Chocolate..

[Softie]

Egg replacer can be used instead of eggs. It's vegan product, but most *normal* stores should have it. It's mainly corn starch and potato starch, but serves the same function as eggs.

Oil can be reduced and replaced with apple sauce. There should be tips for how much online.

Use whole grain flours, or at least part whole grain. Usually you need a bit more liquid if you do this, and might need something to add more fluff, if its a cake (like yeast or baking powder).

Agave nectar is a sweetner, that has a lower glycemic index than white sugar. Honey does as well. I personally think artificial sweetners and white sugar are the tool of the devil, but I won't get into that rant. These two options add liquid so you've have to reduce the liquid you add.

Water or soy/almond milk can be used instead of cream or cows milk.

Hope some of this helps and doesn't sound too crazy Using ingredients like these can also reduce the chances you'll get cravings or energy crashes from having it.

[malkin]

I would make the desert full strength and have a small serving.

[crazycanuck]

Good thing I have a +80km ride planned for tomorrow...

I made the chocolate pear tart thing for dessert after a nice chicken on a spit lunch today...(Just one small plate for me!)

I'm sure there were a gazillion calories in the chocolate tart as i couldn't decide what type of triple chocolate cookies/biscuits to buy. So..I used tim tams.. One piece was enough!

I think it would be something you make for someone if they've done thier IM/1/2 IM/ 1/2 Marathon/ XC event etc & want to celebrate a few days later.

[Biciclista]

I'd replace the margarine with butter; butter is a natural product, margarine is hydrogenated oils + all sorts of other stuff. and eat smaller servings!

[papaver]

Just stick to your original recipe and eat less. Why compromise on the taste?

[RoadRaven]

Just stick to your original recipe and eat less. Why compromise on the taste?

Ok... got lured here by the thread title...

And I have to agree with papaver... NEVER compromise on the taste (or how much you eat - just ride more )

[papaver]

I got lured by the title too. I thought it was going to be a thread about belgian chocolate.



I'm almost certainly the only belgian female who isn't addicted to chocolate.