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Recipe: Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad

This light and refreshing salad is the perfect way to cool down this summer. And at 91 calories per serving, you can afford to go for seconds (or thirds)! Some quick tips for preparing this recipe: •...

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Recipe: Crispy Green Bean Fries

Satisfy your French fry craving with these delicious low-cal green bean fries! The crunchy goodness will be the perfect after-school snack to hold your kids over until dinnertime. Pro tip: The...

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Recipe: Heirloom Tomato and Pesto Tart

Imagine sitting on the patio after a long summer day, nibbling on these light and scrumptious heirloom tomato tarts, maybe sippin’ on something cold as the sun sets. Seems pretty perfect, right? Well,...

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Recipe: Light Egg Salad

Our low-cal, low-fat egg salad recipe will be a hit at your next family get-together! We use Greek yogurt in place of mayo to cut down on calories and fat, while going back to the basics and letting...

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Recipe: Baked Broccoli Tots

Do you have picky eaters that typically skip their green veggies at dinner? This is the perfect recipe to introduce broccoli to those who won’t come near it! Resembling our childhood favorite tater...

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Recipe: Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

This is a fun alternative to a sweet potato casserole, since the contents will be served back in the potato skin. Instead of a calorie and fat-laden casserole recipe, we scooped out the centers of our...

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Recipe: Balsamic Orange Brussels Sprouts

Cross Brussels sprouts off your list of gross veggies you’ll never eat again; this recipe will definitely redeem them! And it’s super easy to make, at that. Simply toss your Brussels and shallots with...

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Recipe: Cauliflower ‘Breadsticks’ with Marinara Sauce

For a tasty appetizer you won’t feel bad about, try making these cauliflower ‘breadsticks’ with homemade marinara sauce. Cauliflower is super trendy right now and can cut out a TON of carbs! Who’d...

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Recipe: Whole-Wheat Herb Stuffing

Whether it’s Thanksgiving or just another weeknight dinner, this stuffing is the way to go. Low-sodium vegetable broth, eggs, butter, onions, celery and a bunch of other yummy goodness come together...

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Recipe: Skinny Corn Casserole

Our Skinny Corn Casserole recipe works great as a holiday side dish, or even as a summer treat when corn on the cob is fresh and abundant. At only 159 calories and 4 WWP+ per serving, you’ll love...

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Recipe: Rosemary Garlic Potato and Parsnip Mash

Parsnips and potatoes come together for a delicious mash. Serve it on Thanksgiving, Christmas or even just a random weeknight, it’s that easy. At only 120 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SmartPoints...

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Recipe: Skinny Cream-Style Corn

This is a simple and fast way to make a classic sweet creamed corn recipe! Using a sugar substitute like stevia helps keep it sweet and tasty but still low-calorie. For only 109 calories and 4 Weight...

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Recipe: Cranberry Apple Slaw

To put a fun twist on your typical coleslaw, try this Cranberry Apple Slaw! It will be a hit at your holiday parties or a welcome change in menu in the summer. At only 79 calories and 4 Weight...

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Recipe: Clean Eating Quinoa Salad

This salad is an office favorite at Skinny Mom HQ. Not only is it delicious, refreshing and filling, but it’s super healthy! Kale is one of the most cleansing foods you can get your hands on, and we...

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Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash with Kale

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been intimidated by kale. Well, you shouldn’t be! There are tons of other ways to incorporate it into your diet other than raw in a salad… such as this sweet side dish!...

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Recipe: Buffalo Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are a classic spring and summertime side dish, but the fat and calorie content can really add up! These Buffalo Deviled Eggs are a fun take on that traditional deviled egg that we all...

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Recipe: Crispy Veggie ‘Fries’

For a healthy take on French fries, these Crispy Veggie “Fries” are the perfect alternative. These are the perfect way to feel like you’re eating French fries without the fried part! We coated carrots...

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Recipe: Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Potatoes recipe is a great hands-off way to prepare large quantities of healthy mashed potatoes when you’re busy preparing other recipes or don’t have a burner...

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Recipe: Low-Carb Roasted Broccoli Salad

If you’re a broccoli salad fan, you’ll love our new take on the summer classic! Add depth of flavor to your broccoli salad by roasting the broccoli before you mix it into the rest of the ingredients....

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Recipe: Low-Carb Cauliflower ‘Potato’ Salad

Trick your taste buds into thinking they’re indulging in an American summertime classic, potato salad! But here’s the trick: Swap the potatoes for cauliflower and save big time on carbs and calories....

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Recipe: Spiced Chickpeas

Chickpeas are an easy, clean, low-calorie snack to keep by your desk during the work day. Add them onto salads, or just munch on as a side dish at dinner. Either way, you’ll love this healthy chickpea...

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Recipe: Easy Hard-Boiled Eggs

Hard-boiled eggs make wonderful low-calorie, low-carb, high-protein snacks, but actually getting them hard-boiled can be tricky. Our easy recipe results in perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs ready for...

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Recipe: Garden Fresh Quinoa Salad

This tasty and refreshing make-ahead salad perfectly complements warm weather and comes together super quickly. Quinoa makes up a hearty base, filled with red bell peppers, cucumbers and shallots. The...

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Recipe: Zero-Point Cucumber Citrus Salad

At ZERO Weight Watchers SmartPoints, what’s not to love?! This is a refreshing, light and summery salad that pairs well with any warm-weather entree. The vinegar and orange juice balance to create the...

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Recipe: Creamy Southwest Shrimp Salad

It’s the dog days of summer. The sun is beating down with no signs of stopping anytime soon, but you can find relief in this Creamy Southwest Shrimp Salad! It’s cold, low calorie, low fat AND low carb!...

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Recipe: BBQ Bourbon Glazed Meatballs

Bourbon glazed meatballs that are waistline-friendly? Sign us up! This flavorful, juicy recipe is slimmed down by using turkey meatballs instead of beef, while still letting bourbon be the major...

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Recipe: Low-Carb Cauliflower Bruschetta Steaks

For a fun, low-calorie and tasty appetizer, try out my Cauliflower Bruschetta Steaks. I used sliced and roasted cauliflower as the “steak” component and topped it off with flavorful, homemade...

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Recipe: Skinny Avocado Tuna Salad

This quick and easy recipe for Avocado Tuna Salad is light and so very yummy. You can dress it up by serving it tapas style in the actual avocados. I love to host get-togethers, whether it’s with my...

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Recipe: Mini Cheese Cauliflower Cakes

If you’re a big fan of hash browns and tater tots, you’re going to LOVE these low-carb mini cheese cauliflower cakes. Mashed cauliflower, panko bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and the...

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Recipe: Quinoa Mexi-Lime Salad

Hey y’all! You’ve stumbled across one of Skinny Mom’s most popular recipes. So popular, in fact, that it made its way into my cookbook, SKINNY SUPPERS: 125 Lightened-Up, Healthier Meals For Your...

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