Kid friendly American summer recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Mango Flank Steak Tacos

Mango Flank Steak Tacos

A great summer grill recipe with a fresh fruit salsa

Beth Griffin
Aug 2009
Advanced
2 votes
2761 views
Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies

*Using shortening instead of butter produces a thicker more ‘cake-like’ cookie. Don’t use margarine or butter substitutes!

Mary Joseph
Jan 2011
Advanced
1 vote
4510 views
The Best Barbecued Chicken With an Amazing Homemade Sauce

The Best Barbecued Chicken With an Amazing Homemade Sauce

What makes this chicken de-licious is the fabulous homemade sauce! It’s sweet and a little spicy. You’ll…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Aug 2013
Professional
0 votes
7025 views
Chocolate Kiwi Smoothie

Chocolate Kiwi Smoothie

A dreamy blend of coconut, kiwi, banana and white chocolate. Very smooth, a perfect Summer drink.

Nupur UKrasoi
Aug 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3910 views
Festive Bacon And Cheese Dip

Festive Bacon And Cheese Dip

This is great with crackers, vegetables and crusty bread.

Robyn Savoie
Sep 2013
Advanced
1 vote
5054 views
Citrus Scallops

Citrus Scallops

The bright color of the red bell pepper and oranges, combined with lime juice; give these scallops a refreshing burst of flavor.

Robyn Savoie
Jan 2014
Advanced
1 vote
5721 views
Super Simple Chewy Banana Granola Bars

Super Simple Chewy Banana Granola Bars

These are super easy to make. We often have Granola cereal in because we add it to our yogurt for homemade…

Denise Sherin
Aug 2015
Advanced
1 vote
5690 views
Pineapple - mango smoothie

Pineapple - mango smoothie

Smooth, exotic drink ideal for hot summer days.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Jun 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
5019 views
Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation)

Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation)

A fruit compote on the table in 15 minutes? Here's a dessert kids (and…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2013
Professional
3 votes
4457 views
Guacamole Tex-Mex

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

Amos Miller
May 2015
Professional
4 votes
9525 views
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

A nice breakfast bar or snack, these granola bars start with ready-made granola to save time. Make them chewy…

Salad Foodie
Jul 2013
Professional
1 vote
7776 views
Goat Cheese Cherry Tomatoes

Goat Cheese Cherry Tomatoes

The title says it all! This is a perfect addition to any summer party~ lil' cherry tomoatoes stuffed with herby goat cheese mix!

Beth Griffin
Aug 2009
Advanced
2 votes
3902 views
Pineapple upside downcake (off of Vegweb.com)

Pineapple upside downcake (off of Vegweb.com)

I will not kid you this cake is sweet! And for me that would have to be pretty sweet. but, my oldest son said…

Johanna Coursey
Feb 2011
Beginner
1 vote
2612 views
Peanut Butter & Banana Wrap Snack

Peanut Butter & Banana Wrap Snack

A great anytime snack that children can either help make, or make themselves, depending on age. Each ingredient…

Salad Foodie
Jul 2011
Professional
1 vote
3006 views