Oh, how I love the taste of lemons. So bright and refreshing, tangy, tart and sweet with a little sugar. Here's a recipe for a little lemon dessert, made a little healthier by using I Can't Believe It's Not Butter and Stevia to replace half the sugar (but you still need to limit yourself to just one).
Here's what you need:
3/4 C white all purpose flour
4 Tbsp I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light
2 Tbsp reduced fat sour cream
2 Tbsp Stevia
1/2 C sugar
1/2 C Stevia
1 whole egg
2 egg whites
1 Tbsp grated lemon rind
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
(I used 2 medium lemons to get enough rind and juice)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
pinch of powdered sugar for garnish
btw, in case you don't know this (and I didn't until recently), when you measure flour you are supposed to spoon it into the measuring cup and then level it off with a knife (don't tap it on the counter to level it out) rather than just scoop the flour out with the measuring cup. when you use the measuring cup to scoop it, it gets really packed in there and you are using more flour than you need, and also adding calories and carbs to your recipe.
Here's how to make them:
1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Combine flour, ICBINB, sour cream, and 2 Tbsp Stevia in a bowl to make a soft dough. I used a fork to mash it all together, and then Sara used her fingers to combine it into a dough.
3. Spray an 8x8 inch pan with canola spray. Press dough down into bottom of the pan all the way to edges.
4. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool. (My dough came away from the edges a little.)
5. Combine sugar, 1/2 C Stevia, egg, egg whites, lemon rind and juice, baking powder and salt. Whisk together so it is mixed well.
6. Pour over cooled dough.
7. Bake 25 minutes or until there is not indentation when touched. Let cool. Dust with powdered sugar. Serves 12.
How delicious does that look? It not only looks delicious, it IS delicious! They came out very thin, but don't be deceived. There is a ton of flavor packed into that little square. What a nice ending to a great meal with family and friends this would be.
There are 96 calories per serving (serves 12), 2.7g fat, 1g saturated fat, 17.9mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 8.75mg potassium, 16.1g carb, 2.1g protein.(3 Points Plus)
I realize that I am trying to give you all healthy recipes, and I also realize that I make a lot of treats. First of all, I believe that are things are allowed with moderation...have just one, not the whole pan. Second of all, if you need help keeping to just one, use these dessert recipes to serve when you have guests so they can help you eat it. They will love them just as much as you do, and they don't have to know how effortless most of what I post here is to make. Don't tell and they'll think you're a wizard in the kitchen! I also try to make desserts and treats with less calories and carbs by using lower fat, lower sugar substitutions. But that doesn't mean you can mindlessly eat them while watching TV or reading Facebook.
If you find that you cannot stop with one, then it would probably be best for you, your waistline and your glucose levels to skip the treats and stick to the proteins, fiber, etc.
Want to try something a little different? It would probably taste really good, too, with lime instead of lemon. Orange maybe? hmmm...if you try something different, let me know how it turns out.
Best wishes and tasty dishes,
Lisa
PS Hover over the black bar on the right side of the screen to pull out more menu options for my blog.
happyfairylove@live.com
Here's what you need:
3/4 C white all purpose flour
4 Tbsp I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light
2 Tbsp reduced fat sour cream
2 Tbsp Stevia
1/2 C sugar
1/2 C Stevia
1 whole egg
2 egg whites
1 Tbsp grated lemon rind
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
(I used 2 medium lemons to get enough rind and juice)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
pinch of powdered sugar for garnish
btw, in case you don't know this (and I didn't until recently), when you measure flour you are supposed to spoon it into the measuring cup and then level it off with a knife (don't tap it on the counter to level it out) rather than just scoop the flour out with the measuring cup. when you use the measuring cup to scoop it, it gets really packed in there and you are using more flour than you need, and also adding calories and carbs to your recipe.
Here's how to make them:
1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. Combine flour, ICBINB, sour cream, and 2 Tbsp Stevia in a bowl to make a soft dough. I used a fork to mash it all together, and then Sara used her fingers to combine it into a dough.
3. Spray an 8x8 inch pan with canola spray. Press dough down into bottom of the pan all the way to edges.
4. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool. (My dough came away from the edges a little.)
5. Combine sugar, 1/2 C Stevia, egg, egg whites, lemon rind and juice, baking powder and salt. Whisk together so it is mixed well.
6. Pour over cooled dough.
7. Bake 25 minutes or until there is not indentation when touched. Let cool. Dust with powdered sugar. Serves 12.
There are 96 calories per serving (serves 12), 2.7g fat, 1g saturated fat, 17.9mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 8.75mg potassium, 16.1g carb, 2.1g protein.(3 Points Plus)
I realize that I am trying to give you all healthy recipes, and I also realize that I make a lot of treats. First of all, I believe that are things are allowed with moderation...have just one, not the whole pan. Second of all, if you need help keeping to just one, use these dessert recipes to serve when you have guests so they can help you eat it. They will love them just as much as you do, and they don't have to know how effortless most of what I post here is to make. Don't tell and they'll think you're a wizard in the kitchen! I also try to make desserts and treats with less calories and carbs by using lower fat, lower sugar substitutions. But that doesn't mean you can mindlessly eat them while watching TV or reading Facebook.
If you find that you cannot stop with one, then it would probably be best for you, your waistline and your glucose levels to skip the treats and stick to the proteins, fiber, etc.
Want to try something a little different? It would probably taste really good, too, with lime instead of lemon. Orange maybe? hmmm...if you try something different, let me know how it turns out.
Best wishes and tasty dishes,
Lisa
PS Hover over the black bar on the right side of the screen to pull out more menu options for my blog.
happyfairylove@live.com
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