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Who says dessert recipes need to involve glasses of granulated sugar-or maple syrup, or honey? The truth?is, you could make mouthwatering treats which involve no added sugar whatsoever. Several simple recipes below all depend on the natural sweetness of fruit. And because?fruit comes?bundled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, these are definitely all desserts you’ll be able to feel better about. I developed them for?dessert-loving clients who are trying to kick a sugar habit.?Each? of my recipes combines dates or cherries with spices like cinnamon and ginger,?along with other nourishing superfood ingredients.Your sweet tooth will many thanks.
Serves: 2?
1 Tbsp. extra virgin coconut oil
1 whole avocado, pit and skin removed
??cup raw, non-dutched cocoa powder
4 dates, chopped, soaked by 50 percent Tbsp.?warm water
? cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 one-inch cube of fresh, peeled ginger root
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla extract
? cup fresh raspberries
2 sprigs of fresh mint
Place all ingredients except berries in blender and blend until smooth. Spoon pudding into serving cups, top with berries, and garnish with mint.
Serves: 2
? cup unsweetened crunchy almond butter
? cup long-established rolled oats
? teaspoon ground cinnamon
1? cups frozen pitted cherries
1 Tbsp.?pure lemon juice
1 Tbsp. water
? tsp. fresh grated ginger
1 tsp. sliced almonds
In a small bowl combine almond butter, oats, and cinnamon to form a crumble. Reserved. In a tiny pan over low heat, saut cherries with fresh lemon juice, water, and ginger until warmed through and bubbly. Transfer cherries to a bowl, top with crumble, and garnish with sliced almonds.
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Serves: 4?
? cup unsweetened cashew butter
4 dates, chopped, soaked by two Tbsp. warm water
1 Tbsp. extra virgin coconut oil
? Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
? cup almond flour
2 Tbsp.?chia seeds
? tsp.?ground cinnamon
? cup unsweetened shredded coconut
In one small mixer combine cashew butter, soaked dates, coconut oil, and vanilla, and blend until smooth. In a bowl combine almond flour, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Fold cashew mixture into almond flour mixture produce a thick “batter.” Refrigerate batter for 15 minutes. Pinch off 8 components of batter, and pat into round balls. Roll each ball in shredded coconut. Place balls over a plate engrossed in wax paper and refrigerate for a minimum of 15 minutes. Keep leftover bites refrigerated.
