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layered strawberry cream cheese desert

Very Good 4.3/5
(4 ratings)
layered strawberry cream cheese desert

I make this for my diebetic husband, but everyone loves it.

CALORIES: 182.7  |  FAT: 2.2g  |  PROTEIN: 14.6g  |  CARBS: 24.5g  |  FIBER: 1g
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Baked Sweet Potatoes

Good 3.7/5
(6 ratings)
Baked Sweet Potatoes

These sweet potatoes are cooked with a West African-style peanut sauce.

CALORIES: 202.1  |  FAT: 6.6g  |  PROTEIN: 5.4g  |  CARBS: 30.5g  |  FIBER: 5.4g
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Vegetarian African Peanut Stew

Very Good 4.8/5
(5 ratings)
Vegetarian African Peanut Stew

Vegetarian Twist on an African Staple

CALORIES: 245.7  |  FAT: 7.5g  |  PROTEIN: 9.8g  |  CARBS: 38.8g  |  FIBER: 9.8g
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Jollof Rice with vegetables

Very Good 4.6/5
(5 ratings)
Jollof Rice with vegetables

Popular and spicy West African chicken and rice dish

CALORIES: 228.5  |  FAT: 8g  |  PROTEIN: 15.2g  |  CARBS: 24.6g  |  FIBER: 3.1g
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Homemade Applesauce

Very Good 4.3/5
(77 ratings)
Homemade Applesauce

Never buy the jarred stuff again! This DIY version is perfectly sweet. Goes perfectly with potato pancakes!

CALORIES: 80.1  |  FAT: 0.2g  |  PROTEIN: 0.3g  |  CARBS: 23g  |  FIBER: 3.4g
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Lemon Pineapple Salad

Very Good 4.8/5
(11 ratings)
Lemon Pineapple Salad

This is a recipe that we found in a very special ladies recipe box. I converted it to a low calerie desert.

CALORIES: 55.6  |  FAT: 4.4g  |  PROTEIN: 1.7g  |  CARBS: 3.2g  |  FIBER: 0.6g
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low Carb Chocolate Mousse

Very Good 4.8/5
(6 ratings)
low Carb Chocolate Mousse

Low carb treat for when you really want something sweet but don't want to blow your low carb diet.

CALORIES: 51.9  |  FAT: 0.1g  |  PROTEIN: 3.5g  |  CARBS: 9.3g  |  FIBER: 0.7g
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apple crunch parfait

Very Good 4.4/5
(5 ratings)
apple crunch parfait

This is my favorite breakfast, I'm addicted to it! You will feel surprisingly full for a long time. Also makes a great snack any time.

Split the recipe in two, you have a perfect dessert... for only 140 calories...

Don't be scared of the cinnamon, it really brings out the flavour.

CALORIES: 280.8  |  FAT: 5.9g  |  PROTEIN: 8.5g  |  CARBS: 53.6g  |  FIBER: 7.1g
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Sugar-Free Banana Cake

Good 3.0/5
(6 ratings)
Sugar-Free Banana Cake

A terrific & sweet desert.

CALORIES: 257.9  |  FAT: 15.4g  |  PROTEIN: 7.2g  |  CARBS: 26.5g  |  FIBER: 4.5g
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 Baked Apple

Good 3.3/5
(30 ratings)
Baked Apple

A terrific single-serving desert, perfect when you are craving something sweet.

CALORIES: 194  |  FAT: 5.2g  |  PROTEIN: 3.6g  |  CARBS: 23.8g  |  FIBER: 5.5g
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Strawberries & Cream Crepe

Very Good 4.2/5
(5 ratings)
Strawberries & Cream Crepe

Easy , Beautiful , And Healthy breakfast or desert

CALORIES: 200.8  |  FAT: 1.6g  |  PROTEIN: 2g  |  CARBS: 20.7g  |  FIBER: 3.8g
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Rhubarb Custard Cake

Very Good 4.2/5
(6 ratings)
Rhubarb Custard Cake

Very nice light desert for the summer.

CALORIES: 115.1  |  FAT: 6g  |  PROTEIN: 1g  |  CARBS: 15.3g  |  FIBER: 1.1g
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Cherry Angel Food Cake

Very Good 4.7/5
(9 ratings)
Cherry Angel Food Cake

The most guilt free desert

CALORIES: 56.9  |  FAT: 0g  |  PROTEIN: 0.4g  |  CARBS: 13.7g  |  FIBER: 0.3g
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Black Forest Mousse Dessert

Very Good 4.4/5
(9 ratings)
Black Forest Mousse Dessert

Wonderful sugar free desert

CALORIES: 96.8  |  FAT: 0.8g  |  PROTEIN: 0.9g  |  CARBS: 17.2g  |  FIBER: 0.3g
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Vegan Autumn Sweet Carrots with Walnuts

Very Good 4.7/5
(7 ratings)
Vegan Autumn Sweet Carrots with Walnuts

A delicious almost desert side dish with maple syrup, walnuts, & raisins

CALORIES: 168.4  |  FAT: 10.1g  |  PROTEIN: 3.5g  |  CARBS: 19.4g  |  FIBER: 4.1g
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Pumpkin Mousse

Very Good 4.8/5
(5 ratings)
Pumpkin Mousse

very yummy "desert" that is very filling

CALORIES: 182  |  FAT: 4.1g  |  PROTEIN: 2.3g  |  CARBS: 36.9g  |  FIBER: 6.5g
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Baked Honey Apple Wedges

Very Good 4.4/5
(5 ratings)
Baked Honey Apple Wedges

Tasty desert or snack

CALORIES: 132.4  |  FAT: 0.5g  |  PROTEIN: 0.4g  |  CARBS: 35.3g  |  FIBER: 4.2g
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Peach Oat Crisp

Very Good 4.8/5
(4 ratings)
Peach Oat Crisp

Healthy Desert, easy to alter or use different fruits.

CALORIES: 153.4  |  FAT: 5.2g  |  PROTEIN: 2.5g  |  CARBS: 28.2g  |  FIBER: 3g
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Countryside Couscous

Very Good 4.1/5
(30 ratings)
Countryside Couscous

Couscous is a staple of North African cuisine and can be found anywhere from Middle Eastern markets to your local supermarket in the pasta or dried beans aisle.

CALORIES: 213.9  |  FAT: 6.2g  |  PROTEIN: 5.6g  |  CARBS: 34.4g  |  FIBER: 2.5g
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300 Minute Egg

Good 3.0/5
(4 ratings)
300 Minute Egg

Tired of plain hard-boiled eggs? Try North African baked eggs-- very very tasty and easy to make.

CALORIES: 74.5  |  FAT: 5g  |  PROTEIN: 6.2g  |  CARBS: 0.6g  |  FIBER: 0g
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Mandazi

Very Good 4.4/5
(5 ratings)
Mandazi

Mandazi is an East African donut. They are not as sweet American donuts and do not have frosting or glazing.

CALORIES: 128.4  |  FAT: 5.1g  |  PROTEIN: 2g  |  CARBS: 19g  |  FIBER: 0.7g
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dairy-free fruit popsicles

Very Good 4.8/5
(8 ratings)
dairy-free fruit popsicles

An easy to make and kid pleaser. Fast snack and desert.

CALORIES: 42.3  |  FAT: 0.9g  |  PROTEIN: 1.4g  |  CARBS: 7.8g  |  FIBER: 1.4g
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Zabaione (5 ingredient, fast & low cal!!!)

Good 3.6/5
(5 ratings)
Zabaione (5 ingredient, fast & low cal!!!)

A yummy, light and guilt free desert (and you get some of your daily servings of fruit, too!)

CALORIES: 83.5  |  FAT: 2.9g  |  PROTEIN: 1.8g  |  CARBS: 12.7g  |  FIBER: 0g
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Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff

Very Good 4.4/5
(15 ratings)
Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff

Delicious and easy. Serve over rice or noodles along with steamed carrots and green beans and apple crisp for desert.

CALORIES: 244.2  |  FAT: 8.3g  |  PROTEIN: 31.3g  |  CARBS: 11.2g  |  FIBER: 1.3g
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Braised Beef Cubes in Gravy

Very Good 4.5/5
(4 ratings)
Braised Beef Cubes in Gravy

This makes a kid pleasing meal if served over shoestring fries. Serve alongside steamed broccoli and peanut butter cookies for desert!

CALORIES: 287  |  FAT: 14.8g  |  PROTEIN: 30.5g  |  CARBS: 6.3g  |  FIBER: 0.2g
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JoShell's Roasted Root Veggies

Very Good 4.8/5
(5 ratings)
JoShell's Roasted Root Veggies

This wonderful medley of root veggies tastes more like a desert than a veggie side dish. Yummy!

CALORIES: 215.4  |  FAT: 4.3g  |  PROTEIN: 3.8g  |  CARBS: 45.3g  |  FIBER: 9.8g
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Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp

Very Good 4.7/5
(9 ratings)
Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp

Absolutely delicious! Serve with a spinach salad, breadsticks and lemon bars for desert. Serves 5.

CALORIES: 379.8  |  FAT: 14.2g  |  PROTEIN: 26.9g  |  CARBS: 37.4g  |  FIBER: 6.6g
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Simple Applesauce

Very Good 4.2/5
(6 ratings)
Simple Applesauce

This recipe is so easy and tasty I never eat store bought applesauce anymore!

CALORIES: 124.3  |  FAT: 0.8g  |  PROTEIN: 0.4g  |  CARBS: 32g  |  FIBER: 5.4g
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Tiramisu Parfait

Good 3.9/5
(10 ratings)
Tiramisu Parfait

Tastes like Tiramisu minus the fat!

CALORIES: 99.2  |  FAT: 1.7g  |  PROTEIN: 4.4g  |  CARBS: 14.1g  |  FIBER: 0.3g
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Low Cal Baked Oatmeal

Good 3.9/5
(8 ratings)
Low Cal Baked Oatmeal

Modification of Baked Oatmeal recipe

CALORIES: 112.1  |  FAT: 2.6g  |  PROTEIN: 5.7g  |  CARBS: 17g  |  FIBER: 2.4g
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