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Healthy Eating and Special Diets

Healthy Eating and Special Diets

Over 500 diet specific recipes - and growing! Whether you are looking for low carb, low fat, or gluten free CDK is the place to start. We also have health specific recipes like diabetic or low sodium recipes.



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recipe for low-fat fitness energy bars

Low-Fat Fitness Energy Bars

Made with rolled oats, peanut butter, crispy brown rice cereal, sesame seeds, dried, unsulfured apricots, raisins or currants, protein powder, wheat germ, brown rice syrup...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low carb chocolate chip cookies

Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies

Made with chocolate bar, butter, Splenda or Maltitol Crystals, molasses, eggs, almond flour, vanilla whey protein powder, oat bran, baking soda, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low fat potato pancakes

Low Fat Potato Pancakes

Made with black pepper, sugar, salt, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gluten free rice crust pizza

Gluten Free Rice Crust Pizza

Made with white rice, mozzarella cheese, egg, onion, garlic, olive oil, butter, tomato sauce or pizza sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for golden lentil soup

Golden Lentil Soup

Made with cayenne pepper, orange lentils, chicken stock, carrots, onion, garlic, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for spanish black bean soup

Spanish Black Bean Soup

Made with oregano, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, black beans, chicken broth, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sugar free zucchini relish

Sugar Free Zucchini Relish

Made with cornstarch, celery seed, zucchini, onion, red pepper, green bell pepper, pickling salt, sugar substitute, dry mustard, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mae west's diet breakfast

Mae West's Diet Breakfast

Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, and comedian in the early 1900s. This was apparently her go-to breakfast when she wanted to eat light.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chicken with bacon tomato and thyme

Chicken With Bacon Tomato And Thyme

Made with fresh thyme, Roma tomatoes, red onion, bacon, boneless skinless chicken breast, olive oil, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pecan-breaded chicken breasts with dijon mustard sauce

Pecan-Breaded Chicken Breasts With Dijon Mustard Sauce

Made with black pepper, salt, butter, Dijon mustard, pecans, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat tartar sauce

Low-Fat Tartar Sauce

Made with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, onions or scallions, sweet or dill pickles, pimento or red bell pepper, fresh parsley or watercress


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low carb cauliflower salad

Low Carb Cauliflower Salad

Made with black pepper, salt, oregano, cauliflower, red bell pepper, parsley, Greek olives, capers, olive oil, white vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for colorful slow cooker chicken stew

Colorful Slow Cooker Chicken Stew

Made with sugar, boneless skinless chicken breasts, Italian diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper, mushroom stems and pieces, chicken...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low fat butter chicken

Low Fat Butter Chicken

Made with onion, garlic, chicken breast or thigh, ginger root, chili powder, turmeric, cinnamon, garam masala, salt and pepper, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fat free mexican corn bread

Fat Free Mexican Corn Bread

Made with jalapeno chilies, diced green chilies, yellow cornmeal, white or whole wheat flour, baking powder, egg, milk, soy milk or rice milk, creamed corn, onion, red...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for adai

Adai

Made with coconut, salt, rice, urad dal, chana dal, yellow split peas, chili powder, onion, carrot


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker ham and cheese strata

Slow Cooker Ham And Cheese Strata

Made with Tabasco sauce, black pepper, kosher salt, Monterey jack cheese, half and half, butter, white bread, ham, dried minced onions, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for low-fat pumpkin mousse pie

Low-Fat Pumpkin Mousse Pie

Made with graham cracker pie crust, pumpkin puree, skim milk, vanilla pudding mix, pumpkin pie spice, whipped topping


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low carb stuffing

Low Carb Stuffing

Made with eggs, cauliflower, yellow squash, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, fresh sage, fresh thyme, garlic, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for diabetic fudge

Diabetic Fudge

Made with nuts, vanilla extract, unflavored gelatin powder, unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, sugar substitute, water, evaporated milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vegan coconut custard pie

Vegan Coconut Custard Pie

Made with unsweetened shredded coconut, whole wheat graham crackers, vegan margarine, Japanese-style tofu, sunflower oil, vanilla extract, salt, Sucanat or other granulated...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for skinny tuna noodle casserole

Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole

Made with celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, frozen sweet corn, mushroom soup, tuna, skim milk, hot pepper sauce, parsley, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low carb reuben casserole

Low Carb Reuben Casserole

Made with dill pickle relish, sour cream, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, relish, mayonnaise, ketchup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for gluten-free sour cream cornbread

Gluten-Free Sour Cream Cornbread

Made with salt, gluten-free baking powder, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, sour cream, milk, gluten-free flour, yellow cornmeal

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low fat chewy fruit and oatmeal bars

Low Fat Chewy Fruit And Oatmeal Bars

Made with vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt, egg whites, fat-free milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, oats, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker vegetarian 15-bean chili

Slow Cooker Vegetarian 15-Bean Chili

Made with butter, carrots, onion, garlic, water, dried 15-bean blend, chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for low carb chocolate chiffon cake

Low Carb Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Made with vanilla extract, eggs, whole grain pastry flour, sugar or sugar substitute, sweetener, baking soda, cocoa, salt, canola oil, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sour cream chicken quiche

Sour Cream Chicken Quiche

Made with eggs, Swiss cheese, olive oil, onion, green bell pepper, chicken, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for diabetic crustless spinach quiche

Diabetic Crustless Spinach Quiche

Made with cooking spray, frozen chopped spinach, mozzarella cheese, egg substitute, eggs, egg whites, onion, salt and pepper, nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low-fat baked zucchini, tomato, and potato casserole

Low-Fat Baked Zucchini, Tomato, And Potato Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, olive oil cooking spray, tomatoes, zucchini, russet potato, garlic, fresh basil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low-carb butterscotch cheesecakes

Low-Carb Butterscotch Cheesecakes

Made with butterscotch pudding mix, sugar substitute, water, gelatin, cream cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for whole-wheat sponge cake

Whole-Wheat Sponge Cake

Made with eggs, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, lemon extract, almond extract, whole wheat flour, salt, cream of tartar, frozen berries

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low carb shepherd's pie with fauxtato topping

Low Carb Shepherd's Pie With Fauxtato Topping

Made with ground beef, green beans, zucchini, tomato paste, egg, dried basil, salt and pepper, cauliflower

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low fat shrimp and sausage jambalaya

Low Fat Shrimp And Sausage Jambalaya

Made with dried thyme, butter, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, turkey kielbasa, long-grain rice, whole peeled tomatoes, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low fat cheese sauce

Low Fat Cheese Sauce

Made with Cheddar cheese, skim milk, margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, dry mustard, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low carb pumpkin casserole

Low Carb Pumpkin Casserole

Made with pumpkin puree, egg, brown sugar substitute, pumpkin pie spice, salt, pecans, butter, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for patty pan lasagna

Patty Pan Lasagna

Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegan carrot cake with wheat germ

Vegan Carrot Cake With Wheat Germ

Made with cinnamon, applesauce, flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs or egg substitute equivalent, baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, carrots

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for vegan apple sauce carrot cake

Vegan Apple Sauce Carrot Cake

Made with carrots, water, egg equivalent, maple syrup, vegetable oil, applesauce, cinnamon, allspice, ground cloves, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegetarian minestrone

Vegetarian Minestrone

Made with water, zucchini, carrot, canned cannellini beans, celery, dried basil, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, diced tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fried cabbage

Fried Cabbage

Made with salt and pepper, water, vinegar, cabbage, salt pork (about 1 to 2 inches in length), bacon drippings, onions, green bell pepper, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for black beans & brown rice

Black Beans & Brown Rice

Made with oil, onion, sweet green or red peppers, chopped mild green chilies, garlic, cumin, crushed oregano, cooked black beans, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chef paul's light french silk pie

Chef Paul's Light French Silk Pie

Made with whipped topping, brown sugar, chocolate sandwich cookies, egg substitute, non-stick cooking spray, chocolate bars, cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sugarless southern pecan pie

Sugarless Southern Pecan Pie

Made with pecan, coffee or espresso, vanilla extract, pie shell, sweetener, cornmeal, applesauce, water, cornstarch, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low carb french silk pie

Low Carb French Silk Pie

Made with raw pecans or almonds, salt, artificial sweetener, butter, water, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fajita salad with creamy cilantro-lime sauce

Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce

Made with red onion, Monterey jack cheese, ripe olives, pinto beans, tomato, sour cream, mayonnaise, skim milk, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for no bake low carb chocolate cheesecake

No Bake Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake

Made with rum, cocoa powder, cream cheese, egg, water, gelatin, sugar equivalent, cream


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for donut holes (low carb)

Donut Holes (Low Carb)

Made with soy protein isolate, water, egg, sour cream, cinnamon, artificial sweetener

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gluten-free zucchini bread

Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread

Made with eggs, sugar, white rice flour, sweet rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, baking soda, xanthan gum, butter, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef tenderloin steaks with smoky bacon bourbon sauce

Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Smoky Bacon Bourbon Sauce

Made with butter, dry red wine, garlic, beef broth, chicken broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, fresh thyme, bacon, all-purpose flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for abc meatball soup

ABC Meatball Soup

Made with turkey breast or lean ground beef, alphabet-shaped pasta, barbecue sauce or ketchup, oats, chicken broth, frozen mixed vegetables

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tropical smoothie

Tropical Smoothie

Made with plain or vanilla yogurt, banana, mango, papaya, kiwi fruit


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almost fat-free cheesecake

Almost Fat-Free Cheesecake

Made with graham cracker crumbs, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for vegetarian eggplant salad (salata de vinete)

Vegetarian Eggplant Salad (Salata de vinete)

Made with onion, black olives, tomato, eggplants, olive or sunflower oil, salt, black pepper, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours




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