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Lightened Recipes

Sometimes you still want something that satisfies that craving, but want to try and keep things light. These recipes don't skimp out on flavor, but are lightened up from the traditional.

I recommend the cactus smoothie and the healthy banana bread.

  • This roasted beet hummus is as flavorful as it is beautiful
    Roasted Beet Hummus
  • A simple and easy triple berry shortcake made in a mug. The perfect last minute dessert.
    Triple Berry Shortcake
  • a light and irresistible cajun chicken salad
    Cajun Chicken Salad
  • Refined sugar free healthy chocolate chip cookies. No one will ever even know these are better for you!
    Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • A healthy banana bread that is refined sugar free and made with whole wheat.
    Whole Wheat Banana Bread
  • There is nothing like this autumn roasted butternut squash hummus
    Butternut Squash Hummus
  • A tropically delicious way to start your day and root for Team USA Volleyball
    Key Lime Smoothie Bowl
  • overhead thai tuna power bowl with peanut sauce
    Thai Tuna Power Bowl
  • Homemade yogurt recipe made without a yogurt maker
    How to Make Homemade Yogurt
  • Vegan No-Bake Cheesecake Parfait with Cranberry Swirl
  • Wasabi Almond Bean Dip
  • Deliciously addictive vegan peaches and cream doughnuts
    Vegan Peaches and Cream Doughnuts
  • Keep things simple with a 5 ingredient pots de creme - dairy free
    Almond Milk Pots de Crème for One (or Two)
  • Macaroon Tarts with Ginger Coconut Whipped Cream and Pineapple
  • Almond Coconut Chia Pudding
  • Fruit & Granola Breakfast Popsicles
  • 3 Simple, Creamy Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette Recipes
  • Mango Kiwi Lemonade Popsicles
  • Healthy Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • You won't want to begin (or end) your day without a large glass of this creamy (and secretly healthy) chocolate covered strawberry smoothie
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie
  • Birthday Cake Smoothie
  • Raw Banana Brownie Bars
  • Blueberry Pancake Overnight Oats
  • Cherry Pie Energy Bites
  • A delicious almond butter and jelly granola perfect for snacking
    Almond Butter & Jelly Granola Recipe
  • Skinny Smokehouse Almond Chicken Wings & Garlic Sauce
  • Roasted red pepper humus with homemade pita chips - yum!
    Creamiest Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pita Chips
  • How to Make Meringue Kisses in any flavor
    How to Make Meringue Kisses
  • Lightened Chicken Taco Soup
  • Healthy Sweet Treats That Won't Ruin Your New Year Resolutions
  • Healthy Baked Gingerbread Latte Dougnut
  • Hazelnut Crepes Recipe
  • Chocolate Chai Gluten-Free Muffins with a Hint of Coconut Recipe
  • Coconut Almond Joy Granola Bars
  • Avocado Super Green Smoothie Recipe
  • Roasted Brussels Sprout and Quinoa Autumn Salad
  • Gluten Free Single Serving Muffins | @cookiedesire
    Gluten-Free, Single-Serving Muffins (3 Ways!)
  • Skinny Quinoa Pumpkin Spice Granola | @cookiedesire
    Healthy Quinoa Pumpkin Spice Granola
  • Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup with Spicy Roasted Chickpeas | @cookiedesire
    Creamy Roasted Carrot Soup with Spicy Chickpeas
  • chewy granola bar recipe
    Soft, Chewy Cherry Mango Granola Bar

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I am the baker and photographer behind A Cookie Named Desire. I'm a cookbook author, food science nerd, world traveler (sometimes) with a major weakness for cookies and cheese.

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