Three Biggest Loser Dessert Recipes! :)

Shannonk507

Here ya go. Thought I would share with fellow MFPers! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Chocolate Raspberry Dreamers

The chocolate is lighter than a pudding but not as fluffy as a mousse and certainly didn't resemble anything fudgy. But it is delicious and satisfying, especially given how few calories it has (not to mention the 10 grams of fiber). On those nights (and afternoons) when you dream about having a sweet, chocolatey snack, this one fits the bill!


Ingredients
1 cup all-natural fat-free cottage cheese
3 tablespoons 100% fruit raspberry spread
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
4 cups fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons natural 70% cocoa mini dark chocolate chunks


Makes 4 servings


Instructions
To the jar of a blender, add the cottage cheese, fruit spread, and cocoa powder. Blend on high until smooth, turning off the blender intermittently to scrape down the sides. Transfer the mixture to a resealable plastic container and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until chilled.


Divide the raspberries evenly among 4 martini glasses or to-go cups with lids. Spoon one-quarter of the chocolate mixture (about 1/4 cup) over each and top with 1/2 tablespoon of chocolate chunks.


Per serving: 179 calories, 9 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates (17 g sugar), 3 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 3 mg cholesterol, 10 g fiber, 216 mg sodium
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Coconut Macaroons

A true coconut flavor for coconut fans from The Biggest Loser Dessert Cookbook

These macaroons are a bit less gooey and buttery than the traditional ones, but that's actually a good thing because it allows true coconut lovers to enjoy the coconut. And you'll save more than 70 calories per macaroon over most traditional macaroons!

Makes 10 macaroons

Ingredients
Butter-flavored cooking spray
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
2 tablespoons light agave nectar
2/3 cup finely shredded reduced-fat unsweetened coconut (I used Let's Do...Organic 40% less fat coconut)

Instructions
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly mist it with spray.

Whisk together the egg whites, coconut sugar, and agave until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the coconut until well combined. Spoon the batter in mounds (about 1 level tablespoon per macaroon) onto the prepared pan, so they do not touch, to make 10 macaroons. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes, or until the macaroons are lightly golden brown. Remove the pan to a wire cooling rack and let them cool about 5 minutes. Transfer them to the cooling rack and allow to cool completely. Serve immediately or store them in a resealable plastic container for up to 5 days.

Per serving (2 macaroons): 86 calories, 2 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates (10 g sugar), 3 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 33 mg sodium
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Pear Fans with Blue Cheese

A beautiful first course or elegant after-dinner dessert from The Biggest Loser Dessert Cookbook

If you're in a hurry, just chop the pears and throw everything together in a to-go container for a quick snack.

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients
1/2 medium pear (any variety), cored and very thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 ounce crumbled reduced-fat blue cheese (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 teaspoon honey

Instructions
Arrange the pear slices on an appetizer plate so the slices are touching in the center and point outward (they can overlap slightly), creating a circular "fan" pattern. Sprinkle the blue cheese evenly over the pears. Drizzle the honey evenly over top. Serve immediately.


Per serving: 101 calories, 4 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates (11 g sugar), 3 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 8 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 192 mg sodium

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