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Our best low-fat baking recipes

As a nation of weight watchers, we've become more and more concerned about what we put into our bodies. But you don't have to miss out on delicious baked treats if you're being careful about fat - take a look at a selection of our low fat bakes
By Madeline Burkitt
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Low-fat brownies

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One of our favourite chocolatey treats, we've perfected this brownie recipe to be low fat but not low flavour!

Recipe: Low-fat brownies

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Raspberry marshmallows

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These fruity marshmallows are completely fat free!

Recipe: Raspberry marshmallows

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Welsh cakes

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These traditional Welsh cakes take minutes to make and are delicious served as they are fresh from the pan. Perfect for a tea-time snack.

Recipe: Welsh cake

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Pearly oyster Madeleines

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A light sponge with a decadent drizzling of white chocolate - yet still a good low-fat option.

Recipe: Pearly oyster Madeleines

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Baked raspberry meringue pie

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Sponge, raspberries and a pillowy meringue topping. This is one easy low-fat dessert you will make again and again.

Recipe: Baked raspberry meringue pie

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Chocolate cherry roll

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Chocolate and cherries is a classic combination, and this lighter dessert definitely doesn't skimp on flavour. Serve with fat-free Greek yoghurt for an indulgent tasting pud.

Recipe: Chocolate cherry roll

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