Monday, August 15, 2011

Refined-sugar free desserts I like to have:

1) Sugar free granola: Dry fry or grill some mixed nuts and natural museli, drizzle with a half teaspoon of honey if desired and leave to get crunchy. Then mix through natural yoghurt with some berries or banana. Delicious! Serve in a pretty glass for a party.



2) Sugar free hot chocolate: combine 100% raw organic cocoa and a drizzle of honey into a paste with a tiny bit of hot water (the paste is crucial to stop the hot choc being powdery. Then whisk in warm milk, stirring constantly.



3) Coconut choc fudge balls. Melt 1tsp butter, stir in half tsp honey. Add 1 tsp milk and 1tsp almond meal, 1 tsp raw organic cocoa. Mix into a paste and roll in shredded coconut. Add dry rolled oats for more low GI bulk. Yum!



4) Natural fresh or frozen berries and yoghurt



5) Any organic fresh fruit served on a pretty platter (this makes a difference, seriously, don't underestimate the visual effect)



6) The goodness company natural desserts (sparingly, as they contain agave - more on this soon)



7) Herbal teas, especially t2 lemongrass and ginger - delish and satisfying



8) Dessert porridge - made with steel cut oats and berries with maple syrup as needed



9) Dessert bircher museli - recipe coming soon



10) Cheese platter of cheeses, nuts and apple slices or grapes



11) Xylitol-sweetened chocolate (again sparingly – too much can apparently have a laxative effect – eek)



12) Tinned fruit in natural juice – either on greek yoghurt with chopped nuts, or in a smoothie



13) Coconut water – straight up (I love the goodness company water – so refreshing and just the right sweetness). Or in a smoothie



14) Self love fudge courtesy of my new roots (recipe review coming soon)

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