mel healthy recipes
(Recipe Collection)

What a great dish for one of those nights when your kids have a late soccer game! Brown the meat, layer in the ingredients, set your slow cooker on low, and go! Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family lovesSubmitted by ALECSANDRA

This recipe is better (and much better for you) than takeout!Submitted by TAM101

A terrific dish when served over a bed of brown rice.Submitted by SERRA55

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.Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These muffins are sweet and chocolatey; you'd never guess they're low fat!Submitted by SBMMYERS

This healthy apple crisp recipe is sweet and simple to prepare but uses very little added sugar. Submitted by JLCROMP

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

Makes 14-ish cookies, sized about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter each (I don't follow instructions too well - there's just NOT a teaspoon-sized cookie in my repertoire!)Submitted by BIGGIRL2082010

A very simple cookie recipe perfect for someone on a wheat and gluten-free diet.Submitted by COWLVRSHELL

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

These peanut butter cookies have the best flavor! They look and taste just like cookies made with flour. Plus, they are gluten and dairy free!Submitted by BRITTLE93

Submitted by MOM2EMENDREW

This Weight Watchers recipe is a family favorite!Submitted by SLIMKATIE

An easy and tasty casserole for any meal! It also reheats well in the microwave.Submitted by CJCERTS

Easy spin on a BLTSubmitted by AMANDA61982

This makes a lovely, creamy mayo without any nasty chemical additives or preservatives. If you can use pasteurised egg, so much the better - and it costs next to nothing!Submitted by VHAIRI

Simple and straight forward, this recipe could be made the day ahead of time, the morning of to save the marinade time. I make two pounds at once, marinade over night, and freeze off in portion sizes the next day while i skewer my kabob for dinner. That way, all you have to do is pull it out the night before and skewer it the next day just before grilling or baking.Submitted by MOTIVATION4LEA

Editor's note: Use your favorite milk or yogurt in this recipe. Use ice cubes instead of water for a frozen treat.

Most of the smoothie recipes I've seen are for 3-6 servings. This is a good smoothie for just 1 person. It can be made with a stick blender instead of getting the big one dirty for just one drink!Submitted by ROKERSHNER