Last Updated on May 1, 2023 by coach@lashapebody.com
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My Top 5 Healthy Dessert Choices
What are the best healthy desserts for weight loss?
There is one thing that comes to everyone’s mind first when they’re trying to lose weight.
SWEETS 🍭 🍫 🍬 🎂 🍰 🧁 🍮 🍨
…. and the thought of giving up on them. We decide to deprive ourselves of anything sweet in order to reach our goal weight!.
I have good news for you!
There’s no need to give up on desserts if you’re trying to lose weight!
Instead, keep your diet balanced, eat smaller portions of food and enjoy some healthy desserts occasionally.
Below you can find MY TOP 5 HEALTHY DESSERT CHOICES WITH RECIPES with fewer than 225 calories and at least 3 grams of filling fiber —- enjoy them on weekends or occasionally.
Remember, balance and portions are the key!
There’s no need to give up on desserts if you’re trying to lose weight!
You can have some healthy desserts on weekends or occasionally
#1 Berry Chia Pudding
I love chia seeds because they’re excellent sources of protein, fiber and Omega3.
This “overnight” pudding can be enjoyed as a dessert or breakfast.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups berries (blackberries, raspberries or blueberries )
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup granola
Directions:
✅ Step 1
Puree 1 1/4 cups fruit and milk in a blender or food processor until smooth. Scrape into a medium bowl; mix in chia, syrup and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
✅ Step 2
Divide the pudding between small bowls, layering each with remaining fruits, yogurt and granola.
ENJOY 😊
#2 Chocolate Banana Oatmeal
Easy. Simple. Delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ small banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chocolate-hazelnut spread (think of Nutella, but it’s equally delicious with peanut butter or Tahini)
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
Directions:
Bring water and a pinch of regular salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in oats, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Top with banana, chocolate spread and flaky salt.
Easy, right?
😋
#3 Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
This deliciousness can be enjoyed not just as a dessert but breakfast too. If you prepare it in a mason jar you can have it as breakfast on the go.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
- 1 teaspoon sugar (you can use coconut sugar or coconut nectar instead of regular sugar)
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup granola
Directions:
✅ Step 1
Combine strawberries and sugar in a small bowl and let stand until the berries start to release juice, about 5 minutes
✅ Step 2
To assemble parfait, layer yogurt and the strawberries with their juice in a 2-cup container. Top with granola.
Yummy 😋
#4 Cinnamon Oranges
I have found this dessert to be more appealing in winter times.
The combination of citrus flavors and cinnamon tastes so festive ❤️
(Personally I don’t add sugar, because I love its sweet, tangy, and tart flavors. But you can try it either way)
Ingredients:
- 4 navel oranges
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
✅ Step 1
With a sharp knife, remove the rind and white pith from the oranges. Cut each into 5 or 6 slices and arrange on 4 plates. Whisk together orange juice and lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon. Spoon over the orange slices.
Enjoy 😊
#5 Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate
Gosh! This dessert is heavenly delicious and you might not believe me, but it’s healthy!
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces high-quality dark chocolate (I like those with high cocoa content)
- 12 strawberries
Directions:
✅Step 1
Microwave chocolate in a small bowl on Medium for 1 minute.
Stir, then continue microwaving on Medium in 20-second intervals until melted, stirring after each interval. Or place in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water (if you let the water boil it can burn the chocolate). Stir until melted.
✅ Step 2
Dip the strawberries in the melted chocolate.
Easy-peasy 😁
(Recipes & Pictures are courtesy of Eating Well Magazine (although some recipes I altered and adjusted to my taste ❤️)
All my best ❤️
Anna T.
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