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Not every chocolate cake or banana nut muffin is created equal. Look for things without a lot of butter, nuts, or creamy frosting. Since feeling guilty can ruin a good meal, why not try some of our ideas instead of your “regular” desserts?

Try:

  • A frozen 100% juice bar
  • A low-fat cookie (check ingredients for natural low fat)
  • Fresh berries with low fat creamer
  • A few pieces of chocolate
  • Frozen grapes
  • Angel food cake
  • Pudding made with skim milk
  • Nondairy frozen dessert
  • Low fat ice cream or sorbet
  • Pieces of fruit

If you are the one doing the cooking, there are lots of ways to make your favorite recipes healthier.

Use:

  • Egg substitutes or egg whites instead of whole eggs.
  • Apple sauce or prune puree instead of oil when baking to naturally trap moisture into your cakes and breads.
  • Less sugar. A lot of recipes call for much more sugar than is needed. You might even like it better!
  • Fruit-based desserts. Although you still have to be careful, these desserts often have less calories and fat than a chocolate or cream based one.

Be Healthy…Eat Dessert!  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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