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Desserts and sweet stuff

(35 Recipes) Created by JAYNESMOM1

Recipes in this Collection

Nutty Baked Apples with Raisins
Very Good 4.4/5

What a sweet warm treat for a cold afternoon! This dish is like having a piece of apple pie but without the large amount of fat and carbs from the dough. The oats inside will trick your mind into thinking that you did just eat pie!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 22.1g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 0.6g | Calories: 119.8
Very Good 4.3/5

Submitted by HADLEYRAKOWSKI

Carbs: 17.6g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 95.9
Virtually Fat-free Delicious Banana Bread.
Very Good 4.3/5

sugar free too, moist and lovely.

Submitted by SLOWSET

Carbs: 23.1g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 104
Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies
Very Good 4.1/5

At only 53 calories a piece, these soft cookies are sure to please!

Submitted by COOKINNANCY

Carbs: 10.9g | Fat: 1.4g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 53.4
Pumpkin Custard
Very Good 4.4/5

A treat for when you're craving the taste of pumpkin pie.

Submitted by ~PENNY~

Carbs: 16.8g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 7.4g | Calories: 115
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
Kitchen Basics: Beef Roast
Very Good 4.4/5

Lean and versatile, this recipe is the little black dress of your healthy recipe arsenal. Cook this roast on a Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week. We used no salt, just pepper for a truly flavorful roast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 0.1g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 28.7g | Calories: 191.2
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
Spice Cookies
Very Good 4.1/5

Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 10.3g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 0.8g | Calories: 61.1
Very Good 4.4/5

This is a great moist snack cake!!

Carbs: 36.9g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.1g | Calories: 191.5
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
Tofu Chocolate Cake
Very Good 4.3/5

I know it sounds weird: chocolate cake and tofu, together? It's so tasty, and a much healthier way to eat cake!

Submitted by MEHICKS

Carbs: 35.8g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 189.5
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
Very Good 4.2/5

This recipe creates its own thin crust and can easily be made vegan.

Submitted by STILLFLYIN

Carbs: 32.1g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 161.6
Mini Sweet Potato Tarts
Very Good 4.3/5

Try these light and low-fat personal pies for dessert during the fall. They're a great substitute for pumpkin pie or sweet potato casserole.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 33g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 151
This recipe has been marked private.
Cranberry-Almond Oatmeal Cookies
Good 3.7/5

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
This recipe has been marked private.
Cinnamon Chocolate Shortbread
Good 3.9/5

This almond shortbread recipe replaces my mom's buttery shortbread.

Carbs: 17.2g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 142.5
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
Good 3.3/5

Although chocolate and zucchini may sound like an odd combination, these are scrumptious! A whole-grain and veggie treat!

Submitted by ALYSONL

Carbs: 19.5g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 122.1
Good 3.7/5

A low fat and cholesterol free dessert.

Submitted by DAZY7997

Carbs: 30.4g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 129.5
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
Oatmeal Orange Cookies (Diabetes Friendly)
Very Good 4.2/5

These cookies are packed full of whole grains and fiber to fill you up and keep you satisfied. They're great for snacks and suitable for those with diabetes!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 16g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 112.5
Silky Smooth White Icing
Very Good 4.2/5

Those who know me well will say that I am not a snob--except for when it comes to icing. I want the real stuff! To me cakes are ruined with fake whippy icings made with shortening.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.1g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 0g | Calories: 80.6

Happy Valentine's day and day 1 of love your oatmeal week! It doesn't matter if you're making this for your special one or as a special treat to yourself - you can't go wrong with coconut, almond, chocolate oatmeal.

Submitted by VEGWRITER

Carbs: 48.1g | Fat: 12.8g | Fiber: 7.2g | Protein: 9.2g | Calories: 318.7
110-Calorie Banana Split Pops
Very Good 4.1/5

Order a banana split at the drive thru, and you're looking at 800 calories. This version has 110, and it's easy enough for kids to make!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 21.8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 110
low fat zucchini brownie
Very Good 4.0/5

A very moist low fat chocolate brownie alternative, for weight watchers, only 2 ww points per serving ( 24 servings). No oil or egg used.

Submitted by TNICKY

Carbs: 25.6g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 122.7
Very Good 4.3/5

This is a healthy adaptation to the "Watergate Salad" of old. It's a delicious, refreshing treat if you like pistachio pudding. It's low-fat, sugar-free, low-calorie, and has a serving of fruit and milk.

Submitted by ANEWAY

Carbs: 13.6g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 3.9g | Calories: 112.1
Yogurt Jello
Very Good 4.5/5

Sweet and nutritious Yojo to restore your mojo! Many thanks to my friend Julie for giving me this recipe.

Submitted by YERVANT

Carbs: 4.4g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 4.2g | Calories: 48.6
Apple Hand Pies
Very Good 4.3/5

No forks needed! These sweet, crunchy and buttery hand pies will have you licking your fingers.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 23g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 161.6
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
Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Very Good 4.3/5

Banana and oatmeal are a perfect pair in these not-too-sweet treats.

Carbs: 12.2g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 66.8
Baked Doughnut Holes
Very Good 4.0/5

Receipe says it makes 36 but I don't have small muffin pans so I had 24 larger ones. They would look better baked in small muffin pans.

Submitted by KKOCYAN

Carbs: 13.7g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 69.5
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