How to Save Major Calories on Holiday Desserts
Here are a few simple ways to enjoy the sweet treats of the holiday season without overindulging.
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1. Pie? Have a slice of apple lattice instead of a serving of apple crumb. Calories saved: 70
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2. And, hold the ice cream on the pie; opt for a plain piece of fruit pie instead. Calories saved: 75-100
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3. Enjoy cake — just scrap off the icing. Calories saved: at least 100
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4. Or, share your serving of chocolate cake and buttercream icing with someone special. Calories saved: 115
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5. Or, have an iced cupcake instead of a slice of frosted cake. Calories saved: 100
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6. Serve ice cream in a dish instead of a waffle cone. Calories saved: 50
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7. Top angel food cake with fruit instead of 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup. Calories saved: 100
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8. Trade 1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream for 1/2 cup of vanilla “light” ice cream. Calories saved: 50
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9. Instead of a cup of eggnog during the holidays, have hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick. Calories saved: 100
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10. Enjoy a serving of Jell-O — but hold the whipped cream. Calories saved: 50
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