Enjoy these recipes for low fat cakes, cookies, muffins, and more.
A light, lemony cookie that's makes a great fat-free sweet treat.
A healthier take on a seasonal sweet treat, these wholesome cranberry bars would make a wonderful gift from your kitchen during the holidays.
Here's a quick and easy low-fat pumpkin cake that makes used of yellow cake mix but adds almost no fat, but plenty of delicious pumpkin favor for a great seasonal sweet treat.
Cookies for breakfast? These low fat cookies are a little like muffins. Full of whole-grain goodness and low in fat, these little cookies make a great little breakfast on the go.
Make cakes and muffins from store-bought cake mixes with far less fat and cholesterol with these simple suggestions.
Here's a wholesome, heart-healthy version of blueberry muffins mad with mostly whole-wheat flour and oats.
Traditional Irish Soda Bread is made with flour, salt, baking soda, and buttermilk; and that's it. Pure and simple. But for a sweeter variation of soda bread, try this one, packed with raisins, and a hint of orange zest.
Any muffins with chocolate chips in them can't be called diet muffins, but if you want a sweet treat with less fat than the store-bought variety, and a bit more fiber, then these chocolate chip muffins fit the bill.
A store-bought blueberry scone can be more than 400 calories. so why not make your own at home where you can control the ingredients and the portion size. These blueberry scones make a great low-fat, low-calorie treat at well under under 100 calories per scone.
Chocolate and bananas make a pretty good combination in this delicious low-fat quick bread. Enjoy a slice of chocolate banana bread with a cup of hot tea, or pack a slice as a treat in your child's lunch box.
The secret to these low fat pumpkin cream cheese brownies is pumpkin. Using canned pumpkin puree instead of oil makes for a deliciously moist, dense brownie that you'll swear is anything but low fat.
With almost half the butter of most sugar cookies, these Halloween sugar cookies should make you feel only half as guilty for indulging. Top with sprinkles before baking or add a colorful glaze afterwards using powdered sugar, lemon juice and food coloring.
These low fat Halloween cookies make a great treat to take along to your neighborhood Halloween party. They're a great way to indulge in a little chocolate without blowing your diet.
These little pumpkin squares are light and airy, and belie the fact that they're low fat. Add a little bit of decadence with a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips.
A sweet and delicious fall and winter treat, this sweet potato bread will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma. Enjoy a slice of this wholesome sweet potato bread as a mid-afternoon snack, or pack a slice in your kids' lunch boxes.
A great wholesome applesauce oatmeal muffin that's delicious, nutritious and low in fat. Perfect for breakfast on the go or as a lunch box treat.
Wondering what to do with all that rhubarb? After making pies and compote, try some delicious rhubarb muffins, which make a great snack or picnic item.
These wholesome apricot and date cookies are kind of a cross between a cookie and a muffin, making them a satisfying fruity snack. These apricot date cookies are perfect to pop int to kids' lunch boxes, too.
Prepare some lower-fat sugar cookies, and use bunny, flower and egg-shaped cookie cutters plus plenty of colorful sprinkles and sugars to make delightful Easter and spring cookies.
Indulge in a little sweet treat on St Patrick's Day with these lightened sugar cookies, containing a fraction of the fat of regular sugar cookies. The low fat sugar cookies are perfect with a nice cup of tea.
Here's a neat way to get a your chocolate fix without compromising your low-fat way of eating. These mini chocolate cupcakes are both low fat and portion controlled. Pop one of these little cupcakes in your child's lunch box for a mini low-fat chocolatey treat
Don't blow your diet on Valentine's Day. Enjoy these light as air fat-free Valentine Meringue Cookies. Add a hint of red food coloring to make these cookies extra-special for your loved one.
Chocolate chip cookies are just about everybody's favorite cookie, and the undoing of many a dieter or healthy eater. So why not adjust your recipes a little and enjoy a lighter chocolate chip cookie that's still worth savoring.
Here's a healthier version of banana bread that reduces the amount of fat and sugar, and replaces half the flour content with with whole wheat flour. The end result is still a delicious banana bread fit for any tea table.
These cute mini corn muffins are low in fat and easy to make. Pop on in your child's lunch box, or serve them when you're having a chili night. Mini muffins are the perfect way to exercise portion control!
These crispy rice treats are loved by most kids (and adults). Add a holiday twist by using cookie cutters and some colored food gel and sprinkles.
Cute little thumbprint cookies are irresistible, especially during the holidays. Most cookie recipes involve a lot of butter and eggs. This recipe calls for just a 1/4 cup of butter and only one egg. I like to fill these thumbprint cookies with raspberry preserves, but feel free to use your favorite kind.
Enjoy these moist and delicious morning glory muffins at breakfast or as an afternoon teatime treat.
A nice mix of semisweet chocolate chips, raisins and oats makes for a tasty cookie with a lot less fat than regular chocolate chip cookies.
A sinful-tasting low-fat banana cake with a deliciously sweet cream-cheese frosting makes a sweet treat for any occasion.
Low fat baking can change the texture of muffins quick breads and cakes. But there a few things you can do to ensure low fat baking success.
There's nothing quite like a warm, fresh banana muffin. Enjoy these low-fat banana muffins for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.
A moist and delicious gingerbread cake that's perfect for the holidays. Best of all, it's low fat.
This fruity chocolate chip bars are a guilty pleasure with a fraction of the fat of most cookies and bars. These bars make a delicious holiday treat or gift from your kitchen.
Christmas cookies: who can resist them? If you're trying to eat low fat, try these tasty little icebox cookies, which are sweet, buttery and low in fat.
Pumpkin and cranberries pair well together in these delicious low fat fall muffins. Enjoy these pumpkin cranberry muffins with a morning cup of coffee or as a tea time treat.
Neither a cookie nor a muffin, these delectable, low-fat pumpkin bites are perfect for lunch boxes or as after-school treats. Sweet yet nutritious, these low fat pumpkin bites are a real kid pleaser.
A low fat lemon blueberry loaf that's perfect for a mid-morning snack or afternoon tea.
These low fat brownies make a wonderfully chocolately treat. Served warm with a glass of cold milk, they taste just heavenly.
Low fat cherry oatmeal muffins are perfect as a mid-morning snack or with afternoon tea.
Phyllo dough is a great low fat alternative to regular pastry and pie crusts. But using phyllo dough can be daunting. Here's how to use phyllo dough for your low fat baking needs.
Why give up pies and pastries when there's a light, crisp and flaky alternative. Phyllo (or filo) dough is a great low fat substitute for regular pastry and pie crusts.
A low fat pumpkin-banana bread using a small amount of heart-healthy canola oil instead of artery-clogging butter. A nice low fat treat for fall and Halloween.
Low fat muffins featuring chunks of Bartlett pear, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
Warm blueberry muffins fresh from the oven are hard to beat. Try these low fat blueberry muffins for breakfast or as part of a low fat brunch.
Delicious, low fat Apricot-Ginger Muffins, pairing the sweetness of apricot preserves with the spiciness of ginger.
A moist, low fat banana bread with fresh raspberries.
These low fat zucchini muffins are perfect for breakfast on the go or a mid-morning snack.
Moist zucchini bread makes a healthy and delicious snack. This low fat lemon zucchini bread has a little extra tang, thanks to the lemon zest and nutmeg.
If you're planning a low fat St Patrick's Day feast, try this traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe. It's easy to make and requires only a few basic ingredients.
Who can resist warm muffins fresh from the oven? These low fat raspberry orange muffins are a great way to start your day. Simple to make, these low fat muffins can be made in a jiffy.
These delicious low fat chocolate chip cookies have half the fat of regular chocolate chip cookies yet taste just as decadent. Using cocoa powder and miniature chocolate chips, the chocolate taste is just as intense.
Sweet yet tart, these low fat lemon bars are a luscious treat. Next to chocolate, these make a perfect sweet indulgence, only with less fat and fewer calories.
These low fat brownies are dense and fudgy, making a wonderfully chocolatey treat. Enjoy these while they are still warm with a glass of cold, fat free milk.
Serve some of this delicious low fat cornbread at your next picnic, potluck or Super Bowl party.
This moist low fat carrot cake, with its light cream cheese frosting, makes a great guilt-free dessert.
These moist apple oatmeal muffins make a great low fat snack or breakfast muffin.
These low fat oatbran muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or as a mid-morning snack.
For a healthy morning snack, or if you're grabbing breakfast on the run, try these delicious low fat pumpkin oatmeal muffins.
Indulge your sweet tooth with this delicious low fat banana bread recipe.
Ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this low fat sweet treat makes a perfect holiday snack.
Who can resist holiday cookies? If you like oatmeal raisin cookies, try these festive low fat cookies, which use cranberries instead of raisins.
This deliciously moist and tangy fruitcake makes a great low fat Christmas cake. If you want to cut the fat completely, omit the walnuts and add a little more fruit to compensate.
Sugar cookies, anyone? These low fat cookies are a tasty holiday treat. Reducing the amount of butter allows these holiday cookies to lose much of the fat without losing the flavor.
This sweet low fat dessert is a delightful treat. Enjoy these raspberry squares anytime or serve them at a holiday gathering. They won't last long.
Help yourself to one of these low fat gingerbread men. By reducing the amount of butter and replacing it with applesauce, these low fat holiday cookies are a perfect treat for kids and grown-ups alike.
Use mini chocolate chips in your next low fat chocolate chip cookie recipe. You make a smaller measure of chocolate chips go further.
These fat free Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies are one holiday cookie you don't have to feel guilty about. They're fat free and low carb.
Tender and light, these low fat Cranberry Orange Muffins make a delightful seasonal treat. Serve them as part of a holiday brunch or enjoy with a glass of orange or pomegranate juice for breakfast.
Light and airy, these low fat cranberry macaroons use just enough coconut to add a chewy sweetness, but not enough to overload these cookies with saturated fat. Crispy rice cereal adds a little crunch.
Just because something is deemed low fat does not mean it is low calorie. Low fat treats are usually high in sugar, which can equally lead to weight gain.
These low fat key lime bars make a tangy and creamy treat.
Phyllo dough is used to make these delicious low fat cherry turnovers, which are buttery-tasting and wonderfully flaky.
Low fat peach tarts made with phyllo dough make for a sweet, crispy, flaky treat.
