Healthy Indulgences: 5 Desserts with Less Than 100 Calories
If you have a huge appetite for desserts, then it’s no fun to give them up for the sake of your diet. Desserts are notorious for being high in calories, fat, and sugar, as well as having little to almost no nutritional value, which is not ideal when trying to maintain your figure. However, being healthy doesn’t mean that you have to completely sacrifice your sweet tooth. In fact, there are recipes out there that have been adapted to a lower calorie and fat count, as well as to increase nutrition with fiber and vitamins. Here are our picks for desserts under 100 calories that won’t bust your waist-line.
Cookie Bar Blondies
Looking for a small bite before dinner? At only 59 calories per serving, these cookie bar blondies are so decadent that you wouldn’t believe that they would be healthy for you! The secret ingredient? Chickpeas.
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Healthy Red Velvet Cupcake
An all-American favorite, red velvet cupcakes are also known for being high in calories and fat, with much of the culprit found in the famous cream cheese frosting. By substituting cream cheese with low-fat and/or vegan mayonnaise, this little treat comes to only about 88 calories. Who says you can’t have your favorite cupcake with the same amazing taste?
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Chocolate-Dipped Apricots
High in nutrients like vitamin C and fiber, apricots are the perfect snack for when you are on-the-go. Add some extra zing to your fruit by dipping it in chocolate and finishing it off with some chopped nuts. With only three ingredients and at only 48 calories, these chocolate-dipped apricots are great for your taste and fitness regimen.
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Watermelon and Lemon Ice Pops
Cool off this summer’s heat with watermelon and lemon ice pops. Not only are they low in fat, but they also contain plenty of vitamin C to keep your body healthy. At 82 calories per pop, this chilly dessert is best eaten on a hot day and shared with friends and family.
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Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
At just 99 calories per serving, this new take on the classic oatmeal cookie will have you healthy and satisfied with its high-fiber and high-protein. The topping ingredients can be easily substituted, so feel free to spice up your cookie by adding items such as walnuts and dried cranberries to the mix for some exciting changes in flavor.
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