If your child was in charge of his daily meals, all he would have would be desserts like cakes, ice creams, and sweets. But of course you won’t let that happen! Instead, opt for healthier alternatives when asked for a sweet treat—they’re just as good, if not better, taste-wise. And the best thing is that they are good for your health, so you won’t have to worry!
Serve up any of these delicious healthy kid-friendly desserts and you’ll get even sweeter kisses from your little one!
Delicious avocado brownies
What do you need:
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1 large avocado
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3 eggs
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1/2 cup coconut flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 teaspoon of baking soda
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Combine the avocado, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in the eggs. Add the coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt and stir until all ingredients are well blended.
Add the dough to an 8×8 inch baking dish greased with coconut oil and bake in a preheated oven (350F) for 20-25 minutes. Let cool for at least 20 minutes. Cut it into squares and enjoy!
Keep brownies in an airtight container, shelf life is 2 days at room temperature. Store it in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.
Grilled pineapple with honey and lime
What do you need:
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1 pineapple
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4 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
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2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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Coconut ice cream or sorbet
Cut pineapple into 3/4-inch slabs. This makes about 8 pieces. You can choose to keep the skin on or not, depending on your preference. Combine the honey and lime juice in a bowl and brush the mixture over the sides of each pineapple chunk. Cook pineapples on an oiled grill over medium heat until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle the pineapples with shredded coconut and top with a couple of scoops of ice cream or coconut sorbet. Serve immediately.
Make snack or dessert time even more enjoyable for the whole family by serving up unique and delicious healthy desserts! Forget about calorie-free store-bought cakes, ice cream and other sweet treats for kids – serve up these delicious healthy kid-friendly desserts packed with nutrition and tender loving care!