Not-So-Devilish Minty Cookies
Serves 36
1 Cookie per Serving
Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounce) package sugar-free devil’s food cake mix
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 (3 ounce) package sugar-free mint patty candies, coarsely chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven to 350 F. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, and eggs, and beat with an electric mixer 3 to 4 minutes, or until well blended. With a spoon, stir in chopped candy, then drop by teaspoonful’s 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until cookies are firm. Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Exchanges/Food Choices: 1 Carbohydrate, ½ Fat
Calories 70, Calories from Fat 35, Total Fat 4.0g, Saturated Fat 1.2g, Trans Fat 0.0g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 90mg, Potassium 50mg, Total Carbohydrate 11g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 1g, phosphorus 40mg
Recipe from: Guilt-Free Desserts
Banana Chip Squares
Serves 16
Ingredients:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup fat free milk
- 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Coat a 10x15 inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray
- In a large bowl, beat sugar eggs, milk, yogurt, and oil until smooth. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; mix well. Stir in bananas and chocolate chips. Spread onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool and cut into squares. Lightly dust with confectioners’ sugar.
Exchanges/Food Choices: 2 Carbohydrate, ½ Fat
Calories 160, Calories from Fat 45, Total Fat 5.0g, Saturated Fat 1.0g, Trans Fat 0.0g, Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 160mg, Potassium 180mg, Total Carbohydrate 27g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 13g, Protein 3g, phosphorus 110mg
Recipe from: Guilt-Free Desserts
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Serves 24
2 Cookies per Serving
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons light tub margarine trans-fat-free, softened
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine baking soda, salt, and flour; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat granulated and brown sugars, margarine, and applesauce until smooth. With a spoon, stir in oats and cranberries.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonful’s onto prepared baking sheets 2 to 3 inches apart. Bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheets 2 to 3 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an air-tight container.
Exchanges/Food Choices: 1 ½ Carbohydrate, ½ Fat
Calories 125, Calories from Fat 25, Total Fat 3.0g, Saturated Fat 0.7g, Trans Fat 0.0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 130mg, Potassium 55mg, Total Carbohydrate 23g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 10g, Protein 2g, phosphorus 45mg
Recipe from: Guilt-Free Desserts
Southern Apricot Mini Muffins
Serves 6
2 Muffins per Serving
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup whole-wheat pancake mix
- 2/3 cup sugar-free apricot preserves
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup finely chopped pecans, divided
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven to 400 F. Coat 12 mini muffin pan cup with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine pancake mix, preserves, and cinnamon until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, blending well. Fill muffin cups with a heaping tablespoon of batter.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining pecans and brown sugar. Sprinkle on top of muffins and press lightly into batter.
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minutes. Remove from pan.
Exchanges/Food Choices: 2 Carbohydrate
Calories 130, Calories from Fat 30, Total Fat 3.5g, Saturated Fat 0.3g, Trans Fat 0.0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 250mg, Potassium 120mg, Total Carbohydrate 28g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 11g, Protein 3g, phosphorus 150mg
Recipe from: Guilt-Free Desserts
Good Ol’ Southern Deviled Eggs
Serves 12
1 per Serving
Ingredients:
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
- ½ cup light mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish, drained
- Paprika for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Separate egg whites and yolks. In a small bowl, finely mash the yolks, then add mayonnaise, mustard, and relish; mix well.
- Fill egg white halves with yolk mixture and place on a platter.
- Sprinkle each egg with paprika. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Exchanges/Food Choices: 1 Medium-Fat Meat
Calories 65, Calories from Fat 45, Total Fat 5.0g, Saturated Fat 1.1g, Trans Fat 0.0g, Cholesterol 95mg, Sodium 150mg, Potassium 40mg, Total Carbohydrate 2g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 1g, Protein 3g, phosphorus 55mg
Recipe from: Guilt-Free Desserts