All the low calorie vanilla desserts to fall in love with all over again! Whether you're a fan of fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy, thick vanilla frosting, vanilla swirl brownies or dreamy mini vanilla cheesecakes, these are perfect to eat on a calorie deficit and make for the perfect sweet treat for those on a weight loss journey. Here are some delicious ways to put vanilla dessert back on your menu at a fraction of the calories of regular desserts!
Low calorie vanilla mug cake (99 cals)
Have 3 mins to spare and fancy something sweet, fluffy and vanilla flavoured? This amazing low calorie decadent vanilla mug cake is the perfect quick fix dessert! Not only super moist and cakey, it is super indulgent and clocks in at only 99 calories. This will become your new favourite dessert, especially for vanilla dessert lovers! It satisfies all your sweet cravings and is so easy to put together, it requires only a handful of ingredients.
It’s also a single serve recipe, so you can eat the whole thing without feeling any guilt afterwards, plus is so easy to make when you are tired and hungry. Made with just 5 simple everyday ingredients, it is egg free, dairy free, vegan and this recipe can easily be made gluten-free! We hope you enjoy this low calorie vanilla mug cake!
THE INGREDIENTS
🤍 Your go to microwaveable mug - or small ramekin
🤍 A fork - or a small whisk
🤍 A set of measuring spoons
🤍 2 tbsp All-purpose flour – you could also swap this out with regular plain or AP flour, or gluten free all-purpose flour/oat flour for a gluten free recipe.
🤍 2 tbsp Stevia or any 0 calorie granulated sugar – Any granulated sweetener will work for this recipe. Stevia is an amazing option, as it is the closest in taste to sugar. You can also swap this out for regular white sugar or brown sugar if preferred, but it will raise the calorie count of this dessert.
🤍 2-3 drops Vanilla extract
🤍 1/4 tsp Baking powder – to help the mug cake rise and give it a lovely soft, fluffy texture
🤍 1/2 tsp Olive oil or similar – a little oil will give the mug cake a soft and moist texture
🤍 3 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk – this is perfect for our recipe as it is super low in calories, although you can substitute for any milk of your choice (the calories will change slightly)
🤍 1-2g of vegan white chocolate chips (optional but delicious)
HOW TO MAKE THIS VANILLA MUG CAKE
1. Grab your small mug or ramekin and combine the dry ingredients together.
2. Next we're going to add in the oil, milk and extract and mix together well, stirring until well combined. An extra optional step is to sprinkle the mixture with a few white or milk chocolate chips.
3. Next we're going to pop it in the microwave for 50-60 seconds (for example, 55 seconds for a 700w microwave). And voila! Feel free to add any extra toppings you prefer.
TOP TIPS
🤍 Allow the mug cake 1-2 minutes to cool before enjoying
Low calorie Vanilla Swirl Brownies (70 cals)
Looking for a moreish fudgy vanilla and chocolate dessert you can eat on a calorie deficit? These low calorie chocolate and vanilla swirl brownies are the best thing ever! Not only super indulgent and full of flavour, they are super fudgy and taste just like the full calorie version, but at only 70 cals each! Made in one bowl and only taking 15 mins, plus guaranteed to hit the spot, you will never go back to normal chocolate brownies again after trying this recipe!
THE INGREDIENTS
🤍 50g Plain or All-purpose flour – you could also switch this out for a gluten free flour or oat flour
🤍 33g Unsweetened cocoa powder – this is brilliant for using in your low calorie chocolate bakes and desserts!
🤍 50g Stevia or 0 calorie granulated sweetener – or any 0 calorie sugar alternative will do
🤍 1/2 tsp Baking powder
🤍 1 medium egg
🤍 40g Reduced fat yogurt – because there is no butter or oil in this recipe, using reduced fat yoghurt instead of fat free yoghurt provides moisture and structure and helps the brownies come out better
🤍 30ml Unsweetened almond milk
🤍 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
🤍 15g Dark chocolate chips to finish
For the vanilla swirls
🤍 150g Philadelphia lightest – you can also swap this out for low fat cream cheese, but it may increase the calorie count slightly.
🤍 1 small/medium egg
🤍 3 tbsp 0 calorie icing sugar – you can also swap this out for regular icing sugar or powdered sugar, but this might raise the calories slightly.
🤍 1-2 drops of Vanilla extract
🤍 (White cooking chocolate chips/chunks - these are optional! You could even opt for vanilla chips if you can get your hands on these)
HOW TO MAKE LOW CALORIE VANILLA SWIRL BROWNIES
1. First pre heat the oven to 175°C (350°F), then prepare a 7.5 x 7.5 inch baking tin.
2. Next, whisk together the wet ingredients in a medium bowl. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, stevia and baking powder and combine until smooth and lump free. Finally, add in the chocolate chips and combine nicely.
3. Now we are going to pour the mixture in to the tin and smooth it down to create an even layer. Next step is to prepare the batter for the vanilla swirls!
4. Add the room temperature cream cheese to stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and mix at medium speed for 3-4 minutes. Reduce speed to low and slowly add the icing sugar/powdered sugar and vanilla, followed by the egg. Mix once more until nicely combined.
5. Next we're going to drizzle the vanilla mixture over the chocolate brownie mixture in rough lines or stripes (don't worry if it doesn't look perfect!), then swirl by using a toothpick or skewer.
6. Now we're going to pop them in the oven and bake for around 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. An optional step is to bake them for 10 mins, then bring them out and sprinkle white chocolate chips or chunks or vanilla chips over them, before popping them back in the oven for an extra 5 mins.
7. They are ready to come out when a toothpick inserted in to the center comes out clean, or with very few crumbs. Let the brownies cool before slicing and enjoy!
TOP TIPS
🤍 Take care not to over mix the batter – for a fudgier brownie, try to mix the batter just so that the ingredients are combined and for no longer. A longer mixing time often results in a brownie with a cakier texture - still delicious, but this tip is for those wanting the fudgier brownies that are more dense and carry that iconic brownie texture. Due to the low fat in this recipe, they may naturally not be as fudgy as their high calorie counterpart can be, but following this tip, I found it's hard to notice a difference between the high calorie and low calorie brownie!
🤍 Let the brownies cool down before slicing – this will ensure a firmer brownie that is less likely to crumble! About ten mins or so should be fine (if you can wait that long!)
🤍 You can store these brownies at room temperature for up to four days, by popping them in an airtight container, or can store them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Low calorie mini vanilla cheesecakes (55 cals)
These low calorie mini vanilla cheesecakes are so good and so easy to make, plus clock in at only 55 cals each! They are the most perfect way to enjoy cheesecake on a calorie deficit and require just a handful of ingredients, no water bath or fuss needed! They are also perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for a quick dessert hit when you need it the most. Super indulgent and simple too, the vanilla cheesecake filling goes so perfectly with the biscuit base!
THE INGREDIENTS
For the base
🤍 4 tbsp All-purpose/plain flour – you can also switch this out for gluten-free flour, wholewheat flour, or even oat flour for this recipe.
🤍 1 tbsp Applesauce
🤍 2 tbsp Stevia or 0 calorie sweetener – you can switch this out for any granulated sweetener you prefer
🤍 1/8 tsp Baking soda
🤍 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
For the filling
🤍 100g Philadelphia lightest – you could also switch this out for low-fat cream cheese which will increase the calorie count just slightly
🤍 100g Fat-free yogurt
🤍 50g Stevia
🤍 One room temperature egg
🤍 1 tsp Lemon juice
🤍 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
HOW TO MAKE LOW CALORIE VANILLA CHEESECAKES
1. First prep the oven by pre-heating it to 180°C (356°F) and ready a 12-count muffin pan with 8 cupcake liners. Then grab a medium bowl and begin the cheesecake base by combining together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, stevia, applesauce and baking soda until well mixed.
2. Then dollop two tsps of dough mixture into each cupcake liner and flatten using a spoon to create an even surface. Bake these for 5 minutes, then set aside once done.
3. Next, lower the temperature of the oven to 160°C (320°F) and start making the filling by beating together the egg and stevia until light and fluffy. Then stir in the yogurt, cream cheese, vanilla and lemon juice and whisk until well combined. Split the cheesecake batter evenly between the 8 cupcake cases and then pop them in the oven and bake them for 20 minutes.
4. Once they are done, allow them to cool for 5-10 mins in the muffin pan. Then pop them in an airtight container and let them chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
TOP TIPS
🤍 You can store these cheesecakes for up to 5 days by popping them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.
Low calorie fluffy vanilla cupcakes (70 cals)
Some of the lowest calorie cupcakes with frosting included, these creamy vanilla cakes are perfect for the dessert lover when eating on a calorie deficit! Whip up a batch in 20 mins (including baking time) and have a low calorie fluffy vanilla dessert to hit your cravings in less time than it would take to order delivery. They are so indulgent and perfect to satisfy every dessert craving, for the fraction of the calories of a regular cupcake, plus the small batch serving means you don't need to worry about eating more than one (they are so good!) and they take under 20 mins to make. These are my favourite way to put vanilla cake back on the menu when losing weight. Did I mention these are only 70 calories each, including frosting!
THE INGREDIENTS
🤍 One large egg
🤍 30g Stevia - you could also swap this out for 60g granulated sugar, for a slightly higher calorie count
🤍 45g Plain/all-purpose flour – you could also swap this out for gluten free flour or oat flour.
🤍 1½ tsp Baking powder
🤍 75g Full-fat yogurt/Greek yogurt
🤍 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the frosting or icing
🤍 150g Philadelphia lightest – you can also swap this out for low fat cream cheese, but it may increase the calorie count slightly.
🤍 1 tbsp 0 calorie icing sugar – you can also swap this out for regular icing sugar or powdered sugar, but this might raise the calories slightly.
🤍 1 tsp Vanilla extract
How to make low calorie vanilla cupcakes
1. To start, pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F). We're first going to make the frosting or icing, by whisking together the cream cheese, vanilla extract and 0 calorie icing sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Then, set this aside in the fridge to chill (which makes it extra thick and creamy).
2. Using an electric hand whisk, mix together the egg and stevia until light and fluffy. Stir in the yogurt and then fold in the flour and baking powder until well combined. Then split the batter evenly between 6 lined cupcake molds.
3. Bake for 14-17 minutes and then pop them on a cooling rack. Once cool, transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a nozzle and pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes before enjoying!
TOP TIPS
🤍 Take care to not over mix the batter – try to mix the batter just so that the ingredients are combined and for no longer, to give the cakes the best texture.
🤍 Let the cakes cool before frosting – for the best results, wait until the cakes are fully cooled before adding frosting. If you can't wait, they will still taste good but the icing will melt a little.
🤍 These cupcakes are one of the easiest tastiest low calorie meal prep dessert ideas! To make them last all week long, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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