Top 10 Low Fat Mother's Day Recipes

Crêpes are thin pancakes which can be eaten in the same way as pancakes or rolled up with a filling of your choice. Traditionally, though, these are eaten with a sprinkling of confectioners sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice. These are the kind of "pancakes" I used to flip on Shrove Tuesday when I grew up in England.

French toast is one of my favorite weekend breakfast treats (are you reading, kids?). If you're concerned about fat and cholesterol, use egg substitute or a combination of eggs and egg whites in place of whole eggs. Garnish with lots of seasonal fresh fruit.

A frittata is basically an open-faced omelet, which is often started on the stovetop and finished under the broiler. The problem with frittatas, as with omelets, is that they can be very high in fat and cholesterol, with all those eggs and cheese. Enjoy this low fat herbed Zucchini and Mushroom Frittata, which uses egg substitute as its base—although you can still lower the fat by using a combination of whole eggs and egg whites instead.

With no cooking required, this yogurt granola parfait is a good one for the kids to assemble, so long as you offer some help with slicing fruit.

Good old fashioned buttermilk pancakes are hard to beat. So much better than the frozen or boxed variety. Serve these buttermilk pancakes with some pure maple syrup or with fresh berries and a little low-fat vanilla yogurt.

Made in a mini muffin tin, these cute little frittatas make a perfect portion-controlled buffet or party food. Because these little frittatas are low fat, you can even have two or three without feeling too guilty. Make these for a family gathering on Mother's Day, and serve with muffins and fruit.

This is a quick and tasty chicken supper that needs very little added fat. Serve with some skinny mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables like asparagus, green beans or peas.

This simple and seasonal roasted halibut dish is colorful and fragrant. Serve with asparagus and roasted fingerling potatoes for a delicious Mother's Day lunch or dinner.

Mini cheesecakes are just the right size for mom who want to indulge a little but without feeling too guilty. Top these mini cheesecakes with a fresh berry or two.

My kids know the way to my heart is through chocolate, so this rich-tasting, reduced-fat chocolate pudding would definitely hit the spot. Top it with a curl or two of shaved dark chocolate or a fresh raspberry.