Kids

This recipe was contributed by Plan Z dieter Amy from Chicago. Good thinking, Amy! Great idea!

I would not drink this all day while on ZReduction, but a couple of glasses should be fine.

This meatloaf makes six servings. When you serve it, remember that your crunch item is already included, so no breadstick or crackers with this meal.

This lasagna has no noodles. Standing in for the noodle layers are zucchini sliced the long way.

Anniversary chicken is a rather famous recipe. Been around a long time. I don’t have any idea, though, where the name came from. I made my own twist on this recipe. Most often it’s made with chicken breast. I made mine with chicken tenders.

Feed this to the kids (and adults) instead of ice cream.

It took the Cubs 108 years to win the World Series. It only took VP Anger Management 7 years to “invent” this recipe.

You’ll be amazed! When this comes out of the oven, it smells just like the famous cookie! Use this in any pie that does not need to be baked.

This is a “Whopper” of a meatloaf, designed to taste like the famous burger. I hope you enjoy.

A perfect way to cool down over the hot 4th of July weekend. Here’s everything you need to make a refreshing carbonated lemonade or limeade; depending on which way you choose to go.

Breakfast. Lunch. Brunch or even a light dinner. You can even serve this as a side dish at a family event. Even the kids who don’t like veggies will like this one.

This is a must try, a wonderfully light and healthy dessert.

Think peanut butter cups. The sugar has all but been taken out of these little treats. And that’s the operative word. Little. Neither kids nor adults need big treats. One or two of these can satisfy that craving in anyone. They are divine. Serve one to your kid as a treat after dinner or set out a platter of them at a dinner party. The package of two Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has 24 grams of carbs. One of these has 4.9 grams of carbs.

I was shocked. I have made this casserole so many times in so many variations -- I had no idea I had never typed it up to share with all of you! I am going to give you one version here but I’ll also editorialize a bit and give you other options to experiment. This recipe is so easy it comes together in under 15 minutes and then you just bake to heat it. A novice can handle this one for sure…and a busy parent can get a kid-friendly recipe on the table fast.

Spice up your holidays without losing a step on Plan Z with this comforting winter-inspired recipe.

Most granola you buy at the store has about 35-45 grams of carbohydrates per serving. This one has about 9. Your tummy will love this and you’ll be healthier for it.

Going to the theatre or the movies? Pack this in a zippered baggie. The crunching of the apple won’t be any louder than the crunching of the popcorn. It’s a BIG YUM.

Okay. This seems so simple. Everyone wants a fast breakfast or snack. Your kids will be giddy with this as their breakfast or their after school snack.

My husband goes ga-ga for these things. He loves them so much he’s even started volunteering to make them!

Chinese food is the hardest of the ethnic foods to convert for Plan Z. Dieter Jeff exclaimed that this could not possibly be diet food! Well, Jeff… It’s diet food. Plan Z diet food.

This recipe contributed by Dieter Victoria. Victoria told us ‘With Memorial Day weekend right around the corner, I was trying to come up with a fun ”dip” for apples.

This is one of my favorite, QUICK recipes for an impromptu dinner party.

Deviled eggs are great for summer parties. It’s sort of a retro-thing that I’m on a mission to bring back into style. My mother’s deviled eggs were quite simple.

This is recipe was contributed by our very own VP of Anger-management, Chris Lytle.

Looking for ideas for a picnic? How about almost Fried Chicken?

This is recipe was contributed by Plan Z dieter Shana. What a great idea! Super easy.

Another yummy recipe contributed by Plan Z dieter Amy.

When you go into ZReboot, we want you to really increase your fat intake. One thing we recommend is coconut milk and Chris, our VP of Anger Management came up with this tasty one!

Make these crackers when you have invited a friend over for a glass of wine and you want to have a little snack on the side.

This is a recipe that can made by a supervised child or a helper. It's basically assembly work. Your time is then freed up to work on the other things. It took me about 30 minutes to do 30 rolls.

Think peanut butter chiffon pie without the crust. For a low carb diet this is perfect.

This is a meaty chili with some veggies tossed in for crunch factor. Makes a satisfying lunch.

This is a great way to start a ZReduction morning! Remember, two eggs constitutes one of your protein portions for the day, so you will need to skip your lunch or dinner protein portion.

We have never worked with fruit pectin in this diet. Plan Z dieter Amy came up with the idea to try it. Brilliant idea! This opens up a whole new world of opportunity for thickening.

Serve with tomato slices and a salad and you have a nice meal. These are also good as Zola To GO!

You have a hankerin’ for Fried Chicken? This will fit the bill.

My nephew tried his first one just the other day. He’s the one that declared them "Churgers." Really, they are ground chicken patties, but "churger" sounds so much more hip.

This recipe was submitted by Zola Diet participant, Amy Z. Amy says, "This was great. The kids gobbled them up!"

These little meatloaves transport very easily. They can be taken to work for lunch, or a picnic in the park. I hope you enjoy them!

When you are on ZReduction even the least little bit of cream tastes like heaven. This is a super simple dessert that combines cream with your favorite berries.

A really simple recipe the whole family will enjoy.

These would work perfectly for breakfast or as a yummy dessert.