You have spoken, and we have heard. Part of losing weight is adapting how you eat to fit within your healthy lifestyle.  There are a variety of recipes in the starter pack, myalliplan, and The alli Diet Plan book. But, I'm also going to share some of our favorite low-fat recipes in upcoming weeks.

Here's one of mine.  Recently, our in-house cafe staff from the GSK offices in Pittsburgh prepared some low-fat chocolate chip cookies at a few local Giant Eagle grocery stores. 

Many people that sampled the cookies were surprised that they were low-fat. So, if you are looking for a low-fat treat for the next picnic, try these out. They are even something that you can share with the whole family.

Low-fat chocolate chip cookies

1oz margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar (not packed)
2 tablespoons apple sauce, unsweetened
1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt      
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips      

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat margarine, granulated sugar, brown sugar in large mixer bowl. Add egg white, vanilla and applesauce. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Fold in mini chips. Scoop into 25 balls and flatten slightly onto parchment paper.  Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes      

Yields 25 cookies.  Per serving 1.5 grams of fat - 62 calories (alli snack = 2 cookies)

Tip: For some added flavor, try replacing the vanilla with Mexican vanilla.