Hey guys! Happy Tasty Tuesday! How is your week going?
I’m back with the traditional Tasty Tuesday post today. Don’t forget it is a link up party, too! Link up your tasty finds (or your own posts) below and remember to check out other links, too!
What I have for you today is a selection of 5 guilt free desserts!
As you probably know, I am not supporting the fat free diet. I am a strong believer that our body needs all food groups and elements (including sugar and fat) – but I also believe those have to come in the right amounts and from the right sources.
Today I wanted to share with you 5 recipes I have recently discovered that use clean ingredients (entirely or mostly) and will leave you happy and guilt free.
Just to be clear – when I say “guilt free”, I don’t really mean the calories. I mean the ingredients (even though those two seem to come hand in hand in dessert recipes below). You will not feel guilty about eating these desserts, because they are better for you! Of course they won’t be guilt free if you overload on them 🙂 But if you apply the “everything in moderation” principle while eating these, you will be much better off than hitting your favorite ice cream place or grocery store for dessert.
You can click on the recipe title to get to the recipe on the author’s blog/website.
Here we go, let’s have some dessert!
{ONE} Frozen Yogurt Trail Mix Bars by the Lean Green Bean
Photo credit: the Lean Green Bean
I love this recipe for several reasons: it has simple ingredients, is very easy to make and makes a great meal prep item! You can make a batch that will last you a whole week and keep it in the fridge/freezer.
That is something I always admire about Lindsay’s recipes – simple ingredients and simple instructions.
Check out her blog for more recipes!
{TWO} 100 Calorie 2 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake by Eclectic Recipes
I love mug cakes – they make a great quick and satisfying dessert. You got 5 minutes – you got a great dessert! However, these babies are usually packed with empty calories ranging at 300-700 each and sometimes even more!
A healthy reasonably caloric mug cake is a rare find! and I just found one for you!
Photo credit: www.eclecticrecipes.com
I found this recipe over at Angie’s blog – Eclectic Recipes.
I loved it because once again – the ingredient list is simple and contains no funky stuff.
Make sure to stop by and check out Angie’s fabulous recipe collection!
{THREE} Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Quinoa Snack Cake by Peanut Butter and Peppers
Peanut butter? Quinoa? Snack CAKE??? Count me in!!! 🙂
Photo credit: www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com
This one comes together in 30 minutes according tot he recipe and makes a great meal prep item as well (I am all about efficiency and productivity today 🙂 )
Now I don’t know about Truvia Baking Blend the recipe is calling for, I would probably just pass on that one – pretty sure the chocolate chips will do the job of making it sweet enough for me. I would probably also use avocado in place of all/half the butter the recipe is calling for. But other than that I just love this recipe! It is also simple and quick to make.
You have to check out the Peanut Butter and Peppers blog where Jennifer is sharing healthy living tips and recipes!
{FOUR} 100-Calorie Pumpkin Pie Tartlets
Photo credit: www.verybestbaking.com
I love pumpkin. Even though this recipe is listed on the Very Best Baking under winter recipes, I could eat pumpkin every day all year round.
{FIVE} Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Cups by The Falafelser
Can you believe these guys are 14 calories each? 🙂
Photo credit: http://thefalafelser.wordpress.com
No? Than you better head over here and grab the recipe!
Definitely check out The Falafelser for more recipes while you’re there. 😉
Now your turn! Tell me what delicious recipes/eats you have discovered lately! Link up below or just share in comments!
Have a tasty week, friends!
thanks for the link love!
You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Yum! These all look delicious!
Thanks, Nicole!
I also love anything pumpkin but feel I can only eat it in the fall…lol
I am totally getting a can of pumpkin puree next time I go grocery shopping and making those pumpkin cups 🙂
My favorite dessert is by far – roasted butternut squash with cinnamon! 🙂 Uhhhhh-mazing!
Mmmm…I need to try that!
Just found your recipe link up and I like a lot of the recipes. Thanks for hosting.
Thanks so much for stopping by and participating! We party every Tuesday. Look forward to seeing you again next week!
WOW. The peanut butter/quinoa and peanut butter/greek yogurt recipes have my name all over them. Which one to try first…
Tough choice, right? 🙂
These look great, thanks! I was always intrigued by the idea of a mug cake but hadn’t seen one that wasn’t a ridiculous amount of calories until now.
That’s what usually stops me from having one – the ridiculous number of calories! Say no more to that one 😉 Glad you liked my finds 🙂
Thanks for hosting the link-up party! I am definitely a fan of guilt-free desserts but I personally can’t stand sugar substitutes. I would rather eat less of something full-calorie or only indulge once in a while (which is what I tend to do).
You are very welcome! I am not a fan of sugar subs either – I hate the aftertaste – it just ruins the whole experience for me! I find my own – like light agave nectar or honey. Cinnamon adds sweetness, too.
OMG. The chocolate mug cake and peanut butter cups look absolutely divine. Thanks for sharing!
You are most welcome, Michelle!
Oh yum! These look so good! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Stopping by from #wowlinkup
You are most welcome! Thanks for stopping by, Amanda 🙂
Hi Lena ! Thanks for giving the time to sharing this,the pumpkin pie tartlet looks yummy,I will try it certainly,and tell you what I think,keep in touch
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Thanks 🙂