Apples and raisins provide the moistness, which means less oil can be used in this low saturated fat, low cholesterol, and low sodium coffee cake.

Cookbook creator says: use applesauce instead of margarine, add raisins and cinnamon, ginger and allspice.

Submitted by LUZYPE

The batido is a smoothie made with milk and tropical fruits. For a classic Cuban drink, omit the lime juice and substitute frozen guanábana pulp for the mango. Guanábana is an exotic-tasting, rich, tart-sweet, white-fleshed fruit.

Cookbook creator says: DO NOT GREASE PAN!!!

Cookbook creator says: Also add 1 c. drained pineapple tidbits. Use fat free yogurt, plain or vanilla instead of mayo.

Cookbook creator says: Add an additional 1/2c cocoa for a better chocolate taste.

Submitted by ROXIANNA3

Cookbook creator says: Use dark cocoa powder, add a little extra to increase chocolate flavor

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Submitted by MUJU71

Tradition with a vegan twist.

This is a medieval egg custard pie with almond milk, saffron, cinnamon, and rosewater. It takes some careful attention, but is worth the time and trouble. This is extremely rich! You will want to serve thin slices, much like a cheesecake. This recipe doesn’t take kindly to being halved, though. A variation on a dish featured in "Two Fifteenth-Century Cookery-Books" by Thomas Austin.

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

True Canadian treats, buttertarts! This is my mom's recipe and I know it's great, especially using home-made pie crust for the tart shells!

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

Rich chewy chocolate cookies with no added fat or flour. Made with cocoa powder and egg whites. Makes BIG cookies!!

A refreshingly tart bite of a cookie that is low-fat and only sweetened with honey. It's bright, cheery yellow colour adds a wonderful touch to any cookie platter or tea tray!

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

The original recipe for these crispy snacks is apparently over 200 years old. These cookies are some of the most intensely flavoured, versatile chocolate wafer cookies of any I have tasted. They are excellent keepers if stored in a tightly closed tin.

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Cookbook creator says: Use real sugar instead of splenda, add nutmeg, cinnamon.

Submitted by LEANLIVIN

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.

Easy, tasty, good-for-you dessert!

Submitted by SPAETZLE

Whether you're suffering from nausea, heartburn, or just in need of a cool and refreshing snack or breakfast idea, this is the perfect nutritious pick-me-up. Leftover shake can be frozen in pop molds or 5 ounce paper cups with popsicle sticks.

Cookbook creator says: Use more cinnamon, real brown sugar, and 1% milk.

Submitted by TIFFANYFIELD

This is an old coffee cake recipe I had written down on a scrap of paper from a Home Economics class I took when I was about 7 or 8. The photo is of the original copy. I can't believe my mom saved this after all these years!

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

Red peppers add antioxidants and spice to this dip, which is full of heart-healthy fats (from almonds and olive oil).

This easy-to-make shortcake biscuit, which uses baking powder, will bring back memories of traditional versions.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

Submitted by JENNYB1383

A chewy healthy bar.

Submitted by CHICATWO

Took a basic recipe for a granola bar and changed it quiet a bit to make it healthy - that is the good thing about making these granola bars, you don’t always have to add the same dried fruits/nuts. You could always change it based on what is available in your pantry or what suits your mood

(not my recipe but I wanted the nutrition info)

Submitted by KRAVMAGAGIRL

Great no carb snack!

Submitted by GOTTABESOMEBODY

Low fat and low sugar and tastes good!!

Submitted by WILMAOZIAS

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

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Submitted by KEEYAHWE

My mom was diabetic and this is her recipe, slightly altered.

Submitted by ERTHMOM7

Very yummy and much lighter than regular chocolate chip cookies. Considered a hit by all!

Submitted by TERRIANGEL

Makes 14-ish cookies, sized about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter each (I don't follow instructions too well - there's just NOT a teaspoon-sized cookie in my repertoire!)

Submitted by BIGGIRL2082010

Large Vegan Cake for Carol's Birthday

Submitted by RCARLIN1

A yummy way to start the day with very little fat and lots of flavor!

Submitted by JOJOMKE

Fresh Fruit Dessert

Submitted by CMMIRANDA72

In the fall nothing beats the smell of bread baking in the oven!

Submitted by RORYJO

An old fashioned treat. Tender, moist, flavorful and low cal .
I like to serve with a scoop of Dreyers slow churn 1/2 fat vanilla bean ice cream.

Submitted by KEEYAHWE

Take pita bread to a crunchy new level.