Here's a perfect lowfat thirst quencher​ ​Yields: 3 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​1 CUP fat free, plain yogurt 6 medium strawberries 1 CUP pineapple, crushed, canned in ...

Kids love this drink's creamy, sweet taste.​ ​Yields: 4 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients 2 CUPS lowfat milk 4 TBSP frozen mango juice (or 1 fresh mango, pitted) 1 small bana...

So easy— so healthy— so good. Try it!​ ​Yields: 8 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​8 OUNCES fat free plain yogurt 1/4 CUP fat free mayonnaise 2 TBSP chives, dried 2 TB...

Try this recipe to dress up a salad for a special meal.​ ​Yields: 4 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​1 bulb garlic, separated into cloves, peeled 1/2 CUP water 1 TBSP red w...

Fresh herbs add plenty of flavor to this salsa— so you use less salt.​ ​Yields: 8 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​6 tomatoes, preferably Roma (or 3 large tomatoes) 1/2 medium o...

Only 1 tablespoon of margarine is used to make the crumb topping of this cholesterol-free, tart and tangy dessert.​ ​Yields: 6 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​FOR FILLING  1/2 ...

Skim milk gives a whole lot of flavor without whole milk's fat and calories.​ ​Yields: 5 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​6 CUPS water 2 sticks cinnamon 1 CUP rice 3 C...

What could be better than peach cobbler straight from the oven? Try this healthier version of the classic favorite.​ ​Yields: 8 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​1/2 TSP ground cinnam...

This old fashioned treat has been updated with a healthy spin. The sweet but healthy apple-raisin sauce makes a perfect topping—try it on fruit too. Yield for Bread Pudding: 9 servingsYield for Apple-Raisin Sauce: 2 cupsCredits: Originally appea...

There's nothing fake about the flavor in this heart healthy treat.​ ​Yields: 16 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​FOR CRUST  1 1/4 CUPS flour 1/4 TSP sugar 1/3 CUP...

With only a small amount of oil in the crust and skim milk in the filling, this delicious pie is a heart healthy treat.​ ​Yields: 9 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients FOR CRUST  1 ...

This creamy dessert is a dream—yet low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.​ ​Yields: 4 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​2 TBSP lowfat milk 4 TSP sugar 1 TS...

Fresh or cooked, fruits are a great low-calorie dessert.​ ​Yields: 8 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​3/4 CUP water 1/2 CUP sugar 2 TSP fresh lemon juice 1 piece lemon...

You can't go wrong with this salad— it's juicy, fresh, naturally low in fat and sodium, and cholesterol free. Enjoy it as a salad or a dessert.​ ​Yields: 12 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingre...

Use skim milk and lowfat cream cheese— and you can bake your cake and eat it too.​ ​Yields: 16 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​FOR CAKE  2 1/4 CUPS cake flour 2 1/4 T...

Apples and raisins keep this cake moist— which means less oil and more health.​ ​Yields: 20 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​5 CUPS tart apples, cored, peeled, chopped 1 CUP sug...

Update your homestyle biscuits with this easy lowfat recipe.​ ​Yields: 15 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​2 CUPS flour 2 TSP baking powder 1/4 TSP baking soda 1/4 TSP...

This is not only good for you but also good in you—making it a healthy comfort food.​ ​Yields: 10 servingsCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​1 CUP cornmeal 1 CUP flour 1/4 CUP white ...

You don't need lots of oil and eggs to make a rich-tasting bread—as this recipe shows.​ ​Yields: 2 loavesCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​1 1/2 CUPS all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 CUP su...

Bananas and lowfat buttermilk lower the fat for this old favorite, while keeping all the moistness.​ ​Yields: 2 loavesCredits: Originally appeared in Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes. Ingredients ​1 CUP ripe bananas, mashed 1/3 CUP...