5 Quick and Easy Recipes for Healthier Versions of Favorite Dessert Treats

👩‍🍳 Having a sweet tooth is not always easy when you are trying to watch your waistline, but it's not impossible. Here are 5 easy and healthy dessert recipes that are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

These bars are a delicious vegan and gluten-free treat that you can make quickly and easily.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt

Steps:

1. Combine the peanut butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup in a microwave-safe bowl.
   Heat it on high for 30 seconds.
2. Stir in the oats, cocoa powder, and salt.
3. Press the mixture into an 8x8-inch pan.
4. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, or until set.
5. Cut into bars and enjoy!

Healthy Brownies

These brownies are a delicious and guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups dates
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons nut butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons almond milk
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with coconut oil.
3. In a food processor, combine the dates, cocoa powder, coconut oil, nut butter, salt, vanilla extract, and almond milk until it forms a thick paste.
4. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan.
5. Sprinkle with the chopped walnuts.
6. Bake for 25 minutes.
7. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Healthy Apple Crisp

This apple crisp is a delicious and healthy alternative to the traditional version.

Ingredients:

• 4 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ cup rolled oats
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 9-inch baking dish with coconut oil.
3. Place the apples in the baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
5. Pour the mixture over the apples and toss to coat.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, walnuts, almond flour, and coconut oil.
7. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples.
8. Bake for 25 minutes.
9. Allow to cool before serving.

Healthy Banana Bread

This banana bread is a delicious way to use up your overripe bananas.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• ¼ cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a 9-inch loaf pan with coconut oil.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut sugar, coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
6. Fold in the mashed bananas and walnuts (optional).
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes.
8. Allow to cool before slicing.

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are a delicious and healthier version of the classic treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup melted coconut oil
• ½ cup coconut sugar
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ cup vegan chocolate chips

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a baking sheet with coconut oil.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10 minutes.
9. Allow to cool before serving.

Now that you have these delicious and healthy dessert recipes, you don't have to feel guilty about satisfying your sweet tooth. With these recipes, you can indulge your cravings without compromising your health.

So what are you waiting for? Try one of these recipes today and see for yourself how delicious healthy desserts can be!

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