Healthy Diet Waffles Recipe

These light and fluffy diet waffles are the perfect low-calorie breakfast or snack option for those watching their calorie intake while still wanting to enjoy a delicious treat. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, these waffles are rich in protein and low in fat. You can make them using soy-enriched pancake mix or a healthy almond powder substitute. Here’s a full breakdown of the recipe, including the calorie content of each ingredient.

Ingredients (Serves 1–2)

Egg whites (2 large)

• Calories: ~34 kcal
• Egg whites are a fantastic low-calorie source of high-quality protein and are cholesterol-free, making them ideal for a light and healthy meal.

Vanilla flavoring (1 tsp)

• Calories: ~12 kcal
• Adds a hint of sweetness and depth of flavor without significantly increasing calorie content.

Soy-enriched pancake mix (½ cup) or

Almond powder (½ cup) + Baking powder (¼ tsp

• Almond powder + Baking powder option:

• Almond powder (½ cup): ~320 kcal
• Baking powder (¼ tsp): ~0.5 kcal

• Almond powder (ground almonds) provides healthy fats, fiber, and vitamin E, although it is higher in calories compared to soy mix. Choose this if you prefer a grain-free, low-carb option. 

Soy pancake mix option:

• Calories: ~180 kcal
• Soy-based pancake mixes are usually fortified with protein and essential nutrients, adding substance and satiety to your waffle without excess fat.

Skim milk (½ cup)

• Calories: ~40 kcal

• A low-fat dairy option that helps to create a smooth batter while adding calcium and protein.

Total Estimated Calories:

• Using soy-enriched pancake mix:
  ~266 kcal per batch
• Using almond powder substitute:
  ~406.5 kcal per batch

(Note: Calories may vary slightly depending on brands used.)

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites until they are slightly frothy.
2. Stir in the vanilla flavoring and skim milk.
3. Add the soy pancake mix, or if substituting, combine almond powder and baking powder, and stir until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
4. Preheat your waffle iron and lightly coat it with non-stick spray or a dab of oil (optional, but may add calories).
5. Pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to your machine’s instructions, usually about 3–5 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Serve warm with fresh fruit, sugar-free syrup, or a light dusting of cinnamon for added flavor without extra calories.

Nutritional Notes:

• Low in fat and high in protein with the soy mix option.
• The almond powder version is higher in calories but packed with healthy fats and vitamins.
• This recipe is gluten-free if using almond powder and a gluten-free baking powder.
• Can be made dairy-free by substituting skim milk with unsweetened almond or soy milk (adjust calories accordingly).

Enjoy these guilt-free waffles as part of your balanced diet — they’re filling, satisfying, and versatile!

Ingredients:⇣⤵️

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 4 eggs, hard-boiled then chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped bacon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• oil for frying

Preparation:⇣⤵️

1. In a saucepan, melt butter then add flour. 
2. Cook for a minute then gradually pour in the milk. 
3. Cook until thick. 
4. Add chopped eggs and bacon. 
5. Season to taste. 
6. Let cool then form into 12 oval-shaped nuggets. Roll nuggets in flour then dip in beaten egg. 
7. Dredge with bread-crumbs. 
8. Heat oil for deep frying. 
9. Fry nuggets until golden brown. Drain

Serves: 6

1 1/2 cup bigas na malagkit

1 1/2 cup coconut milk

2 cup gata (pangalawang piga)

1/8 tsp anis powder

2  cup sugar

1. Hugasan ang bigas na malagkit at salain. 
2. Ilagay ang pangalawang piga ng gata at kakang gata kasama ang anis sa isang kawali.
3. Idagadag ang malagkit at lutuin sa mahinang apoy. 
4. Haluin paminsan-minsan upang hindi dumikit sa kawali. 
5. Kapag natutuyuan na idagdag ang asukal at ipagpatuloy ang paghalo hanggang ang asukal ay matunaw at ipagpatuloy ang paghalo hanggang lumapot.
6. Palamutian ng latik sa ibabaw.

PARAAN NG PAGLULUTO NG LATIK.

• Sa isang kawali maglagay ng 3 cup kakang gata. 
• Pakuluan ito sa mahinang apoy. Hintaying matuyuan.
• Kapag malapit ng matuyo. 
• Halu-haluin ito. Ipagpatuloy ang paghalo hanggang matusta ang  gata. 
• Mapapansing magkakaroon na ito ng latik. 
• Iwasang huwag masyadong tostado or sunog ang latik.

Ingredients:⇣⤵️

1 kilo na malagkit na bigas (hinugasan na)

5-6 na mais na mura or 2 can kernel corn

2 niyog (kinudkod)

asukal (Ayon sa panlasa)

1 dahon ng pandan (optional)

Paraan ng pagluluto:⤵️⇣

1. Pigain ang niyog at kunuha na 1 puswelong unang gata o kakanggata. Isantabi ang kakanggata.

2. Muling pigain ang niyog at sa pagkakataong ito ay dagdagan ng 3-4 puswelong tubig.

3. Gadgarin ang mais sa pamamagitan ng kutsilyo o gadgaran ng papaya.
4. Pakuluin sa kaldero ang pangalawang gata at kapag kumukulo na ihulog ang mais. 

5. Makaraan ang ilang sandali ay ihalo ang malagkit na hugas na.
6. Kapag malapit nang maluto ang malagkit ay timplahan ng asukal nang naayon sa inyong panglasa. 

7. Mapababango ang ginataan na ito kung lalagyan ng isang dahon ng pandan. Optional lang ito. 

8. Kung meron pandan extract ay lagyan rin ng konting patak. But sometimes walang mabiling pandan leaves and pandan extract sa supermarket, ang ginagamit kong pambango ay vanilla extract. 

9. Ihalo ang unang gata na piniga or kakanggata kapag hahanguin na.

Makes 4 servings
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: none
Serves: 4 Serving size: 3/4 cup

1 cup plain soy drink

1 cup orange juice

1 medium banana

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 ice cubes

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice                                  

In a blender, combine the soy drink, juice, banana, vanilla, and ice cubes until smooth. Pour into glasses and sprinkle with the allspice.

Soy drink is a lactose-free, milk-like product that has been fortified with calcium and other nutrients to make it fairly comparable nutritionally to cow's milk. It smells and looks slightly different than cow's milk, so don't be surprised when you first open it! After opening, you need to use it within 7-10 days--try making more Soya with Fruit Nog, or pouring it on your breakfast. 


Calories 78

Calories from Fat 5
Total Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 23mg
Carbohydrate 17g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Protein 2g

Bread Dough ingredients:

2 tsps yeast

1 1/2 cups lukewarm water

2 tbsps sugar

1 tsp salt

2 tbsps shortening

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Breadcrumbs

Filling:

2 tbsps oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 onion, chopped

1/2 kl ground pork

1 cup tomato sauce

1/2 can liver spread

1 red bell pepper, cubed

1 cup cooked garbanzos

1 cup beef broth

2 potatoes, cubed and fried 

Salt to taste

Method:

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of lukewarm water. In a  bowl, combine the remaining water, sugar, salt and shortening. Add in the dissolved yeast and enough flour to make a dough that is easy to handle.

Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in bulk.

Prepare Filling: Heat oil saute garlic, onions and ground pork until browned. Pour in tomato sauce, liver spread, red bell pepper, garbanzos, beef broth and potatoes. Cook until tender and sauce is thick. Season to taste. Cool. 

Punch down dough then divide into 20-24 balls. Flattene dough and fill with cooked menudo. Pinch edges to seal in the filling. Place on baking sheets and let rise until light and doubled  in size. Bake in a preheated 375F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

2 puswelong arina

3 kutsaritang baking powder

2 itlog ng manok

1/4 puswelong tunaw na mantika

1/3 puswelong gatas

6 na kutsaritang asukal

1/2 kutsaritang asin

Ihalo sa arina ang asukal at "baking powder". Salain (sift). Isahod sa malaking tasa. Batihin ang itlog. Ihalo ang gatas at tunaw na mantikilya. Pamuling batihin.

Unti-unting ibuhos sa arina, habang mahinay na hinahalo, ang pinaghalong gatas at itlog. Masahin at ilatag sa malapad na sangkalan (cutting board) o sa mesa na binudburan muna ng kaunting arina. Pagulungan ng rolling pin o bote na may bilog na katawan, hanggang sa maging 1/2 pulgada ang kapal ng masa. Hiwa-hiwain nang pahaba (1/2 pulgada ang lapad at 6 pulgada ang haba). Pagdikitin ang bawa't ang bawa't dalawang putol, at bago ihulog sa kumukulong mantika ay diinan ng makitid na patpat ang bawa't putol na magkadikit. 

Kailangan ay maraming mantika ang paglulutuan   ng bitsu. Hanguin kapag umalsa at naging mamula-mula. Patuluin ang mantika bago pagulungin sa asukal. 

1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup corn oil

4 eggs yolks

1/4 cup + 2 tbsp water

4 eggwhites

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

1/3 cup sugar

1/4 cup chopped chorizo

Sliced chorizo

Prepare steamer and 2 small muffin pans (1 1/2 inch diameter).

Sift flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.

Add oil,  eggyolks and water. 

Mix well then set aside. 

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. 

Add sugar gradually while beating until stiff. 

Fold eggyolk mixture into beaten egg whites. 

Add in the chopped chorizo. 

Pour into muffin pans. Top eact with a sliced chorizo. 

Steam for 15-20 minutes or until done.

2 cups Bisquick mix

2 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp melted butter or margarine

Grated coconut

1. Thoroughly blend all ingredients, stir until smooth. Fill muffin pans 2/3 full with mixture.

2. Steam for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the puto comes out clean. Serve with grated coconut.

Variations:

Putong ube (Purple Yam Muffins): Reduce Bisquick to 1 1/2 cups. Add 1/2 cup powdered ube.

Putong puti (White Muffins): Replace butter with 2 tbsp mayonnaise. Proceed as above.

Ingredients:

• 6 na puswelong malagkit or Sticky Rice Powder
• 1 puswelong asukal
• 1/2 puswelong tubig
• mantika na pang-prito
• Minatamis munggo  paste(optional)

Instructions:

1. (Optionally Old method):⇢Itong Method na ito ay typical na basic at sinauna. Ibabad nang maghapon ang malagkit.Kinagabihan ay gilingin. Isahod sa isang malinis na telang katsa (o supot ng asukal). Bilutin ang galapong at ibitin upang tumulo. O kaya'y ilagay sa bistay (nang nakabalot sa tela) at daganan ng isang bagay na mabigat upsng kumatas ang labis na tubig. Kinabukasan, ihalo sa galapong ang asukal na tinunaw sa 1/2 puswelong tubig.
2. Modern Method:⇢But sa ngayon ay may nabibili na sa Grocery store or palengke na galapong powder at kung tawagin na Sticky Rice Powder. Ihalo ang ang 6 puswelo Sticky Rice Powder sa 1/2 cup na asukal na tinunaw sa 1/2 puswelong tubig.
3. Hubugin sa kaanyuan na maliliit na bola.
4. Palaparin sa palad upang maging manipis ( 1 sentimetro ang lapad). 
5. Sa gitna nito ay maglagay ng 1 kutsara ng minatamis na munggo. 
6. Pagsama-samahin ang mga gilid ng pinalapad na galapong at pagulungin sa palad upang upang maging hubog bola na muli.
7. Magpakulo ng maraming mantika sa kawale o kaserola at isa-isang ihulog dito ang ginawang "butsi".
8. Hanguin kapag mapula na ang 'butsi'.

Makes 6 servings
Serving size: 1 cup


1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni                                  
2 egg substitute equivalents                                  
1 cup skim evaporated milk                                    
1 cup small curd low-fat cottage cheese                        
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese                          
1 teaspoon (dash) salt                                        
Fresh ground pepper                                            1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard                              
1 tablespoon fine dried bread crumbs (to further reduce sodium, see recipe for homemade version)

1. Prepare macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients except the bread crumbs with the cooked macaroni.
3. Coat a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray and spoon the mixture into the dish. Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and serve hot.

EXCHANGES:
Starch 1-1/2
Lean Meat 1

NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 170(Calories from Fat 26)
Total Fat: 3 grams

Saturated Fat: 2 grams
Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Sodium: 324 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 21 grams
Dietary Fiber: 0 grams
Sugars: 6 grams
Protein: 14 grams

Carrot bars are a delightful, moist, and warmly spiced dessert or snack bar that brings together the wholesome sweetness of carrots with the rich, comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. These bars are a close cousin to carrot cake but are typically thinner, easier to slice into squares or rectangles, and often served as handheld treats, making them perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or casual gatherings.

The base of the recipe is a tender, cake-like batter made with freshly grated carrots, which not only provide natural sweetness and a vibrant color but also contribute to a wonderfully soft and moist texture. The batter often includes ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, a touch of salt, and a blend of warm spices—typically cinnamon and nutmeg, and sometimes ginger or cloves for extra depth. The wet ingredients usually consist of eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), vanilla extract, and brown or granulated sugar. Some recipes may also incorporate applesauce or crushed pineapple for added moisture and a subtle fruity note.

Optional mix-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans, raisins, or shredded coconut can be folded into the batter to enhance texture and flavor. These additions introduce crunch, chewiness, or a tropical twist, making each bite a little more interesting and personalized.

Once baked, carrot bars have a golden-brown top with a slightly caramelized edge and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior. After cooling, they are often topped with a generous layer of cream cheese frosting—a luscious, tangy-sweet topping made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. The contrast between the creamy frosting and the spiced carrot base is what makes this treat truly irresistible.

For a more rustic or lightly sweetened version, the bars can be left unfrosted and dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with a light glaze made of powdered sugar and milk. Regardless of the topping, carrot bars slice neatly into squares or rectangles, making them easy to serve and store.

Serving Suggestions:

Carrot bars are best served slightly chilled or at room temperature. They pair wonderfully with a hot cup of coffee or tea, and can also be dressed up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an elegant dessert presentation. They store well in the refrigerator for several days and can also be frozen for longer keeping, making them a convenient make-ahead treat.

Ingredients:

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

2 cups sugar

2 tsps baking powder

2 tsps baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups oil 

4 eggs

2 cups finely grated carrots

1 cup crushed pineapple with syrup

2 tsps  vanilla

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven 350F. Grease and line a 13 x 9 x 2 inch rectangular pan. Set aside. 
2. Sift together the first 5 ingredients in a bowl. 
3. Beat until smooth and well-blended. 
4. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes or until done. 
5. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from.    
6. Cut into bars.  Frost with butter icing if desired.

Makes 8 servings

4 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping
1 ounce pkg lady fingers cookies (about 24), each broken in half
3 cups fresh raspberries (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)


1. In a medium nonstick skillet, whisk the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add the milk and stir to blend. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles and thickens, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2. In a small bowl, combine the egg with 1/4 cup of the hot mixture; stir to blend. Add back to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a medium bowl; cool 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. Fold in 1 cup of the whipped topping until well blended.
3. In a deep 2-qt glass bowl, line the bottom and sides with 8 ladyfingers, breaking some if needed to fit. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of the raspberries in the bowl and top with 1/2 of the custard. Repeat another layer of 8 ladyfingers, 3/4 cup raspberries, and the remaining custard. Top with the remaining 8 ladyfingers, 1/2 cup of the whipped topping, and the remaining raspberries.
4. Cover and chill for at least 4-8 hours or overnight.

Calories 166(Calories from Fat 15)

NOTE:
This recipe leaves out the rum but includes directions for making your own creamy custard. Ladyfinger cookies, sometimes called savoiardi biscuits, can be found in the specialty cookie section of some grocery stores and gourmet grocery stores, or sometimes in the freezer section of your grocery store. Fresh raspberries are the best, but an equal amount of frozen will work too; but don't thaw before using. This dish is best if made ahead 4-8 hours or overnight.

Ingredients:

• 
  
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts 
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 medium-size apple, pared and chopped
• 6 slices ham
• 6 hotdog rolls, buttered 

Instruction:

1. In a bowl, combine nuts, mayonnaise, lemon juice and chopped apples. 
2. Blend well. 
3. Divide into 6 portions then spread on each slice of ham. 
4. Roll up the ham and put between the hotdog rolls. 

Ingredients:

• Bread slices
• sliced Ham
• Salami
• sliced Cheese
• Softened butter
• Mayonnaise
• Pickle slices
• Liver spread for spreading
• Mustard (optionally)

Instructions:

1. Cut bread, ham, Salami, and cheese into small rounds or triangles of the same sizes. 
2. Spread softened butter on one side of the bread slices and mayonnaise on the other side.

To Assemble: 

1. Get a slice of bread and top with ham and  pickles. 
2. Put another slice of bread and spread with some liver spread.
3. Top with another bread and put salami and some mustard (optionally)
4. Put another piece of bread and top with cheese. 
5. Put a last slice of bread. 
6. Insert a bamboo skewer at the center of the sandwich kebab to hold it securely. 

Instruction:

• 1 can tuna flakes, drained
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup whole corn kernels
• 2 tbsps water
• 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsps breadcrumbs
• 1 egg 
• salt and pepper to taste
• oil for frying
• Breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 6 hamburger buns
• Mayonnaise

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Season to taste. 
2. Shape into 6 patties. 
3. Heat oil in then roll in beaten egg. 
4. Deep-fry until golden brown. Drain. 
5. Slice buns in half. 
6. Spread with some Mayonnaise. 
7. Put a corny tuna burger with Top with pickles and some catsup, if desired.

4 cups wheat or corn flake cereal
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 package (8 ounces) mixed dried fruit (1 1/2 cups), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger

1. Heat oven to 300 degree C. Place cereal, almonds and fruit in large bowl. Heat brown sugar and butter in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted. Stir in cinnamon and ginger.
2. Pour sugar mixture over cereal mixture; toss until evenly coated. Spread in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15"x10"x1 inch.
3. Bake 15 minutes, stirring twice. Cool 30 minutes. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Makes 14 servings
14 servings (1/2 cup each)
Prep: 15 min
Bake: 15 min
Cool: 30 min

NUTRITION FACTS: High in iron and folic acid; good source of fiber
1 Serving:

• Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 25);
• Fat 3g (Saturated 1g);
• Cholesterol 5mg;
• Sodium 85mg;
• Potassium 240mg;
• Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary Fiber 3g);
• Protein 2g

% DAILY VALUE:
Vitamin A 14%;
Vitamin C 0%;
Calcium 8%;
Iron 32%;
Folic Acid 28%;
Magnesium 6%

12 Servings:

1-1/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1-1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
2 eggs whites
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract

1. Preheat the oven to 300ｰF. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium baking pan or shallow baking dish, evenly spread the coconut in a thin layer. Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until lightly browned throughout, about 15 minutes. Remove and let cool. Raise the oven heat to 350ｰF.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the cooled coconut, rice cereal, egg whites, sugar, vanilla, and coconut extract; stir with a spatula until well combined. Moisten your hands and shape the mixture into walnut-size balls, compacting the balls so that they hold together. Place on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, about 20 minutes; cool at least 30 minutes on a rack before serving.

NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories 63(Calories from Fat 23)
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 65 mg
Carbohydrate 10 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 8 g
Protein 1 g

Makes 8 servings

4 cups fat-free half and half
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract, or the seeds of 1 plump vanilla bean
1-1/2 cups marshmallows fluff

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the half-and-half and sour cream just to blend (don't worry about lumps; they'll disappear in the ice-cream maker) and stir in the vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled (40ｰF), at least 4 hours.
2. Whisk in the marshmallow fluff and freeze in an ice-cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions.
3. The ice cream is best enjoyed within a few hours of making it, but it can be stored in the freezer up to 5 days. Let it soften in the refrigerator 30 minutes before scooping it.

Variations:
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream: Coarsely chop 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (or 2 oz bittersweet chocolate) and add to the cooled ice cream mixture just before freezing.

Strawberry Ice Cream: Stir 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries into the ice cream mixture when it is nearly frozen, then continue until the desired texture is reached.

Toasted Coconut Ice Cream: Preheat the toaster oven to 300ｰF. Spread 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut in the toaster oven pan, and bake, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned throughout, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely and add it and 1/4 tsp coconut extract to the other ingredients.

Makes 8 servings

2 pasteurized eggs, seperated, room temperature
2 pasteurized egg whites, room temperature
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon madeira wine or dry port
1 1/4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup cooled espresso or extra-strong coffee
15 lady fingers cookies
2 teaspoons unsweetened baking chocolate

1. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer at high speed, beat all 4 egg whites until firm (not stiff) peaks form; set aside.
2. In another large bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the 2 egg yolks with the sugar and Madeira until frothy and lemon colored, 1 minute. Gently stir in the ricotta. Fold in the beaten egg whites.
3. Pour the espresso into a shallow bowl or pie plate. One at a time, dip the ladyfingers into the espresso and arrange on the bottom of an 8 X 8-inch glass dish or baking pan (they should fit snugly; break some cookies in half, if necessary, to fit).
4. Spread the egg white mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or up to 12 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle evenly with the cocoa.


NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories 114(Calories from Fat 44)
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 89 mg
Sodium 88 mg
Carbohydrate 10 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 7 g
Protein 7 g

This heavenly dessert translates to "pick me up" in Italian-and it lives up to its name. Thanks to the recent availability of pasteurized eggs, it's also a snap to make-no need to heat the eggs for safety's sake. For best results, make sure the bowl and beaters are squeaky clean when you beat the egg whites-even a trace of grease will hinder their ability to fluff up. You can try an 11-oz pound cake sliced into finger-sized strips in this recipe instead of ladyfingers.