A great dessert can light up your mood with its sweet taste and creamy texture. But it is important to keep a balanced and healthy diet.
Apple pies, chocolate cookies, caramel puddings and many other delights: who can say no to a special dessert, as a surprise after a complete meal? A good dessert is always appreciated, and you cannot have a real birthday party without a cake. Still, don’t forget to stay focused on having a healthy diet every day and reduce, as much as possible, ingredients like sugar, salt and fat.
Try to bake your favorite cakes at home
Instead of just ordering a cake, you can try baking something at home. Cooking in your kitchen is much healthier than buying processed food. This way you can pay attention to the quality of the ingredients, the portions and cooking methods. Home baking can also be less expensive and fun to do. Now it’s the perfect time to try that secret cookie recipe that has been in the family for years.
Use fresh ingredients and fruits
If you eat healthy food most of the time and exercise, you can enjoy a good home-baked dessert, every now and then. Depending on what type of recipe you want to make, be sure to use the best ingredients. Today is much easier to find ingredients such as gluten-free flour and lactose-free milk, if you have intolerances. For a healthier dessert, don’t forget to add fruits: fresh or dry fruits.
Instead of sugar, add some honey
Replacing refined sugar is a great way to enjoy your desserts. And what better way to add that sweet taste to your recipes than honey? For a wonderful taste, an amazing texture and more nutrients, try a quality runny honey, that will soon become your favorite. It’s good to know that when you are using honey, instead of sugar, you must measure the quantity right. For example, a teaspoon of honey is sweeter than a teaspoon of white sugar. Using a smaller amount of honey will bring enough flavor for a perfect dessert.
Enjoy your favorite desserts with little portions
Balance is important in life, even if we are talking about work and breaks, projects and free time, or eating habits. A better diet doesn’t have to be perfect, but well balanced. The good news is that you can enjoy a piece of cake with your afternoon tea, if it’s a decent portion. They say sweets can bring a positive mood. And not even Santa can say no to a home-baked cookie and a glass of warm milk.