Serves: 5

You may be thinking the same thing I have in the past, "Is there really a light dessert that tastes luscious?" Well, there are and I'm going to share four of them with you. As you will see, they have low fat ingredients or applesauce for sweetener. Many people are looking for alternatives for fats and sugars in recipes; it's quite easy to find these recipes in specialty books and on the Internet. Speaking of Internet recipes, did you know you can capture and save Internet recipes in your Cookin' software?

Light recipes help us keep our calories minimal and also help us keep our sugar intake down. Just because these recipes are considered "light" doesn't mean we should allow ourselves to eat more than a serving. Light desserts are an aid to help us have an occasional treat without feeling guilty. You know the old saying "moderation in all things." We should be able to enjoy a tasty treat but in order for the "light" in the recipe to work, we have to be careful how much of it we eat.

One of the things I have found helpful is to make sure I eat my dessert slowly. I savor the taste and try to make it last. This helps me from feeling like I have to have another piece. And let's face it, even if you are being careful what you eat, you may still have someone around you that could care less, which in turn may increase your temptation! That being the case - if we are watching our calorie and sugar intake, we need to be prepared by telling ourselves ahead of time "one piece."

What I like about this light lemon cupcake recipe is that it is a good one to freeze. That way you don't have to feel obligated to eat them all up all at once. The brownie recipe is a great one for feeding a crowd. They will never know this is a light dessert. The apple dessert is mostly apples with just a bit of flour and sugar. And, last of all, the banana cake can be served with fresh fruit. I wanted to show you a wide variety of desserts that are considered light or healthier desserts.

After you have enjoyed these desserts, you will want to make them again. Make sure you create a "Light Dessert" section in your Cook'n Organizer so these recipes will be easy to find!

More Recipes from the 2012 HomeCook'n Collection Cookbook:
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TABLE TALK: Four Fantastic Light Desserts
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TABLE TALK: Beyond Couponing
TABLE TALK: Healthier Homestyle Cooking
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