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Jeannie's Dessert Cookbook

(44 Recipes) Created by MIKSCHER

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Citrus Cheesecake
Very Good 4.3/5

A zesty way to prepare a traditional cheesecake.

Carbs: 26.3g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 8.6g | Calories: 177
Mini Cheesecakes
Very Good 4.5/5

Who can resist thick, creamy decadent cheesecake? Try this low-fat version in the single serving size.

Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 6g | Calories: 120.6
Very Good 4.0/5

Pumpkin pie made with fresh pumpkin - you can use brown sugar splenda for a low carb/sugar version and omit the crust. Adapted from Mrs. Siggs Fresh Pumpkin Pie from allrecipes.com

Submitted by STARTITUP

Carbs: 36.9g | Fat: 6.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 6.4g | Calories: 228.7
Very Good 4.0/5

Submitted by WOJCIKWRITER

Carbs: 44.6g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 9.5g | Calories: 289.4
Cocoa Meringue Shells
Very Good 4.1/5

These meringues are a fun treat when served with low-fat vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 12g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 3g | Calories: 55.1
Mint Chocolate Chip-Oat Cookies
Very Good 4.4/5

You'll never know these cookies are lower in fat! Customize your cookies by using any flavor of "chips" you prefer!

Submitted by PHULLER

Carbs: 12.5g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 0.8g | Calories: 69.2
This recipe has been marked private.
Holiday Spice Cut-Out Cookies
Very Good 4.0/5

Traditional cookies get a tasty twist!

Submitted by PHULLER

Carbs: 9.4g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 0.9g | Calories: 66.7
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Very Good 4.0/5

Classic chocolate chip cookies with slightly modified ingredients to make them healthier, yet just as tasty as the original.

Submitted by GINNYPENNY

Carbs: 17.5g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 148.7
Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
Very Good 4.4/5

There's no need to buy pumpkin pie spice. You can easily make your own at home. And it makes a great hostess gift for any fall event! Feel free to double or triple this recipe!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 2.1g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 0.2g | Calories: 8.9
Very Good 4.5/5

Carbs: 11.4g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 0.2g | Calories: 61.7
No Bake Graham Cracker Cheesycake
Very Good 4.6/5

This is a delicious, light, refreshing dessert. It's low cal and sugar and can be made with the lite pie filling in any flavor. Note that this needs to be made the night before to soften the graham crackers.

Submitted by HOCKIMAMA

Carbs: 16.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 80.1
Chocolate Fondue
Very Good 4.5/5

By choosing a darker chocolate and fat-free evaporated milk, Chef Meg was able to cut the calories of this chocolate dip in half!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.7g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 88.8
Very Good 4.0/5

Great alternative to other apple crisps & pies

Submitted by MGIBSON83

Carbs: 28.3g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 145
Peppermint-Dark Chocolate Slice and Bake Cookies
Very Good 4.0/5

Move over, gingerbread. There's a new favorite treat on the holiday cookie tray!

Submitted by PHULLER

Carbs: 5.9g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.6g | Calories: 55.3

This is to get the nutritional data for the Tastefully Simple Peach Cobbler mix when it's made up. Following directions on the box.

Submitted by MIKSCHER

Carbs: 29g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 167.5
Frozen Pudding Pops
Very Good 4.4/5

Creamy pudding makes fantastic frozen treats.

Carbs: 6g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 35.3
Soft-Serve Banana 'Ice Cream'
Very Good 4.5/5

Frozen bananas rival soft serve when given a whirl in the food processor. Trust us, it's AMAZING: no fat, no cholesterol, no added sugar, just creamy and sweet bananas!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 27.7g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 108.5
Fudgy Brownies
Very Good 4.2/5

Instant coffee in the batter intensifies the chocolate flavor. Beating the sugar and eggs together gives the baked brownies a crackly surface.

Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 126.4
Fruit Pizza
Very Good 4.3/5

When looking for something stunning to serve at the next spring or summer gathering, try this quick and easy fruit pizza. It makes a delicious, refreshing dessert and a colorful centerpiece.

Carbs: 39g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 247.6
Leprachaun Pie
Very Good 4.3/5

A fun pie for St Patricks day or ANY day!

Submitted by NIGHTSKYSTAR

Carbs: 11.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 135.2
Incredible! 5.0/5

Sweet / Tart Low Cal Parfait - Serve into pretty parfait glasses, or prepare into sealable containers to take-along on a picnic or to the office for lunch! Only 82.3 cals with 2 grams of fiber!!!

Submitted by PKAYKAT

Carbs: 14.5g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 82.3
Very Good 4.5/5

Easy, tasty, good-for-you dessert!

Submitted by SPAETZLE

Carbs: 9.6g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 41.6
Good 3.8/5

Berry simple, Berry quick

Submitted by PENNY199

Carbs: 22.8g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 5g | Calories: 114.5
Incredible! 5.0/5

Delicious healthy, frozen dessert. YUMMY!!

Submitted by SWEETPEAPIG1980

Carbs: 10.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 54.2
Very Good 4.2/5

Submitted by GINNY3013

Carbs: 9.2g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 0.6g | Calories: 47.8
Very Good 4.3/5

Here's a decadent dessert that's good for you!

Submitted by SPARK728

Carbs: 30.3g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 131.4

This shake is amazing! Good Carbs! High in vitamins!

Submitted by SHRINKINME

Carbs: 28.9g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 132.4
Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
Very Good 4.1/5

Strawberries are combined with tangy and sweet balsamic vinegar and creamy ricotta in this quick and simple dessert.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 23g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 157
This recipe has been marked private.
Very Good 4.5/5

Healthier twist on rice krispie treats

Submitted by KRICKETGIRL

Carbs: 22.9g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 4.6g | Calories: 109.2
Very Good 4.2/5

A old favorite just got even better!

Carbs: 47g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 4.7g | Protein: 5.3g | Calories: 220.7
Chocolate Cinnamon Bread Pudding
Very Good 4.2/5

When the craving for chocolate hits, try this Chocolate-Cinnamon Bread Pudding. The warm melted chocolate makes it a definite comfort food, while the whole wheat bread and evaporated skim milk adds to its nutritional punch.

Carbs: 82.4g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 15g | Calories: 427.5
Personal Blueberry-Peach Cobblers by SP_Stepf
Very Good 4.5/5

Replace the traditional biscuit topping with whole wheat fillo dough for a quick and light dessert.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 36.1g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 163.1
Lemon Bars
Good 3.9/5

Submitted by ADDILA

Carbs: 8.7g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 66.9
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by TENNESSEEGAL2

Carbs: 15.2g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 72.9
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by ECHAVIS

Carbs: 40.6g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 3.4g | Calories: 189.4
Carrot Pumpkin Bars
Very Good 4.5/5

Great for the fall holidays! Or just for a healthy snack!

Submitted by ANDREWMOM

Carbs: 28.5g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 133.2
Caramel Popcorn
Very Good 4.4/5

With "The SparkPeople Cookbook," desserts and treats are part of the plan. Chef Meg slims down favorite sweets, ditching most of the fat and calories--but keeping the flavor. This is a "must-try" recipe!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 27.7g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 116.7
Cranberry-Almond Oatmeal Cookies
Good 3.6/5

Pumpkin is subbed for butter in this lowfat treat! Cranberries and almonds add flavor and nutrition!

Submitted by CMWELLS83

Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 64.3

From Redbook magazine - January 2013

Submitted by MIKSCHER

Carbs: 26.3g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 4.3g | Protein: 0.8g | Calories: 111.8
Apple Crisp
Very Good 4.3/5

This apple crisp is sweet and simple to prepare, but uses very little added sugar.

Submitted by JLCROMP

Carbs: 24.4g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 131.5
Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
Very Good 4.2/5

These cupcakes are light and yummy!

Submitted by MOMMACAKES

Carbs: 20.3g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 99.7
150-Calorie Chocolate Mousse
Good 3.5/5

When I want chocolate mousse, only the real deal will do. This version is low in fat, but it's still creamy and rich. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 27.4g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 7.5g | Calories: 145.8
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