4 Healthy Desserts: Learn How To Make Them In A Simple Way

Some people recommend doing without desserts in the meal to have a good digestion and lose weight more easily, since most contain sugars, acids or fats. However, it is possible to prepare and consume healthy sweets.

In this article we explain what they are, as well as their health benefits. Forget about being left with the desire for dessert, while helping to lose and maintain weight in a balanced way.

Some less healthy desserts

These are some of the desserts that could make digestion difficult, contribute to weight gain, or create heartburn and flatulence.

• Acidic fruits : Orange, tangerine, pineapple, cherry or grapefruit, mixed with carbohydrates, are said to cause fermentation. Experts explain that this would be because they are fruits that already contain a high level of carbohydrates.

• Sweet fruits : such as strawberries, watermelon, melon, etc. These foods are digested faster than the rest of the meal, so it would be much more appropriate to eat them throughout the day.
• Dairy derivatives : milk, yogurt, cream, etc. These, according to an article published by the Mexican Foundation for Health, are not considered light foods and it is better to take them at another time of the day.

However, it is important to highlight some exceptions of fruits that you can combine with food such as apple, pear, avocado and coconut, among others.

Healthy desserts

The good news for people who love to eat something sweet to finish their meal is that there are healthy desserts that do not interfere with digestion.

In addition, they are easy to prepare, so you can make them at home yourself. In this way, you can leave fruits and dairy products to eat mid-morning or mid-afternoon.

1. Coconut jelly

Coconut gelatin made with agar-agar seaweed would be an ideal alternative to yogurts and puddings. In addition, it is a sweet that contains fiber and, therefore, would help fight constipation.

Some people point out that the contribution it offers of fatty acids would help to lose weight. However, the following study published by the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition calls for further research to be done in this regard, as there is no conclusive evidence to support this claim.

Ingredients for 4 jellies

• One level teaspoon of powdered agar agar (2 g).
• ½ liter of vegetable drink (coconut, rice, oatmeal, etc.).
• 1 cup of grated coconut (100 g).
• Two tablespoons of extra virgin coconut oil (optional) (30 g).

• A pinch of cinnamon
• Bee honey (to taste).

Elaboration

1. Whisk together the vegetable drink, the grated coconut, the coconut oil, the cinnamon and the honey. Taste the mixture to see if it is nice in sweetness and flavor.
2. Mix with the agar-agar powder until it dissolves.
3. Then, put this liquid to cook ( turning it with a spoon from time to time). Once it starts to boil, leave it for a minute and turn off the heat.
4. When it is warm, you can put it in the individual containers and keep it in the fridge.

2. Apple and pear compote

As mentioned, apple and pear are two suitable fruits to include at the end of meals. Therefore, we suggest you cook them as a compote.

According to specialists, this is a healthy dessert that contains fiber and is low in calories. Plus, you don’t need any added sweetener.

You can cook the fruit in the oven or in a saucepan with little water, after slicing it. If you want, add some nuts, raisins and spices (ginger or cinnamon) as well.

3. Coconut and cocoa bonbons

Some people, more than a dessert, what they want is something sweet and, if possible, with chocolate. If this is your case, you will love trying these healthy chocolates.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of pure cocoa powder (125 g).
• 5 tablespoons of extra virgin coconut oil (75 g).
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 g).

Elaboration

• Mix the ingredients at a slightly hot temperature and place the mixture in an ice bucket that, once warm, you will put in the fridge. The chocolates will be ready in half an hour.

4. Sweet avocado cream

If you are looking for a dessert that has a high energy value and is healthy, this avocado cream would be a good option.

A study published in the Venezuelan Annals of Nutrition showed that this fruit contains proteins, fiber and fatty acids that would help control and improve cholesterol, making it the ideal complement to include in food.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado.
• ½ glass of vegetable drink (100 ml).
• Vanilla essence.
• Bee honey (to taste).

Elaboration

• Beat the avocado well with the vegetable milk, the vanilla essence and the honey.
• You can try different variants. The result will always be a delicious custard-like cream.

As you have seen, they are easy and simple recipes to learn how to take care of yourself from home. However, remember to complement these desserts with a proper diet and an exercise routine to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Also, if you want to lose weight, do not forget to go to a nutritionist to achieve this purpose.