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Monday, November 12, 2012

The Benefits Of Low Fat Dessert Recipes

By Morgan Lee


Everyone likes dessert of some kind. For many people it is chocolate all the way. Others prefer fruit based treats. Then there are those who like cream based stuff. Whatever you like, there is probably a way to turn to low fat dessert recipes to satisfy the sweet tooth.

Anyone who desires to eat better and watch out for sugary and fatty foods may think they should avoid desserts altogether. But that really is not necessary. People can still indulge in something yummy and still not blow their diets or ruin their heath.

Whether one needs to watch fat intake or just chooses to do so in attempts to eat smart, dessert does not need to be avoided altogether. There are ways to turn our favorites into lighter options. There also are creative ways to concoct our own yummy goods.

For example, cheesecake is among the most popular items in the after-dinner category. It sure is delicious and appeals to so many because of its versatility. Variations include NY style, turtle, chocolate, fruit-topped and coconut. That only names a few. There are restaurants and shops that specialize in cheesecake and literally have dozens of options.

Alas, it is not always a low calorie choice. But you can make it at home and make it less fatty. One way is to replace some of the ingredients with lighter ones. This could mean using Neufchatel instead of regular cream cheese, 2% milk instead of whole milk and light sour cream instead of traditional. Ricotta cheese is another interesting substitution.

Making these kinds of substitutions is the best way to cut out some grams of fat. The creams and cheeses can be replaced with lighter versions in other foods too, not just a cheesecake. In addition to 2% milk, skim milk is often acceptable in recipes and will still provide a nice flavor. Another fat cutting area is the crust. Many treats are baked into crusts that are not exactly low cal. Yours could be made of graham crackers and be rolled thinner to make it lighter. Add some cocoa to make a graham chocolaty treat.

Good low fat dessert recipes are one way to indulge without the guilt. It makes it such that eating dessert every day is not a problem. Just watch your portion sizes and try not to overdo it.




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