Easter Dessert Recipes!

By: Amy Tackett, RDN for the YMCA of Greater Dayton

The classic treats of chocolate eggs, candies and marshmallow bunnies are sure to catch your eye on the grocery store shelves as Easter approaches. Incorporate these recipes of healthier alternatives, dare I say, healthy indulgences to your holiday this spring. Be sure to check out the nutrition page to find other healthy living blogs, recipes and more nutrition information. To schedule a meeting to discuss your own personal nutrition goals, email our Registered Dietitian, Amy Tackett to schedule your first appointment.
 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup (5 Eggs)

NUTRITION: 113 calories (13g carbs, 5g fat, 4g protein)

INGREDIENTS:
2T Powdered Peanut Butter (24g)
1T Peanut Butter (15g)
6T Dark chocolate chips (100g)

DIRECTIONS: Place muffin liners into a muffin tin. Microwave half of the dark chocolate chips stirring occasionally until melted. Spread melted chocolate into a thin layer covering the bottom of the muffin liners. Freeze for 5-10minutes. Combine powdered peanut butter, peanut butter and a small amount of water until desired consistency. Smooth over frozen chocolate and place back into the freezer for 5-10 minutes. Once the peanut butter layer is frozen, melt the remaining chocolate and spread on top. Freeze for another 5-10 minutes.


Carrot Cake (chocolatecoverkatie) (8 slices)

NUTRITION:  179 calories (22g carbs, 9g fat, 2.5g protein)

INGREDIENTS:
1 ½ Cups Flour (180g)
1 Cup Finely Shredded Carrot (200g)
¾ Cup Unsweetened applesauce (120g)
1/3 cup oil (60g), 2 tsp Vinegar (10g)
2 tsp Vanilla extract, 1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/3 Cup Sweetener (65g)

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray 8 inch square pan with non-stick cooking spray. Stir first 5 ingredients and place in fridge for 10 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour wet into dry and stir until combined. Pour into pan and bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick can be inserted and comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before serving.


Chocolate Banana Mousse (thebitingtruth.com) (1 serving)

NUTRITION: 185 calories (32g carbs, 5g fat, 3g protein)

INGREDIENTS:
1 banana (100g)
¼ avocado (30g)
2T unsweetened coco powder (10g)
2T sweetener of choice (10g)

DIRECTIONS: Blend all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
 

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries (3 strawberry servings)

NUTRITION: 94 calories (10g carbs, 3g fat, 0g protein)

INGREDIENTS:  2 pints strawberries, 225g white chocolate chips, food coloring

DIRECTIONS: Full directions found at thebitingtruth.com