3 Desserts with Zero Added Sugar

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Cutting sugar can be one of the hardest health changes for a lot of people because sugar is highly addictive and it's hiding in so many of the foods we eat, even foods labeled as healthy.

Some studies have suggested that sugar is as addictive as cocaine. People often enjoy the dopamine release sugar provides to balance irritability, emotional lows, and other conditions. Eventually, there is little control over avoiding sugary foods, and a sugar addiction has developed.

Eating healthy doesn't mean you can't enjoy sweet-tasting foods; it's about learning how to prepare foods where you can control the amount of added sugar and use real foods that are packed with nutrients and good for your body. A word of caution, even natural sugars found in fruits need to be consumed in moderation and used as part of a well-balanced diet full of healthy grains and plenty of veggies.

Here are some of our favorite delicious dessert ideas that are healthy and easy to make!

Chocolate Pudding 

Ingredients: 

• 1 ripe avocado


• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder


• 1 ripe banana


• pinch of cinnamon


• 1/3 cup coconut milk


• 1 tbsp vanilla


• 3/4 cups of chopped strawberries


• 3/4 cup of chopped bananas

Directions:

Cut up an avocado and remove the pit and skin. Add avocado, banana, coconut milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, and cinnamon to the mixer. Mix well, and enjoy

Mango, Coconut, Mint Popsicles

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of frozen mango and pineapple


• 1-13.5-ounce can of coconut milk


• 1/3 cup of coconut water (or reg. water)


• 5-7 mint leaves

Directions:

Blend the fruit, coconut milk, coconut water, and mint leaves into a blender and blend thoroughly. Pour into mold and put into the freezer for 6-8 hours or overnight.

Makes 4 – 6 popsicles

Banana Chai Crepes

Ingredients:

Crepes:

• 2 eggs


• 1/4 Cup Cashew or Almond Milk


• 2 Tblsp. Ground Flax Seed


• 1/2 Cup Almond Flour


• 1/2 Tsp Vanilla


• 1 Tsp Cinnamon


• 1/4 Tsp Ground Nutmeg

Stuffing and Sauce:

• 2 Bananas – Sliced


• 1 Cup Sliced Strawberries


• 1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup


• 1 Tblsp. Coconut Oil plus additional to coat pan

Directions:

Mix together all ingredients for crepes and stir until smooth. Heat a medium-sized frying pan and add a small amount of coconut oil. Coat the pan with oil. Add batter and spread to a smooth layer. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Place a crepe on a plate, add 1/2 of a sliced banana to the center, and roll. Continue doing this for additional crepes.

For sauce, add strawberries, maple syrup and 1 tablespoon. Coconut oil to a small pan and cook over low/medium heat. heat. When strawberries have softened and the oil has melted, use a fork to break up the strawberries.

Pour sauce over crepes and serve.

Servings: 4 Crepes