Guilt-Free Breakfast

Challenge the Test Kitchen to lighten popular breakfast breads and they'll rise to the occasion. Behold: pure decadence for less than 300 calories.

Maple-Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe

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Maple-Pecan Sticky Buns

Enjoy these morning glories without skimping on size. The secret? A low-fat roll mix creates extra-indulgent (and easy) sticky buns. To make ahead, assemble unbaked rolls in pans, cover with plastic wrap, and chill overnight. Let stand 1 1/2 to 2 hours to rise; bake as directed.

Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe

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Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Brown rice flour and sorghum flour (in the organic section of supermarkets) make a bread so tender, you won't believe it's gluten-free. For best results, use a light-colored pan. Or, turn your dark pan into a shiny one by wrapping the outside of it with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe

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Blueberry Coffee Cake

Skim milk and nonfat yogurt make this cake moist and easy on the waistline—only 219 calories a slice. Antioxidant-rich blueberries are a bonus. Combine the dry ingredients the night before for a quick morning start. Serve this cake warm or at room temperature.

Gingerbread Muffins with Spiced Nut Streusel Recipe

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Gingerbread Muffins with Spiced Nut Streusel

We cut over half of the sugar and butter, brightening up the ginger flavor. Applesauce and coffee add extra moisture minus extra calories. Bake these easy, melt-in-your-mouth muffins ahead of time, let them cool, and freeze up to 1 month. Reheat muffins in the oven or microwave for a fast breakfast snack to go.

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