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Desserts and Delights:  The Light Way

Desserts and Delights: The Light Way

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Very Good 4.4/5

This deceptively rich dessert offers a refreshing minty contrast to a grilled dinner.

Carbs: 33.3g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 2.1g | Calories: 195.4
Better than Ice Cream Dessert
Very Good 4.5/5

Great for those days you realize after dinner you're way under your protein limit. A treat that's good for you!

Submitted by ILIKEJUICE

Carbs: 24.2g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 11.6g | Calories: 159.7
Iced Coffee (Unchained Recipe Contest)
Very Good 4.4/5

Faster, cheaper and just as rich and delicious but so much more healthy than the restaurant versions. Try substituting the unsweetened chocolate Almond Breeze almond milk for a chocolately treat.

Submitted by MRSDUDLEY

Carbs: 10.5g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 58.4
Burnt Caramel Ice Cream
Incredible! 5.0/5

Bold and intense. This is a pretty easy ice cream to make. No ice cream maker needed!

Submitted by TRICIAR98

Carbs: 20.1g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 203.1
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Incredible! 5.0/5

A cool summer treat.

Submitted by GRAPEFRUITMOON

Carbs: 46g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 1.8g | Calories: 233
Very Good 4.6/5

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

Submitted by BRITTLE93

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 4g | Calories: 64
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
Personal Blueberry-Peach Cobblers by SP_Stepf
Very Good 4.5/5

Replace the traditional biscuit topping with whole wheat fillo dough for a quick and light dessert.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 36.1g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 163.1
Incredible! 5.0/5

These muffins are a wonderful treat that my kids LOVE!! I have redone the recipe to make it lower in calories and fat at only approximately 3 grams of fat each muffin!!

Submitted by SEWINGMEG

Carbs: 25.4g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 144.5
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
Very Good 4.5/5

Replace eggs, water and oil with pumpkin.

Submitted by JENNYSTRONG

Carbs: 39.4g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 194.1
Mini Cheesecakes
Very Good 4.5/5

Who can resist thick, creamy decadent cheesecake? Try this low-fat version in the single serving size.

Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 6g | Calories: 120.6
Cranberry-Orange Creme Brulee
Very Good 4.5/5

This creme brulee recipe is full of flavor not fat--perfect for a dessert on a chilly evening.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.8g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 134.2
Easy Homemade Nutella (Chocolate Nut Butter)
Very Good 4.5/5

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

Carbs: 8.4g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 101.6
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by ARVILLA2

Carbs: 18.6g | Fat: 8.4g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 161
High Fiber Brownies
Good 3.3/5

These brownies have a few secret ingredients that boost the nutrition, while the dark cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips keep the rich flavor that you crave in a brownie.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 32.7g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 9.2g | Protein: 6.1g | Calories: 146.3
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

These have way more calories then I thought they would. I should of done the Calculation before I ate two...

Submitted by GREENPEEPS1

Carbs: 50.6g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 4.5g | Calories: 262.6
Lemon Berry Tartlets
Very Good 4.5/5

The trend of mini desserts is a healthy eater's salvation. When sweets are pre-portioned, it's harder to cheat. You can't say, "Well, I'll just have a small sliver" or "I'll just even out this side of the cake..."
These Lemon-Berry Tartlets scream summertime to me. I imagine eating them on a patio after a luncheon with my girlfriends while sipping iced mint tea and feeling the warm breeze. They're just so refreshingly clean on the tongue.
Lemon and raspberries pair well. Each has a sourness with hints of sweetness and an acidity. You could use blueberries or strawberries, but I just love this combination.
Phyllo dough is a secret weapon for the healthy baker--it even comes in whole wheat varieties. The paper-thin layers of dough are often painted in butter for pastries like baklava, but they'll serve as a low-calorie pie crust with minimal added fat. The dough itself is basically just flour and water.
The "curd" filling is basically a lemon pudding. You can serve it on scones or muffins, as a topping for ice cream or sorbet, or as a pie filling, as you see here.

Carbs: 9.6g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 0.9g | Calories: 57.6
Spring Cupcakes with Citrus Icing
Very Good 4.5/5

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

Carbs: 27.9g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 145.7
Mango Ginger Ice Cream from Daisy Brand®
Incredible! 5.0/5

A tasty tropical treat!

Submitted by DAISY_RECIPES

Carbs: 21.9g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 8.5g | Calories: 128.9
Coconut Meringue Cookies
Very Good 4.5/5

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

Submitted by SKYSHOOTER44

Carbs: 8.4g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 50.6
150-Calorie Chocolate Mousse
Good 3.5/5

When I want chocolate mousse, only the real deal will do. This version is low in fat, but it's still creamy and rich. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 27.4g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 7.5g | Calories: 145.8
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
Berries in Lavender Syrup
Very Good 4.5/5

An elegant but simple dessert. The subtle, sweet lavender syrup is complemented by the mascarpone cheese and the tart lemon zest.

Submitted by AEMILIA

Carbs: 57.6g | Fat: 13.6g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 3g | Calories: 351.2
Seeded Pumpkin Pie
Very Good 4.0/5

This pie crust has a crunchy addition: pepitas, or shelled pumpkin seeds. They add a nice nutty flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 24.6g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 168.1
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 4.2/5

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
Gluten Free Dutch Babies
Good 3.0/5

the kind of apple you use here will make a huge difference in the flavor and texture of this dish--i prefer granny smiths.

also, this can be made with regullare flour if you don't want GF--simply switch to all-purpose-flour and increase the 4 eggs to 6 eggs.

Submitted by MYSOLDIERSWIFE

Carbs: 16.4g | Fat: 12.6g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 11.2g | Calories: 223.8
Susie's Honey Maple Cookies
Very Good 4.3/5

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

Carbs: 14.6g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 96.7
Pineapple Angel Food Cake
Very Good 4.5/5

Gread dessert

Submitted by DOCKERYLB

Carbs: 34.6g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 147.9
Raspberry-Lemon Scones
Very Good 4.1/5

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 whole-grain flour.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 30.1g | Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 5.7g | Calories: 180.3
Double Blueberry Muffins
Incredible! 5.0/5

A double-dose of blueberries (frozen and dried) gives these muffins extra flavor, and whole-wheat flour adds fiber. At just 125 calories each, these blueberry muffins make a not-too-guilty treat to start your day.

Submitted by BRYNWRITES4FOOD

Carbs: 26.4g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 3.4g | Calories: 125.2
Incredible! 5.0/5

This tastes like dessert but is actually a protein shake in disguise. Basically just a fun way for me to bump up my protein. Esp. on weight lifting days when i'm already drinking one protein powder shake, this makes for nice variety.
Plus it's tasty.

Submitted by KATJWINTER

Carbs: 15.5g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 21.9g | Calories: 200.9
Apple Pumpkin Yogurt Parfait
Very Good 4.7/5

Start or end your day with this healthy treat.

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Carbs: 29.1g | Fat: 6.2g | Fiber: 8.1g | Protein: 4.3g | Calories: 181.2
Easy Berry Cobbler Made from WW Recipe
Very Good 4.3/5

Adapted from the Weight Watchers Cobbler Recipe, this only takes seconds to prepare in a 9 x 13 dish and bake in a 350 degree oven

Submitted by LYSAX13

Carbs: 43.1g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 217
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