Monday, February 13, 2012

Valentine Day Treats … Lower in fat but still so YUMMY!

By Stephanie of Infinite Life Fitness


Valentine’s Day is a day about love…a day of appreciation…a day of caring…but most importantly a day of indulging in some of your favorite sweet treats! It is OK to allow yourself to splurge every once in a while if you are trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle. But be careful of how much you are splurging and don’t forget to limit how often you allow yourself to do so!

So, to all those love birds that are scrambling to try to plan a romantic evening filled with dinner and tasty treats, why not consider some of the healthier options for your Valentine’s Day desserts?

Here are just a few treats which are healthier than the original recipes, but taste just as good! You can still have tasty treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth while trying to stick to your healthy diet!

Strawberry Cheesecake Minis
{Photo by TASTE OF HOME}
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12 Servings

Ingredients
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup egg substitute
  • 12 reduced-fat vanilla wafers
  • 1 can (12 ounces) strawberry cake and pastry filling

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