Author: Marlene Koch

Strawberry Banana Orange Julius
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Strawberry Banana Orange Julius

Here’s a little back to school math for you, strawberries + orange juice + banana = one seriously delicious drink. This slimmed down version of the familiar fruity, frothy, and fabulous “Julius” drink has less than half the usual sugar, the protein of one egg (without the fat), and 1½ […]

Skinny Seven Layer Greek Dip
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Skinny Seven Layer Greek Dip

Inspired by the famous heavy hitter Seven Layer Mexican Dip, this slimming dip gets a fresher and lighter twist by layering sour cream with healthy hummus and colorful veggies. It comes together in no time, can hang out in the fridge until ready to serve, and when arranged in a […]

Avocado Ranch Dip
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Avocado Ranch Dip

Creamy avocado takes Ranch dressing to new heights in this versatile dip that’s hard to beat. Serve it with baked tortilla chips and fresh veggies, chicken strips or on even on burgers. Thin it out with a touch of water and you have a wonderful dressing for greens or taco […]

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Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes

Gorgeously red and sinful only in taste, these wondrous “cakes” in a cup, clock in at 150 slim calories each. New twists on old favorites don’t always match the original, but I think you’ll agree this is a stellar red velvet dessert anytime of year! Makes 12 “cupcakes” Ingredients 2/3 […]

Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Smoothie
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Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Smoothie

If you like pumpkin pie you will love this breakfast smoothie! Cool and creamy, it’s a big 16-ounce drink that delivers pumpkin pie flavor and great nutrition with less than half the calories, none of the fat, and a fraction of the carbs of a slice of pumpkin pie. Better […]

Pizza Pasta Pie!
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Pizza Pasta Pie!

Looking for an easy dish that is sure to satisfy everyone? You can’t go wrong with something called Pizza, Pasta, Pie! A snap to make, this hearty deep-dish pie uses spaghetti to form the “crust” which is then layered with three cheeses, and meat sauce, before being crowned with more melty cheese! And unlike with […]

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Sandwiches
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Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Sandwiches

Warm melty grilled cheese and creamy tomato soup, who can resist? This delightful sandwich combines the taste of both for a grilled cheese combination that’s hard to beat. It’s also hard to believe that something as innocent as a regular grilled cheese sandwich could gobble up over 1/3 of your […]

Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Buffalo Chicken Dip

There is a reason this type of dip is so popular. Warm and creamy and packed with tons of flavor, it’s not just good, it’s crazy delicious good! Staying true to the original, I kept the wonderful taste combination of Ranch dressing, hot sauce, cream cheese, and chicken, but then […]

Pan Fried Onion Dip
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Pan Fried Onion Dip

Kiss those soup mix packets and deli case tubs goodbye! Adapted from Food Network star Ina Garten’s Pan Fried Onion Dip recipe, this skinny makeover saves tons of calories—with even more layers of flavor!! Caramelized onions deliver a sweet richness, while my add-ins of dried minced onion and soy sauce give […]

Classic Zucchini Bread
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Classic Zucchini Bread

With up to a cup each of oil and sugar per loaf, traditional zucchini breads may contain a vegetable, but health food they are not! That’s why I am delighted to be able to share this recipe with you. It took me more than a few tries to produce a […]