If you know me, you know I can’t ever resist an after-dinner dessert. I always get a sweet tooth and I try my best to not eat an entire tub of Ben & Jerry’s (which does happen a lot). So here are some healthier dessert options that I make every once in a while to satisfy my sweet tooth.
1. PB Chocolate Chip Microwave Cake
Ingredients:
3 tbsp flour
½ tsp baking powder
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp peanut butter
3 tbsp of milk (dairy free for me)
Dark chocolate chips
Grab a microwaveable mug and add all ingredients besides the chocolate chips. Stir well until combined. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips over the top and pop into the microwave for 1 minute. ENJOY! (It’s super hot right out of the microwave but I like it like that. Just don’t burn your tongue :). I’ve learned from my mistakes. Lol)
2. Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
Ingredients:
2 frozen bananas (Preferably frozen after they’ve turned brown. Adds to the sweetness!)
2 (ish) tbsp cocoa powder
Optional: Peanut butter and dark chocolate chips
Scoop the cocoa powder into a bowl and continue adding water until the powder has turned into a liquid. (As shown below.)
Add the bananas and the powder+water mixture to the blender. Blend until combined. (It is pretty thick so you’ll want a strong blender and a tool to help push the mixture down to make sure it’s fully blended. If your blender isn’t strong, you can always make this once the bananas have thawed quite a bit and refreeze before eating it.) Once combined, scoop/pour into a bowl and I always add some peanut butter and additional chocolate chips for some crunch. You can add granola or whatever other toppings you want. ENJOY!
3. Apple Nachos
Ingredients:
1 Apple
Peanut butter
Honey
Cinnamon
Dark chocolate chips
Cut up your apple into very thin slices and lay them out flat. Drizzle over your honey and peanut butter. (If you need to, heat up the peanut butter for 30 seconds in the microwave so it’s easier to drizzle.) Sprinkle on your cinnamon and a small handful of chocolate chips. ENJOY!
Hopefully these recipes sound yummy to you and you give them a chance instead of eating your Ben and Jerry’s! :) What’s your go-to healthier recipe that satisfies your sweet tooth? Share with me if you have one!
Yum. Excited to make your microwave cake one! It always looks so yummy!!