The Ultimate Healthy Carrot Cake
Most carrot cakes have a full-fat cream cheese frosting but this recipe uses healthy, Greek yogurt and Greek cream cheese instead for a protein boost. With vitamin-A rich carrots and antioxidant-rich cinnamon and nutmeg, this is one of the healthiest desserts you can eat!
Ingredients:
For the cake:
2 ¼ cups (270g) whole wheat or gluten-free* flour (measured like this)
2 ¼ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp baking soda
2 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp (28g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1 tbsp (15mL) vanilla extract
½ cup (120g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
¼ cup (60mL) pure maple syrup
1 ¼ tsp vanilla stevia
¾ cup (180mL) nonfat milk
2 ½ cups (265g) freshly grated carrots (about 4-5 medium, peeled first!)
For the frosting:
1 cup (240g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 (8oz) block Greek yogurt cream cheese, softened
1 ¼ tsp vanilla stevia
Grilled Peaches
This dessert is perfect for nights when you're craving something sweet. Plus, you'll be getting a healthy supply of metabolism-boosting dietary fiber and vitamins (A & C) from the peaches!
Ingredients:
3 peaches, pitted and halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
Raspberry Sorbet
This creamy, fruity, frozen dessert is a healthy option compared to regular ice cream. The recipe calls for 5 simple ingredients!
Ingredients:
~5 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
37-Calorie Brownies
Chocolate lovers who are dieting can now have their cake and eat it too! These brownies are only 37 calories! They also contain fiber-rich rolled oats and antioxidant-rich cocoa powder.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup skim milk
1/2 cup Cocoa powder
1/2 cup Old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup Truvia Baking Blend (or any natural/Stevia-based sweetener that pours like sugar)
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
Apple Nachos
Not only is this recipe super easy to make, but it's also low in calories and gives your metabolism a boost. You can make your apple nachos even healthier by adding nutrient-rich toppings like blueberries, seeds, and nuts!
Ingredients:
½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 medium apples, sliced or spiralized with the thick ribbon blade (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons honey, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped bittersweet chocolate or bittersweet chocolate chips, melted
¼ cup granola, divided
½ cup blueberries, divided
Healthy Energy Bites with Dates, Apricots, Cashews, & Coconut
These healthy energy bites are simple to make and contain plenty of weight-loss-friendly fruits and proteins. We love them because they make for the perfect sweet snack!
Ingredients:
2 cups raw unsalted cashew nuts
1 cup dried apricots
1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup chopped dates
Zest from 1 orange {~ 1 teaspoon}
Zest from 1 lemon {~1 teaspoon}
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt