These moist banana muffins are studded with crunchy walnuts—and serve up almost 8 grams of protein each!

Submitted by COLORADORNR

This is a great moist snack cake!!

Submitted by FINAO1

A yummy way to start the day with very little fat and lots of flavor!

Submitted by JOJOMKE

Try this satisfying and sweet dessert!

A much quicker version of the Italian classic; less time, but no less taste.

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

This makes a meal in one.

Submitted by MRSCAROLB2

a light refreshing drink that is cooling in the summer time and great during a cookout or party.

Submitted by DANDELION_WINGS

A light fruity and nutty salad!

Submitted by ~GOT2MOVE2LOSE~

Cookbook creator says: This looks and reads like it would be delicious.

Submitted by EVELEZ

Cookbook creator says: Sounds quick and easy. I would leave out the red pepper, don't usually buy it,anyway.

Submitted by JLPNURSE

Light and cinnamony. Makes a great snack.

Submitted by JZIM78

Submitted by JULZ654

Cookbook creator says: This seems easy, and delicious. I've made something similar.

Cookbook creator says: Sounds like something I would like.

Cookbook creator says: I would use low sodium beef broth ,instead of the water. Not sure about adding the sauce to it.

Submitted by SHELMIKLIS

Fresh Fruit Dessert

Submitted by CMMIRANDA72

Cookbook creator says: this sounds delicious.

Very Tasty

Submitted by KAIROSGRAMMY

Cookbook creator says: I think this would be good, served with spagetti, even.

Similar to a peach crisp dessert without the guilt.

Submitted by TANIST

Submitted by STRONGANDSEXY1

Family recipe passed to me from my grandmother

Submitted by SUPERTROUPERJEN

A great easy-to-prepare recipe to share with your kids!

Submitted by CARANA

Reduced fat and sugar free dip for all sorts of fruit.

Submitted by BEACHEDBUM

Quick and Easy Fruit Cocktail Pudding Cake that is very moist. May serve with whipped cream or Dream Whip.

Submitted by CAROLYN0107

Cookbook creator says: Sounds delicious

Tasty sugar free mixture of cranberries, apples, celery and pineapple.

Submitted by TWINSMOM3

Cookbook creator says: I think this would be a good idea.

Submitted by SKEYDOO

Cookbook creator says: This sounds delicious ,and a good way to eat vegetables.

Submitted by MILLY61

Cookbook creator says: Instead of using wine, use more broth. Sounds delicious.

Submitted by LLEWIS1

Cookbook creator says: This sounds like it would be delicious.

Submitted by TWINMOM4BOYS

Cookbook creator says: This sounds like it would be good, without being fattening.

This is a soup I found off a Healthy website. Healthy Exchanges was the creation of the now deceased Joanna Lund.This is a hearty soup and is great on a cold fall evening.

Submitted by CHUBBYRN73

Cookbook creator says: I think that I would like this one.

Submitted by SUPERMAMA82

A new easy filling way to enjoy your BBQ

Submitted by JLPNURSE

Cranberry Relish is very refreshing in the summer. An excellent accompaniment to a Thanksgiving turkey, and a lovely side dish for most any pork or turkey sandwich.

Submitted by LINNIEBETH

Cookbook creator says: Use less spices,and no mushrooms, I think this will be a good one to try.

Submitted by THEMIGHTYLILLIE

Absolutely have to have that holiday candy?
Indulge with this creamy delight.

These mildly sweet muffins make great snacks during the fall and winter!

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

A rice pudding using cooked rice.

Submitted by AILEENG

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 122 calories; 5 g fat (0 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 323 mg sodium; 429 mg potassium.

Submitted by NEWLIFE1974

Submitted by NICOLETTEG

Quick and comparitively healthy - I use reduced fat bisquick for the dumplings. Awesomely good and filling - a good comfort food fix with a lot of protein.

NOTE: To make this lower sodium, find a low sodium bisquick alternative.

Submitted by HHUSTON

Try this recipe the next time you have a leftover French loaf; the texture of bread pudding is better with day-old bread. You can also use fat-free fudge topping in place of the caramel topping.

Cookbook creator says: I would adjust the seasonings on this recipe.

Submitted by FREETOCHANGE

Cookbook creator says: I think this would be good.

Submitted by MRSMOHR

Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195 "This pizza on bread is very versatile. You can use sliced sandwich bread, bagels, tortillas, English muffins, pita bread, or dinner rolls. I use sandwich bread and tortillas most often."

Cookbook creator says: This is different from what I normally fix, but thought it would be worth trying.

Submitted by COBANION

Cookbook creator says: I think this would be good to try.

Submitted by WATERCOLORMOM

Cookbook creator says: This sounds good.

Cookbook creator says: This sounds delicious, and lowfat.

Submitted by RACHELG33

Makes about 3 cups.
48 - 1 T servings (about)

Submitted by JEANELLEN59

Easy dinner for 2

Submitted by WINKATYOU

Cookbook creator says: This seems like a great idea. We all like meatloaf ,too.

Submitted by SHERLE

Cookbook creator says: will just use chicken broth ,instead of the wine. Sounds delcious.

Submitted by APRILDAWN678

Cookbook creator says: This is similar to what I make, sounds good.

Submitted by SANDRA.SHELLY1

This is a basic but delicious french toast recipe that won't do any damage to your diet!

Submitted by ELIZABETHE01

Using Hershey's Cocoa Special Dark Cocoa Mix and a Sugar Free French Vanilla Coffee Creamer, makes this instant cocoa mix sweet and tasty.

Submitted by MRULAND

Yummy side dish....or whenever dish! I also like to add mushrooms or pine nuts when the mood strikes me [NOT included in nutritional information].

Submitted by THECITYMOUSE

Easy to make from scratch Sloppy Joe's

Submitted by LUCKYLU77

I like to divide this into snack size bags for a quick, ready-to-go snack on the run. Keeps me from hitting the fast food! This has less fat & sodium than a bag of chips from the vending machine at work. :)

Submitted by LANEYTEN

A healthy dose of vitamin C comes with this dish.

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

This a great punch drink and it's also good way to get someone to drink their cranberry juice.

Submitted by STEVIADRINKER

A taco salad that's as easy to make as it is nutritious!

Submitted by SSEJICA81

A moist cookie with healthy grains to satisfy that sweet tooth!

Submitted by TEMPLEOFHEALTH

Cookbook creator says: This sounds good.

Courtesy of the NLHB, part of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.nhlbi.nih.gov

Submitted by FITNESSGAL21

Great for breakfast with jam or honey

Submitted by MSHEARON

Cookbook creator says: I'd rather add grapes, instead of the raisins.

I make this at thanksgiving time and its simply delicious and healthier and a lot less soduim than stove top or other boxed stuffing with seasonings

Submitted by MSSBETTYBOOP6

Cookbook creator says: I've always made something similar to this. Delious.

Submitted by ABC_123

These are made with low fat natural peanut butter, splenda brown sugar mix and spenda no calorie sweetner for a low carb treat.

Submitted by GEMSTONE1952

Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

"This is another easy, versatile recipe that I use often. I call for canned beans in my recipes, but I like the taste of home cooked beans. If you have a crock pot, there is no reason why you can't have home cooked beans too."

Cookbook creator says: Sounds good.

Submitted by BSING46

A lower-fat version of your favorite creamy broccoli soup.

Cookbook creator says: sounds good.

Submitted by KAMEL622

Cookbook creator says: I make something similar,but will try this one.

Submitted by GERRYD8784

Cookbook creator says: I will try this using cod fish, my favorite.

Submitted by LSODOLAK

an Easy and quick version of Chicken Parmesean

Submitted by SORCHACULLEN

Thick & Hearty!

Submitted by DISNEYFIT

Cookbook creator says: I've always made something very similar, but use round steak ,instead. Don't need sour cream,or flour. I add some carrots to it.

Cornbread that you use applesauce instead of oil

Submitted by MSODROG

You can change the seasoning to suit your taste or use what you have on hand.

Submitted by LRUSSELLFAMILY

Cookbook creator says: Sounds good.

Submitted by SCHECHTER22

Cookbook creator says: I've always made something like this one. I won't be adding the extra salt, the velveeta has enough in it.

Cookbook creator says: I think that I would like this one.

Submitted by MOPSMOM3

Beef, Barley, Veggies, and Lentils!

Submitted by TIFFANYWARD

Cookbook creator says: Sounds good, I would use the cream of chicken soup, and leave the green onions out.

Submitted by 2BTINIGIRLAGAIN

Cookbook creator says: I'll probably use less red pepper flakes,etc. Don't like it too spicy.

MAKES 2 SERVINGS (CAN BE DOUBLED)

Submitted by CHRISTREIGNS77

This is a really easy and delicious soup. It's one of those recipes that you can modify to make your own.

Submitted by METISMOMMA

Submitted by ESTEVENSON

Cookbook creator says: This is very similar to what I make, but I add mixed vegetables to it.

Submitted by JANETTE0K

Cookbook creator says: Sounds good.

Submitted by DANIELISTHOR

Cookbook creator says: Sounds good, and an easy way to eat fruit.

Cookbook creator says: I think that I might like this.

Submitted by CHATTYCATHY2

Cookbook creator says: Sounds good.

Submitted by DAKOTATURTLE

For even more nutrition, look for "whole ground corn meal" or corn meal that had not been de-germinated. This recipe cuts the oil and doubles the fiber for a great-tasting muffin with 1/2 the calories of regular corn muffins.

Submitted by OELAINEO

Yummy!!

Submitted by KAHLGREN

This is a yummy dessert or snack that I have when I am craving something sweet.

Submitted by AUTCODJADCAL

Cookbook creator says: This sounds good.

Submitted by MOMSHAWNA

Cookbook creator says: I think I would like this one.

Submitted by HONEYDRIPPER

Cookbook creator says: Will need to add some splenda to this.

Submitted by ELAINEHN

Vegetables, barley, and beef make this soup a full meal in itself.

Cookbook creator says: sounds good, and it's a healtier version.

Submitted by GINNYPENNY

Try with chicken

Submitted by SOCCERMOM0708

Cookbook creator says: Sounds good.

Submitted by PHOENIX53

Cookbook creator says: Evoo, stands for exra virgin olive oil.

Submitted by VDORNBOS1

Portuguese style, boiled

Submitted by PAULAHUNT

Cookbook creator says: sounds good.

Submitted by TAM101

This easy-to-make shortcake biscuit, which uses baking powder, will bring back memories of traditional versions.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

Easy & Delicious (makeover to lowfat :)

Submitted by DEEJ4FITNESS

Love pumpkin pie? Hate the guilt? The preservatives of the store made brands? This is an easy to make and bake pumpkin pie, best of all using fat free milk, egg whites, and low fat pie crust cut the calories and fat more than in half! This tastes great and is excellent with fat free cool whip!!! Feel free to make it full fat if you dare, or add a little bit more spices for more of kick. Great for thanksgiving!! Enjoy!

Submitted by DIVINEMADNESS

Submitted by SARA772779

This healthy, hearty salad is packed full of fruit AND vegetables.

Submitted by LORI777

no white flour used

Submitted by LAULDANI

Quick meal

Submitted by AZIAS_MOMMY

Cookbook creator says: I think I'd like this one.

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

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

Green beans and onions are lightly sautéed in only 1 tablespoon of oil.

A quick easy to make full-you-upper healthy snack

Submitted by KAYALDA

Cookbook creator says: I will adjust the spices. Don't like too many spices.

Submitted by DISHI4

Submitted by SHARON632

Apples and raisins provide the moistness, which means less oil can be used in this low saturated fat, low cholesterol, and low sodium coffee cake.

Whether you're suffering from nausea, heartburn, or just in need of a cool and refreshing snack or breakfast idea, this is the perfect nutritious pick-me-up. Leftover shake can be frozen in pop molds or 5 ounce paper cups with popsicle sticks.

Comfort food, delicious with any dish you'd serve potatoes with.

Submitted by LANC92

Cookbook creator says: Sounds delicious.

Submitted by TROJANFAN

Yummy baked vegetable dish

Submitted by LORRAINE_D

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.

My whole family loves these! Although they may seem small (considering the size of muffin we can get in a bakery) but we always add a helping of fruit or yogurt for breakfast. Yummy!

Submitted by CHICKLET14580

This creamy dessert is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

Healthy toppings make this decorative dish full of nutrients.

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

Submitted by MAGGSR74

Cookbook creator says: Similar to what I make, but only use two eggs. I don't use the parsley, either, just a dash of salt & pepper.

Submitted by ROSIET33

A healthy, elegant side dish for everyday or holiday tables.

From Taste of Home Comfort Food diet Cookbook.

Submitted by PIANOMOM33

Cookbook creator says: Sounds delicious.

Cookbook creator says: Similar to what I've always made.

Submitted by MRSCKEEN

Submitted by KYANN2004

Great alternative to fatty french fries

Submitted by KAYEMBEE67

Healthy and refreshing just in time for the summer! This recipe is clean and features no refined ingredients.

Submitted by BANANAFISH711

Cookbook creator says: sounds delicious,and healthy.

Cookbook creator says: One of my childhood's favorite.

Submitted by PPENCILL

A healhier version of a favorite treat

Authentic family recipe from Great-Grandma on my mom's side

Submitted by AMBROSIAHINO

This colorful salad makes a great lunch dish.

Submitted by TUONGLAI

Whipping this otherwise old-fashioned hot chocolate creates the illusion of creaminess.

Submitted by TABBYKAT75

This is a delicious lighter recipe for Fettuccini Alfredo that I found on my iPod Touch Betty Crocker Application. I only made a couple of alterations which I list below the cooking instructions.

Submitted by AMYBETH70

I got this recipe from a book called Set For Life. It has many great recipes, but this is one of my favorite.

Submitted by JESSANN917

These are a great alternative when you need the crunch factor!! Taste like Lay's chips!

Submitted by DAIZEEFLI

Cookbook creator says: Will have to try this, it might be that you can't taste the spinach in it. Hubby will like it, though. He likes spinach.

Submitted by TWINMOM143

A low fat version of an all-time favorite.

Submitted by GGKIDS7

A fun pie for St Patricks day or ANY day!

Submitted by NIGHTSKYSTAR

Cookbook creator says: Sounds good and healthy,too.

Submitted by KIMBERK24

Cookbook creator says: sounds delcious

Submitted by AUSTINITE

Cookbook creator says: Sounds delicious.

Submitted by SLCOLMAN

Cookbook creator says: These sound good.

A lower calorie version of the one that Longhorn's is selling right now

Submitted by AMBROSIAHINO

Cookbook creator says: sounds delicious

Submitted by GYPSY2581

Cookbook creator says: Sounds delicious

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

Submitted by RAEBRALOP

Cookbook creator says: Sounds delicious. I've done something similar, by putting different cans of fruit together,than adding some fresh fruit to it, such as apple slices. The juice from the other fruit keeps the fresh fruit from tuning brown.

Submitted by MATCM81

A delicious no fat/low calorie treat

Submitted by SHA-DE

As far as sweeteners go, molasses is a pretty healthy one. This granola offers a good amount of calcium, fiber and flavor!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This is a cool, simple, breakfast oatmeal

Submitted by SEATTLEJO

The dressing makes the fruit an extra-sweet treat.

Cookbook creator says: Sounds good.

Submitted by FIREFLY75

Using low-fat milk instead of cream lowers the saturated fat content in this hearty summer soup.

Cookbook creator says: Sounds like a great and delicious idea.

Submitted by HONEYLEA

Cookbook creator says: Sounds good.

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: looks like a good recipe

Cookbook creator says: Homemade stock/broth

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This comfort food classic is great for a family dinner. Members turn to this meal again and again for good reason: It's easy, tasty, and ready in just 30 minutes!

Submitted by CHALIGAL155

Try this fragrant seasoning blend anytime you want to replace salt in your recipes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: sounds good

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE