Do you love sweets? And at the same time, do you have a hard time avoiding them because they come with so many calories? The food we eat has a large impact on our health, and when the food is loaded with calories, it only makes matters worse. So, does this mean that in order to stay healthy, you would have to forget sweets?
Maybe not. Because there are certain low-calorie sweets which can give you the same experience sans the negative effects! Want to check out what those are? Don’t miss this post!
1. Greek Yogurt With Oranges And Mint:
Greek Yogurt is a low-calorie food, and when you add fresh flavors of mint, oranges, and honey to it, this plain yogurt becomes a delicious treat. It provides less than 171 calories with each serving apart from 11 grams of protein, 34 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of fiber. The ingredients you need to include are fat-free Greek yogurt, honey, a sprig of thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, and a peeled, quartered and sliced orange.
2. Nutty Carrot Cake Bars:
Carrot is rich in vitamin A and adds natural sweetness to any dish. Walnuts and pecans add the crunchy nuttiness while the special pumpkin pie spice provides a fresh flavor. One nutty carrot cake bar provides 121 calories and only 12 grams of carbohydrates. The dairy inclusion of fluffy cream cheese adds to the nutritional content and keeps the bar moist.
3. Cheesecake Brownies:
You will love the smooth bite of these cheesecake brownies, and you can indulge in more than one, as each brownie carries only 140 calories per serving3. The recipe uses only low fat cream cheese, and hence you can enjoy the creamy taste sans the extra calories. The espresso granules provide the bursting flavor without adding any extra calories. The nutrition content includes 1 gram of fiber, 31 grams of cholesterol, 2 grams of carbohydrates, 84 milligrams of sodium and 13 milligrams of calcium.
4. Mini Ice Cream Cakes:
The cakes have a perfect shade of pink and are just ideal for children’s parties. But you can as well serve them at your kitty party among your friends who are conscious about their weight. If you want to avoid ice cream, you can also try using flavored frozen yogurt depending upon your preference or how your guests would want it. One serving provides 274 calories, 7.2 grams of fat, 4.6 grams of protein and 47 grams of carbohydrates. It is better to assemble and prepare the cake one day in advance so that it sets perfectly well in the freezer.
5. Minted Watermelon And Lemon Ice Pops:
It is a common misconception that tasty dishes are loaded with high calories. At least this recipe proves it otherwise. This fruity watermelon and lemon ice pop not only looks colorful and tempting, but its every lick has a promise of freshness and sweetness. The sweet-tart lemon flavored layer is topped with the minty watermelon layer providing you a double treat. Surprisingly for such a wonderfully sweet recipe, it provides only 82 calories. It includes 22.1 grams of carbohydrates, 3 milligrams of sodium, 8 milligrams of calcium and 0.2 milligrams of iron.
6. Chocolate Fruity Clusters:
Packed with lots of nutrients and stress-busting antioxidants, these fruity, crunchy and dark chocolate clusters are highly tempting and delicious. These low-calorie sweets carry the goodness of cranberries that provide relief from stomach bugs and colds. Pecans add minerals like zinc, fiber and good fats. One serving of chocolate fruity cluster contains just 52 calories, 3 grams of fat, 1 gram of protein, 6 grams of carbohydrates, 3 milligrams of sodium and 8 milligrams of calcium. Peanuts, cashews, apricots and raisins provide fruity crunchiness to this chocolate recipe.
7. Banana Fosters:
This is a special recipe originally created in New Orleans at the Brennan’s Restaurant almost six decades ago. A slow cooker recipe, it is a fantastic low-calorie dessert, especially prepared for weight watchers and DIABETIC patients. One serving of banana foster provides 110 calories, 2 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fats, 2 milligrams of sodium, 2 grams of dietary fibre, 18 grams of sugars, 2 grams of protein and 28 grams of carbohydrates. It is a perfect dessert for breakfast when you should eat high-energy foods to stay energetic and vibrant all the day through.
8. Skinny Strawberry Yogurt:
Yogurt is a good choice if you want to cut down on calories and maintain proper protein and fat levels in your diet. However, eating the plain yogurt daily can make you switch over to some high-calorie dessert. To avoid this shift, you can try this skinny strawberry yogurt. This smooth, sour and sweet pink yogurt provides 107 calories, 2 milligrams of cholesterol, 16 grams of sugars, 6 grams of protein, 23 grams of carbohydrates and 7 grams of dietary fiber.
9. Baby Tiramisu:
Classic Italian desserts like Tiramisu are delicious and spongy. However, they are loaded with calories and are certainly not good for your health. This does not mean that you cannot have your own special tiramisu treat. This baby tiramisu recipe wonderfully packs in the deliciousness of tiramisu in fewer calories keeping the crunchiness and sponginess of the original tiramisu intact. One serving of a baby tiramisu provides 107 calories, 2 grams of fat, 3 milligrams of cholesterol, 1 gram of saturated fat, 125 milligrams of sodium and 3 grams of protein.
10. Healthy Banana Pudding:
This quick fix recipe uses instant vanilla flavored pudding mix, reduced fat vanilla cookies and ripe banana slices. It is much healthier than the traditionally prepared banana pudding dish as it provides 32 percent fewer calories, 90 percent less fat and 87 percent less saturated fat4. So, you will never feel guilty while you enjoy this special treat, as a single serving is not going to add pounds to your weight. One serving provides 270 calories, 2 grams of fat, 1 gram of saturated fat, 340 milligrams of sodium, 57 grams of total carbohydrates, 4 percent vitamin C, 8 percent vitamin A, 2 percent iron and 15 percent calcium.
All these low-calorie sweets are rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. So, even though the calorific value of these recipes is low, the nutritional value has been enhanced so that a health conscious person can get all the vital nutrients and micronutrients he should get when he is cutting down on calories.
Regular indulgence in low-calorie desserts reduces your craving for sugary foods. Moreover, these low-calorie sweets are far better than the sugar-free recipes that use artificial sweeteners and can cause several side effects.
Which of these low-calorie sweets are you going to try today? Share with us in the comments section below!
