Light Pies: Pies on a Diet!

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The pie showdown has begun! Compare recipes before and after my healthy substitutions and alternatives.

Also, try this recipe for cup light pies as a great single serving alternative.

Traditional Apple Pie is a savory experience, but don't let it ruin how far you have come by watching your calories.

The smell of warm cinnamon apples will still fill your home and your taste buds will still sing with one taste of this Light Apple Pie!

Imagine all the deliciousness of a traditional apple pie with the scrumptious crunchy streusel on top ...only now with less calories! Is your mouth watering yet?

1. Butter- replace with Smart Balance Light Buttery Spread (entire recipe)

-137 calories per serving

-15.6 g fat per serving

2. Replace sugar and brown sugar with Splenda No Calorie(entire recipe)

-75 calories per serving

3. Make only the top crust with original ingredients

-191 calories per serving

-13 g of fat per serving

4. Make the top crust, replacing butter with Smart Balance Buttery Spread and sugar with Splenda no calorie

-265 calories per serving

-20.8 g of fat per serving

Grand total
Combining all tricks together:

1. Half crust- just on top
2. Splenda throughout
3. Smart Balance throughout

   
   
   Will equal 161 calories and 6.6 grams of fat per serving

   (Original pie 506 calories and 29 grams of fat per serving)

   Apply these light tips to any of our fruit pie recipes