Lower-sugar recipes

This clever cheesecake uses crushed oatcakes and desiccated coconut for the base and naturally sweet pineapple for a lower-sugar dessert

Using pre-prepared mixed seafood makes this healthy rice dish very easy to put together. Plus, using one-pot means you save on washing up

Crisp pastry, sweet raspberries and a nutty frangipane filling make this a lovely dinner party dessert or weekend treat. No one will guess it's low in sugar

Give your favourite meatballs a healthy makeover with this low fat, low calorie, low GI recipe with turkey mince, black beans and avocado

Sweetened with all-natural xylitol, this lighter lemon sponge cake has a dense, syrupy texture and keeps well for a few days

Soft and slightly chewy, these oaty cookies contain apple and maple syrup instead of sugar. They're packed with hazelnuts which are a good source of vitamins and minerals

Being pushed for time doesn't mean you have to eat unhealthily, as this quick and low-fat fish supper proves

A new take on the classic salad Niçoise. This lean salad is bulked out by storecupboard cannellini beans and flavoured with dill and lemon

Enjoy our keto chocolate cake with a cup of tea for a mid-afternoon treat. It's made using almond flour, eggs and cacao, with a delicious yogurt-based topping

This summery recipe has the ideal combination of slow-releasing carbs, lean protein and heart-friendly fats

This dish is easy to cook but still packed full of flavour.

Keep a jar of smoky chipotle chilli paste in your cupboard, to add a kick to a healthy chicken stew

Enjoy our keto cake made with sunflower seed and almond flours, covered with a creamy yogurt frosting

This superfood supper is packed with ingredients to give your body a boost, such as red onion, nigella seeds, walnuts, avocado oil and lemon

Make this orzo to use as a base. Put aside time at the weekend to make it, then serve it later in the week using our recipe ideas below

Feed a crowd like a Mediterranean mamma, with this gloriously summery seafood stew

Enjoy this sweet-savoury snack inspired by food writer's Maria Bradford time growing up in Sierra Leone. It's made from just three ingredients

Enjoy this peperonata side with other recipes. Put aside time at the weekend to make it, then enjoy it later in the week using our recipe ideas below

A healthy and low calorie chicken and mushroom casserole with bacon, peas and a parsley sauce - use chicken thighs for extra flavour and juiciness

Treat yourself to this low-fat, healthy Thai dish after a hard day's work, it's quick and easy to make

Savour perfection with our salmon with celeriac mash. Immerse in the rich blend of salmon, velvety celeriac, and a tantalizing mustard flavour.

A lighter version of the Indian takeaway classic, chicken balti, this tomato-based curry is packed with extra spinach and peppers