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Yield:  12 muffins (serving size: 1 muffin)                     Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces) 1 cup   whole wheat pastry flour (about 5 1/8 ounces) 1/2 cup   sugar 1 teaspoon   baking powder 1 teaspoon   baking soda 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1 1/2 cups   low-fat buttermilk 1 1/4 cups   chopped dried figs 2 tablespoons   canola oil 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract 1  large egg Cooking spray 1/3 cup   packed brown sugar 1/4 cup   quick-cooking oats 1 tablespoon   butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly spoon flours into measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Make a well in center of mixture. Place buttermilk, figs, oil, vanilla, and egg in a food processor; process until well blended. Add fig mixture to flou...

Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  10 minutes Yield:  Makes 16 servings (serving size: 1 whoopie pie)                      Ingredients COOKIES: 1 1/2 cups   all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 2/3 cup   unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed) 1 1/2 teaspoons   baking powder 1/2 teaspoon   sea salt or table salt 1 cup   unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup   vegetable oil 1  large egg 1/2 cup   granulated sugar 1/4 cup   agave nectar 1 teaspoon   instant espresso powder, dissolved in 1 teaspoon warm water 1 teaspoon   pure vanilla extract FILLING: 2/3 cup   marshmallow crème 1/4 cup   (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup   powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon   pure vanilla extract Preparation 1. To make cookies: Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, combine flour and next 3 ingredients (through salt); sti...

Yield:  Makes 8 muffins (serving size: 1 muffin)                   Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup   applesauce 1 teaspoon   canola oil 1/2 cup   turbinado sugar 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon   almond extract 3/4 cup   oat flour 1/3 cup   unsweetened cocoa 2 teaspoons   baking powder 1/2 teaspoon   baking soda 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1/8 teaspoon   ground cinnamon 1/2 cup   semisweet dairy- and gluten-free chocolate chips (such as Sunspire) Powdered sugar (optional) Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place 8 paper liners in muffin tin; coat with cooking spray. 2. Combine applesauce and next 4 ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the next 6 ingredients. Add oat mixture to applesauce mixture; stir until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. 3. Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake for 20–22 minutes, rotating the pan a half-turn after...

                 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   flour   1 teaspoon   baking powder   1/2 teaspoon   salt 1  stick (4 oz.) unsalted butter   1 cup   sugar   3  eggs   1 teaspoon   vanilla extract   3/4 cup   milk   1  stick ( 1/4 lb.) unsalted butter   1/2 cup   shortening 3 cups   confectioners' sugar   1/2 teaspoon   vanilla extract   dash of salt assorted food coloring assorted tubes icing in various colors assorted candy, such as licorice string, mini and regular M&M's, mini marshmallows, jellybeans and gummy candies Preparation Make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin (or mini-cupcake tin) with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla...

Yield:  10 servings (serving size: 1 slice)                 Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons   "measures-like-sugar" calorie-free sweetener 1 tablespoon   baking powder 2 teaspoons   ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon   cumin seed, slightly crushed 1/4 teaspoon   dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon   salt 2/3 cup   fat-free milk 1/3 cup   egg substitute 2 1/2 tablespoons   vegetable oil 2 tablespoons   picante sauce Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine milk and next 3 ingredients; stir well. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon batter into an 8 1/2- x 4 1/2-inch loafpan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan, and let cool on a...

                    Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons   butter 2 ounces   bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 ounces   unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon   instant coffee granules 1 tablespoon   hot water 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups   all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces) 1/2 cup   unsweetened cocoa 2 teaspoons   baking powder 1/8 teaspoon   salt 2 1/2 cups   sugar 1/2 cup   egg substitute 2  large eggs 1/2 cup   chopped walnuts 1/4 cup   semisweet chocolate minichips Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Place butter, bittersweet chocolate, and unsweetened chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute or until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until smooth. Combine coffee granules and 1 tablespoon hot water, stirring until granules dissolve. Stir coffee and vanilla into chocolate mixture. ...

Prep Time:  18 minutes Total Time:  50 minutes Yield:  Makes: 12 servings (serving size: 1 slice)                  Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   white whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup   cornmeal 6 tablespoons   sugar 2 teaspoons   baking powder 1/4 teaspoon   baking soda 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1 cup   low-fat buttermilk 2 tablespoons   olive oil 1  large egg white 1 tablespoon   lemon zest 1/2 cup   unsweetened dried cherries, coarsely chopped Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8- x 4-inch loaf pan. 2. In bowl, whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, egg white, and lemon zest until blended. Add to flour mixture, along with cherries, and stir to mix. Spread in pan. 3. Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean (45-50 minutes). Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn ou...

                             "I made this as a birthday cake using a low-fat lemon cream-cheese frosting. It was quite a hit." --CL Reader Yield:  9 servings (serving size: 1 square) Ingredients 1/2 cup   all-purpose flour 1/2 cup   whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon   baking powder 1/2 teaspoon   ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon   baking soda 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1  large egg 1  large egg white 1/2 cup   packed brown sugar 1/2 cup   canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons   vegetable oil 2 tablespoons   butter, melted 1 tablespoon   grated orange rind 3/4 cup   raisins 1/2 cup   grated carrot 1/3 cup   dried cranberries Cooking spray 2 tablespoons   coarsely chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours and next 4 ingred...

              Yield:  Makes 12 servings (serving size: 1 cookie) Ingredients 2 tablespoons   butter 2 ounces   semisweet chocolate 1  egg 1 teaspoon   instant espresso powder 1/4 cup   sugar 2 tablespoons   all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon   baking powder 1/4 teaspoon   salt 2 ounces   semisweet chocolate Preparation Melt butter and 2 ounces semisweet chocolate in a microwave. Meanwhile, put egg, espresso powder, and sugar into a bowl; whisk for about 1 minute or until light. Combine melted-chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, scraping bowl if necessary. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; combine with the chocolate mixture, and mix well. Finely chop 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, and add to bowl, mixing until well-incorporated. Let chill for 15 minutes. Form a 6-inch log, and freeze for 3 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 325°. Slice into 1/2-inch-thick slices, and...

               Ingredients 1 cup   oat flour 3/4 cup   old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon   baking powder 1/3 teaspoon   baking soda 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1/2 cup   raw sugar 1/3 cup   canola oil 1/3 cup   plain soy milk 1/2 teaspoon   vanilla extract 1/2  ripe banana, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup   chopped walnuts or other favorite nut 1/3 cup   semisweet vegan chocolate chips (such as Tropical Source) Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 6 ingredients (through sugar) in a bowl. Whisk together oil, soy milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add wet mixture to dry ingredients; stir to combine. Fold in banana, walnuts, and chocolate chips. 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop dough onto pan with a small ice-cream scoop. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown, turning baking sheet halfway through. Let cool on a wire rack. Nutritiona...