This pasta salad recipe uses less pasta and more vegetables to create a dish with fewer calories than the traditional recipe, while still maintaining its flavor. The cauliflower and carrots are also loaded with fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants.

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The sweet, salty, and spicy flavors of fresh fruit salsa make it the perfect healthy topping for tacos. It also serves as a low-calorie dip for tortilla chips and a pretty garnish for grilled fish. Stone fruits are ideal for seasonal fruit salsas. Keep in mind that the fruits tend to break down quickly, so make this salsa only an hour or two before serving.

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Sandwich wraps are great options for quick lunches. Unfortunately, with extra-large tortillas and heavy sauces, the wraps you pick up at fast-food restaurants and delis are loaded with calories, fat, and sodium. When you have leftover chicken on hand, this healthier version takes only 15 minutes to prepare. You can use your favorite variety of wrap, and the chicken can easily be swapped with cooked chickpeas for a vegetarian version.

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Granola adds a tasty final touch to a fruit and yogurt parfait, but packaged varieties are loaded with calories, fat, and sugar. Making your own granola is surprisingly simple. This version uses fruit and peanut butter to reduce the sugar and oil that contribute to the high-calorie content of packaged granolas.

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You can create your own frozen treats while keeping them low in calories and fat. These yogurt pops satisfy your sweet tooth with cocoa, honey, and a banana.

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Picnics and potluck dinners are not complete without pasta salad. This version, filled with sweet grapes, crunchy pecans, and a light dressing, saves calories without sacrificing flavor. Instead of orzo, you could also use your favorite pasta, brown rice, or whole-grain couscous.

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Under 200 calories per serving and a good source of fiber, these filling muffins make a great on-the-go breakfast. This recipe uses fresh, sweet dates and shredded carrots to cut down on the amount of added sugar. Unsweetened applesauce eliminates the need for oil while keeping them tender and delicious.

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Crackers make a handy snack to pair with fresh vegetables or protein-rich hummus, but many store-bought options are loaded with sodium and refined grains. Making crackers at home is as simple as baking a batch of cookies. The result is a whole-grain snack you can feel good about eating.

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This easy bean dip is loaded with black beans for protein and fiber. Ricotta cheese adds more protein and makes it creamy without the need for high-fat sour cream. It's topped with a little shredded cheddar to add more flavor. While it's great with baked tortilla chips, you can make it even lighter by dipping sliced vegetables like carrots, celery, and cucumbers.

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These easy toasts make a quick breakfast or snack. Part-skim ricotta cheese provides protein and fresh strawberries supply vitamin C.

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