DOLCE DIET LIFESTYLE:
Simple & Healthy Dessert Recipes
by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD
These desserts are just what that sweet tooth was looking for without the guilt and added sugar!
Avocado Brownies
Ingredients
• 1 large avocado
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup coconut flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a blender or food processor combine avocado, applesauce, maple syrup and vanilla.
3. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk in eggs.
4. Add in coconut flour, cocoa powder, sea salt and baking soda, and stir until well-combined.
5. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with coconut oil and pour in the batter.
6. Place in oven for 25 minutes.
7. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before cutting into 16 brownies.
3-Ingredient Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
• 1 small banana (almost brown)
• 1 egg
• 1-3 tbsp. dark cocoa powder (depending on how rich you want the flavor to be)
• ¼ cup zucchini, chopped
• ¼ cup almond milk
Directions
1. Pour batter into baking dish, and bake for 10-12 minutes on 350 degrees F or until toothpick comes out clean when put into the center.
No Bake Peanut Butter & Oat Squares
Ingredients
• 1 cup all-natural peanut butter
• ½ cup honey
• 3 cups oat bran
Directions
1. Line a 9×9 pan with foil. Coat lightly with coconut oil.
2. Melt the peanut butter and honey together until smooth on stove top (double boiler method is usually easiest).
3. Combine mixture with oats.
4. Press into prepared pan. Place in refrigerator until set, then cut into squares.