healthy desserts!

[dannibear]

I am trying to eat healthier, and one thing I have a big problem with, is my sweet tooth. You really dont want to know what I eat when I let myself go lol. So I looked around for some desserts that were healthy, and looked and tasted good, and found some that I will post here. But I thought this thread would be made better if everyone posted their own ideas, so everyone can come here and have a diversity So, your ideas for a healthy dessert are welcome here :agree:


Cherries with Ricotta and Toasted Almonds

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup frozen pitted cherries
• 2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta
• 1 tablespoon toasted slivered almonds

Preparation:
Heat cherries in the microwave on High until warm, 1 to 2 minutes.
Top the cherries with Ricotta and almonds.

**makes one serving in 10 minutes
***to reduce saturated fat even further, use nonfat ricotta in place of reduced fat ricotta

 

[dannibear]

Pineapple-Raspberry Parfaits
Ingredients:

• 2 8-ounce containers (2 cups) nonfat peach yogurt
• 1 1/4 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 1/2 cups fresh, frozen, or canned pineapple chunks

Preparation:

divide and layer yogurt, raspberries, and pineapple into 4 glasses

**makes four servings in 5 minutes

 

[dannibear]

Double Chocolate Cupcakes
(from cooking light magazine)
chocolate doesnt have to be scary, nutritional value posted underneath this recipe


Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup 1% low-fat buttermilk
• 1 1/4 ounces dark (70 percent cocoa) chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir with a whisk.
Place granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well combined (about 3 minutes). Add egg substitute and vanilla, beating well. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to granulated sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Fold in chocolate. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups lined with muffin cup liners. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.



Nutritional Information

Calories:150 (31% from fat)Fat:5.2g (sat 3.2g,mono 1.2g,poly 0.2g) Protein: 3.1gCarbohydrate: 24gFiber: 1.1gCholesterol: 11mgIron: 1mgSodium: 125mgCalcium: 42mg

 

[dannibear]

Oatmeal Crisps
Ingredients:

• Vegetable oil spray
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil spray
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325 F. Spray a 9-inch square pan with vegetable oil spray.
In a mixing bowl combine oil, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add oats, baking power and cinnamon.
Mix until blended. Press mixture evenly and firmly into prepared pan.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Cut into 36 squares while hot.
Allow to cool in pan. Store in a container with a loose-fitting lid.

Nutritional Value:
calories: 114
protein: 1g
fat: 6g
carbs: 12g
sodium: 10mg
cholesterol: 0mg

 

[dannibear]

Frosty Banana Pops

• 6 firm, peeled bananas
• Plate of honey
• Plates of chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and cookie crumbs
• 12 popsicle sticks

Preparation:
Cut each banana in half crosswise. Insert Popsicle stick in the cut end of the banana.
Brush honey over banana with a pastry brush.
Roll each banana into desired topping(s).
Arrange on plate; cover with plastic wrap. Store in freezer until ready to eat.

Servings: 12

 

[derek6711]

Double Chocolate Cupcakes
(from cooking light magazine)
chocolate doesnt have to be scary, nutritional value posted underneath this recipe


Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup egg substitute
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup 1% low-fat buttermilk
• 1 1/4 ounces dark (70 percent cocoa) chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir with a whisk.
Place granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well combined (about 3 minutes). Add egg substitute and vanilla, beating well. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to granulated sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Fold in chocolate. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups lined with muffin cup liners. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan; cool completely on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.



Nutritional Information

Calories:150 (31% from fat)Fat:5.2g (sat 3.2g,mono 1.2g,poly 0.2g) Protein: 3.1gCarbohydrate: 24gFiber: 1.1gCholesterol: 11mgIron: 1mgSodium: 125mgCalcium: 42mg

mmmmmmmm chocolate

 

[dannibear]

I know, its awesome, I think I would just die if I couldnt find a healthy recipe for chocolate lol.

 

[rlowe]

Little prep./no bake Healthy Desserts

Purity's Heavenly Hash Frozen Yogurt (available at some grocery stores).

Strawberry shortcake, if - heavy on strawberries, light on cake, use frozen light cool whip.

Jello FF Chocolate Pudding cups - stick in freezer with loosened cover while eat lunch. 100mg Calcium, no fat, all taste, chocolate!

 

[dannibear]

awesome, thanks for the addition

 

[dannibear]

healthified chocolate frosted cupcakes

a healthy cupcake for those who dont like chocolate cake, you can use different frosting

cupcakes

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter or no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread stick, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3 egg whites

frosting

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread stick, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 to 3 tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
2. In medium bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients except egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 1 minute.
3. Add egg whites; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
4. Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and tops just begin to brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
5. In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, cocoa, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk with electric mixer on low speed. Gradually beat in just enough of remaining milk to make frosting smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over cupcakes.


1 Cupcake: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 4 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium130mg; Total Carbohydrate 38g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 26g)

 

[dannibear]

I tried this, and it's really good. Perfect for the hot days of summer coming up, and is cheaper than the over-priced commercial version. enjoy


Orange Glorious

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup ice water
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
• 12 cubes ice
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 cup white sugar

Directions

1. In a blender combine milk, water, orange juice concentrate, ice cubes, vanilla and sugar. Blend until smooth. Pour into three 12 oz glasses and enjoy with a straw.

 

[dannibear]

healthy orange dream torte

Ingredients

• 1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin
• 2/3 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 (3 ounce) package ladyfingers, split
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until syrupy. Fold in 3 cups whipped topping; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth; gradually beat in the milk. Fold in remaining whipped topping.
2. Grease the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Arrange ladyfingers around edge of pan. Set aside 1-1/2 cups of the orange mixture. Alternately spoon the cream cheese mixture and remaining orange mixture into pan. Spread reserved orange mixture over top. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with mandarin oranges.

One serving (prepared with sugar-free gelatin, reduced-fat whipped topping, reduced-fat cream cheese and fat-free milk) equals 193 calories, 9 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 39 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.

 

[dannibear]

surprise chocolate fudge


This fun novelty recipe uses pinto beans to replace some of the butter typically found in fudge. Walnuts give the soft creamy squares a nice crunch.Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup baking cocoa
• 3/4 cup butter or stick margarine, melted
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 7 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. In a microwave-safe dish, mash beans with a fork until smooth; cover and microwave for 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through. Add cocoa, butter and vanilla. (Mixture will be thick.) Slowly stir in sugar; add nuts. Press mixture into a 9-in. square pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Cut into 1-in. pieces.

One piece equals 76 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

 

[derek6711]

Strayyberry ShortCake

Straw Berry Shortcake is always a easy-to-make and tasty dessert that is somewhat healthy.


it is simple,

• Cut up strawberries
• Whipped Cream (cool whip)
• Dessert Shells (can be found at most grocery stores)

1. Cut the strawberries
2. Place a dessert shell in a bowl and put strawberries on top of it
3. Add as much whipped cream as you like to the top and devour

 

[dannibear]

superfood-spicy oatmeal raisin cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight container. Make sure you get some, because they don't last long!

Servings Per Recipe: 36
Amount Per Serving:


Calories: 144

• Total Fat: 6.3g
• Cholesterol: 19mg
• Sodium: 100mg
• Total Carbs: 20.5g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
• Protein: 2.1g

 

[rlowe]

Congealed fruit coctail - can be dessert or side

Sugar-Free Orange* Jello

2 Bananas, thickly sliced

1 can Peach slices, drained

bunch of Red Grapes+, rinsed

1 can delmonte fruit coctail, drained OR other fruit

* or favorite flavor
+can be green but red are healthier


Follow Jello's quick-set method EXCEPT stir until all ice is melted.
Then add prepared above fruit.
Stir.
Fridge until fully congealed again.

 

[dannibear]

Congealed fruit coctail - can be dessert or side

Sugar-Free Orange* Jello

2 Bananas, thickly sliced

1 can Peach slices, drained

bunch of Red Grapes+, rinsed

1 can delmonte fruit coctail, drained OR other fruit

* or favorite flavor
+can be green but red are healthier


Follow Jello's quick-set method EXCEPT stir until all ice is melted.
Then add prepared above fruit.
Stir.
Fridge until fully congealed again.

sounds delicious
I am just wondering, is there a reason why red grapes are
healthier than the green ones?

 

[rlowe]

Discover the Phenomenal Health Benefits of Red Grapes

If you enjoy the taste of luscious red grapes, you may not only be treating your taste buds, but protecting your health as well. While you may have heard about the health benefits of red wine, you can get some of the same benefits from snacking on red grapes available from the produce section of your local grocery store. What are the health benefits of red grapes?

They’re High in Flavonoids

Have you ever wondered what gives grapes their brilliant red color? You can give the credit to the flavonoids found in red grapes that not only add color to the fruit but also provide significant health benefits. Two of the most important flavonoids found in grapes are resveratrol and quercitin. Both of these compounds are being studied for their potential to prevent disease.

Resveratrol is being recognized for its important role in protecting against heart disease. It’s believed that the French have less heart disease because they consume higher quantities of red wine containing this substance. Resveratrol also exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties in some studies, Most intriguing of all, this supplement has been shown to prolong life and prevent age related brain changes in certain animal species. Although this has yet to be demonstrated in humans, scientists are hopeful.

Quercetin, another flavonoid found in red grapes, is not only an antioxidant but also has antihistamine type effects which may help in the treatment of allergies.
They’re High in Saponins

Saponins are a group of chemicals found in the outer skin of the grape. These chemical components may play a role in preventing heart disease by binding to cholesterol and preventing its absorption into the bloodstream. Saponins are also believed to have antiviral, antibacterial and anti-tumor properties possibly due to their effect on the immune system. Just one more reason to enjoy red grapes or grape juice.

High in Nutrition and Low in Calories

A cup of red grapes has only sixty-one calories while providing vitamin C as well as the B vitamins. It’s also a good source of the minerals manganese and potassium. Red grapes are a sweet tasting snack you can enjoy without guilt while doing something positive for your body.

...

from Discover the Phenomenal Health Benefits of Red Grapes February 3, 2009 - 8:37am

 

[rlowe]

Chocolate Triple Layer No-Bake Pie

Makes 8 servings.

prep.=15min. + 4hr. fridge time

2c. cold 2% MILK

2pkg FF Jello Instant Choc. Pudding POWDERS

1 Graham Cracker Pie CRUST (6oz.)

1 EACH - 8oz. REG. & LITE Cool Whip (brand name) -thawed

Pour MILK into mixing bowl.
Add POWDERS & beat with wire whisk for 1 minute.
Spoon & spread 1.5 cups of above MIX into CRUST.
Gently stir half of LITE into remaining MIX.
Top with REG.
Fridge atleast 4hr. or until ready to eat.

NOTE: FF= Fat Free

 

[dannibear]

Peach Float

This refreshing beverage is made with club soda — a carbonated water that is the forerunner of sugary soda pop. This float is a good source of calcium.

Peach Float

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) peaches, drained, except for 1/2 cup juice
  4 cups vanilla ice milk
  32 ounces club soda or seltzer water
  1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
  Ground nutmeg, to taste

Directions


In a small bowl, mash the peaches with a fork. Divide the mashed peaches into 4 glasses (12 ounces each). Add to each glass 2 tablespoons of the peach juice and 1 cup ice milk. Pour 1 cup soda or seltzer into the glasses. Top each drink with 2 tablespoons whipped topping and a dusting of nutmeg. Serve immediately.


Serving size: 1 peach float Calories269 Cholesterol18 mg Protein5 g Sodium177 mg Carbohydrate48 g Fiber1 g Total fat7 g Potassium421 mg Saturated fat5 g Calcium194 mg Monounsaturated fat1 g