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Finding a fruit-based dessert that is both low in calories and nutritional is essential whether you are trying to monitor your weight or are just searching for something healthy to eat. Luckily, there are always fresh ideas in the kitchen, and there's a growing trend towards healthier options. For those times when you want to treat yourself to something sweet without sacrificing your health, we have compiled a list of tasty and healthy desserts that are based on fruit.
Mango Leather
Ingredients:
3 mangoes, peeled and chopped
½ cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions:
Preheat the oven.
Puree the mangoes, water and lemon juice until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a pan and let it simmer.
Let it continue cooking till it has reduced to 2 cups.
Pour the puree onto a baking sheet and spread evenly, no more than ⅛ inch thick.
Bake until it’s dry to the touch. Let it cool completely.
Roll the fruit leather in a cylindrical shape and use a scissor to cut into 2 inch wide strips.
Fruit Yogurt Bark
Ingredients:
3 cups yogurt
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Directions:
Prepare a baking sheet.
In a bowl, mix together the yoghurt, honey and vanilla.
Spread the mixture evenly onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle the strawberries and chocolate chips on top.
Freeze until it’s hard. Break into uneven pieces and serve.
Mango-Coconut Delight
Ingredients:
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon shredded coconut (toasted)
Mint leaves for garnish
Directions:
Blend mangoes until smooth.
Mix mango puree with coconut milk.
Stir in chia seeds and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Spoon the mixture into serving bowls.
Refrigerate until set.
Garnish with toasted shredded coconut and mint leaves before serving.
Caramelized Pears
Ingredients:
3 sliced pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Pinch of salt
Directions:
In a bowl, toss the pears with lemon juice.
Melt the butter on medium heat and stir in the pears. Cook for at least 10 minutes.
In the meanwhile, combine the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in a bowl.
After the 10 minutes are up, add the sugar mixture to the pears. Keep stirring until the pears are glazed.
Serve warm.
Nutty Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients:
4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
Freeze the banana slices for at least 4 hours or overnight.
In a blender, combine the frozen banana slices, almond milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
Blend until smooth and creamy, resembling the texture of ice cream.
Stir in the chopped almonds for a delightful crunch.
Transfer the mixture to a container and freeze for an additional hour.
Scoop and serve, topped with extra chopped almonds if desired.
Note: Feel free to adjust sweetness by modifying honey, and sugar, or using ripe fruits. These desserts offer a delightful combination of flavours while keeping your wellness goals in check.
