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Title:How to Make them Goodies
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Created:Tue Feb 18 1986
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:4127
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2079.0. "Low or No Sugar Cookies, Breads, Desserts" by SSGBPM::CARDILLO () Thu Nov 02 1989 09:47

    I recently decided to approach this holiday season differently. 
    Everyone I know is on diets (or needs to be) so I am looking for
    recipes for breads, cookies, desserts, etc. that use a minimum of sugar
    (1/2 cup or less) or none at all.  I've had Frookies--cookies sweetened
    with fruit juice with raisins and they taste pretty good.
    
    Anyone else out there who wants to watch their weight BEFORE the season
    officially starts?
    
    Thanks in advance.
    
    Janet
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2079.3Just a few ideas!!SELL3::ELKINSMon Nov 06 1989 12:2831
    
    I have never heard of a FROOKIE?  Could you include the recipe?  This
    sounds like something I would enjoy making!!   Thanks!!
    
    I do know that Angel Food Cake is very low in fat.  You could sweeten
    it up with jello.  Make the jello just like the package says, but use
    1/2 the amount of liquid.  Poke holes in top of the cake and pour the
    jello on it, it will seep into cake.  Place in frig and let it
    solidify.  Arrange cut up fresh fruit on the top.  Mmmmmm!
    
    Pita crisps are great!!!  Take syrian bread, cut them any way you
    prefer.  I usually cut them like a pizza.  Seperate the halves.  Place
    them on a cookie sheet and bake in oven for about 6 minutes, until
    golden brown.  Some people make a seasoned margarine topping, but I
    prepare them dry.  I've also used bagels.  Cutting them across rather
    than through the bagel.  
    
    Boil macaroni, cool, place on cookie sheet.  Sprinkle with whatever
    spices you like.  I've used garlic powder and tarragon.  Try oregano
    and basil, or Mrs Dash - whatever.  Place in oven ofr approximately
    15-20 minutes.  They are semi-hard, crunchy and such a good snack.  No
    fat here.
    
    And I guess you could prepare those normal foods that take a lot of
    preperation. Like fruit kabobs.  I usually serve this with a yogurt
    jello dip.  Take plain yogurt and add a package of jello.  That's
    right, just the sprinkles, no water.  It does thicken so don't make it
    too early.
    
    good luck!
    Tracy
2079.7suggestion: apple pieDSTEG1::HUGHESWed Nov 08 1989 11:586
    I tried making an apple pie without sugar, just spices. It was very
    good. I served it with warm with vanilla ice cream for those who can
    tolerate sugar.
    
    Linda
2079.8Sugar Free CookbooksCASEY::BROCKNEYThis IS reality...Fri Nov 10 1989 12:5417
    
    I try to stay away from sugary foods, too, and have just discovered 
    two cookbooks for sugar-free goodies. The sweetener comes from 
    mashed or blended fruit, or fruit juices (no artifical sweeteners). 
    There are recipes for cookies, muffins, breads, cakes, pies, and 
    puddings -- with lots of suggestions from substitutions and mix-ins.
    
    I've tried some of the recipes and they're great. The cookbooks are:
    
         "Sweet and Sugar Free"          Author of both: Karen Barkie
    
         "Fancy Sweet and Sugar Free"
    
    They're paperback and cost around $7.95-$8.95.
    
    Karen