Vegetable Dip Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) non-fat cream cheese, softened ½ cup carrot, shredded ½ cup broccoli, finely chopped ½ cup green pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon black pepper Directions: Beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well blended. Serve with raw, cut-up vegetables or fat-free crackers. Makes 16 servings (2 tablespoons of dip per serving)

Nutrients Per Serving: Calories 32 Total Fat 0 grams Carb 2 grams Protein 4 grams Sodium 167 milligrams

Chocalate Crinkles Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ¼ cup non-fat sour cream 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup powdered sugar Directions: 1) Beat brown sugar, oil, and sour cream with electric mixer. Add egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth. 2) In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, coffee granules, baking soda, and salt. 3) Add flour mixture to first mixture and mix well. Refrigerate dough until firm about 3-4 hours. 4) Preheat oven to 350?F. 5) Place powdered sugar into a small bowl . Cut dough into 1-inch pieces and roll into small balls. Roll each ball in bowl until lightly dusted with sugar. 6) Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes or until the tops of cookies are firm to touch. Makes 30 cookies (1 cookie per serving) Remember that variety and moderation is the cornerstone of good nutrition and weight loss so these portions are small!

Nutrients Per Serving: Calories 71 Total Fat 1 grams Carb 14grams Protein 1 gram Sodium 59 milligrams