30 minutes."

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Maryland Crab Cakes

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from Women's Health Magazine

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This is seriously the world's best spinach and artichoke dip! It's creamy and fairly low fat. I use low fat cream cheese, but you could use fat free. This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it! This can also become a decadent pasta sauce. (As a sauce, it makes 10 servings. You might need to thin it a bit with cooking water from the pasta.)

You don't have to go on vacation for a taste of the tropics!

Cool, refreshing, and great for you!

The batido is a smoothie made with milk and tropical fruits. For a classic Cuban drink, omit the lime juice and substitute frozen guanábana pulp for the mango. Guanábana is an exotic-tasting, rich, tart-sweet, white-fleshed fruit.

A yummy drink when you need a boost of energy because it's loaded with vitamins and minerals. It will even help when that chocolate craving hits!

Submitted by PAULA.IN.NH

I used to love grabbing smoothies, until I stumbled across the nutrition facts! I was really in shock when I looked up the nutritional information for my favorite smoothie, the jamba juice banana berry smoothie. The smoothie can contain up to 560 calories, and GET THIS, 115g of sugar. You think you are doing something good for your body, instead you are overloading it with tons of added sugar and other hidden culprits like frozen yogurt and sherbet! While the froyo and sherbet they add are fat free, they are desserts in themselves, and not something I want in mid day pick me up.

I came up with a smoothie that is just as creamy, thick and sweet as jambas smoothies, without all the added calories, sugar, and frozen desserts.

Submitted by APHIAD

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

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

This is my favourite guilt-free dessert and is so easy to make!! . . . the perfect late night snack if you need to cheat a little . . .

Submitted by ZEEROX

I realized half way through that I didnt have eggs, so I made it without. The recipe calls for 2 lg egg whites, but was perfectly fine with none. You can also use veg oil if you prefer. A great snack anytime of day, my 2 yr old loves it and has no idea there is cauliflower in it!!! We only eat a small slice as our serving size so that is what is calculated, you may eat more if you have it for breakfast though....enjoy!

Submitted by SARAHTHOMAS1

This tastes just like cheese pizza, plus you get about 25% of your daily calcium in one meal! Pair this with a salad and you have a great pizzaria style lunch without the calories attached...or the bill.

Submitted by PUNKGIRL213

Rather than creating a fatty lime sauce, this modified recipe coats the scallops in honey and lime juice and gently broils them.

Submitted by KRUSTYNUTZ

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!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A quick and delicious smoothie to satisfy that sweet tooth in a healthy way! My kids LOVE these smoothies.

Submitted by RAEBRALOP

Sweet and nutritious Yojo to restore your mojo! Many thanks to my friend Julie for giving me this recipe.

Submitted by YERVANT

My grandmother made this for every holiday. We still make it at our house and the kids, grandkids love it. It can be a dessert or a fresh summer salad. Great for luncheons with tea and summer biscuits.

Submitted by DAKOTATURTLE

All the things you crave in one - creamy, crunchy, salty & sweet!

Experiment with different jellos and fruits. Raspberry jello with mixed berries is good too!

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A refreshing fruit jello salad

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Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!

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With "The SparkPeople Cookbook," desserts and treats are part of the plan. Chef Meg slims down favorite sweets, ditching most of the fat and calories--but keeping the flavor. This is a "must-try" recipe!

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This quick and easy meal is a hit with kids. If they can't tolerate spicy foods, reduce or omit the sriracha.

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Fried, battered, dripping sauce--hot wings are calorie bombs! But not these.

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In summertime, I like to use this stone fruit salsa over fish or chicken, or as a topping for Greek yogurt.

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With this dish you get a serving of fruit in every portion. Dice the orange if you prefer smaller pieces and�if you�re feeling creative�use a vegetable peeler to create curls of orange zest.

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Super sweet pancakes. It is best to use a very ripe banana. Enjoy.

Submitted by KAT5577

I am known for my pancakes, so trust me on this one!

Submitted by AMROZ123

These moist pancakes are lightly spiced for the palate of my young child. If you like a bit more pizazz, you can increase the spices or add others. Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice both work nicely here.

Submitted by ANNE_SP

Quick and easy HEALTHY and CLEAN pancakes that taste totally indulgent!!! Top with your favorite fruit, spreads, nuts or nut butters for extra carbs and fat!!!

Perfect for before or after a run..convenient enough even to take on a long run or ride!!! Still taste great eaten cold!!!

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Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

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

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A terrific way to start your day, much better than the frozen waffles you can find at the grocery store.

Submitted by JOGANRAY

Delicious fruity dressing

Submitted by RACHELLEBSKINNY

This light and flavorful dressing is big on flavor and Vitamin C for what it is, but small on dietary impact!

Submitted by STACIA14

Just 10 calories per serving

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Fresh and tasty!

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A Yummy, Strong Dressing & Grilled Veggie Marinade!

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Good on Lenten Tossed Salads

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Salad Dressing

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Wonderful spinach salad!

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Submitted by INTWOHIMSEE

this is a recipe I found in Sparkpeople but I didn't need the salad only the dressing. It's a quick, easy, lo-sodium recipe that makes a fantastic mexican cuisine night. I like versatility of the recipe. You can change one ingredient and the flavor is totally different.

Submitted by TUNDERKIRCHER

A tangy and creamy honey mustard dressing--2 TBSP per serving

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The dressing makes the fruit an extra-sweet treat.

This is a wonderful way to add your fruit and veggie servings with your proteins

Submitted by RENRCAL

This smoothie is loaded with antioxidants!

My very favorite way to eat cold oats. Make sure you use the mini chocolate chips, because that way you get some chocolate with every bite. The coconut extract is crucial to this recipe--well worth keeping a little bottle of it around!

Submitted by SLIMKATIE

This homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars, is a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats. Tasty and so simple to make! A quarter cup of raisins (not included here) also make a yummy addition!

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

absolutely delectable breakfast that can also be for dinner!

Submitted by IRISHMAMA0709

Absolutely delicious - a hit with everyone in our family, dieter, diabetic or not!

Submitted by GLVS2DANCE

This is a GREAT summer recipe to bring to a cookout! It looks so pretty in a trifle bowl ($10 Bed Bath & Beyond.com), takes no time at ALL to make and no one will guess its a healthy treat!
I put 12 servings in the nutritional info but that is a good size serving - even half that would definitely suffice!
Also - using the vanilla sugar free pudding cuts the cals a decent amount and doesnt sacrifice taste at all.

Submitted by ASHLEY82083

Whole Pie = 6 Points

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Garlic lovers, rejoice! This recipe contains a whopping two heads, but the flavor mellows and sweetens when baked.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Who can resist thick, creamy decadent cheesecake? Try this low-fat version in the single serving size.

I love this recipe! It can be used as a sauce for grilled meats, a dressing for salads or steamed vegetables, or as a marinade for tofu or other lean proteins. You will always find it in my refrigerator.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is the perfect nutritious pick-me-up. Leftover shake can be frozen in pop molds or 5 oz paper cups with popsicle sticks.

I started making my own granola, and I wanted a recipe with no added fat.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

By choosing a darker chocolate and fat-free evaporated milk, Chef Meg was able to cut the calories of this chocolate dip in half!

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Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides.

Submitted by JENNLOVE

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

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Instead of a whole pie, try making bite-size tarts. The diminutive desserts cook quicker and are automatically portion controlled. Plus, they're easier to make for a crowd, and there's no need for a fork and plate.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

My family loves to eat pancakes at Perkins and IHOP, but they are so unhealthy. I wanted a pancake that would provide better nutrition, so I developed this recipe instead. This has become a family favorite--even my teenagers love them! They are easy to make and taste so good, they are my "go to" breakfast when we have company.

Submitted by CASE4GRACE

This is a great recipe for summer, when you have a surplus of zucchini in the garden. Double or triple the batch and freeze them for quick and healthy breakfasts.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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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This one-dish meal is great for a weeknight meal or as a appetizer for a party.Serve it with steamed broccoli or a green salad.

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Panzanella is an Italian salad that can be found on trendy bistro menus in the hot summer months. This salad was invented when times were tough, as a way to use up stale bread.

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This tomato soup is so rich and thick you'll swear it's laden with cream and butter. The trick is really good tomatoes.

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A low-fat and easy to prepare version of this favorite chicken entree.

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.

Great for the fall holidays! Or just for a healthy snack!

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