7,151 light recipes

Low-fat double chocolate brownies that don't taste like a compromise: unsweetened chocolate, cocoa, and chocolate chips with applesauce standing in for most of the butter. Rich, fudgy, and made with whole wheat flour.

Almost whole wheat lemon berry muffins blitz fresh lemon zest into the sugar for bright citrus flavor, then fold in raspberries or blueberries. Light, tangy buttermilk muffins with a wholesome whole-grain base.

Southwestern corn salad: a no-cook tossed salad with sweet corn, kidney beans, bell peppers, scallions, and cilantro in a light salsa-chili dressing. Vegan, picnic-ready, and made in 10 minutes.

Whole wheat berry breakfast pancakes made light with fluffy egg whites and skim milk, sweetened with a little honey, then topped with creamy ricotta, fresh berries and maple syrup. Ready in about 20 minutes.

Creamy cauliflower soup made light with low-fat milk and a flour roux instead of cream. Bright lemon juice, a whisper of nutmeg, and pureed florets give it body without the heaviness.

Classic chilled gazpacho, the no-cook Spanish soup of ripe tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, and onion blended with tomato juice and a splash of wine. Light, refreshing, vegan, and ready in 10 minutes.

Homemade Swiss roll, a light sponge cake baked thin, rolled while warm to keep it crack-free, then spread with vanilla buttercream and rolled into a tender, swirled slice. A classic teatime treat from scratch.

Homemade easy hot cakes from a handful of pantry staples, flour, milk, eggs, and butter, whisked into a smooth batter and griddled golden. Soft, lightly sweet pancakes ready for jam or your favorite topping.

Light, crispy citrus waffles brightened by fresh orange and lemon juice and zest, with ground pecans folded in for nutty crunch. Beaten egg whites give them a cloud-like interior. Brunch upgrade.

Crunchy chocolate chip cookies with crisp rice cereal mixed into the dough for serious snap and a chewy interior. The unexpectedly textured spin on the classic chocolate chip cookie.

Fresh homemade safflower mayonnaise whipped up in the blender from egg, Dijon, lemon and red wine vinegar, with light safflower oil drizzled in for a silky, tangy spread. Ready in minutes and far better than store-bought.

Light, crisp homemade waffles made with a classic trick: whipped egg whites folded into the batter for a fluffy interior and golden, crunchy edges. Serve with fresh berries, syrup, and whipped cream.

Shiitake mushrooms, a few different vegetables, garlic-black bean sauce, and glass noodles make this soup packed with great flavors and nutrients. Enjoy it with a refreshing and light salad aside.

Cranberries add some fruity sourness and sweetness, chocolate chips make the fudgy cookies even fugdier. These deliciously chocolaty and moist cookies are hard to resist.

Mini nut tarts with a flaky cream cheese crust and a brown sugar pecan or walnut filling. Bite-sized pecan-tassie style cookies that bake in mini muffin tins for holiday cookie trays.

Say goodbye to soggy slaw with this crisp buttermilk herbed coleslaw recipe. A light, creamy buttermilk dressing pairs with fresh chives and parsley for a bright, flavorful side dish perfect with BBQ!