Diet Recipes Blog

Don’t be put off by the weird combination of ingredients… the final result is well worth it! Sweet and a little tangy, this is a very healthy and refreshing drink.

Pineapple Celery Punch recipe - 81 calories

Ingredients:
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into cubes
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, firmly packed

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This is a delicious and refreshing homemade slush that I love to drink every time I have a cold (it’s really soothing for my sore throat). It’s fruity and full of Vitamin C, and extremely easy to prepare (ready in less than 5 minutes).

Easy Orange Slush recipe - 153 calories

Ingredients:
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup orange sherbet
4-6 ice cubes

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Here’s a different kind of bruschetta. The bread is toasted without oil and garlic, so that the sweet flavors of the juicy peaches and roasted peppers can be fully appreciated. This sweetness is nicely balanced by the red wine vinegar and basil. You could also try this bruschetta mixture on grilled chicken or fish. Delicious!

Peach and Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta recipe - 46 calories

Ingredients:
1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal
2 peaches, diced
1 red pepper
1 cup grape tomatoes or roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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This cake is delicious, especially served while it’s still warm. It’s wonderful topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Granny Smith Apple Cake recipe - 182 calories

Ingredients:
3 medium granny smith apples, cored, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

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Here’s a low-fat, delicious spinach salad with a lovely citrus dressing. It’s great on its own or as a side dish for chicken or pork.

Spinach and Pecan Salad recipe - 159 calories

Ingredients:
150 g baby spinach leaves
4 medium oranges
150 g snow peas, trimmed and halved
1/4 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped

For the citrus dressing
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

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