Dinner is never over without dessert. Although a pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream is always tempting, sometimes I want to end my night guilt-free. Luckily, I can do so without compromising flavor. These recipes are just a few ways to eat dessert that won’t ruin your beach bod.
Chocolate Covered Bananas
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 bananas
3 tablespoons almond milk
1 6-oz. bag chocolate chips (whatever kind you want)
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Directions:
1. Peel the bananas and cut them in half, width wise.
2. Place the chocolate and almond milk in a pot and melt on the stove.
3. Using either toothpicks or popscicle sticks, dip the bananas in chocolate. This part gets messy, so use a spoon to help you.
4. Place the dipped bananas on a plate, and put in the fridge for at least three hours.
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 avocado
1 banana
3 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons agave
Pinch of salt
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Directions:
1. Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed and cut into cubes, removing the peel.
2. Peel the banana and cut into fourths.
3. Place all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. This should take about four minutes.
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4. Place blended mixture in the fridge if you prefer it to be chilled, or enjoy as is!
Homemade Chocolate Bark
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 24 hours (to chill)
Total Time: 24 hours and 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons peanut butter
¼ cup cocoa powder
¼ cup coconut oil
3 tablespoons agave
Any toppings (coconut, dried strawberries, pistachios, etc.)
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Directions:
1. Place all the ingredients (except toppings) in a blender, and blend until smooth.
2. Pour the chocolate mixture onto a pan or tray and add any desired toppings.
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3. Place in the fridge for 24 hours.
4. Break into pieces, and enjoy!
Some other ways to end the night guilt-free:
- 7 Guilt-Free Ways to Live Your Childhood Dream and Eat Dessert for Breakfast
- Dessert Tea: The Solution to 2015 Health Resolutions
- Banana Coffee Chip Cookies