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Instead of Sweets

(58 Recipes) Created by BARBARAWEBSTER

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Cookbook creator says: This recipe can be stretched by adding a little more water. I used Firm tofu. Leftovers can be frozen in ice cube trays for use later.

Submitted by BARBARAWEBSTER

Carbs: 29.8g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 7.5g | Calories: 105.4
Very Good 4.1/5

Thick and creamy enough to eat with a spoon.

Submitted by BIRDBRAIN222

Carbs: 28.5g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 12.3g | Calories: 162.3
Very Good 4.5/5

Make your own popcicles.

Carbs: 8.7g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 35.6
Easy Low Fat Individual Peach Cobblers
Good 3.9/5

Who says you can't have dessert on a diet!!
This is an excellent way to enjoy a low fat, low calorie dessert.

Submitted by HOOTOWLRN

Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 80.9

Cookbook creator says: Use sugar free jello and Splenda for lower carbs.

Submitted by SLCCOLE

Carbs: 32.9g | Fat: 6.2g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 191.1
Very Good 4.7/5

Cookbook creator says: could this work with soy milk? Or Hazelnut milk?

Submitted by ROCKSTARR79

Carbs: 33.6g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 4.8g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 111.4

Cookbook creator says: Lots of sugar, but natural fruit sugars, not added sugar.

Submitted by BARBARAWEBSTER

Carbs: 48.3g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 9.2g | Calories: 173.8
100 Calorie Cinnamon Pancakes!
Very Good 4.1/5

I am known for my pancakes, so trust me on this one!

Submitted by AMROZ123

Carbs: 18.2g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 5.2g | Calories: 92.6

Cookbook creator says: fast easy breakfast

Submitted by BARBARAWEBSTER

Carbs: 19.4g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 9.5g | Calories: 146.4
Very Good 4.8/5

A spin of the Traditional PBJ. Hold the jam please! Its a great snack or something rewarding and delicious for weekend breakfast.

Submitted by ELENITA10

Carbs: 52.3g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 9.3g | Protein: 10.2g | Calories: 293.1
Very Good 4.7/5

An easy to make and kid pleaser. Fast snack and desert.

Submitted by BRENDAZOMBIE

Carbs: 7.8g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 42.3
Incredible! 5.0/5

yummy and healthy summer treat!

Submitted by SWTMELGIRL

Carbs: 6.9g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 35.7
Rhubarb Apple Popsicles
Very Good 4.7/5

So good and good for you too. All you need are three ingredients and you're set to go.

Basically you can use these in any combination. More apple sauce, more rhubarb, more sugar or add in some cinnamon or nutmeg depending on what you like.

For dietary needs this meets a bunch! Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Sodium (high potassium) and Lactose Free.

Submitted by SHERBABY2

Carbs: 7.9g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 33.4
Incredible! 5.0/5

2 c. fresh mango chopped
1 c. coconut milk
1 c. water
4 tbl. organic sugar

blend all together in a popsicle mold until frozen.
Makes six popsicles.

Submitted by LADYHAWKES

Carbs: 14.6g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 126.2

A Nice Light Frozen Treat

Submitted by SARAHVAUGHAN

Carbs: 7.5g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 0.2g | Calories: 28.8
Very Good 4.0/5

Submitted by EAQUAELEGIT

Carbs: 4.8g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.3g | Calories: 20.3
Very Good 4.0/5

A light summer snack packed with nutrition!

Submitted by EAQUAELEGIT

Carbs: 6g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 28
Very Good 4.2/5

Homemade pina colada popsicles

Submitted by SONYAEDWARDS

Carbs: 12g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 0.4g | Calories: 60.6
FANNETASTIC FOOD'S Cinnamon Raisin Almond Balls
Very Good 4.4/5

These are SUPER easy, quick, and amazing – perfect for snacking on the go.

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

Carbs: 26.7g | Fat: 12.1g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 5.9g | Calories: 220.3
Good 3.6/5

Light and fluffy, great for breakfast or a snack!

Submitted by TRAINRIDER

Carbs: 43.4g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 209.3
Very Good 4.5/5

Cookbook creator says: try this with applesauce instead of pumpkin, oat flour instead of white, and add cocoa

Submitted by SUNNYH99

Carbs: 17.4g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 154.7

Cookbook creator says: try this one with oat flour instead of all that other stuff

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

Carbs: 36.4g | Fat: 9.2g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 220.9

Cookbook creator says: maybe this is it!

Submitted by THORNM

Carbs: 46.5g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 214.2
Strawberry Rhubarb crisp Becca's way (LOW CAL & FAT)
Very Good 4.1/5

Low Cal, added fiber & Delicious
Here is one for those watching Sugar, Calories and looking to add fiber to their daily food intake.
Made with Splenda, Healthy and guilt free

Submitted by BECCACOATS

Carbs: 14.1g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 48.3
Very Good 4.2/5

Cookbook creator says: try applesauce and no nuts

Submitted by CAPATRIOT

Carbs: 50.1g | Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 146.5
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
Apple Crisp
Very Good 4.3/5

Cookbook creator says: use splenda/brown sugar sub

Submitted by JLCROMP

Carbs: 24.4g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 131.5
Very Good 4.0/5

Triathlete Brendan Brazier shared these raw energy bar recipes with us. While energy bars can be pricey, you can make them at home to control costs.

Submitted by DAILYSPARKGUEST

Carbs: 19g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 3.9g | Calories: 102.9
Coconut Meringue Cookies
Very Good 4.5/5

Cookbook creator says: Use Splenda and unsweetened coconut.

Submitted by SKYSHOOTER44

Carbs: 8.4g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 50.6
Very Good 4.5/5

Adapted from Oh She Glows, http://ohsheglows.com/2010/04/08/easy-vegan-overnight-oats/

Carbs: 45.7g | Fat: 8.8g | Fiber: 9.8g | Protein: 7g | Calories: 284.9

Submitted by DIANELEARN

Carbs: 1.5g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 0.3g | Calories: 1.6
Deviled Eggs
Very Good 4.3/5

Cookbook creator says: I usually use sweet pickle relish, so this will cut the carbs a lot!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 1.8g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 6.4g | Calories: 85.3
Zucchini Muffins
Very Good 4.3/5

This is a great recipe for summer, when you have a surplus of zucchini in the garden. Double or triple the batch and freeze them for quick and healthy breakfasts.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 26g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 127.6

These muffins are quite moist, sweet and delicious.
My muffin cups are quite large. If you could make 12 muffins out of this batter (smaller cups), it would be about 125 calories/muffin.

Submitted by NGLOWEY

Carbs: 22.3g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 148.1

This is great on toast, or any open faced sandwich. I used a one cup food processor to make this. Also, I grind my own peanut butter at the co-op. It could also be used as a vege dip for celery or as you please. It IS sweet.

Submitted by BARBARAWEBSTER

Carbs: 3.5g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 48.1
No Added Sugar Pumpkin-Apple Butter
Very Good 4.4/5

I love this spread this over whole wheat toast for breakfast with nut butter or to thicken my fall soups. My son Josh loves it with bananas. You won't believe I didn't add any sugar!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 4.9g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 0.4g | Calories: 19.9
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

acquired taste Was trying to avoid adding banana so ended up adding more fruit than would have liked

Submitted by BARBARAWEBSTER

Carbs: 16.5g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 90.9
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
Black Bean Brownies
Good 3.4/5

Guiltless high-fiber, high-protein brownies.

Submitted by GENEVIVA

Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 4.1g | Calories: 79.2
Incredible! 5.0/5

This homemade alternative to store bought drinks is intended to replace electrolytes and carbohydrates during/after endurance workouts or exercise in hot, humid weather.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Carbs: 14.1g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 0.1g | Calories: 55.2
Vegan Fat Free, Low calorie Mixed Berry Muffins
Very Good 4.7/5

So low in calories- NO fat!

These do actually taste great- not like cardboard as the heading might suggest!
;)

Submitted by MISSVYKY

Carbs: 17.7g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 83.3
Very Good 4.9/5

Cookbook creator says: use 1/2 cup sugar instead

Submitted by TOBICAE

Carbs: 5.5g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 0.3g | Calories: 22.8

Cookbook creator says: Too much fat. What would happen if I sub applesauce for half the fat?

Submitted by RSCHIAVI

Carbs: 63.1g | Fat: 6.4g | Fiber: 8.5g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 300.1
Sweet Potato Custard
Very Good 4.1/5

Cookbook creator says: Make appropriate changes to be vegan

Carbs: 29.5g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 5.2g | Calories: 143
Sweet and Spicy Potato Oven Fries
Very Good 4.4/5

Cookbook creator says: Omit hot stuff add ginger cinnamon nutmeg allspice

Submitted by LIZZS2NDCHANCE

Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 88.9
Oatmeal Pancakes
Good 3.9/5

Cookbook creator says: high protein, low sugar

Submitted by CTCLOUGH

Carbs: 43.1g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 6.2g | Protein: 11.3g | Calories: 271.3
Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins
Very Good 4.3/5

Cookbook creator says: omit salt

Submitted by JOJOMKE

Carbs: 20.5g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 93.5
Roasted Buckwheat Breakfast Cereal
Good 3.6/5

Cold, it crunches and pops in your mouth with a bold, nutty taste. Hot, it becomes smooth and more mellow. Either way, buckwheat (kasha) is a healthy, hearty breakfast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 60.6g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 7g | Protein: 12.8g | Calories: 326.5
Beth's Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Very Good 4.1/5

For a snack or dessert, they're good!

Submitted by FIREFLY75

Carbs: 16.1g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 92.2
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by GEMINIDREAM

Carbs: 13.6g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 70.4
Self-Crust Pumpkin Pie
Very Good 4.7/5

This delicious pie makes it's own "crust" while baking. My mother-in-law gave me the recipe.

1/8 of pie = 2 WW points
1/8 of pie = 1/2 vegetable serving

Submitted by JESSICAB1221

Carbs: 28.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 5.7g | Calories: 133.2

Deliciously sweet way to sneak raw veges into your food. High Protein, all complex carb sugars, thick and creamy drink.

Submitted by BARBARAWEBSTER

Carbs: 16.7g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 12g | Calories: 126.3
Carrot-Cranberry Salad
Good 3.8/5

Kid prepared and approved! I am always looking for a salad that my kids can make and then devour. This is a winner for kids and moms.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 21.6g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 86.8
Very Good 4.0/5

Submitted by MIKET78

Carbs: 9.7g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 1.8g | Calories: 61.6
Zucchini Chips
O.K. 2.1/5

Perfect snack for school lunches, after school or work snacks, or as a side dish with meals.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 3.6g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 0.6g | Calories: 15.2
Maple Almond Granola
Very Good 4.2/5

Granola is incredibly affordable when you make it yourself. This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients: maple syrup, almond butter and seeds!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 23.1g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 4g | Calories: 198.9
High-Protein, Low-Sugar Blueberry Muffins
Very Good 4.1/5

Just one of these muffins packs nearly 9 grams of protein! Pack one of these sweet, moist and delicious treats in your gym bag for a post-workout snack.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 19.2g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 8.7g | Calories: 173.1
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