5 HEALTHY FALL DESSERTS YOU NEED TO TRY
i loooove a fall treat as soon as september hits! sharing with you 5 of my favorite healthy fall recipes👇🏼
🎃 cinnamon choc chip banana bread
ingredients:
» 2 cups oat flour (i blend quaker oats)
» 1 tsp baking soda
» 1/2 tsp salt
» 3 ripe bananas (if they aren’t ripe & you just can’t wait put them in the oven on 300°F until the skin is black)
» 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
» 2 eggs
» 2 tbsp olive oil
» 1/2 tsp cinnamon
» 1/2 cup choc chips
» flour (enough to roll choc chips in)
how to👇🏼
1) preheat oven to 350°F & grease a loaf pan
2) mash bananas in a bowl
3) mix all ingredients (except for choc chips) in the bowl with the bananas very well
4) toss choc chips in some flour so that the chips evenly distribute in the loaf & don’t sink to the bottom
5) fold choc chips into batter
6) put mixture into pan & bake for 45 minutes
7) let cool for 20 mins & enjoy
🎃 cup of dirt protein ice cream cups
ingredients:
» 235g plain greek yogurt (i’m using fage)
» 168g cool whip
» 1 scoop chocolate protein (using pescience duh)
» 2 tbsp cocoa powder
» 4 oreo thins, crushed
» gummy worms
how to👇🏼
1) in a bowl, mix all ingredients except for oreos & worms until well combined
2) in a muffin tin, fill 6 muffin spots with the mixture all the way to the top
3) sprinkle crushed oreos on top of each ice cream cup & top off with gummy worms
4) freeze for at least 4 hours
5) before eating, let them sit for 5 minutes out of the freezer to soften a bit
6) enjoy
🎃 air fryer apple crumb (for 2)
ingredients for filling:
» 1 apple, peeled & diced
» 2 tbsp maple syrup
» 1 tsp cinnamon
» 1 tsp cornstarch
» pinch of salt
ingredients for topping:
» 3 tbsp oats
» 2 tbsp almond flour
» 2 tbsp brown sugar
» 1 1/2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
» pinch of salt
how to👇🏼
1) preheat your air fryer to 350°F
2) add diced apple & filling ingredients to a small bowl
3) mix until the apples are well & evenly coated
4) evenly distribute the apple filling in 2 small greased ramekins
5) put ramekins in the air fryer for 5 mins at 350°F
6) mix apples in ramekins
7) cook for another 5 mins at 350°F
8) while the filling is cooking, make your crumb mixing ingredients in a bowl
9) when apples are done, add crumb on top of eacb ramekin
10) cook for another 7 mins at 350°F
11) let cool for 5 mins & enjoy
🎃 snickerdoodle protein dip
ingredients:
» 1/4 cup powdered peanut butter
» 1/3 cup plain or vanilla greek yogurt
» 1/3 cup light cool whip
» 1/2 tsp cinnamon
how to👇🏼
1) mix all ingredients together in a bowl
2) chill for at least 1 hour
3) serve with your favorite dippers (i used apples & pretzels)
4) enjoy
🎃 spooky oreo brownies
ingredients:
» 2 large sweet potatoes (trust me you don’t taste them, they’re just for moistness & texture)
» 3/4 cup maple syrup
» 1 cup oat flour (i blend oats in a blender)
» 1/4 cup cocoa powder
» 2 tbsp jet black cocoa (i use hiit nutrition) if you don’t have this ingredient, just add 2 more tbsp of regular cocoa powder
» 2 eggs
» 2 tbsp olive oil
» 1 tsp baking powder
» 1/2 tsp salt
» 1/2 cup chocolate chips
» 4 crushed oreo thins
how to👇🏼
1) preheat your oven to 350°F
2) put your sweet potatoes on a microwave safe plate
3) with a fork, stab each sweet potato about 10 times
4) microwave the sweet potatoes together for 8-10 mins until fully cooked
5) while the sweet potatoes are in the microwave, mix your oat flour, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder in a bowl until well combined
6) grease an 8x8 baking sheet with cooking spray
7) when your sweet potatoes are done cooking, scoop the insides out into a bowl separate from the dry ingredients
8) add in your oil, maple syrup, vanilla, & eggs
9) beat the wet ingredients with a mixer for 2 mins or mix by hand with spatula/whisk
10) add in dry ingredients and beat/mix until well combined
11) fold in chocolate chips & oreos
12) pour batter into your pan
13) bake for 30-35 mins
14) let cool for 15 mins & enjoy
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It's no secret that fall brings out my inner baker, but I'm always looking for ways to make those comforting treats a little bit healthier without sacrificing flavor. That's why I absolutely adore incorporating ingredients like ripe bananas and warm cinnamon into my fall dessert lineup. They're not just delicious; they offer fantastic health benefits too! Let's talk about bananas first. They're a natural sweetener, which means I can often reduce the amount of added sugars in my recipes, like in my Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. Beyond sweetness, bananas are packed with potassium, fiber, and vitamins B6 and C. The fiber helps with digestion and keeps you feeling fuller longer, which is a big win for a dessert! When they're super ripe, their natural sugars become more concentrated, giving your baked goods an incredible moistness and sweetness that's hard to beat. I've even learned a trick: if your bananas aren't quite ripe enough for baking, a quick 15-20 minutes in a 300°F oven (until their skins turn black) will do the trick perfectly. It's a game-changer when you're craving that banana bread *right now*! And cinnamon? Oh, cinnamon is the unsung hero of healthy fall desserts! Its comforting aroma and flavor instantly evoke autumn, but it also comes with some impressive health perks. Cinnamon is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to help regulate blood sugar levels. This is particularly great when you're enjoying a sweet treat, as it can help prevent those post-dessert sugar spikes. I love how just a teaspoon can transform a simple dish, adding depth and warmth. In my recipes, like the Air Fryer Apple Crumb or even the Snickerdoodle Protein Dip, cinnamon isn't just for taste; it's adding a little boost of goodness to every bite. If you're looking to make your banana and cinnamon desserts even healthier, here are a few of my personal go-to tips: Sweetener Swaps: Instead of granulated sugar, try maple syrup, honey, or even date paste. They offer natural sweetness with a slightly lower glycemic impact and additional nutrients. For example, my banana bread recipe already uses maple syrup, which I find gives it a lovely, rich flavor. Whole Grains: Opt for oat flour (which you can easily make by blending old-fashioned oats, as I do!), whole wheat flour, or almond flour. These add more fiber and nutrients compared to refined flours. Healthy Fats: Use olive oil, avocado oil, or unsweetened applesauce in place of butter or less healthy oils. My banana bread recipe uses olive oil, which contributes to its moist texture and heart-healthy fats. Boost Protein: Adding a scoop of protein powder (like in my Cup of Dirt Protein Ice Cream Cups or Snickerdoodle Protein Dip) can help make your dessert more satisfying and balance out the macronutrients. Sneak in Veggies: Don't be afraid to add grated zucchini or carrots to banana bread! They add moisture and nutrients, and you often won't even taste them, similar to how the sweet potatoes subtly enhance my Spooky Oreo Brownies. For a super quick and healthy banana-cinnamon fix, I sometimes just slice a banana, sprinkle it with cinnamon, and either pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds or quickly pan-fry it in a tiny bit of coconut oil until warm and slightly caramelized. It's like a mini, instant healthy dessert! Or, combine mashed banana with a spoonful of Greek yogurt and a dash of cinnamon for a creamy, protein-packed snack. These small tweaks make it easy to enjoy the flavors of fall while still feeling good about what you're eating.
These look so good! But I’m just wondering how many calories are in them?