Over the festive season, you might want to consider cutting out white sugar, which is unfortunately found in most traditional desserts… But don’t worry, ladies — you won’t have to go without. Today we’re sharing 3 light and healthy dessert recipes that will win everyone over, even the most devoted fans of classic cream-filled Yule log!
My light desserts: apple & chocolate fondant cake
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 2 apples
- 200g unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 handful of 70% dark chocolate chips
- 300g cornstarch
- 1 sachet of baking powder
- 120ml almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 120ml water
- 3 eggs
Method
- Start by preheating your oven to 180°C.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the apple sauce, cornstarch and baking powder. Stir well.
- Add the eggs and mix again, then pour in the milk while continuing to stir.
- Peel and dice the apples.
- Add the apple pieces and chocolate chips to the batter and mix well.
- Pour the batter into a non-stick tin and bake for approximately 40 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before turning out and serving.
My light desserts: pear & almond ramekins
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 pears
- 120ml plant-based milk of your choice
- 100g ground almonds
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp agave syrup or honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Mix all your ingredients together except the pears, until you get a smooth, even batter.
- Peel and slice your pears into thin slices.
- Grease your ramekins with a little coconut oil and fill them with the batter.
- Finally, gently arrange your pear slices on top and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
- Serve well chilled!
My light desserts: surprise chocolate mousse
-27%Your evening cuppa, ten dried botanicals
- Peppermint contributes to digestive function, and green anise helps support digestion
- Couch grass brings its gentle sweetness, hibiscus its tangy note and meadowsweet its floral touch
- Linden, for its part, adds a soft, floral note and aids digestion
“Surprise” because it’s egg-free, sugar-free — and made with chickpea water! Yes, we know, your first reaction might be “erm, no thanks!” But give it a try and you’ll be amazed. By cutting out sugar from your recipes, you help prevent fat storage and the appearance of cellulite.
Makes 4 mousses
Ingredients
- 100g chickpea water, drained from a tin (organic, ideally)
- 70g dark chocolate
- 1 pinch of fleur de sel
- 1 tbsp agave syrup
Method
- At least 1 hour before making the recipe, place the chickpea water in a bowl in the fridge.
- Melt your chocolate in the microwave, then stir in the agave syrup, mix well, remove from the heat and leave to cool to room temperature.
- Whip your chickpea water into stiff peaks using an electric hand mixer with your pinch of salt. Don’t be afraid to keep going — it can take a little while, and that’s perfectly normal.
- Gently fold your whipped “whites” into the melted chocolate, being careful not to knock the air out as you mix!
- Divide between ramekins and leave your light desserts in the fridge overnight.
Then enjoy a fabulous sugar-free chocolate mousse with around 100 calories per serving — compared to over 200 for the traditional version!
What about you, ladies — what are your favourite light desserts? Share them in the comments below!
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