During the holidays, desserts are usually big crowd pleasers. Unfortunately, they are also the main reason why your waistline increases. Finding a healthy dessert recipe can be easy, but many people don’t bother to look for one. Why? Well, many believe that it is not possible to produce healthy sweet dishes.

To choose a healthy lifestyle does not mean you have to give up on eating palatable desserts. There are myriad healthy dessert options. You can do a lot with natural ingredients. In fact, the possibilities are endless.

These yummy vegan dessert recipes are much healthier alternatives to sweet cakes or pastries and they will not make you fat. They are guilt free and actually nutritious.


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BANANA ICE CREAM
This banana ice cream is one of the easiest vegan dessert recipes that you'll find, plus it's refreshing and delicious! Vegan or not, you will love it!

Ingredients
  • 2 frozen bananas
Method
Thaw the bananas for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut the bananas into small pieces. Using a food processor or blender, puree bananas until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately. Be sure to let the frozen bananas enough to thaw before processing. Otherwise, you could damage your blender or food processor.


BANANA BERRY ICE CREAM
It 's simple and easy to prepare. Try strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or any combination of fruit you want.

Ingredients
  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 1/2 - 1 cup frozen berries of your choice
Method
Let your bananas and frozen fruit thaw for 10 to 15 minutes. Cut the bananas into small pieces. Using a food processor or blender, puree all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately. Make sure the fruit was thawed enough before the processing in your blender or food processor, to avoid damage.

PERFECT DESERT RECIPES: APPLE CRISP

Ingredients

Filling
  • 4 lbs apples – whatever your favorite type
  • 1/2 cup agave nectar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened pure apple juice or water
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Topping
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup buckwheat flour (freshly ground)
  • 1/2 cup agave nectar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 3 tablespoon rice or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Method
Preheat oven to 350 F

Peel, core and slice apples thinly. Dissolve the arrowroot in the apple juice or water. Set aside.

Place apples and raisins in the baking dish, add agave and spices and combine everything well. Pour arrowroot mixture over everything.

To prepare the topping, in a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Add oil, soymilk, and vanilla, mix well. Crumble topping over the apples. Bake for 45 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.