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Baked Apple Donuts

joey — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 05:00:02 +0000

These apple cinnamon treats reinvent donuts the healthy way because the batter features nonfat yogurt and agave nectar in place of butter and sugar. Feel free to make them traditionally in a donut pan, or for a rustic approach, craft your own unique donuts on a baking sheet.

Persimmon Cranberry Bread

joey — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:00:28 +0000

This brown sugar persimmon bread is seasoned warmly with cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves with a few tangy cranberries thrown in to excite the palate. This breakfast bread can serve double duty as dessert because it goes equally well with ice cream and coffee.

Maple Almond Pecan Scones

joey — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 05:00:41 +0000

The dough of these breakfast pastries is made from ground pecans, almonds and oats then seasoned with cinnamon and vanilla. These healthy scones are naturally sweetened with maple syrup to give your morning a hearty hello which welcomes autumn.

Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:00:09 +0000

Chocolate cupcakes with a hint of mint topped with cocoa icing. Replacing butter with applesauce makes these treats healthier as well as more succulent.

King Cake with Cinnamon Filling

joey — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:00:26 +0000

A quick king cake made from crescent rolls so you don’t have to worry about making yeast dough from scratch. Frosted in traditional Mardi Gras colors, this cake is as delicious as it is vibrant! This recipe comes to us from Holly Clegg of The Healthy Cooking Blog. Serves 16 For the cake: 2 8 [...]

Sweet Potato Muffins

joey — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:41 +0000

The warmth of spiced sweet potatoes will fill your house as these breakfast treats bake. The date-pecan topping provides a crunchy flavor kick, ensuring that you'll never look at fruitcake the same way again.

Pumpkin Bread

joey — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:52 +0000

4 mini loaves calls for gift giving, so wrap these up and give your friends a succulent quick bread that's fit for the holiday consumption. Or make one big loaf, cut everyone a slice and watch your family marvel at the pumpkin bread's rich flavor.

Chocolate Gateau

Wed, 27 May 2009 14:06:16 +0000

A low-fat mocha cake! No, you haven't died and gone to heaven but you might think so. Nonfat yogurt and egg whites keep it low in cholesterol and saturated fat. Just be sure you splurge and use a really good quality unsweetened cocoa powder.

Chocolate-Glazed Mocha Cake

Tue, 26 May 2009 17:27:08 +0000

Even if you're trying to eat healthy, sometimes you just need a good chocolate cake. This lightened-up classic will satisfy but still keep you on track.

Low-Cal Icing

Tue, 12 May 2009 20:59:00 +0000

The main problem with canned icing is that it's full of fat, but recipes for easy icings you can make from scratch are usually loaded with butter or cream cheese. This recipe replaces the high-fat dairy with low-fat or nonfat yogurt. Give it a whirl!

Low-Cal Birthday Cake

Tue, 12 May 2009 20:56:11 +0000

The problem with cake mixes is that they always tell you to add way too much oil and eggs. But you don't really have to follow the instructions. You can get good results with just a few small changes that really lighten up the final product.

Tofu Cheesecake

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:38:53 +0000

Serve up this faux "cheesecake" topped with fresh red fruits like strawberries or cherries. Note that this recipe is completely non-dairy.

Orange Poppyseed Quick Bread

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:18:47 +0000

This orange-flavored quick bread is almost fat-free and very yummy!!

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:00:27 +0000

These muffins are lower in fat and calories than most, but are just as tasty.

Apple-Cinnamon Oat Muffins

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:34:16 +0000

The combination of apples and cinnamon give these muffins a classic flavor that your family is sure to love!