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This healthy apple crumble packs a bundle of added goodness from the berries, oats, nuts and spices, and is very low in fat. It’s also dairy-free and suitable for vegans – as long as you can resist serving it with custard.

Each serving provides 287 kcal, 5g protein, 37g carbohydrates (of which 27g sugars), 12.5g fat (of which 3g saturates), 4g fibre and 0.1g salt.

Healthy apple crumble

low-calorie cooking spray

apples

200 grams/7 ounces frozen mixed berries

tbsp finely grated orange zest

tbsp cornflour

ginger

cinnamon

nutmeg

maple syrup

75 grams/2¾oz porridge oats

75 grams/2¾oz walnuts, chopped

tbsp coconut oil,

Combine apples, raisins and cinnamon to make this quick, light and comforting dessert. Serve with yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup, if you like.

Cinnamon-stewed apple

sweet eating apples (about 600 grams),

raisins

maple syrup (optional)

Put the apples in a saucepan with the cinnamon, raisins and 2 tbsp water. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 10-15 mins until the apples are very

Spoon the stewed apples into bowls, and serve with a dollop of the yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup, if you like. Will keep chilled in an airtight container for up to three days.

This tropical mousse is simple to make and contains no added sugar, proving that life without sugar can still be sweet.

Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a food processor. 

This mousse provides 252 kcal, 1.8g protein, 16g carbohydrate (of which 16g sugars), 20g fat (of which 13g saturates), 4g fibre and 0g salt per portion. 

Sugar-free mango and lime mousse

leaf gelatine

mango (approximately 450 grams/1lb)

lime,

150 milliliters/5fl oz double cream

This reduced fat cheesecake uses quark, an almost fat-free soft cheese made from skimmed milk.

Low-fat cheesecake

low-fat digestive biscuits

low-fat/reduced sugar plain biscuits,

tbsp clear honey

grams/2½oz butter, melted

gelatine

150 milliliters/5fl oz skimmed milk

cocoa powder

grams/3½oz caster sugar

quark cheese

300 grams/10½oz fat-free Greek yoghurt

tsp vanilla extract

vanilla pod, seeds only

strawberries

Watch our how to cook low-fat cheesecake video.

A luscious, fruity yogurt that makes a satisfying breakfast. Using frozen berries saves money and they make a delicious juice as they thaw. 

As part of an <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/collections/intermittent_dieting_recipes">Intermittent diet</a> plan, 1 serving provides:
Your daily piece of fruit
2 of your 3 daily low-fat dairy portions
This meal provides 149 kcal per portion.

Berry yoghurt

175 grams/6 ounces frozen mixed berries, defrosted

340 grams/12 ounces fat-free Greek yoghurt

grams/¼oz flaked almonds, toasted

Easy as anything chewy egg-free cookies made with blended oats, chocolate, spices and banana. Go on, make them right now! 

Banana and oat cookies 

ripe banana (about 150 grams/5½oz)

grams/1¾oz jumbo porridge oats

grams/¾oz chocolate (any type)

sea salt

¼ tsp ground ginger

Easy as anything chewy egg-free cookies made with oats, chocolate, spices and banana

Banana and oat cookies

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