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The days of eating whatever I want with no repercussions are long gone! And yet, I still crave dessert after every meal (yes, even after breakfast).
With lots of thanks to Pinterest (follow me!), specifically the links below, I was able to find TWO delicious recipes that cut tons of calories from some of my favorite treats--and were so delicious that I even got the little sister's approval!
#1: Double Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Although these cupcakes were less than beautiful, they tasted delicious! I pinned the recipe ages ago, but was too skeptical to try them. All it takes is one box of chocolate cake mix, 15 oz. of pumpkin puree, and about 4 oz. of chocolate chips!
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As I mentioned before, they did not turn out pretty by any means! I checked on them in the oven and they actually didn't look any different from when I put them in; I knew they were finished when the knife came out clean.
Sarah and I ate our cupcakes for dessert--easy to do at only about 110 calories a pop!
#2: Funfetti Cookies
The next recipe that I attempted ended just as deliciously, but no prettier than the cupcakes. After the success of the cupcakes, I was eager to search for more guilt-free recipes. By searching "low-calorie cookies", I came across a recipe for funfetti cookies. Along with the cake mix, the other two ingredients are two you will most likely already have at home-- plain greek yogurt & eggs.
I mixed the three ingredients together, spooned them out, and let them bake for about 10-12 minutes. The consistency is like a mix of a cupcake/cookie, but suprisingly delicious! If you like the taste of funfetti, you will love these cookies!
And yes, one is missing, because my sister, Sarah, and I could not wait to try one before I could snap the picture! These cookies came out to about 100 calories a piece -- no guilt here!
My verdict: these two variations are so scrumptious that I don't see a reason to go back to the original recipe!
Enjoy,
Ms. L
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