Desserts!!!

Yum! Don't those look good? We all have a sweet tooth and it's okay at times to cheat and indulge because that's what makes us human. We all have a weakness, my weakness is chocolate I mean who doesn't have a chocolate weakness? But to satisfy my chocolate craving I chose to have organic 85% dark chocolate. It's soooo much healthy for you then regular chocolate, its all natural and organic and barley has sugar or fat in it! You can pick it up at basically anywhere! But I was thinking, why not write a new post on my blog about healthy low calorie desserts for you guys to try? (I take no credit in these recipes I'm sharing, I found them all online)My first low calorie dessert is the: Chocolate-Cherry Heart Smart Cookies.

INGREDIENTS 

• 1.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1/3 cup)
• 1.5 ounces whole-wheat flour (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• Cooking spray

PREPARATION

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2. Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours and next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
3. 3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; add brown sugar, stirring until smooth. Add sugar mixture to flour mixture; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add cherries, vanilla, and egg; beat until combined. Fold in chocolate. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes. Cool on pans 3 minutes or until almost firm. Remove cookies from pans; cool on wire racks.

                                                                                      NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Amount per serving

Calories: 94

Fat: 3.2g

Saturated fat: 1.6g

Monounsaturated fat: 0.6g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g

Protein: 1.5g

Carbohydrate: 15.7g

Fiber: 1.3g

Cholesterol: 10mg

Iron: 0.6mg

Sodium: 88mg

Calcium: 15mg

Now you can indulge in some great cookies that are low calorie and low in fat as well :) Now everyone loves brownies! I mean dont eny it I know you do! Brownies are beyond delicious, so I found this excellent recipe that I know you brownie lovers out there will absolutely enjoy! My next recipe is called: Fudgy Brownies! 

INGREDIENTS 

• 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (1 cup)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 large egg
• Cooking spray

                                                                                         PREPARATION

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk.
3. 3. Place butter and chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl, and microwave at HIGH for 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds. Stir until smooth, and set aside. Cool slightly. Add 1 cup sugar, milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, egg yolks, and egg; stir with a whisk to combine. Add butter mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Pour batter into an 8-inch square metal baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean.

                                                                                        NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Amount per serving

• Calories: 147
• Fat: 6.1g
• Saturated fat: 3.6g
• Monounsaturated fat: 1.5g
• Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
• Protein: 2.3g
• Carbohydrate: 22.4g
• Fiber: 1.3g
• Cholesterol: 47mg
• Iron: 1mg
• Sodium: 73mg
• Calcium: 15mg

Lastly I have one more recipe for you its called: The Butterscotch Bars

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
• 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Cooking spray
• 3/4 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/4 cups butterscotch morsels (about 8 ounces)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

                                                                                          PREPARATION 

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2. Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl. Stir in vanilla and egg. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, oats, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and baking soda in a bowl. Add oat mixture to sugar mixture; stir with a fork until combined (mixture will be crumbly). Place 3 cups oat mixture into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray; press into bottom of pan. Set aside.
3. 3. Place sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch morsels, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until butterscotch morsels melt, stirring every 20 seconds. Stir in walnuts. Scrape mixture into pan, spreading evenly over crust. Sprinkle evenly with remaining oat mixture, gently pressing into butterscotch mixture. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown. Place pan on a cooling rack; run a knife around outside edge. Cool completely.

                                                                                    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Amount per serving

• Calories: 148
• Fat: 5.1g
• Saturated fat: 2.7g
• Monounsaturated fat: 0.9g
• Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1g
• Protein: 2.6g
• Carbohydrate: 23.4g
• Fiber: 0.8g
• Cholesterol: 11mg
• Iron: 0.8mg
• Sodium: 87mg
• Calcium: 31mg

Well there you go fitties, I really hope these 3 desserts recipes, all under 150 cals helps you out! If you ever feel like having something sweet just make one of these! Untill next time!


                                                     xoxo GettinginShapex