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Slimmed-Down Brownie Recipe
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Slim Down Dessert With a Low-Calorie Brownie

Photo by Lizzie Fuhr I consider brownies the perfect barbecue dessert.
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Photo by Lizzie Fuhr

I consider brownies the perfect barbecue dessert. My standard recipe is similar to most; it contains a whole stick of butter, a couple of eggs, and a cup-and-a-half of sugar. That is until I found this recipe in Shape; compared to my go-to, the final calorie count per brownie dropped by 170 calories!

For a lightened-up recipe, these brownies were rich and tasty. To keep the flavor quality prime, be sure to use high-quality cocoa and chocolate chips. Keep reading to see this slimmed-down recipe.

Vegan Pasta Salad Recipe
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Vegan BBQ Bash: Veggie-Packed Pasta Salad

It's a staple at Summer BBQs, but when you're trying to make healthy choices, many macaroni or pasta salad recipes are far too high in fat, calorie, and sodium.
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It's a staple at Summer BBQs, but when you're trying to make healthy choices, many macaroni or pasta salad recipes are far too high in fat, calorie, and sodium. Swap out your old recipe for this fiber-filled salad; crisp veggies, whole wheat pasta, plus a low-fat dressing come together to create a tasty pasta dish that's less than 215 calories per serving and packed with vitamins A and C.

Between the chopped pickles and tangy dijon mustard, the flavor of this vegan Summer side is so good you won't even miss the mayo! Keep reading to learn all about your new favorite pasta salad recipe.

Healthy Snack: Smudgies
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Under 100 Calories: Peanut Butter Banana Smudgies

If ice cream is what you crave in the heat, then skip the hundreds of calories and cholesterol you find in that cup or cone and make smudgies instead.
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If ice cream is what you crave in the heat, then skip the hundreds of calories and cholesterol you find in that cup or cone and make smudgies instead.

This dessert is completely dairy-free, contains no added sugar, and tastes like an ice cream sandwich. It's soon to become your new favorite healthy treat — and all for under 100 calories.

Best of all, they couldn't be easier to whip up and contain only three ingredients: organic graham crackers, ripe bananas, and crunchy all-natural peanut butter. Once the creamy filling is frozen, it takes on the consistency of ice cream.

Keep reading to learn how to make this banana and peanut butter dessert.

Healthy Coconut Recipes
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Take a Trip to the Tropics With These Healthy Coconut Recipes

Love it or hate it, coconut is here to stay — especially when it comes to healthy bites.
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Love it or hate it, coconut is here to stay — especially when it comes to healthy bites. Found in everything from curry to cocktails (yes, cocktails), coconut is finding its way into many recipes as a nutritional boost and dairy substitute. Coconut oil is thought to treat skin conditions and raise good cholesterol, while coconut water is loaded with electrolytes. Just in time for Summer, we found 14 recipes that are tropical to taste yet friendly on your waist. Now get to it!

Almond and Coconut Macaroons Vegan Persian Ice Cream Baked Coconut Shrimp Coconut Berry Smoothie No-Bake Apricot Bites Creamy Banana Coconut Ice Cream Oatmeal Peanut Butter Coconut Cookies
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Vegan Lunches You Can Take to Work
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25 Vegan Lunches You Can Take to Work

Whether you follow the "vegan before 6 p.m."
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Whether you follow the "vegan before 6 p.m." routine or you're animal-free through and through, it seems like more and more of us have tried a vegan diet. While going vegan may take a bit more thought and effort than an unrestricted diet, with a little preplanning — like checking ingredients in store-bought breads and stocking up on vegan pantry essentials — you can still enjoy delicious, exciting meals no matter what time of day. To start your workweek, we've found 25 tasty and creative vegan lunches that are perfect for brown-bagging to work. Click through for the recipes!

Cold Soba Salad With Ginger Peanut Dressing Avocado and "Goat Cheese" Sandwich Cumin-Spiced Lentil and Quinoa Stew Cauliflower "Rice" Stir-Fry Mediterranean Pita Pizzas Asparagus Quinoa Salad Vegan Chickpea Curry
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Healthy Sushi Bowl Recipe
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Chirashi Me: Brown Rice Sushi Bowl With Fresh Tuna

Going out for a healthy sushi dinner can be a treat, but it's easy to re-create the fresh Japanese flavors you love in your own kitchen.
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Going out for a healthy sushi dinner can be a treat, but it's easy to re-create the fresh Japanese flavors you love in your own kitchen. On the hunt for the ideal homemade option, Chef Takao Iinuma, chef and sustainability consultant for Genji Sushi, created a healthy chirashi bowl recipe, sushi rice served with fresh fish, just for POPSUGAR Fitness.

This brown rice bowl is topped off with an inventive mix of bright and colorful produce plus tender, sustainable albacore tuna, full of B vitamins, protein, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. If you're salivating at the sight of this chirashi, learn how to make this refreshing and elegant recipe, perfect for a healthy Summer supper.

Low-Calorie Cocktail Recipes
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Go Ahead, Drink Up: 9 Warm-Weather Cocktails Under 200 Calories

My idea of a hot day is definitely one that includes cocktails.
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My idea of a hot day is definitely one that includes cocktails. But for those concerned with calories, a good happy hour doesn't have to ruin your diet. Here are some favorite Summer cocktails, all which clock in at under 200 calories — and we're not talking vodka sodas, either. These drinks celebrate Spring and Summer fruits, tropical destinations, and warm-weather nights.

Grape Crush Mojito Basil Gimlet Bramble The Brazilian Ginger Fizz Copa Verde
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Detoxing Cucumber and Mint Soup Recipe
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Unwind and Debloat With Low-Calorie Cucumber Mint Soup

Pamper your belly with this debloating and low-calorie soup recipe from Canyon Ranch Spa.
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Pamper your belly with this debloating and low-calorie soup recipe from Canyon Ranch Spa. Cooling cucumbers, mint, and yogurt serve as the base, while garlic, chives, and a touch of lemon add bright flavor. This recipe is almost as good as being at the luxurious spa itself!

Learn how to make the hydrating recipe after the break.