Summer is a time for fun in the sun, swimming, barbecues, and of course delicious desserts! If you’re looking for a few easy light dessert recipes, you’ve come to the right place. Check out DishQuo meal planning app’s top three healthy desserts below. Enjoy!
What is the healthiest type of dessert?
When it comes to a light dessert option, there’s many. First, choose desserts lower in sugar and calories. This includes options like fruit salad, yogurt, or popsicles. Secondly, choose desserts higher in healthy fats and fiber. DishQuo uses superfoods like chia seeds to increase nutrition, even in desserts! Finally, desserts that are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, like berries, are a great choice.
How can I make fruit fun?
Fruit is often seen as a healthy but boring food choice. However, DishQuo makes fruit fun! For example, cut up some fruit and add it to yogurt. Or make a fruit popsicle by blending together some frozen fruit and yogurt. You can even get creative and make fruit kebabs or shapes out of melon slices. Another way to make fruit fun is to use it as part of a healthy diet. Include a colorful mix of fruits in your meals and snacks, and you’ll be getting not only essential vitamins and minerals, but also fiber and antioxidants.
For some refreshing summer dessert ideas, check out some of our favorite recipes below!
Top 3 Clean Eating Summer Desserts
1) Coconut Lime Popsicles
Try this tropical twist on a frozen fruit dessert. Both kids and adults will love it. Perfect after a summer cook-out in the backyard.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lite coconut milk
- ½ lime, zested & juiced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
Directions
1) In a tall glass, combine all the ingredients.
2) Mix until fully incorporated.
3) Pour the mixture into the popsicle mold.
4) Insert the sticks and freeze for 2-3 hours until completely solid.
5) Serve.
2) Peanut Butter & Raspberry Yogurt Treat
This decadent dessert comes guilt free. High in protein, healthy fat and fiber, this summer dessert won’t spike your blood sugar.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1/2 tbsp dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup plain almond Greek yogurt, chilled
- 2 oz fresh raspberries, chopped & frozen
Directions
1) Combine peanut butter and almond yogurt in a bullet blender.
2) Blend until fully incorporated.
3) Transfer to a serving glass.
4) Top each glass with chopped peanuts and raspberries.
5) Serve immediately.
3) Lemon Soft-Serve Ice Cream
What’s summer without ice cream? Make this simple ice cream recipe in your own kitchen. A light refreshing dessert to beat the summer heat.
Ingredients:
- 1 lemon, zested & juiced
- 1 1/2 cup plain almond Greek yogurt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Directions
- Place all the ingredients in a food container.
- Mix well and let it freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the cream.
Summer is the time for picnics, BBQs, and enjoying sweet treats outside. These three clean eating summer desserts will let you indulge without feeling guilty. All of them are diabetic friendly so almost everyone can enjoy them. And the best part? They’re all really easy to make. So what are you waiting for? Sign up for 2 weeks free at DishQuo and start cooking!
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