Here's what you need when you need sweets
Low fat does not mean no life. Cakes, ice cream, pies, and even queen-cheese cakes in desserts can be delicious even with simple recipes.
Just ask the author of Flax Recipes, MDH, Elaine Magee of RD, "Recipe Doctor" at WebMD Weight Loss Clinic, and tell me what to eat if I have diabetes. Magee says there are no strict rules on how to formulate. experiment. Use only half-fat fat-free alternatives-don't try to reduce all fat.
"It has to be pleasant and satisfying, otherwise you will be more likely to be over-obsessed," Magee said. "Some people like my lighter version better than the original."
Her list of delicious low-fat desserts:
Fresh fruit Whether it's cooked fruit compotes, a bowl of chilled strawberries, or cleverly sliced pears on a plate, it's hard to beat fresh fruit for a delicious dessert. Dress it up with a swirl of chocolate syrup. A small piece of cheese is also suitable for pears and apples.
2. Angel food cake. It is low in calories and contains no fat. Fresh fruit (or fruit puree) and a small mass of light "cool whip" make it even more interesting. You can also glaze the cake with a juice / powdered sugar mixture.
3. Brownie cake. To reduce the flavor of the brownie cake, use some fat-free sour cream or espresso instead. Apple butter can replace fat in spice cake recipes. In carrot cake, try replacing half of the oil with pineapple juice.
4. Cheesecake. Use light cream cheese to reduce fat. "Don't use all fat-free cream cheese, but if you want, you can try half fat-free cream cheese and half light cheese," she said. Additionally, reducing fat in the crust by using low-fat crackers or whole wheat crackers will Cut the butter into two tablespoons (instead of eight tablespoons) and press into the bottom of the pot instead of the sides
5. Keynote. Use fat-free sweetened condensed milk instead of regular milk, and add a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of coconut milk (or half-fat fat-free) instead of some butter to reduce fat in the crust. Magee said, "There are shaves everywhere."
5. Single-shell meringue pie. Magee told WebMD, "Two crusty pies will spoil-that's where all the fat and calories are." Lemon meringue pie is your best choice because it has only one shell instead of two shells, and it is sprinkled on it Pastry instead of whipped cream.
6. Light ice cream. "I never buy ice cream with normal fat," she said. "There are a lot of very good lighting brands." Serve with fresh berries, cinnamon powder and even a little chocolate syrup, just don't go crazy.
7. S'mores. Use low fat whole wheat crackers. "The trick is how much chocolate you want to paste into it," Magee said. "You can use a mini-bar; only once every half. A little chocolate is enough."
8. Pudding. Make instant puddings from low-fat milk. Add fresh raspberries when serving.
9. Ice cream. The key is serving size; buy a mini spoon. Because it is very rich, the ice cream is also very satisfying.
10. Light strawberry shortcake. Use a slice of Entenman's gold cake (or a low-fat cookie made from low-fat cookies) with fresh strawberries and a pinch of light whip or light cream.
Even if you are eating light desserts, serving size is still a big issue. When you sit down for dessert time, you still have to be vigilant. "It's easy to overeat, because it tastes good," Maggie said.
Just ask the author of Flax Recipes, MDH, Elaine Magee of RD, "Recipe Doctor" at WebMD Weight Loss Clinic, and tell me what to eat if I have diabetes. Magee says there are no strict rules on how to formulate. experiment. Use only half-fat fat-free alternatives-don't try to reduce all fat.
"It has to be pleasant and satisfying, otherwise you will be more likely to be over-obsessed," Magee said. "Some people like my lighter version better than the original."
Her list of delicious low-fat desserts:
Fresh fruit Whether it's cooked fruit compotes, a bowl of chilled strawberries, or cleverly sliced pears on a plate, it's hard to beat fresh fruit for a delicious dessert. Dress it up with a swirl of chocolate syrup. A small piece of cheese is also suitable for pears and apples.
2. Angel food cake. It is low in calories and contains no fat. Fresh fruit (or fruit puree) and a small mass of light "cool whip" make it even more interesting. You can also glaze the cake with a juice / powdered sugar mixture.
3. Brownie cake. To reduce the flavor of the brownie cake, use some fat-free sour cream or espresso instead. Apple butter can replace fat in spice cake recipes. In carrot cake, try replacing half of the oil with pineapple juice.
4. Cheesecake. Use light cream cheese to reduce fat. "Don't use all fat-free cream cheese, but if you want, you can try half fat-free cream cheese and half light cheese," she said. Additionally, reducing fat in the crust by using low-fat crackers or whole wheat crackers will Cut the butter into two tablespoons (instead of eight tablespoons) and press into the bottom of the pot instead of the sides
5. Keynote. Use fat-free sweetened condensed milk instead of regular milk, and add a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of coconut milk (or half-fat fat-free) instead of some butter to reduce fat in the crust. Magee said, "There are shaves everywhere."
5. Single-shell meringue pie. Magee told WebMD, "Two crusty pies will spoil-that's where all the fat and calories are." Lemon meringue pie is your best choice because it has only one shell instead of two shells, and it is sprinkled on it Pastry instead of whipped cream.
6. Light ice cream. "I never buy ice cream with normal fat," she said. "There are a lot of very good lighting brands." Serve with fresh berries, cinnamon powder and even a little chocolate syrup, just don't go crazy.
7. S'mores. Use low fat whole wheat crackers. "The trick is how much chocolate you want to paste into it," Magee said. "You can use a mini-bar; only once every half. A little chocolate is enough."
8. Pudding. Make instant puddings from low-fat milk. Add fresh raspberries when serving.
9. Ice cream. The key is serving size; buy a mini spoon. Because it is very rich, the ice cream is also very satisfying.
10. Light strawberry shortcake. Use a slice of Entenman's gold cake (or a low-fat cookie made from low-fat cookies) with fresh strawberries and a pinch of light whip or light cream.
Even if you are eating light desserts, serving size is still a big issue. When you sit down for dessert time, you still have to be vigilant. "It's easy to overeat, because it tastes good," Maggie said.