10 surprisingly healthy treats

Blueberry Cheesecake

Compared with most cheesecakes, this version of blueberry cheesecake isn’t particularly high in fat, as it uses low-fat cottage cheese instead of the traditional cream cheese, and is lightened by folding in whisked egg whites before baking.

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Maple Walnut Coffee Cakes

Perfect with coffee, tea or milk, these mouth-watering mini coffee cakes offer a flavourful combination of maple, cinnamon and crunchy walnuts.

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Oatmeal and Raisin Cookies

Both children and adults will love these crisp, melt-in-the-mouth oatmeal and raisin cookies. They are a wholesome treat, packed with oatmeal and raisins for extra flavour and nutrition. It’s worth making a double batch and freezing some.

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Lower-fat (nut-free!) Carrot Cake

With orange juice and crushed pineapple acting as healthier substitutions for oil, this carrot cake is both deliciously moist and simple to bake

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Maritime Blueberry Apple Cobbler

Tiny Canadian blueberries are packed with flavour. Here they pair perfectly with tart apples in a simple yet delicious dessert. Dollop it with some sweetened whipped cream or ice cream for an extra special treat.

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Candy Bar Cupcakes

Eating a cupcake has never tasted of felt so good, thanks to this trimmer version. They’re a perfect snack to share at your next festive gathering.

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Cinnamon Banana Caramels

Any fruit-fresh, canned or frozen-can be used to make this instant version of crème brûlée. In this recipe for cinnamon banana caramels, the fruit is topped with Greek-style yogurt-lower in fat than cream-then with golden brown sugar, and grilled to a rich caramel topping.

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Mocha Ricotta Tiramisu

This delectable take on the popular Italian dessert includes the traditional sponge cakes soaked in coffee and liqueur for the base. Then a light and creamy mixture of sweetened ricotta cheese and yogourt replaces the whipped high-fat mascarpone cheese that usually layers the ladyfingers. A sprinkling of grated dark chocolate is the finishing touch.

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Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

Most people’s ideal brownie is one that is moist in the centre, with a deep chocolate flavour. This recipe for fudgy chocolate brownies uses chocolate and cocoa powder to give plenty of chocolate flavour, and dark brown sugar for the desired texture.

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Sour Cherry Clafoutis

A clafoutis sounds fancy, but it’s just a big, baked fruit pancake. This version is loaded with antioxidant-rich sour cherries. The tart flavour is part of this dish’s character, but if you find it too sour, sprinkle with a little sugar or drizzle on some maple syrup.

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