Easy, tasty, good-for-you dessert!

Submitted by SPAETZLE

This is a great substitute for ice cream, my weakness!

Submitted by MARIAOROURKE05

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

Submitted by ANDREWMOM

Creamy pudding makes fantastic frozen treats.

These are light, fluffy, and only about 50 calories each!

Submitted by SKYSHOOTER44

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

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

Submitted by JLCROMP

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

Cookbook creator says: These are delicious!!! Just the right amount of chocolate chips and banana :) Everyone loves.

Submitted by FIREFLY75

Submitted by DEEJEI1

A friend issued a challenge to cure a Nutella addiction. This recipe was just the ticket! No hydrogenated oils, fewer calories, less fat--and more fiber and protein!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

I made these almonds as a gift for the Foodbuzz bloggers conference. The recipe is incredibly simple, and I made it special by using chiles I'd grown, dried, and ground myself, along with fresh rosemary from my garden. Make sure you use smoked paprika in this recipe, as it is what lends the signature smoked flavor.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Crisps are a quick and easy dessert. I like to use whatever fruit is in season: blueberries, strawberries, peaches, cherries, plums, pears, and apples.

I use two cups of fruit in this recipe so that each person gets a full serving of fruit, but when you buy berries they come in pints. One pint of berries yields about 1 1/2 cups. That means you're either a half-cup short or you need to buy two and have a cup leftover. Save the extra berries for your morning cereal, freeze them for smoothies--or just add them to the crisp. The more fruit, the merrier.

You can use frozen (no need to thaw before baking) or fresh fruit in this recipe.

Serve any leftovers atop plain yogurt for breakfast.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

I'm a sucker for a good slice of pie. The trouble with baking pies is that then there is an entire pie lurking on the counter or in the fridge. And when there's a whole pie to tempt you, portion control is difficult.
My pint-sized apple pies, adapted from a recipe from my mom, solves that problem: They're instantly portion controlled. Plus, little ones can easily help.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Cookbook creator says: These are excellent! See changes I made

Submitted by TERRIANGEL

This cold treat has a delicious vanilla flavor without all the sweet!

Submitted by BRITTLE93

My new favorite use for ice cube trays

Submitted by GWYNNEVERE.

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