lightened-up
14 recipes, alphabetically.
Desserts37-Calorie Brownies
Rolled oats, Greek yogurt and applesauce go into the blender with cocoa and Truvia, then bake into nine squares.
DessertsAngel Food Custard
Angel food cake split into three layers and filled with a stovetop vanilla custard lightened with whipped cream.
SaladsBeet, Orange and Apple Salad
Boiled beet wedges tossed with orange sections and sliced apple in a raspberry vinegar dressing, finished with toasted sunflower seeds.
AppetizersCauliflower Ranch Chips
Grated raw cauliflower bound with parmesan and ranch-style herbs, baked in tablespoon rounds and flipped partway.
SaladsFaux Potato Salad
Cauliflower stands in for potatoes here, tossed with chopped egg and pickle in a Greek yogurt and Dijon dressing.
SaladsFruit Salad - WW
Canned and fresh fruit tossed with dry sugar-free gelatin, which thickens the juices; keeps two weeks in the refrigerator.
“WW 3 points each serving.”
BreakfastHomemade Granola
Oats, coconut, almonds, sesame and sunflower seeds and wheat germ baked in honey and oil, with apricots and raisins stirred in after.
SidesMockaroni and Cheese
Cooked cauliflower coated in a blender mixture of cottage cheese, cheddar and mustard, then baked as a low-fat stand-in for macaroni.
“Cauliflower never ceases to amaze me.”
Breads & RollsNo Fat Muffins
Yogurt and skim milk stand in for the butter and eggs; blueberries or grated apple go in if you want them.
SidesRoasted Sweet Potatoes with Red Onions
Sweet potato and red onion chunks roasted until tender, then tossed with a chili-spiked vinegar and apple juice concentrate dressing.
Main DishesShrimp Fajita Bowl
Peppers and green onions sauteed in a spray of olive oil with cooked shrimp, cumin and chili powder, topped with guacamole and salsa.
Main DishesTeriyaki Salmon Bites
Cubed salmon marinated briefly in soy sauce, ginger and pepper flakes, then seared in a skillet until crisp on both sides.
“Enjoy!!!”
SoupsTomato, Pasta Spinach Soup
Crushed tomatoes, ditalini, frozen spinach and white kidney beans in a garlic and broth-cube base, close to Olive Garden's minestrone.
Breads & RollsUnbelievable Banana Bread
Weight Watchers banana loaf that trades part of the butter for applesauce and half the sugar for Splenda.
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