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Healthy Foods: Luscious Desserts
Our test kitchens came up with healthy, low-fat and delicious desserts.
By Holley Johnson / Photography Van Chaplin / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Rebecca Kracke Gordon

Dollop Peach-Rhubarb Crisp with a scoop of creamy low-fat vanilla ice cream for the perfect blend of flavors and textures.
Try Chocolate-Oatmeal Parfaits packed with beneficial whole grains and dairy for a satisfying snack.

• Peach-Rhubarb Crisp
• Chocolate-Oatmeal Parfaits
• Quick Oatmeal Granola

How can dessert be good for you? Easy—make it a part of your lifestyle by adding wholesome fruits, grains, and dairy. These tempting treats satisfy your sweet cravings and pack in powerful benefits. For a complete serving of fruit, enjoy warm Peach-Rhubarb Crisp; it has significantly less fat than you'd expect to find in such a delectable dish. With these fabulous recipes, you can have homemade comfort without the guilt.

Healthy Benefits
• Peaches yield antioxidants and other phytochemicals that may inhibit tumor growth.
• Fiber-rich oats lower the risk for a number of diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and heart disease.


"Healthy Foods: Luscious Desserts" is from the September 2007 issue of Southern Living.




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