Low Fat Peanut Butter Pie

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Richele McFarlin

Peanut butter is a favorite ingredient for many. Who wants to give up peanut butter just because of a diet? You do not need to deny yourself a food that is healthy due to a high fat content when you can slim it down. Here is a great recipe for a low fat peanut butter pie. I bet you didnt’ even think that was possible, right? This Recipe for Low-Fat Peanut Butter Pie is from Good Morning America’s “Cut the Calories Cookbook” and makes a 9 inch cake. Ingredients 1 can evaporated skim milk (12-ounce) 1 envelope plain gelatin (1/4-ounce) … Continue reading →

Healthy Dose of Watermelon

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Richele McFarlin

My family loves watermelon. Every year we buy a ton of them and quickly eat all of it. My two year old is especially fond of them. She can make a dinner out of just watermelon if I’d let her. Most kids are the same way and devour this beautiful fruit. I never gave the unassuming watermelon too much thought as a health food. I assumed it was a nice way to hydrate as it consists mostly of water as the name suggests. However, this lovely pink fruit has more to it than simple water. Watermelon contains is hydrating. Watermelon … Continue reading →

Low Fat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Richele McFarlin

A few years ago I found a recipe for low-fat oatmeal raisin cookies. I prefer chocolate chips over raisins so if you want to save a few more grams of fat and calories you may not want to use chocolate chips. This recipe is so good that even my kids gobbled them up! Normally my kids will complain that low fat options for baked goods are not as good as the full fat. However, this recipe will not make you miss full fat cookies one bit. Keep in mind this recipe is low in fat for an oatmeal cookie but … Continue reading →