Looking for that great taste of pumpkin pie without the guilt of overindulging?  Now you can, with these 100-Calorie Pumpkin Pie Tartlets. This satisfying treat is the perfect size to snack on by itself or enjoy as an elegant finish to the perfect meal. Prep:15 mins Cooking:25 mins Cooling:60 mins Yields:16 servings 16 (2 1/2-inch) [...]

This seasonal cookie recipe will treat both your taste buds and your waistline well. The original cookie landed on Epicurious.com’s most popular recipe list, so it was tested to see if it could keep it’s flavor while making it healthier. The amount of butter was reduced and some drained applesauce was added. Using a little [...]

1/2 cup butter 8 ounces semisweet chocolate 1 cup sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 4 eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup Purple Puree (recipe below) 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1. Heat the oven to 350°. Lightly butter a 9- by 9-inch [...]

Makes 18 to 20 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins Preheat oven to 350 [...]

Kids love to make (and eat) these sugar free cookies. 1/2 cup natural peanut butter 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut 1/3 cup rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup wheat germ A bit less than 1/4 cup honey Combine peanut butter, milk powder, and coconut in a large [...]

Makes about 40 1 inch cookies 1/2 Cup Almond Butter (If you open the jar and the almond butter has separated, you’ll need to mix the oil back together with the almond butter and then measure) 2 Cups Almond Flour/Meal 6 Tbsp Honey or Agave Nectar 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract Slivered Almonds, for decoration 1. [...]

3 cups powdered sugar 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups shortening 6 eggs 1 Tbsp salt 1/4 cup vanilla (yes, that much) 1 cup amaranth flour 2 cups potato starch 2 cups sweet rice flour 4 cups brown rice flour 2 Tbsp xanthan gum 3 Tbsp baking powder Preheat oven to 325*. Mix together the [...]

Makes 12 cookies 1 tablespoon flax seed, ground 3 tablespoons water 1 cup natural organic crunchy peanut butter 1/2 banana, mashed 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon baking soda Directions preheat oven to 350. microwave flax seed and water for 30 seconds until you get gel like consistency (this is your egg). mix balance [...]

Makes 18 servings 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract 1/4 cup egg substitute 3 3/4 cups gluten-free baking mix 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375 degrees F ( [...]

“These cookies are pure energy! Oatmeal, wheat germ, raisins and nuts will put you in first place for sure.” 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 pinch salt 3 [...]