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Perfect pudding: Low-fat vanilla custard
By on 16/08/2010 15:40:17
Top your crumble with delicious low-fat custard that has all the rich flavour of normal custard, but only a fraction of the calories
SERVES 8PREPARATION TIME 5 minutesCOOKING TIME 10 minutesPER SERVING 48 calories, 1.5g fatSAVE 458 calories, 41.5g fat!1 pint skimmed milk1 vanilla pod, split lengthwise1tbsp unrefined sugar1tbsp, heaped, corn flour (add more if you want thicker
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Winter warming Oriental soups
By on 12/11/2011 07:22:55
Low-fat soup options to boost your health as the weather cools
Think oriental for the perfect winter lunchtime soup: low-fat, simple to make, filling and health-giving.Don't be worried by the list of ingredients: all are easily available at oriental stores; substitute your own choice of vegetables and noodles
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Healthy breakfast: Slender scotch pancakes
By on 16/08/2010 18:09:51
Low-fat pancakes: a healthy breakfast
SERVES 4PREP TIME 5 MINSCOOKING TIME 30 MINSPER SERVING 219 CALORIES, 2.5G FATSAVING 250 CALORIES, 7.5G FAT! For the pancakes125g wholemeal flour2tsp baking powder1 egg, beaten300ml skimmed milk1 small banana well mashedFor the cherry compote250g
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Simple supper: Coq au vin
By on 08/11/2010 14:36:43
A rich, comforting dish, that's quick and easy to make, as well as being low in fat
SERVES: 2PREPARATION: 20 minutesCOOKING: 1 hourPER SERVING: 392 calories, 6g fatSAVING: 513 calories, 47g fatIngredientsRecipe
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Simple supper: Veggie Moussaka
By on 17/08/2010 12:34:07
Fancy a quick and healthy supper? Try veggie moussaka with an easy low-fat topping
SERVES 6PREP TIME 20 MINSCOOKING TIME 1 1/2 HOURSPER SERVING 230 CALORIES, 6G FATSAVING 406 CALORIES, 34.3G FAT!1tbsp olive oil1 large onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, finely diced1 carrot, finely diced2 x 400g Puy lentils, drained200ml vegetable
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Low-calorie snack ideas
By on 31/01/2012 08:00:37
Want a snack but worried about piling on the pounds? Try one of these low-calorie fill ups with max 250 calories and 6g fat
1 mini pitta bread and 1tbsp of hummus1 small banana and 3 Brazil nuts1 medium-sized apple and a 2cm (20g) chunk of reduced-fat cheddar cheese.1 dark Ryvita and 1 small hard-boiled egg.1 medium slice of dark rye bread with 1 dsp of low-fat soft
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Tea-time treat: Skinny scones
By on 17/08/2010 10:58:55
Love these fruity scones: half the fat and calories of cream-filled ones
MAKES 10PREP 10 MINSCOOKING TIME 12 MINSPER SERVING 167 CALORIES, 5.3G FAT (3G SAT FAT)SAVING 217 CALORIES, 14.7G FAT!225g self raising flour50g butter1tbsp golden caster sugar70g dried unsweetened cherries90ml skimmed milk1 egg beaten3tbsp 100
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Simple supper: Clever mushroom carbonara
By on 16/08/2010 16:02:42
Swap fat-laden bacon, cream, butter and bucket-loads of cheese for a tasty, satisfying supper with half the calories and two thirds less fat
SERVES 2PREPARATION TIME 15 minutesCOOKING TIME 10 minutesPER SERVING 453 calories, 14g fatSAVE 460 calories, 30g fat!200g fresh field mushrooms or any variety you like1-2tsp oil or spray oil2 rashers smoked back bacon150g dried spaghetti
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Perfect pudding: Wholesome bramble crumble
By on 16/08/2010 15:07:49
The combination of sweet apple and tart blackberries is perfect with an oaty crumble topping - and a serving of this pudding contains a third less fat and half the calories
SERVES 8PREPARATION TIME 15minutesCOOKING TIME 35 minutesPER SERVING 233 calories, 11g fatSAVE 358 calories, 18g fat!3 pears2 bramley apples1 cinnamon stick1 star anis200g blackberries50g plain wholemeal flour120g rolled oats50g cold butter, diced50
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Perfect pudding: Cheat's chocolate macaroons
By on 17/08/2010 10:58:41
Satisfyingly sweet, light and contain just a fraction of the fat and calories of a chocolate brownie
MAKES 12PREP TIME 25 MINSCOOKING TIME 18 MINSPER SERVING 75 CALORIES, 2.7G FAT (0.7G SAT FAT)SAVING 192 CALORIES, 13G FAT100g icing sugar50g ground almonds15g good-quality cocoa powder2 medium egg whites40g caster sugar100ml 3% fat crème fraîche4
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