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Dig In: We've Got 5 Diet-Friendly Desserts

Goodbye sweet days of chocolate cake,guilt and high on flavor. Go ahead...
sayonara my beautiful banana split, farewellindulge!Apple Cider-Caramel CakeCider "syrup"
my flavorful flan and hasta la vista myis folded into this cake for a rich
scrumptious apple pie. I know we've sharedcaramelized flavor.2-1/4 cups apple cider,
some savory mouthwatering memories togetherdivided
but there's just no room for you in my new
balanced healthy diet. It's time for me to2-1/4  cups  granulated  sugar,  divided
buckle down and ignore my sweet tooth from
sending me back your way.Did you know that1  Tbsp.  stick  margarine  or  butter
the word desserts spelled backwards spells
stressed? For many of you out there that's3 cups sliced peeled cooking apple (such as
exactly what it brings. Trying to stopBraeburn,  Rome  or  McIntosh)
yourself from your favorite temptations can
trigger a terrible amount of tension. It's noCooking  spray
wonder that something as delicious as treats
can turn into a dieter's worst nightmare.Put2-1/2  Tbsp.  dry  breadcrumbs
away your handkerchief because it's time to
kiss and eat up! You don't have to reach for1/2  cup stick margarine or butter, softened
the sky to get to your pie. It is possible
to dig into delicious desserts without1  Tbsp.  grated  lemon  rind
damaging your diet. You shouldn't feel
restricted from eating foods you enjoy.1  (8-oz.)  block  fat-free  cream  cheese
Depriving yourself will most likely just lead
you on the road to dieting disaster when3  large  eggs
willpower runs out. Instead of giving up your
favorite treats, think about what goes in6  Tbsp.  fresh  lemon  juice,  divided
them and use some imagination.The most common
diet destroyers in desserts are dairy and3  cups  all-purpose  flour
fats. Other nutritional factors to consider
may include how much sugar, cholesterol and1/2  tsp.  baking  soda
sodium the product contains. It's important
to always check the nutritional facts on the1/4  tsp.  salt
sides of packages. Don't let the words low
fat or low carb fool you. It's always good1  cup  low-fat  buttermilk
to compare items and read the labels
carefully. Make sure you know what you are1  tsp.  vanilla  extract
buying. Simple substitutions can make a world
of difference.An average ice cream bar can1 Tbsp. powdered sugar1. Bring 2 cups cider
contain 180 calories and 12 grams of fat --to a boil in a large, heavy saucepan over
not exactly a dieter's friend. And some ofhigh heat. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup
the best-known brands are significantly(about 20 minutes). Reduce heat to
higher than that. A Dove Bar has 350 caloriesmedium-high; stir in 1/2 cup granulated
and 22 grams of fat, while the new Breyer'ssugar. Cook five minutes or until sugar
Magnum Bars pack 14 grams of saturated fatdissolves and cider is thick and
(20 grams total fat) each!What's thedark-colored, stirring occasionally. Remove
alternative, you ask? How about a rich,from heat; cool one minute. Stir in 1
smooth pudding pop? The store-bought versionstablespoon margarine. Stir in apples; cook 15
average 100 calories and 2 to 3 grams of fat,minutes over medium-high heat or until the
but you can cut the fat even further and addliquid is absorbed, stirring frequently.
a little nutrition by making your own.SusanRemove from heat; cool. (If apple mixture
Burke, eDiets VP of Nutrition Services, says:hardens, place it over low heat until
"You can modify any recipe, especiallysoftened).2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.3.
desserts, to make it healthy. The recipeCoat a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray;
section on our site can give you great ideas.dust with breadcrumbs.4. Combine 1-1/2 cups
It can be as simple as using egg whitesgranulated sugar, 1/2 cup margarine, lemon
instead of a whole egg or reducing the amountrind and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat
of sugar in a recipe. If the recipe calls forat medium speed of a mixer until well blended
a cup of sugar, use only one-third cup(about five minutes). Add eggs, 1 at a time,
instead. There are even fat-free chocolatebeating well after each addition. Beat in 2
chips so you can replace the full-fattablespoons lemon juice. Lightly spoon flour
ones."However, some desserts are easier tointo dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
modify then others. For example, it's hard toCombine flour, baking soda and salt. Add
modify angel food cake because of its highflour mixture to sugar mixture alternately
sugar content. But there are sugarwith buttermilk, beginning and ending with
substitutes, such as Splenda, that are greatflour mixture. Fold in apple mixture. Pour
for baking. The key to staying healthy isinto prepared pan; bake at 325 degrees for
making healthy choices wherever you go. The1-1/2 hours or until a wooden pick inserted
best thing to do is EXPERIMENT, EXPERIMENT,in center comes out clean.5. Combine 1/4 cup
EXPERIMENT!"There is nothing wrong withcider, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup
digging into your favorite delights. But evenlemon juice and vanilla; let stand until
diet-friendly desserts can become hazardoussugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Cool
to your waistline. Moderation is the key tocake in pan five minutes, and pierce with a
enjoying treats every now and then. Rememberwooden skewer in several places. Pour cider
to always check the serving size. What youmixture over cake in pan, and let stand 10
eat is important. But understanding how muchminutes. Remove from pan, and cool completely
you're eating is crucial. Creativity is alsoon a wire rack. Sift powdered sugar over top
essential. Try new recipes and satisfy yourof cake.Makes 18 servings. Nutritional values
sweet tooth using sensible substitutions.per serving: 286 calories (22 percent from
After all, as Forest Gump once said, "Life isfat), 7.1g fat (1.6g sat, 3g mono and 2g
like a box of chocolates, you never know whatpoly), 5.8g protein, 50.1g carbohydrate, 1.2g
you're going to get."Here are fivefiber, 39mg cholesterol, 1.4mg iron, 253mg
deliciously divine desserts that are low insodium and 94mg calcium.



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