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I recently received a request from Brianne who wrote “I was wondering if you could do a rhubarb cake recipe. My grandmother used to make it for me as a kid every fall but it was loaded with butter, and not exactly “healthy eating” friendly!”
So here it is Brianne – a low fat version of [...]

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I wasn’t really sure how to “categorize” this recipe (breakfast, dessert, bakery, etc), and since I don’t have a category for “simply amazing”, I included it under all three categories! It makes a fantastic dessert as well as a sweet, warm breakfast treat. You really have to try this cake – the flavor [...]

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I received an email from Crystal, who has been craving a yummy, lighter version of a cinnamon bun. As we all know, those monstrosities that you buy at the mall or bake shop are LOADED with calories and fat. Unfortunately, they are also ridiculously delicious!!! Not to fear, Crystal – [...]

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I received an email from Crystal, who has been craving a yummy, lighter version of a cinnamon bun. As we all know, those monstrosities that you buy at the mall or bake shop are LOADED with calories and fat. Unfortunately, they are also ridiculously delicious!!! Not to fear, Crystal – [...]

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I received a request for some healthier versions of these two treats from Kristen, whose husband “loves all thing lemon.” I hope he enjoys them Kristen!
Traditional lemon squares are loaded with butter, eggs and sugar, resulting in a high calorie, high fat treat. With a few easy changes I reduced the calories by [...]

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I received a request for some healthier versions of these two treats from Kristen, whose husband “loves all thing lemon.” I hope he enjoys them Kristen!
Traditional lemon squares are loaded with butter, eggs and sugar, resulting in a high calorie, high fat treat. With a few easy changes I reduced the calories by [...]

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“Pound cake” derived it’s name from the fact that the original recipe used a pound of butter, a pound of sugar, a pound of eggs, and a pound of flour!!! Needless to say, the “original” recipe would, no doubt, leave you with a few extra pounds of your own!! As a matter of [...]

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A classic recipe gets “slimmed-down,” without losing the charm and flavor that everyone loves!!!!

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These delicious treats were actually a result of a mistake in the kitchen (Hey! It happens!!). They are a little sweeter than a traditional muffin, and just a little less sweet than a cupcake. They are, without a doubt, one of the best “mistakes” that I have ever made! If you bake [...]

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These heavenly low calorie, low fat chocolaty treats have all of the chewy richness of traditional brownies, but contain only a small portion of the fat and calories. They are a necessary treat for those days when you just have to have something rich, gooey, and truly satisfying. You can play around with [...]

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