Easy Gut-Friendly Desserts for your Sweet Tooth

Easy Gut-Friendly Desserts for your Sweet Tooth

Trying to live a balanced lifestyle and integrating healthy eating habits doesn't have to mean giving up on the foods you love most. This includes those delicious desserts we all love! Today we will share some simple and tasty dessert recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth & keep your gut happy and healthy. 


Chocolate Avocado Mousse 

We know using the words chocolate and avocado in the same recipe may sound questionable, but trust us on this one and you won’t regret it. 


Ingredients: 

  • 2 ripe avocados 
  • ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup of honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Cut up the avocados into small cubes, this will make blending easier. 
  2. In a blender combine all your ingredients; if you do not have a blender accessible to you, use a food processor. 
  3. Blend your ingredients until they are smooth and fully incorporated.
  4. Once blended, refrigerate the mixture for at least two hours, you should have a creamy consistency once ready, then serve and enjoy! 

Chia Seed Pudding

Chia seed pudding is a favorite among many, and there’s a clear reason for that. This tasty dessert is both delicious and extremely healthy. Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber and support heart health.


Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup of chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. In a blender, combine all your ingredients.
  2. Blend until smooth combined and pour into a container. 
  3. Refrigerate the pudding overnight. 
  4. Serve topped with shaved coconut, nuts, fresh fruit or even chocolate chips!

Frozen Yogurt Bark

Ingredients: 

  • 2 cups whole milk vanilla yogurt
  • ½ cup diced strawberries
  • ¼ cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup granola

Instructions:

  1. Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
  2. Pour the yogurt into the baking tray and spread evenly so it covers the entire sheet.
  3. Top with the strawberries, blueberries and granola.
  4. Place in the freezer for around 3 hours until the yogurt is firm.
  5. Cut the bark into even pieces and enjoy cold.
  6. If there are leftovers, just store them in the freezer. 

Banana Ice Cream

This creamy banana ice cream will quickly become your go-to dessert! It’s everything you want in ice cream, just completely natural and healthy. 

Ingredients: 

  • 4 ripe bananas 
  • Toppings of choice

Instructions:

  1. Peel and slice the bananas, then freeze them for 2-3 hours.
  2. Place the frozen bananas in a blender and blend until it has a smooth and creamy appearance. 
  3. Serve immediately topped with your favorite toppings; nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit. The choices are endless!

These desserts are not just delicious, but they are simple and will greatly improve your gut-health. Feel free to try these out and add your own twist by switching up the toppings! Make sure to visit our website and follow us on our socials for more delicious recipes and similar health content.
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