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  4. 20 Ways to Indulge Your Cravings

20 Ways to Indulge Your Cravings

Updated October 29, 2007
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We've gathered twenty top-rated recipes under 300 calories to satisfy your cravings.

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20 Ways to Indulge Your Cravings

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What do you crave? Chocolate? French fries? Pizza? A recent Tufts University study suggests you're not alone. 91% of participants in the study reported having cravings, and the most commonly craved foods were chocolate and salty snacks.

We've gathered twenty top-rated recipes to satisfy your hunger. The collection includes everything from Garlic Fries to Fudgy Mocha Toffee Brownies, and since they're all under 300 calories per serving, you can stay healthy without feeling guilty.

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Ice Cream Treasures

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Ice Cream Treasures Recipe

Use any combination of cereals you like. This frozen dessert would also be delicious with chocolate ice cream and chopped walnuts instead of almonds.

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Malted Chocolate Ice Cream

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Malted Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe

The ice cream mixture may become grainy just after you stir in the malted milk powder, but that will eventually dissolve. You'll love scooping up this sensational dessert.

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Pecan Pie Ice Cream

Pecan Pie Ice Cream

Pecan Pie Ice Cream Recipe

Stove-top custard reminiscent of pecan pie filling is swirled in after churning to create an ice cream that tastes like pecan pie à la mode.

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Lauren's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lauren's Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Lauren's Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

These "healthy" cookies stay soft after baking and taste divine. Look for grain-sweetened chocolate chips in health-food stores.

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Ooey-Gooey Peanut Butter-Chocolate Brownies

Ooey-Gooey Peanut Butter-Chocolate Brownies

Ooey-Gooey Peanut Butter-Chocolate Brownies Recipe

These over-the-top brownies start with devil's food cake mix and a few common pantry items and still make your home smell amazing while they bake.

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Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies

Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies

Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies Recipe

Coffee, toffee, and chocolate come together for a triple-threat of fabulous flavor in these lightened-up brownies.

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Shrimp, Spinach, and Basil Pizza Bianca

Shrimp, Spinach, and Basil Pizza Bianca

Shrimp, Spinach, and Basil Pizza Bianca Recipe

Bite into a slice of piping hot pizza loaded with yummy toppings and smothered with melted cheese.

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Fresh Tomato-Pesto Pizza

Fresh Tomato-Pesto Pizza
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Fresh Tomato-Pesto Pizza Recipe

Update pizza night by exchanging the standard jarred tomato sauce for a bright 5-ingredient homemade pesto.

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Mushroom-Prosciutto Pizza

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Mushroom-Prosciutto Pizza Recipe

Serve a meaty, mouth-watering pizza with simple sides for an easy meal that's ready in just 20 minutes.

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Chocolate Lava Cakes with Pistachio Cream

Chocolate Lava Cakes with Pistachio Cream
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Chocolate Lava Cakes with Pistachio Cream Recipe

These flourless chocolate cakes are as rich as a restaurant dessert, but they're made with a fraction of the fat and no dairy butter. When these cakes bake, the gooey filling causes the center to sink in.

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Fudgy Sheet Cake

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Fudgy Sheet Cake Recipe

Frosting a cake soon after it cools maintains its moistness. If you must delay that step, wrap the cake in plastic wrap.

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Chocolate Fudge Pie

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Chocolate Fudge Pie Recipe

Shortcuts like refrigerated pie dough and frozen whipped topping make this an easy, elegant treat. It's a great make-ahead dessert as it needs to chill at least 4 hours.

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Garlic Fries

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Garlic Fries Recipe

Tossing crisp oven fries in a small amount of butter and garlic after cooking makes them unbelievably rich, yet still lower in fat than fast food fries.

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Spicy Steak Fries

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Spicy Steak Fries Recipe

Add a spicy seasoning blend to this healthier take on steak fries and serve with grilled beef or veggie burgers.

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Beer-Battered Onion Rings

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Beer-Battered Onion Rings Recipe

Impress your family with homemade onion rings that taste just as good as the ones from the local diner.

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Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberry Sauce

Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberry Sauce
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Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberry Sauce Recipe

This creamy cheesecake is great for parties and holidays. It's simple yet elegant, and topped with a delightful fresh strawberry sauce.

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Marble Cheesecake Squares

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Marble Cheesecake Squares Recipe

Use the tip of a knife to make the marble effect for these beautiful and delicious cheesecake squares.

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New York Cheesecake

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New York Cheesecake Recipe

This low-fat cheesecake recipe lets you enjoy a slice of classic New York cheesecake without all the guilt.

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Asian Party Mix

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Asian Party Mix Recipe

Sesame rice crackers and wasabi peas add crunch and fire to this Asian snack mix. It's perfect as an appetizer or snack, and oh so easy to make!

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Potato Chips

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Potato Chips Recipe

Skip the bag and make potato chips at home with this easy recipe. Four ingredients and a slicer are all you need.

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    1 of 21 20 Ways to Indulge Your Cravings
    2 of 21 Ice Cream Treasures
    3 of 21 Malted Chocolate Ice Cream
    4 of 21 Pecan Pie Ice Cream
    5 of 21 Lauren's Chocolate Chip Cookies
    6 of 21 Ooey-Gooey Peanut Butter-Chocolate Brownies
    7 of 21 Fudgy Mocha-Toffee Brownies
    8 of 21 Shrimp, Spinach, and Basil Pizza Bianca
    9 of 21 Fresh Tomato-Pesto Pizza
    10 of 21 Mushroom-Prosciutto Pizza
    11 of 21 Chocolate Lava Cakes with Pistachio Cream
    12 of 21 Fudgy Sheet Cake
    13 of 21 Chocolate Fudge Pie
    14 of 21 Garlic Fries
    15 of 21 Spicy Steak Fries
    16 of 21 Beer-Battered Onion Rings
    17 of 21 Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberry Sauce
    18 of 21 Marble Cheesecake Squares
    19 of 21 New York Cheesecake
    20 of 21 Asian Party Mix
    21 of 21 Potato Chips

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