Low-Fat & Low-Calorie Dishes – July
5 Low-Fat/Low-Calorie Entrées & Side Dishes
- Vegetable Pasta w/Tomatoes. Hearty vegetables add flavor and texture to this one-dish wonder. Recipe: Vegetable Pasta w/Tomatoes
- Chicken Florentine. The classic has been revamped in this light and satisfying main dish. Recipe: Chicken Florentine
- Extreme Zucchini. This kid-friendly side dish can complement any main dish. Recipe: Extreme Zucchini
- Corn–on-the-Cob w/Chili Lime Butter. Nothing says summer like sweet corn-on-the-cob. You may never go back to traditional butter after trying this recipe! Recipe: Corn–on-the-Cob w/Chili Lime Butter
- Chinatown Vegetable Medley. This side dish takes just 20 minutes to make and is perfect for those busy evenings. Recipe: Chinatown Vegetable Medley
5 Low-Fat/Low-Calorie Desserts
- Fun in the Sun Banana Split. This classic dessert can please a crowd of all ages. Invite kids to help assemble their very own banana split! Recipe: Banana Split
- Fruity Sauce. Ice cream is always a family favorite. Try puréeing your favorite fruits such as pears, peaches, and berries and top over low-fat frozen yogurt! Try our Pear Sauce recipe.
- Hot and Sweet Watermelon. This sweet and spicy dessert is satisfying, refreshing, and light. Recipe: Hot and Sweet Watermelon
- Dessert Fruit Kabobs. Customize your kabobs with your family’s favorite fruits. Try to use fruits in a variety of colors! Recipe: Dessert Fruit Kabobs
- Summer Fruit Salad. This easy-to-make recipe can be tailored to include your family’s favorite fruits. Recipe: Summer Fruit Salad
5 Low-Fat/Low-Calorie Beverages
- Out of this Whirled Shake. Your kids will be over the moon for this tasty treat. Try it at your child’s next birthday party! Recipe: Out of this Whirled Shake
- Punch. Combine a variety of 100% juices with a diet soda (such as Fresca) and frozen fruit instead of ice!
- Island Shake. Bring the tropics to your house and dig your toes into the sand while enjoying this too-good-to-be-true beverage. Recipe: Island Shake
- Orange Delight Juice. This is orange juice with a twist. Try it at breakfast or anytime! Recipe: Orange Delight Juice
- Summertime Fizz. Combine seltzer water or sparkling water with any 100% juice concentrate. Kids will love it and you can even have them create their own. Recipe: Grapefruit Fizz
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