It’s often said that no one dislikes a sweet treat, and enjoying dessert is truly a pleasure. That’s why today we want to offer you several healthy and easy dessert recipes. In addition to the above,…
It’s often said that no one dislikes a sweet treat, and enjoying dessert is truly a pleasure. That’s why today we want to offer you several healthy and easy dessert recipes.
Furthermore, we can’t forget that some people with food allergies or intolerances also enjoy sweets, and for them, we can prepare delicious and healthy desserts.
We’re used to eating quickly and not savoring what we eat; it’s time to discover slow food, healthy foods, and healthy desserts.
6 Keys to Making Delicious and Healthy Desserts
Having a sweet tooth and eating healthy aren’t mutually exclusive. A healthy dessert is one that provides nutrients and is low in refined sugars and fats. Here are the keys to making light and healthy desserts:
- Replace refined sugar. You can substitute it with whole cane sugar or sweeteners like stevia. Another good option is to use honey.
- Use wholemeal flour. The less refined the flour, the more natural it will be, so if you need to use flour for your dessert, buy wholemeal flour.
- Be mindful of the quantities. Even if you use natural ingredients like extra virgin olive oil or whole cane sugar, if you overdo it, light desserts will no longer be light.
- Substitute cream with yogurt or milk. This will reduce the fat content and allow you to make natural and healthy desserts.
- Use fruits and vegetables. Look for seasonal fruits and vegetables and incorporate them into your healthy desserts to add vitamins.
- Pay attention to the cooking method. A healthy dessert is best baked or steamed rather than fried. Remember that some desserts don’t need to be cooked at all; they can be made simply by refrigerating them.
3 Healthy Dessert Recipes
You already know the theory, now it’s time to put on your chef’s apron and start making natural and healthy desserts. We suggest the following healthy dessert recipes:
#1) Grilled fruit skewer
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Mango | 1 |
| Peeled pineapple | ½ |
| Vanilla pod | 1 |
| Salt | 2 tablespoons |
| Ground chili pepper | a small piece |
Preparation
- Open the vanilla pod, remove the seeds and put them in the salt.
- Cut all the fruit into pieces about 2 centimeters thick and of a similar shape.
- Add a piece of each fruit to the skewers.
- Place the skewers on the preheated griddle for 3 minutes.
- Remove the skewers and sprinkle them with the vanilla salt and ground chili pepper. Be careful with the amount you add to avoid overpowering the fruit’s flavor.
#2) Light chocolate curd
Chocolate is a treat, and with this recipe, you can enjoy it while also having a healthy dessert. Here are the ingredients you’ll need for 6 people:
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Semi‑skimmed milk | 900 ml |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 40 g |
| Natural sweetener (whole cane sugar, honey) | to taste |
| Rennet for desserts | 2 sachets |
Preparation
- In a saucepan, pour three‑quarters of the milk, the cocoa, and the sweetener. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Place the remaining milk in a bowl and mix it with the rennet packets.
- As soon as the milk in the saucepan boils, add the milk from the bowl and bring it back to a boil.
- Remove it from the heat briefly and then bring it back to a boil.
- Strain the mixture to remove any lumps, pour it into small glasses, and once cooled, refrigerate.
#3) Sweet potato and date brownies
Is it possible to make a healthy, low‑calorie brownie? Yes, and you’ll find out how with this recipe.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sweet potato | 1 |
| Dates | 1 cup |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | ½ cup |
| Coconut oil | ½ cup |
| Salt | to taste |
| Almond butter | 2 tablespoons |
| Coconut or hazelnut milk | ½ cup |
| Almonds | 1 handful |
Preparation
- Turn on the oven to preheat it to about 180 degrees.
- Grease a baking pan with almond butter.
- Cut the sweet potato into pieces, boil it in water and let it cool.
- Place the remaining ingredients along with the sweet potato in a bowl and beat them until a dough forms, then pour it into the mold.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, test it to see if the fork comes out clean, and enjoy!
How to prepare healthy desserts for children?
Almost all children love sweets, but that doesn’t mean they should eat high‑calorie or unhealthy desserts. We’ve got several healthy dessert recipes for kids that your child is sure to enjoy.
#1) Fruit lollipop
To make these lollipops, it’s best to choose seasonal fruit. In this case, we’ll use strawberries and watermelon.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Strawberries | 12 |
| Watermelon slice | 1 |
| Cookie cutters (fun shapes) | as needed |
| Lollipop sticks | as needed |
Preparation
- Cut and peel the fruit. You can cut the strawberries in half and the watermelon into a slice about 2 centimeters thick.
- Use the cookie cutters to make shapes with each fruit and insert them onto the skewers.
- Now you have your healthy and nutritious lollipops!
#2) Fruit ice cream
Children usually love ice cream, and this is a perfect, healthy, and easy dessert option for little ones.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bananas | as needed (for freezing) |
| Plain, unsweetened yogurt | as needed (for freezing) |
| Peaches or other seasonal fruit | as needed |
Preparation
- Cut the bananas into pieces and freeze them.
- Put the yogurt in an ice cube tray and freeze it.
- Once frozen, blend the frozen banana pieces, frozen yogurt cubes, and seasonal fruit together. To give you an idea, for every two frozen bananas you’ll need 10 ice cubes of frozen yogurt.
35+ Healthy Baking Recipes
Here is a table of 35+ healthy baking recipes (cookies, muffins, breads, cakes, etc.) made with whole grains, natural sweeteners, and wholesome ingredients.
| # | Recipe Name | Key Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whole Wheat Banana Bread | Whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, honey, eggs, baking soda, walnuts |
| 2 | Oatmeal Raisin Cookies | Rolled oats, whole wheat flour, raisins, coconut oil, cinnamon, maple syrup |
| 3 | Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins | Whole wheat flour, grated zucchini, dark chocolate chips, eggs, Greek yogurt |
| 4 | Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal | Rolled oats, diced apple, cinnamon, almond milk, eggs, baking powder |
| 5 | Pumpkin Spice Loaf | Pumpkin puree, whole wheat flour, honey, pumpkin pie spice, eggs |
| 6 | Almond Flour Brownies | Almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, eggs, coconut oil, honey |
| 7 | Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins | Whole wheat flour, fresh blueberries, Greek yogurt, eggs, honey |
| 8 | Sweet Potato Breakfast Bars | Mashed sweet potato, rolled oats, almond butter, cinnamon, chia seeds |
| 9 | Lemon Poppy Seed Cake (Whole Wheat) | Whole wheat flour, fresh lemon juice, poppy seeds, yogurt, honey |
| 10 | Peanut Butter Oat Cookies | Natural peanut butter, rolled oats, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla |
| 11 | Carrot Cake Muffins | Whole wheat flour, grated carrot, crushed pineapple, walnuts, cinnamon |
| 12 | Coconut Flour Pancakes | Coconut flour, eggs, coconut milk, baking powder, vanilla |
| 13 | Chocolate Avocado Brownies | Avocado, unsweetened cocoa powder, eggs, coconut sugar, dark chocolate chips |
| 14 | Raspberry Almond Thumbprints | Almond flour, raspberry jam (low sugar), coconut oil, egg, vanilla |
| 15 | Quinoa Breakfast Bars | Cooked quinoa, rolled oats, banana, honey, dried cranberries |
| 16 | Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies | Pumpkin puree, rolled oats, cinnamon, maple syrup, raisins |
| 17 | Whole Grain Apple Crisp | Sliced apples, rolled oats, whole wheat flour, coconut oil, cinnamon |
| 18 | Black Bean Brownies | Black beans (canned), cocoa powder, eggs, honey, vanilla |
| 19 | Cinnamon Raisin Bagels (Whole Wheat) | Whole wheat flour, raisins, cinnamon, yeast, honey |
| 20 | Lemon Blueberry Scones | Whole wheat pastry flour, fresh blueberries, lemon zest, Greek yogurt |
| 21 | Chickpea Cookie Dough Bites | Chickpeas, peanut butter, honey, dark chocolate chips, vanilla |
| 22 | Pear Ginger Muffins | Whole wheat flour, fresh pear, grated ginger, eggs, coconut oil |
| 23 | Oat Flour Banana Pancakes | Oat flour, mashed banana, eggs, cinnamon, baking powder |
| 24 | Date & Walnut Loaf | Chopped dates, whole wheat flour, walnuts, eggs, vanilla |
| 25 | Honey Oat Bread | Rolled oats, whole wheat flour, honey, yeast, olive oil |
| 26 | Chocolate Zucchini Cake | Whole wheat flour, grated zucchini, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, honey |
| 27 | Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble | Fresh strawberries, rhubarb, rolled oats, whole wheat flour, maple syrup |
| 28 | Coconut Macaroons (Healthy) | Unsweetened shredded coconut, egg whites, honey, vanilla |
| 29 | Fig & Almond Bars | Dried figs, almonds, rolled oats, honey, cinnamon |
| 30 | Butternut Squash Muffins | Butternut squash puree, whole wheat flour, eggs, nutmeg, pecans |
| 31 | No‑Sugar Apple Muffins | Unsweetened applesauce, whole wheat flour, eggs, cinnamon, walnuts |
| 32 | Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Muffins | Protein powder, oat flour, cocoa powder, peanut butter, eggs |
| 33 | Lemon Ricotta Pancakes | Whole wheat flour, ricotta cheese, lemon zest, eggs, honey |
| 34 | Spiced Carrot Apple Bread | Whole wheat flour, grated carrot, diced apple, cinnamon, ginger |
| 35 | Vegan Zucchini Bread | Whole wheat flour, grated zucchini, flax egg, coconut sugar, vegetable oil |
| 36 | Maple Pecan Scones | Whole wheat pastry flour, chopped pecans, maple syrup, coconut oil |
| 37 | Blackberry Chia Muffins | Whole wheat flour, fresh blackberries, chia seeds, eggs, honey |