Recipes with milk, skim

Maple custards baked in a water bath with reduced maple syrup, skim milk, and eggs. A silky, low-fat dessert with concentrated maple flavor, served warm or chilled.

Low-calorie cream of mushroom soup made with canned mushrooms, skim milk, and beef bouillon. A Weight Watchers-friendly vintage recipe ready in 10 minutes with just 4 ingredients.

Puffy apple pancake baked in a skillet over caramelized brown sugar apples with cinnamon, dusted with powdered sugar and served with a yogurt-applesauce sauce. A lighter Dutch baby.

No-bake lime cheesecake with a honey-graham crust, fat-free cream cheese, evaporated skim milk, and fresh lime juice. Light, low-fat dessert that chills until firm.

Frozen s'mores sandwiches with chocolate peanut butter pudding and whipped topping between graham crackers. A no-bake, five-ingredient frozen treat with no campfire needed.

Green and white lasagne with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a creamy white sauce with olives and nutmeg. A meatless lasagna with no red sauce in sight.

Overnight french toast soaks Italian bread in a vanilla-cinnamon custard while you sleep, then pan-fries up golden in minutes. Served with a homemade caramel-cinnamon syrup. Easy weekend brunch.

Florentine pie is a crustless baked spinach and cheddar custard set in a rice and Parmesan shell. Light, egg-white based vegetarian main seasoned with nutmeg and scallions.

Fennel and potato puree broiled with Parmesan and bread crumbs until golden. A creamy, anise-scented side dish that upgrades mashed potatoes with pureed fennel and a crispy gratin topping.

Holiday quiche with ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, and shredded lettuce seasoned with savory, chervil, and parsley. A French-herbed egg pie for brunch or dinner.

Whole wheat orange pancakes layered with ricotta cheese and drizzled with orange sauce. A bright, citrusy brunch stack made with honey and fresh orange zest.

Lighter vegetable quiche with zucchini, red and green bell peppers, egg substitute, and skim milk in a flaky pie crust. Low-fat brunch or weeknight dinner.

Lighter chicken and rice casserole made with skim milk, defatted broth, and reduced-calorie mayo. Topped with toasted almonds and baked until bubbly. All the comfort, less the guilt.

Chocolate raspberry cream torte: a light chocolate wacky cake layered four high with raspberry jam and pink raspberry cream filling. An impressive-looking dessert made with pantry staples and no eggs.

Cherry cookie pizza with a golden sugar cookie crust, sweetened cream cheese layer, and cherry pie filling on top. A fun no-fuss dessert pizza baked on a 12-inch pan.

Chocolate banana shake made with cold skim milk, ripe banana, chocolate syrup, and vanilla. Thick, frothy, and naturally sweet from the banana.

One-skillet chicken meatballs with sauerkraut, rice, and crushed tomatoes. A lighter take on a German-inspired comfort dish that cooks rice right in the pot.

Cream-style potato soup with diced potatoes, celery, onion, dill, and chives. Made creamy with skim milk and flour, no actual cream required. Lighter than traditional potato soup.

Cinnamon oatmeal topped with chopped apple, dates, sliced almonds, and brown sugar served with skim milk. A wholesome, low-calorie breakfast bowl.

Peach nutmeg frappe blended with vanilla ice cream, skim milk, and a pinch of nutmeg. A creamy frozen peach milkshake ready in 10 minutes with fresh or frozen peaches.

Carrot pineapple muffins made with whole wheat flour, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Moist, lightly sweet, and lower in fat than typical muffins.

Cinnamon-topped mini muffins spiced with nutmeg and allspice, brushed with melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar while warm. Donut-style muffin bites in 30 minutes.

Crispy golden French toast sandwiches stuffed with sweet jam, dusted with cinnamon sugar. Ready in 30 minutes, these fun triangles turn breakfast into handheld heaven for kids and adults.

Cinnamon mini muffins with nutmeg and allspice, brushed with melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar while warm. Bite-sized breakfast treats that taste like a donut without the deep frying.

Light cream of mushroom soup made with fresh mushrooms, skim milk, chicken bouillon, and cornstarch. A low-fat homemade alternative to canned cream of mushroom soup.

Eggless chocolate cake using vinegar and skim milk for tender, moist layers. A wartime-style two-layer cake with a light chocolate whipped frosting. Sixteen servings of nostalgia.

Orange breakfast shake blended with fresh OJ, skim milk, vanilla, and a touch of sugar. Light, creamy, and ready in minutes for busy mornings.

Graham cracker muffins made with crushed graham crackers, honey, and skim milk. A quick, no-flour muffin with a warm, toasty graham flavor ready in 25 minutes.

Carrot and onion puff: a lightened soufflé with shredded carrots, cheddar, and oat bran. Egg whites only, no yolks, for a tall, golden, low-calorie vegetable side.

Add a boost to your mornings with this drink made out of skim milk, peanut butter and bananas.

Make your own yogurt with this simple recipe that will have your family begging for the secret!

Strawberry raspberry yogurt shake with skim milk, low-fat yogurt, and vanilla. Light, frothy, and naturally sweet with fresh mashed berries.

Braided Swiss bread made with milk, butter, and active dry yeast, finished with a golden egg wash. A classic European-style loaf with a soft crumb and beautiful braided shape.

Raisin oat muffins made with blended oats instead of flour, egg whites, and skim milk. A hearty, lower-fat breakfast muffin with a tender crumb and plump raisins throughout.

Scotch apple pudding layered with sliced apples, rolled oats, cinnamon sugar, and skim milk, then baked until golden and bubbly. A low-fat British-style baked dessert.

Sugar-free white layer cake made with artificial sweetener, almond extract, and folded egg whites for a light, airy crumb. A diabetic-friendly two-layer cake that's ready to frost.

Strawberries Elegante pairs ripe sliced strawberries with orange liqueur and a silky brown-sugar cream cheese sauce. A 10-minute no-cook dessert that tastes like more work.

Light chocolate cake made without eggs or butter using skim milk and cocoa powder. Topped with a fluffy whipped cocoa frosting for a lower-fat treat that still satisfies.

Baked potatoes topped with a creamy ham, asparagus, and Swiss cheese sauce made with Dijon mustard and skim milk. A lighter loaded potato with real flavor.

Night before French toast, an overnight baked custard casserole made with French bread, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Assembled the night before, popped in a cold oven, and pulled out puffy and golden for brunch.

Lighter sour cream substitute made from cottage cheese, lemon juice, and skim milk blended smooth in seconds. A low-fat dollop for baked potatoes, dips, and tacos with the same tang.

Sugar-free chocolate Bundt cake leavened with both yeast and baking powder, made with cocoa powder and liquid sweetener. A unique yeast-risen cake with a bread-like crumb and deep chocolate flavor.

Southwestern turkey pie with cubed turkey, red peppers, and onions baked under an egg white batter and topped with melted cheddar. A light, self-crusting dinner.

Golden apricot nog made from simmered dried apricots blended with skim milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and stiff meringue, spiked with rum or brandy. A fruity, lighter twist on traditional holiday eggnog.

Homemade cocoa mocha: steamed milk with cocoa powder, instant coffee, sugar, and vanilla. A simple stovetop mocha that beats the coffee-shop version for pennies.

Lemon nut bread with whole wheat and white flours, finished with a poured fresh-lemon glaze that soaks into the warm loaf. A lighter quick bread made with egg whites and skim milk for tender crumb without the cholesterol.

A lighter chocolate mousse made with low-calorie pudding mix, skim milk, and whipped egg whites sweetened with fructose. A hint of Grand Marnier adds elegance to this diabetic-friendly dessert that still feels like a treat.

German cheese soup blends fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs with milk and Dijon mustard, then melts in shredded Muenster for a velvety, no-flour-roux soup finished with nutmeg, paprika, and parsley.