Low Fat Desserts

Finally, a cake that balances sweetness with nutrition, this carrot tofu cake makes the most of whole wheat and shredded carrots while infusing moist richness with applesauce and tofu.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Delicious cookies without the guilt. Go ahead, have another one!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Baking doesn't always have to mean a sugar overload. This low-fat, low-cholesterol chocolate cake shows you can enjoy dessert without a hefty price tag for your...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A slice of this peanut butter and chocolate pudding pie is decadent enough that you won't even notice you're skipping out on all those calories.


Time:   1-2 hours

This classic 12-egg white angel food cake is light and fluffy, with a delicate flavor. Perfect for any special occasion.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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You'd never guess the base for this creamy treat was ricotta and cottage cheese. Along with honey and fresh berries, it makes a scrumptious and healthier summer treat.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Healthy ice cream recipes shouldn't taste this good. The sweet treat low in fat and sugar so you can indulge whenever, and a healthy dose of fresh berries mixed in...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Step aside traditional fudge; there's a new hero in town, and it's delightfully skinny. Satisfy those chocolate cravings without any of the extra baggage.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A sweet treat that cuts down on calories without sacrificing flavor. This dessert is easy to whip up and can be varied easily to include other flavors.


Time:   2-5 hours

Nothing beats milk and cookies for a sweet dose of nostalgia. If you're looking for a fat-free fix, these copycat oatmeal raisin cookies like...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baking soda, cocoa powder, sugar substitute, margarine, water, skim milk, eggs, egg whites, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Looking for a sweet treat that's also healthy? These applesauce oatmeal cookies are fat-free and loaded with rolled oats and raisins for a chewy delight.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A more redeeming take on apple pie. If what you really crave is pie a la mode, a big dollop of greek yogurt on top keeps the healthy trend going while still delivering your creamy...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This lower fat creme brulee is made with fresh raspberries, non-fat milk, and egg substitute, and then baked to perfection.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Missing sweets while dieting? These lightly sweetened oatmeal cookies will quench that desire while keeping your calories in check.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Low fat chocolate cupcakes are a delicious and health conscious treat! These delightful morsels are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Packaged applesauce is usually packed with high fructose corn syrup, but this homemade version is plenty flavorful without all the added sugar.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, eggs or egg substitute, baking powder, margarine, skim milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, confectioners' sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, baking soda, all-purpose flour, sugar, sour cream, egg, cocoa powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with coconut cream pudding mix, skim milk, graham cracker pie crust


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt, egg whites, fat-free milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, oats, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with coconut extract, sugar substitute, yogurt, Mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, coconut, miniature marshmallows


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with vanilla pudding mix, raspberries or blueberries, cream cheese, milk, angel food cake, whipped topping, strawberries


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with baking soda, applesauce, vanilla extract, cook and serve chocolate pudding, dry milk powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, self-rising flour, egg...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sweetener, salt, pie shell, apples, lemon, cornstarch, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours