Desserts for Healthy Weight Loss
When it comes to desserts and weight loss, sometimes it’s preferable to just have a smaller serving of your tried and true favorites (remember the 3-bite rule). But it’s also nice to have some alternative options that support your efforts to lose weight while also satisfying your sweet tooth. Check these out:
3-Ingredient Healthier Snickers are surprisingly delicious and easy to make. Click here for the recipe.
Dark Chocolate is a great low-carb option. Choose good-quality chocolate that’s at least 70% cacao and has limited added ingredients.
Fruit + Yogurt Pops made with four ingredients: 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup fresh strawberry halves, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend the ingredients into a puree, pour it into a container, top it with plastic wrap, add a Popsicle stick, and freeze.
Berries + Cream Berries (fresh or frozen), including strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, are relatively low in net carbs and naturally sweet. Serve them with unsweetened whipped cream or coconut cream.
Chia or Basil Seed Pudding can be mixed with unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk, along with a sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit. Allow it to thicken in the refrigerator, and you'll have a creamy, sweet pudding. Click here for the full recipe.
Collagen Hot Chocolate is perfect for a cold evening (or any time!). Click here for the full recipe.
Protein Ice Cream Pop is made with just two ingredients and tastes just like ice cream on a stick. Click here for the full recipe.
Greek Yogurt + Granola is the perfect combination of creamy and crunch. Look for Greek yogurt with no more than 7g sugar per serving, and add a few tablespoons of your favorite granola. (I love Purely Elizabeth.)
High Protein Chocolate Mousse is a 3-ingredient recipe that packs protein while satisfying your chocolate craving. Love chocolate pudding? Try this! 1 cup cottage cheese, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup. Blend all ingredients (food processor or blender) and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
