Game-Day Desserts That Won't Ruin Your Resolution
You're at the crucial point for your New Year's resolution. After eating right, working out, and limiting your snack intake, you're feeling good and starting to see some progress. And then the Super Bowl shows up and all you want to do is dig into that seven-layer dip and binge on chocolate chip cookies. It's time to get creative with your game-day desserts to minimize damage.
Aloha Chocolate Truffles
Portion control is the key to indulging. Satisfy your sweet tooth and limit your intake at the same time with these little chocolate truffles. Plus, they're made with coconut oil, which is one of the good fats. Click here to see the recipe.
Brownie Truffle Bites
These single-serving brownie bites are rich and sweet, but have a secret healthy ingredient: black beans. Click here to see the recipe.
Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Get a double dose of anti-oxidants with dark chocolate-covered strawberries. Roll the dipped strawberries in almonds for some extra protein. Click here to see the recipe.
Chocolate Fudge Cookies
Turn boxed fudge cake mix into protein-filled cookies with the addition of mashed black beans. Click here to see the recipe.
Iced Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies Recipe
Applesauce is a great way to cut down on sugar and fat in baking these oatmeal cookies. Click here to see the recipe.
Maple Bacon Popcorn
Naturally occurring sweeteners like maple syrup are better for you than artificial sweeteners, and they taste better, too. Make single-serving portions of this addicting savory-sweet popcorn. Click here to see the recipe.
Moist and Fudgy Brownies with California Dried Plums
Dried plum (prune) purée helps create moist, sugary sweet brownies without having to add too much sugar. Click here to see the recipe.
Peanutty Pie Crust Clusters
Although these clusters aren't the healthiest desserts, the combination of peanuts and peanut butter will keep you fuller for a while. Click here to see the recipe.
Ricotta and Pear Drizzle Panini
Serve these sweet sandwiches as a dessert at your football party. Ricotta contains protein and calcium, and perfectly complements naturally sweet pears with just a touch of honey. Click here to see the recipe.