Pick the right dessert to save calories
Some desserts are “better” than others. See if you choose the right ones. Brownie vs. chocolate layer cake vs. chocolate mousse Your best bet is the eggless mousse cake or the layer cake, since both carry about 550 calories for a 6-ounce portion. A typical 6-ounce brownie has about 600 calories. However, many restaurants serve even larger brownies, 7 ounces or more. Plus, restaurants don’t stop with the basic square of chocolate fudge. A brownie dessert typically comes with ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, pecans, chocolate chunks and a cherry on top. All this can add up to more than 1,200 calories. To satisfy your desire for chocolate, try sugar-free pudding made with skim milk. Drop in a few chocolate chips while it’s hot or top it with light whipped cream. You can also make no pudge brownies, a fat-free brownie mix using yogurt. If you’re out to dinner, ask about healthy desserts. Cheesecake vs. carrot cake vs. pound cake Plain cheesecake is your best bet at about 4...