

"Remember - Stressed spelled backwards is DESSERTS! So whenever you're feeling a little stressed while dieting, zip it up with light desserts that are kind to your diet. A craving for sweet little nothings doesn't mean that you have to get off your weight loss plan in order to enjoy such. Just keep the calories light, and the fat low - that's one key to weight loss.

You'll find an entire recipe box of tasty low fat, low calorie dessert & treat recipes for dieters at Kiss the Diet Cook."


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Autumn Pumpkin Pie - Low Calorie, Low Fat Recipe for Pumpkin Pie

This can't be a diet! Oh yes it can! Our recipe for Autumn Pumpkin Pie contains a scant 150 calories per slice, but better yet, it takes pumpkiny good. Grab a glass of skimmed milk, a friend, and enjoy by a cozy fire.

Filling for Autumn Pumpkin Pie - a low calorie, low fat recipe for pumpkin pie for dieters

1 can pumpkin
1/2 cup of egg substitute OR 2 egg white and one yolk
1/2 cup sugar plus 6 packets of Equal
1 tsp of cinnamon, ginger, cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 - 12 ounce can of skimmed evaporated milk

Mix pumpkin with eggs then add milk. Mix dry ingredients and carefully add to wet.

Crust - a low calorie, low fat recipe for pumpkin pie for dieters

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons of low-fat margarine OR refrigerated butter spray (0 calories type)
4 Tablespoons of ice water
2 - 9 " pie plates

Combine ingredients, form ball, roll out between two pieces of waxed paper that have been lightly dusted with flour.

Spray pie plate with no-calorie cooking spray and carefully transfer crust. Fill with prepared filling and place into a 425 degree preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees and cook for about 30 minutes longer.

Topping - a low calorie, low fat recipe for pumpkin pie for dieters