5-Ingredient Healthy Desserts
Delicious and nutritious desserts that require only 5 ingredients to satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising health goals.
Ingredients
For Baked Apple Crisps
- 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith) Choose ripe apples for best flavor.
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey Maple syrup for vegan option.
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil Can substitute with grass-fed butter.
For Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- 2 ripe avocados Ensure they are ripe for smooth texture.
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Adjust sweetness to taste.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt Enhances flavor.
For Greek Yogurt Berry Parfait
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt Use plain for less sugar.
- 1 cup mixed berries Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries.
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup To sweeten yogurt.
- ¼ cup crushed nuts Almonds, walnuts, or pistachios.
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest Optional for brightness.
Instructions
For Baked Apple Crisps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Core the apples and cut them into thin slices approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Place the apple slices in a mixing bowl and drizzle with maple syrup or honey. Sprinkle with cinnamon and gently toss to coat.
- Mix oats with melted coconut oil and remaining maple syrup or honey in a small bowl.
- Arrange apple slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle oat mixture over them. Bake for 18-20 minutes until apples are tender.
For Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Cut the avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a food processor.
- Add cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer mousse to serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
For Greek Yogurt Berry Parfait
- Combine Greek yogurt with half of the honey or maple syrup in a bowl. Stir well.
- Prepare the berries. If using strawberries, slice them. Macerate berries with remaining honey for extra flavor.
- Layer yogurt and berries in serving glasses, topping with crushed nuts and lemon zest.
Notes
Store Baked Apple Crisps in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Refrigerate Chocolate Avocado Mousse for up to 2 days. Assemble Berry Parfaits in mason jars for convenience.