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By Melissa Fine, Nutritionist and GoodnessMe Box Health Editor.
Nuts are the perfect ingredient to incorporate into desserts for when you feel like something sweet but want it be good for you; Their healthy fat and protein content makes for a more balanced, satisfying dessert that’s not all based on sugar. These recipes are mostly super simple – Just use whatever nuts and nut spreads are in your pantry.
1) Choose Your Favourite Flavour Truffles
I love this recipe because you change it up each time, or stick to a flavour you really like.
Makes 12-15.
Ingredients:
- ½ Cup of your favourite nut butter (I use Mayver’s Original Super Spread for these because it has a bit of everything)
- 2/3 Cup Medjool dates, washed and pitted
- 4 Tablespoons of your favourite raw nuts (Cashews or almonds work well)
Method:
- Add all the ingredients to a strong blender (I use an Omniblend) and blend on medium-high until ingredients are evenly combined into a sticky, dough-like mixture; You may need to add 1 or 2 TBS of water to get everything moving.
- Using your hands, shape mixture into truffle sized balls.
- On a plate, roll each truffle in desiccated coconut or sesame seeds to make them look pretty.
- Cover and pop in the fridge for an hour to set; Store in the freezer for a firmer texture. These will last for a couple of weeks in the fridge (if they’re not all gone in a day!)
2) Banana ‘Ice Cream’ Sandwiches
A great way to use up overripe bananas: Simply slice a banana into coin-size pieces, spreading a little nut butter onto one side of half of the pieces; Top each of these with a remaining banana coin to form little sandwiches. Freeze on a baking paper-lined tray or container for at least 2 hours.
Insert a little toothpick into each sandwich to serve.
3) Super Simple Mayver’s Fudge
Serves 12. Prep time: 5 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup of your favourite Mayver's spread
- 1/4 Cup coconut oil
- 1 Tablespoon raw honey (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- Optional extras for crunch: Goji berries, cacao nibs, pumpkin seeds, activated buckwheat, bee pollen, chia seeds
- Optional superfood additions: Maca, spirulina, lacuma etc
Method:
Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a container and place in freezer for at least 20 minutes.
Remove from freezer, slice and enjoy!
4) Choc-Peanut Butter Mug Cake Surprise
I’m a big fan of sharing dessert – Split this between two and you have a perfectly sized, portion-controlled dessert that’s wholesome too.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 egg, whisked
- ¼ Cup almond or hazelnut meal
- 1 teaspoon 100% cacao/cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar (or 2-3 drops stevia for a sugar free option)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoon natural peanut butter
Method:
- In a small, deep bowl, combine coconut oil and egg.
- Add remaining ingredients to oil and egg mixture, except the peanut butter. Mix well.
- Pour half of the mixture into a tall mug and place the 2 tsp of peanut butter on top (don’t mix this in). Pour remaining batter on top.
- Microwave in the mug for 1 minute, or until top of muffin is cooked through. Leave to cool for a couple minutes, then place mug upside on a plate – It should slide right out.
- Cut in half and enjoy with a friend!
5) The Perfect Date
A great last minute dessert that’s always a hit with health-conscious guests: Plump, rich Medjool dates, pitted and each stuffed with a tsp almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon (I like Baker’s cinnamon from the health food store because it has a sweeter flavour).
Pop in the fridge until served – A melt-in your-mouth, healthy take on sticky date!
To find out more about about Mayvers Original Super Spread go to www.mayvers.com.au
Image via @foodies_digest