Desserts are an important post-dinner treat for many. Low-fat does not imply boring desserts. Cheesecake, pie’s, ice cream can all be prepared with less fatty ingredients too. The trick to lighter desserts is not to go bland but to go easy on the fats, thereby making the desserts both delightful and satisfying.
Top 10 Ways to Go Light on Desserts
Listed below are some 5 healthy ways to prepare light desserts:
- Fresh Fruit Dessert: Cut some apple slices, pears, frozen cherries or cooked fruits and mix them with some chocolate syrup and cheese.
- Angel Food Cake: Experts opine that it is really low on calories. Make a fruit puree and add some fruit juice or sugar topping for glaze.
- Lighter Brownies and Cakes: Use concentrated coffee for making brownies instead of the boring fat-free cream. In spice cakes, fats can be replaced with apple sauce. In addition, you can also try pineapple juice for making carrot cake instead of using oil.
- Cheesecake: Using lighter cheese cream is a healthier option for preparing cheesecake say experts. To cut down on the crust fat, it is suggested to use graham crackers or low-fat cookies instead. Also, cut down on the oil you use to prepare cheesecake and dab on the bottom of the pan than on the sides too.
- Pie: Instead of going for regular milk, try going for skimmed milk to make the pie. Cut down on the butter on the sides of the crust by adding one tablespoon of coconut milk or honey.
- Light Ice Cream: Go easy on the ice cream and try making lighter preparations. Sprinkle berries, cinnamon or some chocolate syrup to make it more interesting. The trick is never to overdo it!
- Graham Crackers: Less fatty graham crackers with little bit of chocolate syrup an also work well as an innovative yet yummy dessert.
- Pudding: Skimmed or toned milk can be used for making puddings. Add some raspberries from top to make the serve more interesting.
- Gelato: Experts opine that the gelato is very rich. S a mini scoop will be enough to give you the joy and satisfaction of a delicious dessert.
- Strawberry Cake: Any low-fat biscuit or cake topped with fresh strawberries and a modest amount of whipping cream will prove to be a great treat dessert too.
Elaine Magee, MPH, RD and author says that it’s not really about eating fat-free desserts but about experimenting with lighter or low-fat options. So, all you have to really do is to simply cut down on the oil and fats here and there and substitute them with healthier options to prepare a delightful dessert for yourself and your family.
