Just because you’re making healthier choices doesn’t mean your body always wants to listen. If you’re craving some sweet treats, you don’t have to repress your needs! With these low-carb, high-protein options, you get the best of both worlds.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Nuggets
For a chewy and gooey alternative to cookies, consider making no-bake peanut butter nuggets. These nuggets have a nut butter base with a bit of milk powder and coconut to add layers of flavor. They also provide essential nutrients that can lower the risk of heart disease in women, thanks to the oats.
- ½ Cup Peanut or Nut Butter
- ¼ Cup Dry Milk Powder (Nonfat Recommended)
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- ⅓ Cup Rolled Oats
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ Cup Wheat Germ
- ¼ Thawed Unsweetened Apple Juice Concentrate
Combine peanut butter, milk powder, and coconut flakes in a large bowl. Then, stir in the rest of the ingredients until everything is fully combined. Once all mixed up, shape the batter into small balls about one inch in diameter. Chill before serving, and store the balls in the fridge until you’re ready to eat.
Coconut Sandies
Looking for something sweet that doesn’t overuse the sugar? These cookies are the answer. With alternative sweeteners, like Truvia or Swerve, instead of sugar, you’re cutting down on all the processed ingredients that aren’t maximizing your health.
- 1 Cup Unsweetened Coconut Shreds
- 1 Cup Almond Meal
- ⅓ Cup of Coconut Oil or Butter (Keto)
- 1 Egg White
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tablespoon Alternative Sweetener, Like Allulose Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Sea Salt
Preheat your oven to 325℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and let everything sit until softened. Roll a tablespoon of cookie dough into a ball and place it on the cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with a fork gently. Bake your cookies for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
Looking for an extra boost of heart health for women? Add walnuts!
Quick Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate is the go-to craving for so many people. Don’t skip out because you’re trying to eat healthier! This super quick mousse is a traditional dessert with a keto twist that utilizes the polyphenols and flavanols from cocoa to lower the risk of developing heart failure.
- 3 Oz. Softened Cream Cheese
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ Cup Zero-Calorie Sweetener
- 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
- Pinch of Salt
Beat the cream cheese until it’s light and fluffy. Slowly mix in the heavy cream and the vanilla extract. Finally, add the sweetener, cocoa powder, and salt, and mix until fully incorporated. You can serve it right away or refrigerate it for later.
Berry Yogurt Pops
A protein berry pop that’s a great choice for summer can cool you down while giving you the energy you need to survive the summer heat. With the addition of Greek yogurt, this recipe provides probiotic balance for women who want to improve their digestion.
- 32 Oz. of Greek Yogurt
- 12 Oz. Fresh Berries
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
Blend the yogurt, berries, and honey. Pour the mixture into small plastic cups or popsicle molds with a stick so you can de-mold them to enjoy later. Leave the popsicles in the fridge for at least four hours or until they’re solid.
Wondering which berries to try? Blueberries are a great choice for health-conscious women because they’re full of antioxidants that can fight signs of aging and combat heart disease.
Instapot Cheesecake
A crustless cheesecake allows you to enjoy creamy comfort food without too much sugar and carbs. Making a pressure cooker cheesecake is easy and enjoyable.
- 16 Oz. Cream Cheese at Room Temperature
- ⅔ Cup Sucralose Sugar Substitute
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Large Eggs at Room Temperature
- 1 Cup Fresh Berries
Grease the inside of a springform pan with your preferred cooking spray and place it on a rack in your pressure cooker. Add one inch of water to complete your preparations.
Beat the cream cheese in a bowl until it’s smooth. Add your sugar substitute and vanilla, and blend until just mixed. Put in the eggs one at a time and mix after each one without overbeating.
Pour the batter into your pan and cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Place the pan on the rack in the pressure cooker. Close and lock the cooker, select the high-pressure button, and set a timer for 20 minutes.
After 15 minutes, use the natural-release method to release the pressure inside the cooker. This may take up to 40 minutes. Once the pressure is released, remove the lid and let the cheesecake cool for 15 minutes. Then, remove the cheesecake and allow it to cool completely.
Once cooled, remove the foil and cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for two hours or overnight before enjoying.
Sweet Confidence
So, which dessert is your favorite? Try them out and share your opinion!
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