12 almond lighter Recipes

roasted red pepper, toasted almonds, whole grain bread, garlic clove, olive oil, sherry wine vinegar, parmesan cheese, grated, water, paprika

smart balance light butter spread, softened (this should be the stick butter, not the soft tub-style), butter, softened, egg whites, egg, vanilla, brown sugar, sugar, white flour, baking soda, salt, chocolate chip, almonds, toasted and roughly chopped, unsweetened coconut , toasted until golden brown

graham cracker crumbs, butter, melted, chopped pecans, cinnamon, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, light sour cream, neufchatel cheese - 1/3 less the fat cream cheese (room temperature )

eggs, sugar, canned pumpkin, almond extract, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, ground ginger, nutmeg, salt, sugar, divided, sugar, divided, reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed, butter, vanilla extract

graham cracker crumbs, low fat cottage cheese (blend in blender), light cream cheese, sugar, eggs, flour, milk, vanilla extract, almond extract

quick-cooking oats, flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, splenda brown sugar blend, baking powder, baking soda, salt, fat-free buttermilk, egg beaters egg substitute, canola oil, unsweetened applesauce, almond extract, cherries, roughly chopped

sliced raw almonds, butter (or extra virgin olive oil for lighter dish), garlic salt to taste (be a little generous--it is okay), fresh french green beans (thin green beans), butter (or e.v. olive oil for a lighter dish), minced garlic, dried tarragon, a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper, lemon juice, crumbled goat cheese

cooked chicken, chopped and chilled, celery, chopped, green seedless grape, sliced, sliced almonds, lightly toasted, fresh parsley, chopped, salt, mayonnaise (for lighter salad, use 3/4 cup), heavy whipping cream

chocolate cake mix, sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix, water, egg whites (next list starts frosting ingrediants), nonfat milk, cold, almond extract, sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix, chocolate curls (optional)

flour, splenda sugar substitute, baking powder, salt, cocoa, water (or just until pouring consistency), egg, vanilla, almond extract, splenda sugar substitute (1 cup. if you prefer milk chocolate, i prefer dark chocolate, so a slightly bitter taste comes through), cocoa, water, frozen cherries