Spotlight Recipe: Made-Over Deep Dish Brownies
Topped with fresh fruit, these healthier brownies are what chocolate dreams are made of.

As my friend and fellow expert Dana can attest, I can’t pass a bakery without my eyes popping out. Thankfully, through the years, I've found delicious sweets that are lower in calories and fat. Here, cocoa powder and a touch of brewed coffee are the secret ingredients. Topped with fresh fruit, these brownies are what chocolate dreams are made of.
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Food Network Magazine: November 2013 Recipe Index
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Spotlight Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops
Recruit the kids to help make this Valentine's Day treat. These frozen fruit pops feature firm ripe bananas, dipped in dark chocolate and drizzled with peanuts.
Spotlight Recipes: Granita
Dig in to these delicious frozen treats that are reminiscent of Italian ices. Granita’s are harder in texture than sorbets and contain less sugar. To make a granita, cook up a simple sugar (combo of sugar and water) and add flavors such as coffee, mint, juice and wine along with fruit. Once the mixture has begun to freeze (it takes about 3 hours), scrape the ice crystals every so often as they start to form. Once frozen, scoop and serve.
Spotlight Recipe: Ginger Pecan Oatmeal Crisps
These crunchy oatmeal cookies combine vitamin E-rich nuts and high-fiber oatmeal with a touch of ginger -- all for only 70 calories and 4.5 grams of fat (2 grams of saturated fat).
Spotlight Recipe: Lemon Angel Food Cake
With only 179 calories and no fat per slice, this light cake is a definite pleaser. Try fresh berries with a touch of whipped cream on top or serve with grilled pineapple or peaches on the side.
Recipe Spotlight: Lightened-Up Banana Pudding
Banana pudding is a classic, creamy, indulgent dessert, but Food Network Kitchen's came up with an easy-to-make lighter version.