Category: Desserts and Treats

Recipes that are low-fat / no-fat, and still worth eating.

Fat Free Cinnamon Rolls

Makes about 12 rolls.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 tbsp yeast
  • 1 c lukewarm skim milk (245 g)
  • 1/4 c white sugar
  • 3 c all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbsp skim milk
  • 1-1/3 c powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp skim milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

** 305 g skim milk = 1-1/4c (total). Recipe actually calls for 1c (245g), 1tbsp(15g), and 3tbsp(45g).

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the 1 cup lukewarm milk and yeast. Add 1/4 c sugar, 1-1/2c flour, and 2 egg whites. Mix well.
  • Cover bowl with kitchen towel and let sit 30 min on counter.
  • Then add salt and the other 1-1/2 c flour. Knead dough 5 minutes, adding enough extra flour to keep dough from sticking to counter.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape, probably 12" x 9". Mix the 1 cup brown sugar with the cinammon and sprinkle over the dough, saving a little to sprinkle over the top.
  • Roll up dough, lengthwise, and cut into approximately 1" slices. Place on greased baking pan.
  • Beat together one egg white and 1 tbsp skim milk, brush over the tops of cut rolls and sprinkle reserved cinnamon/sugar mix.
  • Bake rolls uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, 3 tbsp skim milk, and vanilla.
  • Cool rolls slightly, and drizzle icing over them.

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originally from https://www.food.com/recipe/fat-free-cinnamon-rolls-403482

Fat-Free Low-Calorie Chocolate Brownies

Makes 16 servings.

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 c unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c brown sugar
  • 1/4 c dry non-fat milk
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 c apple sauce, unsweetened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Lightly coat 8x8x2 (square) inch pan with cooking spray, or 9 inch round pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients in one bowl.
  • Mix wet ingredients in another bowl.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, just until moist. Don't over mix!
  • Spread mix into pan.
  • Bake 22-23 minutes, or until toothpick comes out cleanly.
  • Cool on wire rack.

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Modified from recipe on http://www.thespruceeats.com

Crustless Non-Fat Pumpkin Pie

Makes 16 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 4 egg whites (or 2 whole eggs, adds a lot of fats)
  • 15 oz can of pumpkin
  • 12 oz non-fat evaporated milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° (use 325° if using glass pan)
  • Spray pan with cooking spray
  • Beat eggs in a bowl
  • Mix dry ingredients in another (larger) bowl.
  • Stir in pumpkin and eggs.
  • Gradually mix in milk.

Cooking Times

9 inch round (glass) pan - 325° for 55-60 minutes 9 inch round (not glass) pan - 350° for 35-40 minutes 13x9 rectangle (glass) pan - 325° for 40-45 minutes 13x9 rectangle (not glass) pan - 350° for 35-40 minutes

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Modified recipe from https://www.verybestbaking.com