Cut Calories, Not Flavor

Substitute oat flour for regular refined white flour in equal parts: It gives you a boost of filling fiber and is super-heart-healthy. It’s sold in most grocery stores, but if you can’t find it, grind regular oats in a food processor.

Use real extracts and spices rather than artificial flavoring (vanilla extract instead of cheaper vanilla flavoring, for example) to add an extra kick of flavor.

Be creative! Certain delicate desserts like soufflés are tough to modify. But muffins, cookies, and cakes are forgiving. Try tossing in dried fruits, nuts, and seeds to add flavor, texture, and nutrients.

Raid the fruit bowl. Substitute a large mashed ripe banana, plus a drizzle of canola oil, for a half-stick of butter to cut fat and calories and add some healthy carbs. More…..