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These moist muffins are so sinfully scrumptious you will never believe that they could possibly be low fat – but they are!!! Unsweetened, shredded coconut has a very mild flavor (not like the rich, heavy, syrupy sweet flavor that you would associate with something such as a coconut cream pie, coconut cake, or coconut icing)…

These Light Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas make a truly great Mexican meal. They have such an authentic, full flavor that you will never again want to order their “imitation” from a chain restaurant. Paired with refried beans, veggies, rice, baked tortilla chips and salsa, and homemade guacamole you will have a filling, delicious, healthy Mexican…

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 Low Fat Brownies…

What could be better than a rich, moist, chocolate muffin? How about a FAT-FREE version!! That’s right, at just under 200 calories for the jumbo muffin, these low calorie, Fat Free Chocolate Muffins are sure to please everyone in your family. The best part about this recipe is that since it is so low in…

Mac and cheese is undoubtedly an American favorite. Not only does it serve as fantastic comfort food, but it is also one of the few foods that parents always seem to be able to get their kids to eat without a fight. This version is unbelievably delicious, much lower in calories than traditional mac and…

Babaganoush is a very healthy snack that can be eaten in a variety of ways: you can use it as a dip with whole wheat bread or crackers, spread it on pita, or even add it to other dishes for a new flavor twist. It is similar to hummus, but is made with eggplant instead…

Plums have a very high concentration of unique phytonutrients, they increase the body’s absorption of iron, they are good source of vitamin C, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin B2, dietary fiber and potassium. What better way to make use of all of these fantastic health benefits than to use them in my…

These delicious treats were actually a result of a mistake in the kitchen (Hey! It happens!!). Low Calorie Chocolate Cherry Cupcake-Muffins 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…

Welcome to my kitchen, where culinary delights come to life! Today, I’m thrilled to share with you my beloved recipe for Light Blueberry Walnut Coffee Cake. As an experienced chef and food blogger, I’ve carefully crafted this recipe to bring you a delightful morning treat that’s both light and bursting with flavor. Join me on…

Gingerbread is one of my favorite flavors, especially in the late summer and fall. I don’t like the flat “gingerbread man” variety though – I want something that I can sink my teeth into! That is why I love these Lowfat Gingerbread Scones. Just the scent of them baking puts me in a good mood,…