By Nutritionist and College of Naturopathic Medicine graduate, Jacqueline Ryan.
We all love desserts! Thankfully, making them healthy, nutritious and delicious isn’t difficult. For starters, keep them as natural as possible, and avoid using processed ingredients and heaps of sugar. There are tons of healthy and natural dessert options. Try stewed fruit or berries with oat and cinnamon crumble, healthy energy bites, dark chocolate dipped strawberries or pineapple, banana with nut butter, fruit parfaits or chia pudding.
One of my favourite healthful desserts is this Mint Chocolate Mousse. It’s simple to make and with all the added health benefits, is completely guilt free. Best yet, it tastes amazing!
Ingredients:
1 avocado
1 banana
4-6 tbsp. raw cacao powder (depending on how rich you want it)
4 tbsp. full-fat coconut milk
5 mint leaves (optional)
2 tbsp. raw unprocessed honey
Method:
Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until it has a nice smooth consistency. Leave to set in the fridge for an hour.
Toppings: sprinkle on your favourite healthful topping such as Bee pollen, raw cacao nibs, Goji berries, Crushed nuts, or fresh berries.
Once tasted, you won’t believe this mousse is high in Vitamins B, C and E, potassium, zinc, magnesium, iron, antioxidants and fibre. Avocado provides essential fats which play an important role in supporting mental function, cardiovascular health, the nervous system, skin and hormonal health, and help to reduce inflammation.
Additionally, fresh mint leaves are an excellent digestant. And raw, unprocessed honey is a natural energizer which also contains strong immune-supporting compounds. Yum!
