Desserts
How can a dessert possibly be healthful?? Try this: take any dessert you already serve (such as cake, mousse, fudge, ice cream, etc.) split it in to thirds, and replace the missing 2/3 of the dessert with fresh or frozen (thawed) fruit with no sugar added.
General rules of thumb: try to keep milkfat and sources of saturated fat as low as possible. Also keep refined carbs (white flour, sugar) as low as possible. Fresh/frozen fruit can provide most of the sweetness any dessert needs! Dark Chocolate is another route to go. For example, try shaving 1/3 oz over just about any dessert!
Section 7: Dessert
General rules of thumb: try to keep milkfat and sources of saturated fat as low as possible. Also keep refined carbs (white flour, sugar) as low as possible. Fresh/frozen fruit can provide most of the sweetness any dessert needs! Dark Chocolate is another route to go. For example, try shaving 1/3 oz over just about any dessert!
Section 7: Dessert
Desserts
Mini Desserts (in Shot Glasses)
Healthful and classy. Picture courtesy Seasons 52 Restaurant in Florida.
Try any combination of Tofu Mousse, low fat yogurt parfaits, etc. Aim of course, to keep saturated fat low despite the small servings.
Encourage a family to share a couple, similar to Tapas for deserts
Try any combination of Tofu Mousse, low fat yogurt parfaits, etc. Aim of course, to keep saturated fat low despite the small servings.
Encourage a family to share a couple, similar to Tapas for deserts
SUMMER BERRY TERRINE
Summer Berry Terrine Courtesy of WholeFoods.
Though we certainly aren't sophisticated enough to know what a Terrine is, this dessert is well over 1/2 fresh fruit- with NO saturated fat. Sure there's some sugar, but it IS dessert, and we have nothing against that.
From the link: Serves 8 This magnificently colored berry terrine made with a refreshing rosé wine will present an impressive sight for your guests. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt or crème fraîche.
From the link: Serves 8 This magnificently colored berry terrine made with a refreshing rosé wine will present an impressive sight for your guests. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt or crème fraîche.
RED, WHITE AND BLUE FRUIT SALAD with Cashew Cream
Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad with Cashew Cream courtesy WholeFoods
Wondering how to make a dessert without cream or milkfat? Who would have figured Cashew Cream?
From the WholeFoods website:
"Celebrate Independence Day [or any day] with this patriotic-hued, light, yet luscious dessert. Serve it family style by bringing the fruit and cashew cream to the table in separate bowls. Or dish the fruit into individual bowls, cups or wine glasses and top with the [cashew] cream.
Mixed Berry Mousse & Gelée Verrines
Mixed Berry Mousse & Gelée Verrines courtesy Hungry Cravings blog
While you can always just add fruit to any old dessert, this one fully embraces it. Just try substituting the cream with soy milk, almond milk, or a lower fat milk product!
From the website "....So it's no surprise that the flavor of these Mixed Berry Mousse & Gelée Verrines was described as "intoxicating" and said to "taste like wine". Magic indeed."
Tofu mousse with sesame seeds and matcha green tea
Tofu mousse with sesame seeds and matcha green tea recipe courtesy Recipe Taster Blog
OK so making a Tofu mousse may be the epitome of a hippie dessert. But what's wrong with that. Embrace your inner hippie and live long enough to be proud of it.
