Recipes Index
Chocolate Rice Cereal Squares
This sinful-looking low-fat chocolate rice cereal squares are a snap to make. They're perfect for popping into lunch boxes, or to take along to a party.
Crispy Rice Cereal Holiday Treats
These crispy rice treats are loved by most kids (and adults). Add a holiday twist by using cookie cutters and some colored food gel and sprinkles.
Low-Fat Thumbprint Cookies
Cute little thumbprint cookies are irresistible, especially during the holidays. Most cookie recipes involve a lot of butter and eggs. This recipe calls for just a 1/4 cup of butter and only one egg. I like to fill these thumbprint cookies with raspberry preserves, but feel free to use your favorite kind.
Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies, anyone? These low fat cookies are a tasty holiday treat. Reducing the amount of butter allows these holiday cookies to lose much of the fat without losing the flavor.
Sweet Potato and Squash Soup
Serve this warming low fat soup during the holidays. It's ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, or any time during fall and winter.
Cranberry Apple Glazed Pork
This seasonal glazed pork roast makes an ideal low fat holiday meal. Trim the pork first and slice thinly when serving. Roasted vegetables and low fat mashed potatoes are ideal with this, or serve with steamed green beans and wild rice.
Low Fat Gingerbread Cake
A moist and delicious gingerbread cake that's perfect for the holidays. Best of all, it's low fat.
Chewy Fruity Chocolate Chip Bars
This fruity chocolate chip bars are a guilty pleasure with a fraction of the fat of most cookies and bars. These chewy bars make a delicious holiday treat or gift from your kitchen.
Low Fat Raspberry Squares
This sweet low fat dessert is a delightful treat. Enjoy these raspberry squares anytime or serve them at a holiday gathering. They won't last long.
Low Fat Icebox Cookies
Christmas cookies: who can resist them? If you're trying to eat low fat, try these tasty little icebox cookies, which are sweet, buttery and low in fat.
Low Fat Cranberry Macaroons
Light and airy, these low fat cranberry macaroons use just enough coconut to add a chewy sweetness, but not enough to overload these cookies with saturated fat. Crispy rice cereal adds a little crunch.
Winter Fruit Salad
This citrus-based winter fruit salad combines two different kinds of orange and two kinds of grapefruit together with star fruit and jewel-like pomegranate seeds.
Christmas Turkey
Eating a low fat diet should not deprive you of enjoying a Christmas turkey. The breast meat is naturally low in fat, and the darker meat can be enjoyed, too. With just a small amount of oil, lemon and plenty of fresh herbs, you can roast a turkey that is fragrant and succulent.
Low Fat Cranberry Orange Muffins
Tender and light, these low fat Cranberry Orange Muffins make a delightful seasonal treat. Serve them as part of a holiday brunch or enjoy with a glass of orange or pomegranate juice for breakfast.
Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies
These fat free Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies are one holiday cookie you don't have to feel guilty about. They're fat free and low carb.
Christmas Fruitcake
This deliciously moist and tangy fruitcake makes a great low fat Christmas cake. If you want to cut the fat completely, omit the walnuts and add a little more fruit to compensate.
Cranberry Orange Bread
Ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this low fat sweet treat makes a perfect holiday snack.
Peppermint Cheesecake
Peppermint cheesecake makes a wonderful holiday dessert. Replacing full fat cream cheese with a combination of reduced-fat and fat-free cream cheeses helps to cut calories and fat. Serve this reduced fat dessert at your Christmas table this year.
Low Fat Eggnog
If you're trying to follow a low fat diet, it's hard to pass up eggnog during the holidays. This low fat eggnog means you don't have to. Enjoy it with alcohol or without.
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Who can resist holiday cookies? If you like oatmeal raisin cookies, try these festive low fat cookies, which use cranberries instead of raisins.
Low Fat Gingerbread Men
Help yourself to one of these low fat gingerbread men. By reducing the amount of butter and replacing it with applesauce, these low fat holiday cookies are a perfect treat for kids and grown-ups alike.
Roast Beef Tenderloin
A simple yet elegant classic for the holiday table, this lean beef tenderloin can easily fit into your low fat lifestyle.
Red Wine Gravy
Serve this red wine gravy at your low fat holiday table with a lean cut of roast beef tenderloin.
Honey Glazed Ham
Enjoy this delicious honey-glazed ham at your low fat holiday table. Remember to trim the fat, and allow 3 ounces of ham per person.
Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts
This classic pairing of Brussels Sprouts and chestnuts makes an ideal low fat side dish for your Christmas roast.