Healthy and Low Calorie Desserts

Healthy and Low Calorie Desserts!

To say I have a huge sweet tooth would be an understatement. I’m the kind of person who wakes up in the middle of the night and decides that I need a cookie/brownie/chocolate/ice cream rightthisveryinstant and that waiting is not an option. However, eating sweets for every meal of the day doesn’t lend itself to a very healthy lifestyle and eating pie for breakfast usually leaves me feeling sluggish for the rest of the day (to be honest, I usually eat it anyway because I am a child with no self control). 

That’s why I decided to put together a quick roundup of a few of my favorite healthy and low calorie desserts that are regulars in my never-ending pursuit of sugar. 

8 Healthy & Low Calorie Sweet Treats!

These babies are not only better for you, but absolutely delicious! Clocking in with less calories and fat than most desserts, they help keep me in my skinny jeans (though I usually have to dance/squirm my way into those jerks anyway) and feeling energized all day! 

1. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

This recipe is absolutely magical and has gotten rave reviews from people who have tried them! They taste just as delicious as the heavier versions made with tons of sugar and heavy cream. I promise, you can’t taste the avocados! These truffles have only 60 calories each and sneak in some healthy fats! 

Healthy and low calorie desserts roundup: Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

2. Healthier Pumpkin Bread

A favorite among my roommates and I! We love the sweet fall flavor and how easily it comes together. Did I mention that it’s made with no butter, mostly whole wheat flour, and egg whites?

Healthy and low calorie desserts roundup: Healthier Pumpkin Bread

 3. Amanda’s No Bake Almond Fudge Protein Bars

Talk about delicious! Whenever I make these, I end up doing the whole stand-over-the-bowl-nibbling until I’ve basically eaten half the recipe. You need these in your life! 

Healthy and low calorie desserts roundup: No-Bake-Almond-Fudge-Protein-Bars

4. Strawberry Cheesecake Bites

The perfect bite-sized treat! One of my favorites in this Healthy and Low Calorie Desserts roundup, they clock in at only 35 calories a pop, and help satisfy any craving!

Healthy and low calorie desserts roundup: Low calorie Strawberry Cheesecake Bites5. Healthier Banana Nut Bread

Similar to my Healthier Pumpkin Spice Bread, but bursting with banana flavor! Also contains no butter, egg whites, and mostly whole wheat flour! 

Healthy and low calorie desserts roundup: Healthier Banana Nut Bread

6. Skinny Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Walnut Streusel

I drool even thinking about these. Look at that gorgeous powdered sugar drizzle and that tasty streusel. *Pass out*

Healthy and low calorie desserts roundup: Skinny Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Walnut Streusel

7. Healthier Cinnamon Roll Scones

You get a big, sweet, cinnamon-filled scone for only 170 calories. Need I say more? 

Healthy and low calorie desserts roundup: Skinny Cinnamon Roll Scones- only 170 calories!

8. Healthier Roasted Almond, Dark Chocolate, and Craisin Cookies

Great for an on-the-go breakfast or pre/post-workout energy booster. These tasty cookies have only 85 calories each and 2.2g of fiber each!

Healthy and low calorie desserts roundup: 85 calorie healthy breakfast or pre-workout cookies!And there you have it! Hope these delectable treats will help you manage your sweet tooth as well :)!

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{Healthier} Roasted Almond, Dark Chocolate, and Craisin Cookies

Let me tell ya, this fitness lovin’ and nutrition preachin’ diva has a sweet tooth.

Healthy breakfast or pre-workout cookies that taste great!

I’m a firm believer that chocolate and sweets are good for the soul and that a healthy diet isn’t complete without them! When it comes to my health, I’ve managed to keep my head on my shoulders when it comes to my body image and my relationship with food- something I attribute largely to not depriving myself or labeling certain food groups as “bad”. That being said, I jump at any opportunity to create healthy recipes to keep my body properly fueled and at its best. When I whipped up these cookies, I knew I had a winner!

Healthy breakfast or pre-workout cookies that taste great!

Kyle even prefers these to the sugar-ladden Reece’s peanut butter cup cookies I made him sample (hard life for that guy). Man-approved!

85 calorie healthy breakfast or pre-workout cookies! 85 calorie healthy breakfast or preworkout cookie!

I was lucky to get them into the oven since the cookie dough was so good, but I’m  loving the final product as well! The majority of dough is made from 100% whole wheat flour and good ol’ fashioned oats, which provide a good source of fiber and leave me much more satisfied than a normal cookie ever would. Not to mention the dark chocolate and craisins work in perfect harmony to create a sweet, but not overly so, healthified treat! DSC_1075 I usually don’t eat anything out of the ordinary before lifting or cardio, but I’ve gotten into the habit of eating one as a snack before my workouts and I’ve noticed a definite increase in energy and more motivation to get my sweat on. Plus, eating cookies just makes me plain old happy :). So, let’s get to the recipe! 

Let me know if you try the recipe out or have any questions/comments!

xoxo Christine