10 Fast Dessert Hacks for Healthy Treats
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Everyone loves dessert, but calorie-dense treats aren't always worth the splurge. Here are easy dessert hacks for tasty treats that you can feel good about eating, from chocolate avocado pudding to almond butter fudge and skinny raspberry cheesecake.
And even better, these are fantastic options for entertaining, for everything from a Memorial Day cookout to a Fourth of July poolside party.
Dairy-Free Whole Grain Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Unless someone watches you make these, they'll have no idea they contain zucchini and whole grains. They're moist and chocolatey and full of brownie goodness.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
It really doesn't get any better than peanut butter and chocolate. These luscious cookie bars use Greek yogurt and reduced fat cream cheese for a rich-tasting treat.
Broiled Banana Splits
Here's a new take on a classic. Broil bananas to bring out the flavor, and top with vanilla and chocolate frozen yogurt, sliced almonds and berries.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
This is a treat you have to taste to believe. It's clean eating, with nothing more than avocado, cocoa powder, agave nectar and almond or coconut milk. Put all ingredients in a blender and it's ready to eat. And it's utterly delicious.
FroYo Berry Bites
These refreshing, creamy bites have an almond and coconut oil crust and are made from Greek yogurt, berries, honey and coconut sugar.
Almond Butter Fudge
These clean-eating fudge bites are vegan and gluten-free. The basic recipe uses only almond butter and coconut oil, and you can add optional maple flavoring and optional liquid sweetener if you prefer.
Vegan Key Lime Ice Cream
Vegan, refined sugar-free, and paleo friendly key lime ice cream made with a secret ingredient - avocado.
Mango and Strawberry Fruit Pops
Here's a throwback to childhood popsicles. Layer mango and strawberry puree into ice pop molds for a festive dessert treat.
Skinny Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Did someone say cheesecake? Yes. And it's good for you. These decadent bars use egg white, non-fat cream cheese and fresh raspberries.
