Let’s face it, we all need to indulge sometimes. With these dessert recipes, you can indulge without having to feel guilty all week!
Homemade acai bowls. Acai bowls are packed full of nutrients, but still manage to taste like candy. Popular on social media, don’t forget to take a snap of your yummy treat for that next Instagram post. Here’s what you’ll need:
Acai puree:
- 1/2 banana
- Pack of frozen acai berry pulp
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/2 kiwi (peeled, sliced)
- 1/2 banana (sliced)
- 1/2 cup strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup granola
- Drizzle of honey
Prepare acai puree by blending ingredients in a blender with a splash of milk. Blend on low, then gradually increase speed. Pour acai puree mixture in a bowl and arrange toppings in whatever order you prefer. Drizzle some honey on top. Enjoy!
Wafer ice cream sandwiches. With this delicate treat, you get the feel of an ice cream sandwich while cutting back on the calories. Plus, imagine how cute this dessert would look at a tea party or family event!
- 1/2 cup of low-fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
- 24 vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 ounce dark chocolate
For each cookie, put a small scoop of ice cream or frozen yogurt (about 2 teaspoons) on a wafer cookie and top with another cookie. Chop up the dark chocolate, and roll the ice cream sandwich in the chocolate shavings. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes. You won’t even know the difference!
No-bake peanut butter chocolate bars. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is heavenly. With this healthy treat, you get the best of both worlds.
Crust:
- 24 chocolate wafer cookies
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces chocolate chips
Filling:
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
Topping:
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- Sprinkle of salt
Crust: Add cookies to a food processor until crushed. Add in melted butter and chocolate until the mixture is wet. Press mixture into the bottom of a pan and refrigerate. Filling: Add cream cheese, butter, yogurt and sugar to food processor and process until smooth. Poor mixture over crust. Topping: Top bars with chopped peanuts and sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate for four hours before serving. Yum!