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One Bowl Chocolate Cake
An easy one bowl, one-layer chocolate cake that's low in fat.
Roast Turkey Breast
A turkey breast is the perfect holiday centerpiece if you're trying to eat low fat, and if you're not entertaining more than about 8 people. Plus, it cooks much quicker than a whole bird.
Cranberry Orange Biscotti
Biscotti, which are twice-baked Italian hard cookies are perfect accompaniments to afternoon tea or coffee. They also make great homemade gifts from your kitchen during the holidays. Most biscotti, though not all, tend to be low fat. These cranberry orange biscotti fit the bill.
Chocolate Crinkles
Chocolate crinkles are soft and delicious cookies rolled in powdered sugar before baking, which gives rise to their black and white appearance. These low fat, low calorie Crinkle cookies make wonderful holiday gifts from your kitchen.
Divinity
Soft pillowy candies that are naturally low fat
Sautéed Green Beans
A low fat alternative to green bean casserole, these sautéed green beans would make a nice side dish at your Thanksgiving table.
Wholesome Cranberry Bars
A healthier take on a seasonal sweet treat, these wholesome cranberry bars would make a wonderful gift from your kitchen during the holidays.
Low Fat Icebox Cookies
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.
Low Fat Brownies
These low fat brownies make a wonderfully chocolately treat. Served warm with a glass of cold milk, they taste just heavenly.
Chocolate Rice Cereal Squares
This sinful-looking low-fat chocolate rice cereal squares are a snap to make. They're perfect for popping into lunch boxes, or to take along to a party.
Mini Chocolate Cupcakes
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
Crispy Rice Cereal Holiday Treats
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.
Low-Fat Thumbprint Cookies
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.
Low Fat Holiday Sugar Cookies
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.
Low Fat Chocolate Chip-Raisin Cookies
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.
Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken
A simple lemon and herb roast chicken makes a nice low fat centerpiece for Sunday lunch or a holiday meal with close family. Serve with roasted new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Low Fat Gingerbread Cake
A moist and delicious gingerbread cake that's perfect for the holidays. Best of all, it's low fat.
Cranberry Apple Sauce
Here's a delicious variation on cranberry sauce, pairing fresh cranberries with apples.
Herbed Pork Tenderloin
Now that pork tenderloin is about as lean as white-meat chicken, you can enjoy this herbed pork tenderloin as part of your low-fat lifestyle.
Low Fat Cranberry Macaroons
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.
Christmas Turkey
Eating a low fat diet should not deprive you of enjoying a Christmas turkey. The breast meat is naturally low in fat, and the darker meat can be enjoyed, too. With just a small amount of oil, lemon and plenty of fresh herbs, you can roast a turkey that is fragrant and succulent.
Low Fat Cranberry Orange Muffins
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.
Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Cookies
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.
Orange-Glazed Carrots
Sweet orange-glazed carrots make a perfect low fat side dish for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table, or with any special meal.
Cider-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Cooked until just crisp tender, then sauteed with garlic, red onion and apple cider, these Cider-Glazed Brussels Sprouts may make you change your mind about this much-maligned vegetable. They make a perfect side dish at Thanksgiving and Christmas.