Simple delicious heart healthy recipes for everyone!
Desserts don’t have to wreck your health. With these easy and delicious heart healthy desserts recipes, you are sure to find something to please everyone!
When you’re choosing desserts, make sure you’re considering the amount of added sugar in the product. That’s the main thing to look for. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 6 teaspoons of added sugar per day for women, and no more than 9 teaspoons for men. And added sugar can take many names: sucrose, fructose, honey, maple syrup, high fructose corn syrup, molasses, corn syrup, and cane sugar, just to name a few. While some may be more “natural” than others, they all are code for one thing: added sugar. Our heart healthy desserts all contain very low to no added sugars, typically opting instead to use whole fruit for sweetness when needed.
Another possible dessert pitfall is the amount of fat – usually saturated fat – in the item. Saturated fat can raise blood cholesterol in people who are sensitive to it. So all our desserts contain a healthier balance of fats.
Take a look around, and try some of these great heart healthy desserts for yourself!
Red White and Blue Fruit Salad is perfect for a patriotic holiday, but it’s also simple enough for using up Summer’s bounty everyday! The delicious honey lime and mint dressing is a perfect complement to summer berries and white peaches.
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These peanut butter and jelly dessert bars will take you right back to your childhood! Made with chickpeas, no added sugar, and whole grain flour, they’ll delight both that inner child, and outer adult!
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This delicious frozen treat uses a whole loaf of banana bread, and turns it into ice cream that’s both heart healthy and yummy!
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Dare we say that summer is here? I don’t know if we should, but I do know you should make
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These little treats are so decadent and yet so healthy. They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day or absolutely any time! Chocolaty, creamy, nutty, with a little pop of cherry inside. What’s not to love!
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The perfect solution for a few overripe bananas, these muffins are nutritious enough for breakfast, but delicious enough for dessert! A little chocolate drizzle ups the decadence scale, and makes it feel like a splurge!
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These brownies are so moist and delicious, no one will guess what’s in them! A little black (bean) magic!
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Quick and healthy dessert that’s sweet enough with no added sugar! The apples, raisins, and spices may make it perfect for Fall evenings, but these ingredients are available and delicious year round!
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If you’re looking for a unique, healthy zucchini dessert recipe, then your search is over! Light, creamy, and so delicious, no one will guess it’s zucchini!
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With only 3 ingredients, this no-churn, easy, and delicious way to use overripe bananas will have you ditching regular ice cream for good!
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With this recipe, fruit is back on the dessert menu!
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Love is in the air, and there’s no better way to show that love than with something that is so decadent AND healthy (and simple. too)!
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