"Vanilla extract" usually isn't made with real vanilla. The good news is that it's really easy--and affordable--to make your own.

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Nice, light dessert.

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APPLE DEW

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Recipe Courtesy Brother Rick Curry, The Secrets of Jesuit Breadmaking, HaperPerennial, 1995

Show: Sara's Secrets
Episode: Quick and Easy Breads

Submitted by PALINDROMATIC

John Fennell's Recipe with few adjustments.
PREHEAT OVEN TO 400f.

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I'm leaving out 1 tsp. vanilla, 1/2 tsp. almond oil.

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One of my favorites. Chuck likes it, too.

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Submitted by TLT0518

Makes an interesting dessert.

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.

I chopped green tomatoes in food processor - not too fine. Then added craisins and let sit for a few hours.

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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

Makes two loaves in alum foil pans and I cut each into 13 slices. I chop the chocolate chips in little food processor. Also chop pecans.

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This is John Fennell's original, delicious blueberry muffins which I am going to make with fewer calories.

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This saves only 30 calories per muffin and I don't think that significant.

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These are very spicy and good!

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I use crushed pineapple which I could not find in food lists.
Use cherry jello.
Use Diet 7 UP which was not on food list.

Submitted by CAROLJ35

Sweet Potatoes are grown in North Carolina and we buy them by the bushel.

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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

A mixture to satisfy my sweet tooth.

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Lower fat, higher fiber and all the yum

Submitted by PRAIRIEDAWNPAM

I used the 1/2 cup rolled oats and ground them to flour in the blender. Splenda, I used 1/3 C. brown sugar/Splenda blend and 1/3 C. regular Splenda. Unusual recipe because there is no fat in it. Made 56 mini muffins.

Submitted by CAROLJ35

These have a great flavor, the perfect amount of sweetness, and a nice, soft texture (be sure to use whole wheat PASTRY flour, not regular whole wheat!). Nutritious, too!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

An old favorite - should be tweaked more.

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Can't believe this Recipe Calculator!!! It will not let me enter Shredded Zucchini OR Crushed Pineapple!
Made my own recipe after a SP recipe would not work out.
Prepare 28 muffin cups by spraying with no-stick spray.
Preheat oven to 350F.

NOTE: The zucchini I used was dry - had no extra moisture at all. If yours is moist, you may want to cut back on other liquids.

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This is something I learned at Weight Watcher's a very long time ago. It tastes just like an ice cream sandwich and so many less calories!

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So, I wanted a banana today, but the only one left in the house was frozen, this is what I came up with.

This is so creamy and delicious that you will never realize it's not the "real thing."

Nutritional info is based on a 4 ounce container of blueberry Yoplait light yogurt (100 calorie pack).

I plan on trying this with other frozen fruit/yogurt combinations (PEACH!!), if you try one comment and let me know what you think!

I made this in a blender because I don't have a food processor - if you do have a food processor, you may be able to make this with less or even no milk and it would be ready to eat sooner.

Submitted by CKBYMOMMY

If you have an ice cream maker this is a fast easy treat!

Submitted by MERRYFJL

I made this ice cream in a 1 quart electric ice cream maker. It's really tasty and nice when you want a sweet treat!

Oh and don't forget to freeze your canister!!

Submitted by THREEKIDSFORUS

Good Anytime

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

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Cookbook creator says: Sounds good! Must try! Check out the calories!

Submitted by MARYBETH_OHIO

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

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

Submitted by YERVANT

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

Submitted by PHULLER

Light low fat biscuits

Submitted by CHARLI101

Super moist pumpkin cupcakes!

Submitted by MEEGHAN132

Adapted from the Hungry Girl recipe.

Submitted by JDMROSA

Full of good stuff! Way better than the boxed junk! From SparkPerson 'JENNYNBOYS'! :)

Submitted by CURVES_N_CURLS

Cupcakes are all the rage these days, and for good reason. These diminutive desserts are automatically portion controlled, and they’re just darn cute!

Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK

This is a wholesome chewy cookie that satisfies the sweet tooth, but isn't just empty calories--it's a great way to incorporate whole grains. Substitute a multi-grain mix for added nutrition and fiber. Add mini chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, or coconut for variation.

Submitted by LIVE_TO_LOVE

Scones are perfect for weekend house guests, hostess gifts, or picnics. Traditionally made with loads of butter and cream, mine use far less butter--and wheat flour.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

vegan and no flour needed!

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