Making nutritious desserts can be a relatively easy task. Using common ingredients found in most households, you can effortlessly create delicious and nutritious dishes that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Discover these simple recipes for creating delightful and nutritious dessert snacks with just 3 ingredients.
Energy Bites
Ingredients:
1 cup dates, pitted
1 cup mixed nuts
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Method:
In a mixer, blend the dates until they form a sticky paste.
Add the nuts to the blender and mix until the mixture becomes coarse and sticky.
Then add the shredded coconut and pulse until well combined.
Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized balls.
Place the balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for about 30 minutes so they become firm. Serve cold.
Banana Bread
Ingredients:
1½ cups bananas, mashed
¾ cup coconut condensed milk or plain condensed milk
1½ cups self-rising flour, sifted
Method:
Preheat the oven and grease a baking pan and set aside.
In a bowl, mix the bananas and condensed milk. Then gently stir in the flour and mix continuously until fully combined.
Transfer the batter to the pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Serve cool, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Peanut Butter Fudge
Ingredients:
1½ cups peanut butter
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup coconut oil
Method:
In a pan , combine all 3 ingredients and cook on medium heat, stirring constantly.
Once everything is well combined, set it aside and let it cool for a few minutes.
Line a baking dish with parchment paper and pour the mixture into it.
Place it in the freezer for 3-4 hours so it becomes firm. Serve cold.
Yoghurt Strawberries
Ingredients:
Fresh strawberries
Greek yoghurt (plain or flavoured)
Honey or maple syrup
Method:
Line a tray with parchment paper.
Dip each strawberry into the Greek yoghurt, coating it evenly.
Place the yoghurt-coated strawberries on the parchment paper.
Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the strawberries.
Freeze them for 2 hours and then serve chilled.
Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Ingredients:
2 packs semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup pistachios, chopped
1½ tsp sea salt
Method:
Place parchment paper on a baking tray and set it aside.
Add the chocolate chips to a glass bowl.
Fill a saucepan three-fourth with water and bring it to a boil. Place the glass bowl on top, creating a double boiler. The chocolate should turn into a smooth liquid.
Pour the chocolate onto the baking tray and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the pistachios and sea salt on top.
Place the tray in the refrigerator for an hour. Break into uneven pieces and serve.
Banana Oat Cookies
Ingredients:
2 bananas
1 cup rolled oats
¼ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Method:
Preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mash the bananas until they’re a smooth paste.
Mix in the rolled oats and the chocolate chips or nuts.
Put spoonfuls of the mixture on the baking tray, flattening them into cookies.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown.
Set aside to let them cool and harden. Serve with milk.