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    Home - Lightened Recipes

    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.

    birthday cake smoothie

    Birthday Cake Smoothie

    Raw banana brownie bars

    Raw Banana Brownie Bars

    blueberry pancake overnight oats

    Blueberry Pancake Overnight Oats

    Cherry pie Energy Bites

    Cherry Pie Energy Bites

    A delicious almond butter and jelly granola perfect for snacking

    Almond Butter & Jelly Granola Recipe

    Skinny smokehouse almond chicken wings and garlic sauce

    Skinny Smokehouse Almond Chicken Wings & Garlic Sauce

    The creamiest roasted red pepper hummus with spiced pita chips

    Creamiest Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pita Chips

    How to Make Meringue Kisses in any flavor

    How to Make Meringue Kisses

    This taco soup is light on the calories, but big on flavor!

    Lightened Chicken Taco Soup

    Healthy Sweet Treats That Won't Ruin Your New Year Resolutions

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    Hi, I'm Amanda! I am the baker and photographer behind A Cookie Named Desire. I'm a world traveler (sometimes) with a major weakness for cookies and cheese. While I'm mostly self-taught, I recently received a degree in Food Science!

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