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
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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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
Low Fat Potato Pancakes
Made with black pepper, sugar, salt, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, baking powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Adai
Made with coconut, salt, rice, urad dal, chana dal, yellow split peas, chili powder, onion, carrot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
Diabetic Fudge
Made with nuts, vanilla extract, unflavored gelatin powder, unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, sugar substitute, water, evaporated milk
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Low-Carb Butterscotch Cheesecakes
Made with butterscotch pudding mix, sugar substitute, water, gelatin, cream cheese
Method: microwave
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
Patty Pan Lasagna
Made with Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, squash, spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
No Bake Low Carb Chocolate Cheesecake
Made with rum, cocoa powder, cream cheese, egg, water, gelatin, sugar equivalent, cream
Time: 2-5 hours
Donut Holes (Low Carb)
Made with soy protein isolate, water, egg, sour cream, cinnamon, artificial sweetener
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Tropical Smoothie
Made with plain or vanilla yogurt, banana, mango, papaya, kiwi fruit
Time: under 30 minutes
Almost Fat-Free Cheesecake
Made with graham cracker crumbs, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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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