Desserts are our favorite kind of food. We love gobbling up plates of cakes and brownies. But desserts or sweets are often considered to be unhealthy. And, they truly are. Desserts and sweets are loaded with calories, carbs, and fat. They also have excess sugar levels, which might result in bad cholesterol levels in the body. Hence, desserts and sweets must be eaten in a moderation.
But, did you know that there are a few desserts that you can eat without putting on some weight? Read to find out about desserts with minimum calories and sugar.
- Carrot Cake
Carrots are often considered very healthy foods. They are high in nutrients and low in calories. Indians are used to eating Carrot Halwa all the time, but a Carrot cake? That’s new to us. Carrots mixed with batter and buttercream are a treat to the palate. A must-try dessert if you are on a diet.
2. Watermelon Popsicle
We love icecreams and what better than a healthy ice-cream to start with? Watermelon popsicles are made with fresh watermelons and nothing else. They don’t have added sugars or artificial preservatives. These are great for summers. But, do you really need a season to pop a few popsicles?
3. Fruit Pizza
P for Pizza and P also means our Pyaar for Pizza. We cannot do without pizza. But a fruit pizza? What does that mean? You can make the bread with all-purpose flour, And for filling the fruits, you can use whipped cream and honey. A great way to relish on fruits.
4. Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake is an absolute winner. We are always up for its goodness. But how do you make a chocolate cake healthy? Simple, make it glutten free. You can prepare a chocolate cake with almond flour and chocolate chips. You can also add fruits like apples, cherries, or berries for more flavor. Glutten-free and absolutely delicious.
5. Ragi Cake
Ragi is often used in our everyday cooking in India. We believe it be a superfood and use it as an immunity booster. While we aren’t new to ragi, how do we bake a cake with it? We surely never tried that. You can mix ragi with dark chocolate or coffee and bake a cake with it. Goey and soft, you don’t need to wait for a cheat day to eat a Ragi Cake.
