Lets get a jump on the holidays :)

LOW CAL PUMPKIN PIE!

I did some research and I think this is about as low of a calorie pie as you are going to get and it sounds yummy! You can't beat 64 calories per serving. I'll post two other web sites below incase this particular one doesn't sound appetizing to you.

http://recipeland.com/recipes/recipe/show/Low-Calorie_Pumpkin_Pie_26733

Prep
10 min. Cook
50 min. Ready In
60 min.

64 calories/serving (approx.)
Serving 96g, Fat 1.0g, Sat 0.0g
Carb 11.0g, Fib 2.0g, Prot 3.0g
Chol 24mg, Sodium 41mg
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8 servings


Ingredients
16 ounces pumpkin (canned) solid pack
13 ounces milk, skim, evaporated
1 each egg
2 each egg whites
1/2 cup biscuit baking mix (bisquick)
2 tablespoons sugar
8 packages sugar substitute
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Lightly grease or spray 9 inch pie pan with vegetable pan spray.

Place all ingredients in blender, food processor or mixing bowl.

Blend 1 minute or beat 2 minutes with mixer.

Pour into pie pan and bake for 50 minutes or until center is puffed up.



Read more at: http://recipeland.com/recipes/recipe/show/Low-Calorie_Pumpkin_Pie_26733

TWO OTHER SITES

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Low-Calorie-Pumpkin-Pie
124 cal

http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/desserts/r/pumpkinpie.htm
157 cal

Come on! Where are all those great, low calorie ideas that are going to help us through the holidays? I thought I would throw another one out there for all of you....... During the holidays mashed potatoes just don't seem as yummy without the gravy. So here is a recipe for turkey gravy that is only 17 calories...YES only 17 calories for 1/4 cup! That is a lot of gravy!

This recipe is to be used with drippings from a roasted turkey. It can really be altered to your needs as you may have more turkey drippings than this recipe calls for. Simply use more cornstarch and milk (maintaining same proportions) to achieve the consistency you desire. The most important component is assuring that you use a fat separator which will remove the calorie-laden fat and leave the flavorful drippings for your gravy.
Ingredients:
•2 cups turkey drippings (from a roasted turkey)
•1/8 tsp ground, black pepper
•1/2 cup skim milk
•2 Tbsp cornstach
•Salt to taste
Preparation:
1. Strain turkey drippings through a sieve, reserving the liquid, and discard any solids.

2. Pour the drippings into a fat separator, and allow to sit until the fat rises to the top. To speed up the process, you may add a couple ice cubes to the drippings.

2. Pour the liquid drippings from the fat separator (leaving the solid fat behind) into a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the black pepper, and bring to a heavy simmer.

3. In a separate dish, mix together the cornstarch and milk, and slowly pour the mixture into the drippings, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Continue cooking until thickened.

4. Season with salt to taste as needed.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Per Serving (1/4 cup) Calories 17

http://lowcaloriecooking.about.com/od/saucesandgravy/r/turkeygravy.htm

And just for good measure I will throw in a Low cal candied yam recipe from Live Strong. While I think they are one of the nastiest things on Earth (lol) I know that they are some peoples' absolute weakness! This recipe shaves off 200 calories compared to the traditonal butt enlarging temptations that grandma use to make.


Candied sweet potatoes are a holiday favorite that often contain more calories and fat than dessert. Drowning sweet potatoes in butter and sugar diminishes much of their nutritional benefits. Instead of giving up this holiday side dish, make a version that is lower in fat but still offers plenty of flavor.

Significance
The American Council on Exercise reports a typical holiday meal contains about 1,500 calories -- for many people this is more than a day's worth of calories. A classic, candied sweet potato recipe featuring sweet potatoes, over a pound of margarine, brown sugar, miniature marshmallows and spices contributes to this high count. One serving contains 361 calories and almost 19 g of fat per serving. You can save about 200 calories by trimming down the sweet potato recipe.

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To reduce fat in your candied sweet potatoes, use less margarine and enhance the flavor with orange zest and juice. Dice three, 5-inch long sweet potatoes and boil until just tender. Place in a baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray. Stir together ¼ cup of brown sugar, a pinch of salt, 1/4 tsp. of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the zest of one orange. Sprinkle the mixture over the potatoes and dot with 1 tbsp. of margarine or butter. Pour ½ cup of orange juice over the top and bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 15 minutes -- until the juice has created a syrupy sauce.

Benefits
The low-fat recipe makes about five servings. In each serving there are 130 calories and 2.4 g of fat. Each serving contains less than 1 g of saturated fat. The low-fat sweet potatoes provide more than 100 percent of the recommended dietary allowance for vitamin A and 16 percent for vitamin C.

Casserole Alternative
A low-fat sweet potato casserole offers all the sweetness of candied sweet potatoes without all the fat. A recipe in the November/December 2010 issue of "Eating Well" magazine, features crushed pineapple as an alternative sweetener. Low-fat evaporated milk adds creaminess to the potatoes, without the addition of pounds of fatty butter. Although marshmallows are fat-free, they are devoid of nutrition and high in calorie. Top your candied sweet potatoes with a light meringue made with egg whites and a minimal amount of sugar instead. The casserole contains just 196 calories per serving with 7 g of fat.

Considerations
Instead of a super-sugary version of sweet potatoes, consider serving mashed sweet potatoes made with cinnamon, a tablespoon of maple syrup and non-fat evaporated milk for even fewer calories and only trace amounts of fat per serving. Baked sweet potato wedges served with a honey-spiked non-fat yogurt dip are another way to enjoy them as a holiday side dish or appetizer with little fat.



Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/303517-low-fat-candied-sweet-potatoes/#ixzz1ZN3MVG9N

I totally forgot one of my favorites.... EGG NOG!

Eggnog

Eggnog is a minefield of calories -- from the heavy cream to the sugar to its main ingredient, eggs. Weighing in at around 340 calories per cup, with 19 grams of fat, this is one holiday drink that’s better left at the bar -- unless you make some serious changes. First, skip the heavy cream and use skim milk and fat-free half-and-half instead. Egg substitutes are just as good as the real deal, and a single packet of artificial sweetener can add all the flavor of a teaspoon of calorie-heavy sugar. And, since you’ve carved off the calories in all the right places -- down to about 60 calories per serving -- feel free to add 1/4 cup of brandy or rum for a little kick, or spice it up naturally with a shaving of fresh nutmeg.

Makes 4 servings

1 1/2 cups skim milk
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup pasteurized egg substitute
1 tsp vanilla
1 packet artificial sweetener
1/4 cup brandy or rum (optional)
Nutmeg (for garnish)

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/low-calorie-holiday-recipes