After a long day of studying, sitting in traffic, or interning, you may feel like treating yourself. If you’re working hard at the gym and watching what you’re eating, indulging can be a daunting task. But depriving yourself of sweets is criminal. You can finally enjoy that sweet ending to your meal, without the guilt, with these 5 desserts at 100 calories or less!
Chocolate-Banana Grahams (Directions Here)
If you’re looking for a lighter dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, opt for the delicious Chocolate-Banana Grahams. A graham cracker topped with Nutella, banana, and coconut, that is only 100 calories, sounds heavenly!
Ingredients:
- 1 square graham cracker, broken into 2 rectangles
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutella or other chocolate-hazelnut spread, divided
- 2 slices banana, about 2 inches long
- 1/2 teaspoon sweetened shredded coconut, toasted if desired, divided
Cocoa Truffles (Directions Here)
Chocolate lovers will fall head over heels for these decadent truffles. At 70-calories per truffle, the richness of the ingredients will quench your cravings.
Ingredients:
- 20 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into small pieces (or semisweet chocolate chips)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
Strawberries On A Cloud (Directions Here)
You will feel like you’re on cloud 9 when you try this yummy recipe. By using only three main ingredients, this dessert recipe is a quick fix! Three cookies is only 73 calories, eat up!
Ingredients:
- 3 vanilla wafers
- Reddi-wip® Original Dairy Whipped Topping
- 1 large fresh strawberry, sliced into thirds
Mocha Ice Pops (Directions Here)
Transform your afternoon pick-me-up by enjoying your coffee in popsicle form. With the warm weather slowly, but gradually, approaching, this frozen treat will be a hit. Each pop is only 54 calories!
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups hot brewed coffee
- 4-5 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate and Nut Butter Bites (Directions Here)
One of the easiest and most delicious snacks is 79 calories, for four pieces. Sandwich your favorite type of nut butter in between your choice of bittersweet chocolate. Your sweet tooth will thank you!
Ingredients:
- 8 1/4-ounce squares bittersweet chocolate
- 4 teaspoons almond, cashew or pistachio butter