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6 Healthy Desserts Ideas for You!

Ayah Beydoun Student Contributor, University of Ottawa
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Ottawa chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Creating healthier treats may reduce our sugar intake and make us less likely to eat processed foods that could be harmful to our health. A dessert is deemed nutritious when the ingredients are real food! By making a few easy ingredient substitutions, you can make tasty, nutritious snacks that can substitute as dessert! Here is a list of several healthy dessert dishes that you should try.

Frozen Chocolate-Covered Banana Slices:

Bananas become an exciting treat after drizzling them in chocolate and freezing them. Just cut your bananas into slices, cover them with dark chocolate, and freeze them. You’ll enjoy a tasty, nutritious treat in a few hours!

Avocado Brownies:

This avocado brownies recipe is both nutritious and delicious! For a delectable and healthy dessert, use avocados in place of butter or oil. These decadent brownies are healthy and tasty thanks to their rich chocolate flavour.

Watermelon Pizza:

If you adore watermelon, especially in the summer, Watermelon Pizza is a super-healthy option that will also entirely satisfy your craving for a treat thanks to its artistic beauty and mouth-watering flavour.

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars:

The key components of these delectable Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are fresh strawberries, whole-grain butter crumbs, and a mildly sweetened vanilla glaze. These recipes for healthy oatmeal bars are delicious desserts that are easy to make!

Patriotic Popsicles:

The process of making your own popsicles is incredibly easy and gratifying. Everyone knows how much I love a good frozen pop, yet the majority of store-bought snacks are manufactured from processed ingredients. This patriotic popsicles‘ recipe is packed with delicious, and nutritious ingredients.

Rice Krispie Treats:

Don’t we all love hard-to-resist Rice Krispie treats? This classic dessert is a hit with everyone! This recipe makes chewy and crispy treats that are easy to prepare.

So next time your sweet tooth starts talking, maybe give one of these healthier desserts a try!