Low Carb Tasty Spinach LasagnaBrown hamburger with the onion; drain off fat. Mix in the garlic powder and spaghetti sauce; season to taste and heat until bubbly.
Low Carb Mock-a-Roni and CheeseGrease one large or two small casserole dishes and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Press and drain any excess water from the tofu in a paper-towel lined colander.
Diet Breakfast BarMix all together and press flat in Ziplock bag and freeze.
Strawberry-Banana Fat-Free PiePour into extra-serving-type graham cracker crust and freeze. Remove from freezer about 30 minutes before cutting and serving. A little maraschino cherry juice can be added, but only a little, before placing into crust.
Incredibly Easy Low-Fat ChiliBrown the turkey. To keep things extra-simple, brown it in a large pot instead of a frying pan.
Low Calorie Creamy BonbonsIn a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, Splenda and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coconut until combined. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Fake PancakesRecipes for making "fake" pancakes.
Diabetic Fudge CandyCombine milk and cocoa in saucepan; cook and mix well over low heat until cocoa is dissolved. Add butter, granulated sugar replacement, salt and vanilla.
Diabetic Butter MintsCream together margarine, milk and extract until fluffy. Stir in powdered sugar replacement.
Healthy Onion RingsIf you love onion rings but are looking for a healthier option, then try these baked onion rings.
Spinach And Sun-Dried Tomato QuesadillasThese healthy quesadillas make a great meal or snack.
Reduced Fat EggnogPlace all ingredients in a blender and blend for 30-60 seconds, or till smooth. Chill for several hours. Shake or stir eggnog well to blend. Serve in glasses or mugs. Serves: 10.
Cannery Row SoupUsing fish and clam juice makes this tasty soup heart-healthy.
Homemade Turkey SoupTo make this popular soup lower in saturated fat, prepare it ahead of time to cool and skim off the fat that rises to the top.
Bean & Macaroni SoupThis cholesterol-free tasty dish is virtually fat free and is prepared with only 1 tablespoon of oil for 16 servings.
Low Cal and No Sugar Jello SaladDrain pineapple, reserving juice. Prepare gelatin in large bowl according to package directions, adding salt and using reserved pineapple juice as part of the liquid.
Beef CasseroleDrain fat from cooked beef to lower the amount of fat and calories.
Sugar Free Fruit SaladVery good! Doesn't taste sugarfree. Great for any occasion, not just for diabetics.
Sweet and Sour SeashellsDraining the marinade before serving keeps the fat and sodium low in this cold pasta salad.
Parmesan Rice and Pasta PilafAfter the pasta and onion are sauteed, the oil is drained to minimize the fat content of this interesting pilaf.
Red Hot FusilliThis lively low-saturated fat, cholesterol-free pasta dish contains lots of tomatoes and herbs and very little oil.
Delicious Oven French FriesOven baking makes these french fries lower in fat and still crispy.
Garden Potato SaladLow-fat cottage cheese is the secret to the dressing in this delicious low fat and saturated fat, low cholesterol, low sodium mixture of vegetables and herbs.
Low Fat Gooey Chocolatey BrowniesI haven't met anyone who doesn't like a gooey, chocolatey brownie. For a low-fat, low-cholesterol version (no eggs or oil), do the following...
Winter CrispOnly 1 tablespoon of margarine is used to make the crumb topping of this tart and tangy fruit dessert that is cholesterol free and low sodium.
Sweet Potato CustardSweet potatoes and bananas combine to make a flavorful low fat custard made with evaporated skim milk and no added fat.
Oriental RiceSkimming the fat off the chicken stock and using a minimum of oil and no added salt means that this crunchy rice is lower in fat, saturated fat, and sodium.
Diabetic Oatmeal Raisin CookiesThese cookies taste great and are good for anyone on a special diet for diabetes.
So Simple Cauliflower Mashed PotatoHaving diabetes 2 and trying faithfully to watch what I eat to keep my weight down I found this great little recipe for Mock mashed potatoes. Granted it isn't the real thing but very close. It really is very good.
Sugar Free Oatmeal CookiesI altered my favorite Oatmeal Cookie Recipe that I have been using for 40 years because we are trying to limit the sugar in our diets. Oatmeal is also supposed to be a grain that is healthy for you.
Sugar Free Maple SyrupNo need to give up waffles if you cut down on sugar...
Lowfat Chocolate Pie (1 gram per slice)We are all on a lowfat diet now and desserts have become non existent because of the high fat! Here is my recipe for a low fat chocolate pie.
Weight Watchers HaystacksThese haystack desserts are a perfect treat if you are on the Weight Watcher's diet.
Weight Watchers Banana Cream PieYou don't have to give up yummy desserts just because you are dieting. This healthy treat is both delicious and diet friendly.
Low Calorie Fruit Smoothie (Strawberry Cloud)This low calorie smoothie is delicious and is a perfect breakfast or snack if you are on a diet.
Fake Shake (Oreo Ice Cream Freeze)Place all ingredients in blender. Blend on high 45 seconds. Pour and enjoy. Mmmmmm...
Reduced Fat Chocolate Layer PieCombine 1 1/2 cups milk and pudding mix; with mixer, beat 1 minute (mixture will be very thick). Spoon into crust.
Weight Watchers Chocolate MuffinsThese Weight Watchers muffins are so delicious. Try adding some cinnamon and nutmeg for some spice.
Diet Friendly WhopperThis healthier version of a Whopper is delicious without all of the calories.
It Could Be a Snickers Bar (Diet)Diet Recipe for "It Could Be a Snickers Bar". Mix first 4 ingredients in mixer, then stir in cereal. Pour into 8 inch square pan. Cover and freeze. . .
Diabetic Spice CookiesThese cookies make a great treat for someone who is on a diabetic diet.
Healthy Banana Bars (Diabetic and Low Cholesterol)This is a recipe that my friend recently gave to me. She made this recipe to use as a snack for her husband who is a diabetic, and also has to watch his cholesterol. It is very good and very good for you.
FluffyMix yogurt with pudding, add Cool Whip, then blend in your fruit. Yummy dessert and very low cal.
Diabetic Cake or BarsBoil fruit and water 5 minutes. Add 1 stick margarine and salt and set aside to cool. Chop nuts (handful) and add all the rest of the ingredients including the beaten eggs and vanilla.
No Sugar Rhubarb SaladCook rhubarb and water until done, add gelatin and stir well. Add pineapple, nuts and sweetener. Stir and refrigerate. You can use strawberry gelatin or any other flavor.
Fruit BarsThese bars may be sugar-free but they are very sweet using natural sugars. They are a delicious treat that is also good for you.
Low-Calorie Pineapple PieThis yummy pie is diet friendly and easy to make.
Diabetic Cranberry Orange SaladDissolve gelatin in hot water. Was the unpeeled orange, cut in quarters and remove seeds. Put orange quarter (with rind) through food chopper.
Low Carb LasagnaThis recipe uses zucchini instead of noodles for a low carb diet. Just make a pasta sauce as follows: Brown 1/2 lb. ground beef with 1/2 onion, chopped, 1/2 green pepper chopped.
Salt SubstituteRecipes for a salt substitute.
Skinny PoppersI took a Jalapeno Poppers recipe from AllRecipes.com and made it low fat/low cal by exchanging the full fat ingredients with light or fat free ingredients. I call it Skinny Poppers.
Diabetic Strawberry ShortcakeIn medium bowl, tear angel food cake into bite size pieces. Make jello per package directions except instead use 1/2 cup cold water and 1/2 cup frozen whole strawberries, crushed.
Weight Watchers DanishSpread bread with cottage cheese. Sprinkle cinnamon and sweetener on top. Spray pan with Pam for easy clean up. BROIL until it sort of bubbles. You can brown it if you would like.
Low-Cal Fruit PizzaBeat cream cheese and sugar. Mix pudding and milk. Add cream cheese and beat. Spread on crust. Top with bananas, strawberries, grapes, etc.
Lo-Cal Banana Angel Food DessertBreak cake into bite-sized pieces in bottom of 9x13 inch pan. Pour pudding, with bananas mixed in, over cake. May top with Cool Whip. Chill.
Diet (Noodle-Less) LasagnaPreheat oven to 375 degrees F. In medium size, non-stick skillet, saute' ground meat and onion until onion is tender and meat is browned. Do not add fat or oil to skillet!
Low Calorie Molded Fruit SaladSoften gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Add boiling water and stir to dissolve. Add orange juice, mayonnaise, salt, and sugar substitute; blend well with beater.
Diabetic Applesauce CookiesSift together flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and baking soda. Mix butter, sweetener and egg until light and fluffy. Then add flour mixture and applesauce alternately, mixing well after each addition. Fold in raisins and All-Bran.
Sugarless Applesauce CakeCombine raisins, dried fruit, and water in saucepan. Cook, uncovered, until water evaporates. Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Combine next 5 ingredients.
Lighthearted Fettuccine AlfredoBring a large pan of water to boil. Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process cottage cheese until very smooth. Add Parmesan, milk, egg, substitute, garlic, nutmeg, pepper, and salt.
Sugarless Apple PiePeel and slice apples, 4 cups will make a 9 inch pie. Mix apples, juice concentrate, tapioca, and cinnamon. Place in pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for 40-50 minutes until apples are tender.
Diabetic Apple PieMix crust ingredients and roll between wax paper. Combine apples, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and frozen apple juice. Put in crust and sprinkle with lemon juice and dog with margarine.
Two Ingredient CakeMix one chocolate cake mix, any brand and one can diet Pepsi. Stir as usual, bake as usual. Very moist and light.
No Dairy Creamy Hot Garlic SauceThis is my own recipe, I use it on everything! Good on potatoes, burritos and even to use to replace cheese in lasagna! Can also be used as a dip.
Diabetic Rhubarb and Strawberry PieSince summer is almost here and it is time for strawberry and rhubarb, I wanted to send this recipe in. It is a Diabetic recipe and I know you do not get a lot of these and they are just as good made this way. Or you can make it like you normally would.
Homemade Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Drink MixMix all ingredients and store in airtight container. To make cup of hot chocolate, mix 1/4 cup dry mix with one cup boiling water. You can add some spices like cinnamon or vanilla flavor, if desired.
Low-Fat New York CheesecakeMix all ingredients, using a mixer. Bake in a springform pan (with any crust desired). Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes or 200 degrees F for 45 minutes.
Diabetic Fruit CakeCombine all fruit, juice,and nuts. Stir well. Mix in remaining ingredients, mix well and pour into a well greased 10 inch Bundt pan. Put into a preheated 350 degree F oven for 40-50 minutes.
"Sugar-Free" White Chocolate PiePreheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the pecans, butter and Splenda together and press into a 9 inch pie pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Cool completely before adding filling.
Sugarless Health CookiesCombine butter, sweetener and eggs, beating until fluffy. Soak raisins in enough boiling water to cover. In a separate bowl, sift flour and soda. Add dates and walnuts to the flour. Then add drained raisins, reserving the liquid.
Mock Sour CreamI have a lot of recipes for people with heart problems and can not use salt. I know it is a pain but when you bite into something with salt in it after you are used to very little salt (if any at all), you are surprised at how you do not like salt! Happy Eating!
Low Calorie Broiled ChickenSeason chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Put chicken pieces until broiler to brown on all sides. In the meantime, put the onion pieces in a heavy Dutch oven type pan on a burner and turn on low as possible.
Decadent Dessert for Dieters
I have a digital food scale with tare feature, so can be very precise on the # number of carbohydrate grams of the berries, and the amount of whipped cream. The dessert is very low fat and low calorie, yet high in taste, energy, and nutrients.
Low-Calorie Fruit SaladBring pineapple to a boil and stir in gelatin. Cool, then add cottage cheese and Dream Whip, prepared according to directions on package.
Low Fat Frozen TreatGood while dieting. Fold flavored yogurt into cool whip. Spoon into paper cups. Stand popsicle stick in the center, put into freezer for about 3 hours till frozen.
Low-Fat French FriesI think I'd heard about this before, but last night I tried it for myself. I love french fries, but only indulge rarely. Not any more! I cut them up as usual, and sprayed them lightly with Pam Olive Oil spray.
Fergosa BreadThis flatbread like bread has less fat and calories and suitable for diabetics. In medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and the pepper, stirring well. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Mock Ice Cream SandwichOnly 1 point for Weight Watchers.Break the graham cracker into two squares. Spread one square with the Cool whip, top with the other square.
Weight Watchers Raspberry SaladDoes anybody have the recipe for a Weight Watchers salad, using raspberries, cool whip, yogurt and instant white chocolate pudding mix? I know the ingredients, I just can't remember the amount of each one.
Carob PieWhat about all of those people out there that love chocolate but can't eat it? I have a recipe for you. I have baked this for my brother for years. It's like a chocolate pie but you use carob.
Green Tea SquaresI am currently on a diet and I was experimenting with ways to add green tea to different foods. Add all ingredients in a bowl. Mix and, using a heaping Tbsp, put on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Banana and Cocoa MushThis is a recent find of mine. I am diabetic and this is a nice sweet treat that is not bad for me! I love it because it's healthy, yummy and quick to make. All you need is a fork and a bowl, so you could make this in your lunch hour.
Looking for Easy Low Calorie Recipesl am looking for low calorie dishes that taste good and use easy to find ingredients. I really like five ingredients or less recipes.
Dieter's DessertCombine sugar, orange peel and cinnamon. Blend in yogurt. Chill several hours. Use as a topping for fresh apple slices. Yields one cup of topping with only 11 calories per tablespoon.
Low Fat Creamy DipFor a pretty, fat-free dip and one that has always blended nicely with everything I've tried it with, like fish, chicken, baby carrots and even chips. I don't think you can go wrong with this.
Low Calorie Vegetable SoupSimmer all ingredients until veggies are tender. Very low in calories and a filling snack or main course.
Easy No Egg CookiesSuper easy cookies recipe for people who has allergy to eggs. Mix well. With your hands make a shape of a small ball and flat with your hands on a pan covered with parchment paper put the flat cookies with a distance.
Diabetic CookiesMix applesauce, margarine, eggs, vanilla and Sugar Twin together. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Fat Free Pumpkin Spice CakeThis easy 2 ingredient, fat free cake tastes absolutely, sinfully good. It doesn't seem as if the pumpkin and cake mix will mix up together, but keep mixing. It does happen. It makes a moist, dense, yummy cake.
Diabetic Carrot PieMix ingredients together and pour into unbaked 9" pie shell. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes and then turn oven to 325 degrees F for 40 minutes.
Low-Cal Tuna DipCombine cream cheese, mayonnaise, horseradish, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl; stir well. Add onions, celery, and green peppers; stir well.
Sunshine RiceThis citrus rice contains almonds, celery, and onions, but no added salt for a flavorful low sodium side dish.
Low Carb PizzaI am on low carb diet for past year (lost 70 lbs!) and missed pizza! I make mine with low carb, high fiber tortillas, 3 tablespoons bottled pizza sauce, one layer of pepperoni, and cheese.
Gluten Free Angel Food CakeBeat egg whites and salt until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Add 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
GazpachoWith fresh veggies beginning to come in, this cold summer soup is wonderful. The kids loved it; called it salad in a soup bowl!
Mexican Tortilla-Less WrapsWhen we were on a low carb diet I discovered we could enjoy all the taste of tortillas without the carbs.
Sugar Free CookiesSo many people need to cut back on sugar, I thought it would be good to pass this recipe along, The holidays are coming soon. Jingle Bells!
Gluten Free Chocolate DelightI'm allergic to wheat and substituted 1 cup gluten free flour for the 1 cup of plain flour called for in the original recipe. I was so please when I found that it tastes just as good, if not better, than the original recipe. It's one of our favorite desserts.
Diet Cocoa SyrupThis recipe is from my husband's aunt, Norma Orme. This is fine for a diabetic person, as Norma's husband was.
1970s Weight Watcher's CheesecakeI think I was able to replicate the 70's Weight Watcher's recipe for their sugar-free cheesecake that people seem to be unsuccessfully looking for.
Low Calorie Inspiration SoupCombine vegetables, water, tomato juice, seasoning, gelatin, onion flakes, salt, and pepper in large kettle. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Chicken Noodle Soup (Gluten Free)It's quick and easy.
