1Fish-and-Chips
James BaigrieThis classic British dish can lead to a lot of pounds — on your waistline. A serving from Nathan's Famous has 1,537 calories. Try our lightened-up version with only 525 calories. Total calories saved: 1,012.
Check out our Fish-and-Chips recipe.
2Chocolate Malt
Theresa RaffettoMilk shakes are fun to share, but be a good friend and spare your companion the excess calories. Dairy Queen's large chocolate malt has 1,300 calories. Our version from the Good Housekeeping cookbook Blend It! has only 348 calories. Total calories saved: 952.
Check out our Double-Chocolate Malted recipe.
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3Chicken Tenders
David PrinceChicken tenders look harmless enough, but when you add some breading and throw them in the deep fryer, you end up with more calories than you bargained for. An order of Carl's Jr. chicken breast strips has 710 calories. Our oven-fried version only has 280. Total calories saved: 430.
Check out our Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders recipe.
4Meatloaf
Tara DonneYour mom's favorite comfort food was probably a lot better for you than you realized. The fast-food version? Not so much. Boston Market's meatloaf has 520 calories. Our slimmed-down version comes in at 230. Total calories saved: 290.
Check out our Healthy Makeover Meatloaf recipe.
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5Chicken Quesadilla
James Baigrie 6French Fries
Oliver Hamalainen/istockWant to know the quickest way to ruin your weight-loss plans? Head for the drive-through and order golden fried potatoes. A large order of McDonald's french fries has 500 calories. Our classic oven fries? A mere 205. Total calories saved: 295.
Check out our Classic Oven Fries recipe.
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7Breakfast Sandwich
Andrea Skjold/istock 8Caesar Salad
Tara DonneAn unhealthy salad? Sounds impossible, but Panera Bread's Caesar Salad has a whopping 400 calories. Our lightened-up version comes in at 120. Total calories saved: 280.
Check out our Caesar Salad recipe.
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9Sticky Buns
It is hard to resist the sweet smell of sticky buns in the oven, but plug your nose the next time you walk by a fast-food bun shop. Cinnabon's Caramel Pecanbon has 1,100 calories — half of your recommended daily calories. Our version has only 445. Total calories saved: 655.
Check out our Pecan Sticky Buns recipe.
10French Toast
Kate MathisFrench women may not get fat, but you probably won't be so lucky if you opt for a fast-food version of this dish. Burger King's 5 Piece French Toast Sticks have 390 calories. Our healthy version has only 300. Total calories saved: 90.
Check out our Healthy French Toast recipe.
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