Date Oatmeal Cookies recipe – 123 calories

Ingredients:
2 (8 ounce) packages chopped dates
3 cups quick oats
2 eggs
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:
1. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar.
2. Add the eggs and vanilla; combine well.
3. Add the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; combine well.
4. Add the dates and quick oats and mix together.
5. Use a teaspoon to drop the mix onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for about 11-12 minutes (or until golden brown).
Servings: 48 cookies

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 123
Calories from fat: 39
Total fat: 4.4g
Cholesterol: 18mg
Total carbs: 20.1g
Protein: 1.8g

Raspberry Almond Bars recipe – 163 calories

Ingredients:
1 pie dough
2 eggs
1/4 cup raspberry jam
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cup flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
green food coloring
red food coloring

For the frosting
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons cream or milk
1 1/2-2 cups icing sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation:
1. Prepare the pie dough for one crust unbaked shell. Line an 8″ square ungreased cake pan with the pastry.
2. Spread with the raspberry jam.
3. Cream the butter and sugar together thoroughly. Add the eggs, beating until light and fluffy. Add the flour and salt; blend well.
4. Divide the batter in half; color half green and half red.
5. First spread the green layer (doing your best not to spread the jam onto the green batter). Once the green is covering all of the jam, repeat with the red layer.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30-40 minutes (or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean). Cool completely then frost.
7. To make the frosting: Beat together the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy, adding enough icing sugar to make a spreading consistency.
8. Spread over the cooled bars, let set and then cut into bars.
Servings: 24

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 163
Calories from fat: 73
Total fat: 8.1g
Cholesterol: 31mg
Total carbs: 21.5g
Protein: 1.4g

Chocolate Walnut Bars recipe – 197 calories

Ingredients:

For the crust
2 cups flour
2/3 cup cold butter, (cut into small pieces)
1/2 cup sugar
1 pinch salt

For the filling
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons melted butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
teaspoons vanilla

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3. To make the crust: in a food processor, mix the flour, sugar and salt for about 4-5 seconds (until combined).
4. Add in the butter and process until crumbly.
5. Press into the bottom of the the baking dish.
6. Bake for about 15 minutes (or until lightly browned).
7. To make the filling: in a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, melted butter, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla until well combined.
8. Mix in the chocolate chips and nuts.
9. Pour over the crust.
10. Bake for about 25-30 minutes (or until set).
Servings: 35 bars

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 197
Calories from fat: 97
Total fat: 10.9g
Cholesterol: 29mg
Total carbs: 25.1g
Protein: 2.5g

Strawberries with Creme Fraiche recipe – 134 calories

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh strawberries
4 ounces creme fraiche
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons mint, thinly sliced

Preparation:
1. Stem and slice the strawberries.
2. Stir the brown sugar into the creme fraiche.
3. Serve the strawberries in bowls and pass the creme fraiche to drizzle over the top; sprinkle with mint for garnish.
Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 134
Calories from fat: 96
Total fat: 10.7g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Total carbs: 9.8g
Protein: 1.1g

Pumpkin Cookies recipe – 59 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup ground flax seeds
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup Splenda granular
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, beat the margarine, sugar and Splenda until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg, pumpkin and vanilla; blend well.
4. Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
5. Drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10-12 minutes (or until light golden brown around the edges).
Servings: 60 cookies

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 59
Calories from fat: 30
Total fat: 3.4g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Total carbs: 6.9g
Protein: 0.8g

Easy Fudgy Cookies recipe – 110 calories

Ingredients:
200 g dark chocolate
2 eggs
30 g butter
1 egg yolk
170 g flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
100 g sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
powdered sugar, for dusting

Preparation:
1. Melt the butter and chocolate in a bowl over a pot of boiling water.
2. Mix the eggs, egg yolk and sugar using an electric mixer.
3. Add the chocolate mixture to the sugar and egg mixture.
4. Blend the flour and baking powder, and add it to the mixture bowl to complete the dough.
5. Freeze for about 2 hours.
6. Preheat the oven to 356 degrees F (180 degrees Celsius).
7. Remove the dough from the freezer and roll it into little balls.
8. Roll in the powdered sugar and bake on a cookie sheet for about 7 minutes (the cookies should remain a little soft in the center).
Servings: 20 cookies

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 110
Calories from fat: 72
Total fat: 8.1g
Cholesterol: 33mg
Total carbs: 10.2g
Protein: 3.1g

Strawberry Sorbet recipe – 200 calories

Ingredients:
4 cups strawberries
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
3 drops lemon juice or kirsch (optional)

Preparation:
1. Rinse, dry and hull the strawberries.
2. Puree the strawberries with the water and sugar.
3. Taste and adjust the flavor with a few drops of lemon or kirsch if needed.
4. Using an ice cream maker, freeze according to the instructions.
Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 200
Calories from fat: 4
Total fat: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 51.2g
Protein: 1.2g

Caramel Creme Dessert recipe – 168 calories

Ingredients:
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups warm milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
1. For the caramel: Pour the 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a medium-size, heavy-bottomed frying pan and place over medium-High heat.
2. Let the sugar cook for about 3-5 minutes (until it reaches an evenly golden brown color), stirring with a wooden spoon to remove any lumps. Do not overcook as this will give the caramel a bitter taste!
3. Once the caramel has reached the proper color, add 1 tablespoon water to the pan (to keep caramel from becoming too hard).
4. Remove from the heat and carefully cover the bottom of a 2-qt mold. Tilt the mold from side to side if necessary to completely cover the bottom.
5. When the caramel has cooled, butter the sides of the mold. Set aside.
6. For the crème: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
7. Lightly beat together the eggs, sugar and salt. Pour over the warm milk; add the vanilla and stir to blend.
8. Pour the mixture over the caramel in the mold.
9. Place the mold in a pan containing 2 inches hot water.
10. Place the pan in the oven; bake for about 1 hour (until set). The custard is done when knife blade inserted comes out clean.
Servings: 6

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 168
Calories from fat: 55
Total fat: 6.2g
Cholesterol: 119mg
Total carbs: 21.7g
Protein: 6.5g

Four Fruit Salad recipe – 60 calories

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1-2 medium firm bananas, sliced
2 cups green grapes, halved
1 small cantaloupe, cut into chunks
1/3 cup orange juice

Preparation:
1. In a large bowl, combine the fruit.
2. Pour the juice over the fruit and toss to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate for about 4 hours. Stir just before serving.
Servings: 10

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 60
Calories from fat: 2
Total fat: 0.3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 15.2g
Protein: 1g

Coconut Creme Bars recipe – 148 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 5/8 ounces French vanilla pudding mix
1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

For the glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
3-4 teaspoons milk
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease a 13×9 inch pan.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the pudding mix and 1 3/4 cups milk.
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from the heat; cool while preparing the base.
6. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, half-and-half, 1/2 cup margarine and almond extract at low speed until moistened.
7. Reserve 1 cup mixture for the topping; spread the remaining mixture in the prepared pan.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 8 minutes.
9. Spoon and spread the pudding gently over the base.
10. Add the coconut to the 1 cup reserve mixture; spoon teaspoonfuls evenly over the pudding.
11. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to the oven and bake for about 20-30 minutes (or until it turns golden brown and the coconut mixture is firm to touch).
12. In a small bowl, combine all the glaze ingredients, adding enough milk for the desired glaze consistency; blend until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm bars.
13. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Servings: 36 bars

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 148
Calories from fat: 70
Total fat: 7.8g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Total carbs: 18.6g
Protein: 1.6g

Swedish Spice Cookies recipe – 124 calories

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 egg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Have an ungreased baking sheet ready.
3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices; set aside.
4. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar on high speed for about 1 minute (until light).
5. Add the molasses and egg; mix well.
6. Stop the mixer and add the flour mixture.
7. Mix just until combined.
8. Roll the dough into balls, using about 1 1/2 teaspoons dough for each.
9. Roll in the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar so that the balls are fully coated.
10. Arrange the balls on a baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
11. If you prefer thin, crisp cookies, flatten them with a glass that has been dipped in sugar.
12. Bake the cookies for about 9-10 minutes (until set).
13. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.
Servings: 30

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 124
Calories from fat: 43
Total fat: 4.9g
Cholesterol: 19mg
Total carbs: 19.4g
Protein: 1.2g

Mosaic Fruit Roll Ups recipe – 125 calories

Ingredients:
2 large flour tortillas
1 cup strawberries, diced
1 cup peaches, sliced
3 kiwi, peeled and sliced
3 ounces strawberry cream cheese
icing sugar (optional)
mint sprig (optional)

Preparation:
1. Spread the cream cheese on the white surface of each tortilla.
2. Arrange the kiwi slices over the top 2/3 of the tortilla, leaving the bottom 1/3 with cream cheese only.
3. Top the kiwi with a layer of peach slices and then diced strawberries.
4. Roll the tortilla toward the end that’s only covered with cream cheese.
5. Chill for 10-15 minutes.
6. Slice each tortilla roll into 8 slices each.
7. Garnish with icing sugar and mint sprigs (if desired) and serve.
Servings: 16

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 125
Calories from fat: 69
Total fat: 7.8g
Cholesterol: 20mg
Total carbs: 11.6g
Protein: 2.9g

Easy Pineapple Cake recipe – 165 calories

Ingredients:

For the cake
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

For the glaze
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation:
1. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, sugar and vanilla.
2. Gently mix in the undrained can of crushed pineapple. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pineapple juice to use in the glaze.
3. Pour into a greased and floured 9×13 pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 35-40 minutes (until the center is set). Let cool for 5-6 minutes.
5. To make the frosting: In a separate bowl, combine the pineapple juice, milk, powdered sugar and vanilla. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more milk.
6. Pour the glaze over the hot cake.
Servings: 20

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 165
Calories from fat: 1
Total fat: 0.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 40.2g
Protein: 1.4g

Pepper Cookies recipe – 123 calories

Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
3/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
1. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar.
2. Add the egg, a cup of flour, the other egg, one more cup of flour, the spices and finally the rest of the flour.
3. Roll the soft dough into a ball, put in a plastic bag, cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 20 hours.
4. Use 1/2 teaspoon of dough for each cookie.
5. Preheat the oven to 320 degrees F.
5. Place the cookies on cooking sheets and bake for about 11-15 minutes.
Servings: 36

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 123
Calories from fat: 38
Total fat: 4.3g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Total carbs: 19.7g
Protein: 1.8g

Greek Thiples (Honey Rolls) recipe – 66 calories

Ingredients:
3 1/2-4 cups bread flour
2 packages active dry yeast
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons oil
sesame seeds

Preparation:
1. Using an electric mixer, combine 3 1/2 cups flour, yeast and salt, blending well.
2. Separate one egg; set the egg white aside.
3. Add the egg yolk and the remaining egg, honey, oil and hot water to the flour mixture.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead for about 10 minutes.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top.
6. Cover with plastic wrap and a damp towel.
7. Let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
8. Punch down; let rest for 5 minutes.
9. Divide evenly; shape into 16 balls.
10. Arrange the balls in a greased 9-inch layer cake pan.
11. Lightly beat the reserved egg white and brush over the rolls.
12. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
13. Cover and let rise for about 15 minutes.
14. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 22 minutes (until golden brown).
15. Serve warm.
Servings: 16

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 134
Calories from fat: 23
Total fat: 2.6g
Cholesterol: 26mg
Total carbs: 23.4g
Protein: 4g

Chocolate Pikelets recipe – 76 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted
1 egg
1 cup low-fat milk
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Preparation:
1. In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in the milk; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg and sugar together until thick and pale.
3. Sift the flour, cream of tartar, cocoa and salt together.
4. Fold the dry ingredients into the beaten egg mixture, alternating with adding the milk/baking soda mixture.
5. Fold in the melted butter just until combined.
6. Heat a greased frying pan and cook 1-2 tablespoonfuls of the pikelet batter until bubbles appear on the surface.
7. Flip the pikelets to cook on the other side for 1 about minute (or until golden brown).
Servings: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 76
Calories from fat: 16
Total fat: 1.8g
Cholesterol: 18mg
Total carbs: 12.9g
Protein: 2.5g

Monster Cookies recipe – 91 calories

Ingredients:
4 ounces M&Ms chocolate candy
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1/2 cup margarine, softened
4 1/2 cups oatmeal
3 eggs
1 teaspoon light Karo syrup (or pancake syrup)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation:
1. Mix the sugars with the margarine and the eggs.
2. Add the vanilla, peanut butter and light syrup.
3. Mix the rest of the ingredients and add the M&Ms at the end.
4. Drop by teaspoonful on a lightly greased cookie sheet (you can use PAM cooking spray).
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes.
Servings: 84

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 91
Calories from fat: 42
Total fat: 4.8g
Cholesterol: 7mg
Total carbs: 11.1g
Fiber: 0.9g
Protein: 2.2g
WW points: 2

Walnut and Raisin Cookies – 75 calories

Ingredients:
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped into coarse pieces
1/4 cup desiccated coconut
1 large egg
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 325° F (160° C).
2. Cream the sugar and butter together.
3. Add the (slightly beaten) egg and vanilla essence.
4. Sift the flour and baking powder together.
5. Add the dessicated coconut, raisins and walnuts to the flour and mix with your hands.
6. Add this mixture to the butter and sugar mixture; fold gently.
7. Put spoonfuls of the batter 1 inch apart into a prepared (greased or covered with butter paper) baking tray and slightly flatten.
8. Bake for about 20 minutes (or until light golden brown).
9. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then take the cookies out of the tray and cool completely on a wire rack.
10. Store in an air tight container.
Servings: 20 cookies

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 75
Calories from fat: 41
Total fat: 4.6g
Cholesterol: 18mg
Total carbs: 7.7g
Fiber: 0.3g
Protein: 1.1g
WW points: 2

Coffee Squares recipe – 134 calories

Ingredients:
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup warm coffee
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 egg
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cream the butter or margarine with the sugar.
3. Add the egg and mix, then blend in the rest of the ingredients (except the chocolate chips).
4. Spread into a greased 9×13″ baking pan.
5. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
6. Bake for about 30-35 minutes.
7. Let cool on a wire rack, then cut into squares.
Servings: 24 squares

Nutritional information for one square:
Calories: 134
Calories from fat: 46
Total fat: 5.1g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Total carbs: 21.6g
Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 1.3g
WW points: 3

Ambrosia Fruit Salad recipe – 146 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup mandarin orange pieces, drained
1 cup coconut
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup sour cream or lemon yogurt

Preparation:
1. Combine all the ingredients (except the marshmallows) in a large bowl.
2. Chill for several hours.
3. Add the marshmallows right before serving.
Servings: 10

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 146
Calories from fat: 93
Total fat: 10.4g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Total carbs: 13.6g
Fiber: 1.9g
Protein: 1.7g
WW points: 3