I’d also often have a chocolate bar (or two!) most days to make up for the fact I didn’t have time for breakfast and lunch and needed the energy to keep me going.

Needless to say, such an approach to nutrition was very unhealthy, and I don’t do this anymore.

Now, I only drink good quality coffee and eat vary dark chocolate occasionally. I still like them both, but I’ve learned that I enjoy them more when I have them relatively infrequently – like once a week instead of twice or more a day!

That’s why I love the recipe I’m sharing with you today – it combines coffee and chocolate but, because it’s a special treat, it’s the sort of thing I will only eat occasionally.

If you want a rich treat that’s easy to make, low in sugar, and combines two really delicious ingredients, give this recipe for sugar-free, creamy mocha mousse a try.

Preparation time – 10 minutes

Cooking time – N/A

Number of servings – 8 

Ingredients

• 6 ounces of sugar-free dark chocolate
• ½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1-2 teaspoons coffee extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 ounces Dark chocolate chips or chocolate covered coffee beans

Instructions

1. Using an immersion blender, whip the heavy cream until thick and smooth
2. Place the chocolate in a small bowl and place it over a pan of boiling water to melt
3. To the melted chocolate, add the vanilla, coffee, and coffee extract. Mix well
4. Pour the coffee/chocolate mixture into cream and stir well
5. Pour into serving dishes and garnish with chocolate chips/coffee beans
6. Chill for 30 minutes to thicken before serving

Recipe source – sugarfreemom.com

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This recipe is unusual in that it is actually quite good for you. Not only is it low in sugar, it’s high in healthy fats. That makes it very filling, and a little goes a very long way. Just a couple of squares are all you need to satisfy your craving for something sweet to eat. 

While this recipe does contain sugar in the form of maple syrup, there isn’t much and most of the wonderful flavour comes from the other natural ingredients. 

If you are looking for a mostly guilt-free dessert, this recipe for healthy peanut butter fudge is a very good choice. 

Preparation time – 30 minutes 

Cooking time – N/A 

Number of servings – 21 

Ingredients 

• 2 cups unsweetened desiccated coconut 
• 1 cup smooth natural peanut butter – no added sugar 
• ½ cup melted coconut oil 
• 3-5 tablespoons pure maple syrup or Stevia 
• 1 pinch sea salt 
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

Instructions 

1. Line a 9×5 inch baking tray with parchment 

2. Put the desiccated coconut in a food processor and blitz until it turns creamy – usually about 4-5 minutes

3. Add the peanut butter and coconut oil. Process again. Slowly add the maple syrup until you reach the desired level of sweetness

4. Add the sea salt and the vanilla extract and mix again 

5. Pour the mixture into your lined tray and then freeze until firm – about 20-30 minutes. Use a hot knife to cut into 21 squares 

Recipe source – minimalistbaker.com

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I like eating dessert but, because of a lack of willpower, I try and stick to things like raw fruit. But, if I want something a bit more indulgent, I make this mousse recipe. 

It’s dark, creamy, rich, and satisfying, but it’s also very filling. Made from avocados, it’s loaded with healthy fats and contains no refined sugar. Its sweetness comes from natural honey which is actually pretty good for you. 

The other ingredients and there are only a handful, are proven health-boosters that contain vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants. Tasty and good for you? Absolutely! 

The next time you are craving dessert, take some time out of your day and make this avocado mousse – it’s delicious.  

Preparation time: 90 minutes 

Cooking time: N/A

Number of Servings: 2  

Ingredients 

• 2 ripe avocados, halved 
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips, melted
• ¼ cup raw honey 
• 3 tablespoons sugar-free cocoa powder 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• ½ teaspoon sea salt 

Instructions

1. Scoop the flesh out of the avocados and put into a food processor. Add the other ingredients and then blend until smooth.   

2. Pour the mixture into two pots and then refrigerate for an hour. 

3. Dust with a little cocoa powder before serving.  

Recipe source: delish.com 

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The answer is no. Natural sugars, like those found in fruit, are not harmful or fattening, and the vitamins, minerals, and fiber in fruit means it’s really very healthy. 

In contrast, the refined sugars in processed foods and commercially-made sweets are very bad for you. Refined sugar does not contain anything healthy, and it’s designed to make you want to eat more and more. However, where you could probably eat several candy bars in one serving, one banana or apple are more than enough for most people. 

This simple recipe is the perfect low-sugar dessert. Yes, fruit does contain sugar, but it’s natural sugar and no one ever got fat or unhealthy because of fruit. Refined high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a different matter altogether and is best avoided. 

Preparation time: 10 minutes 

Cooking time: 10 minutes  

Number of Servings: 2  

Ingredients 

• 1 fresh mango – peeled and sliced 
• 1 lime cut into wedges 
• ½ cup natural yogurt 

Instructions 

1. Heat a griddle to medium temperature. Alternatively, you can grill your mango on a barbeque. 

2. Carefully place the mango slices on the griddle and cook until it starts to brown and crisp.  

3. Serve the grilled mango slices with the natural yogurt.  

Recipe source: eatingwell.com 

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I really like banana fritters, but I save them for special occasions. Instead, when I’m at home, I use this recipe instead. It’s much healthier, contains no added sugar, and is the perfect weekend after-dinner treat. 

If, like me, you enjoy dessert from time to time, but don’t want to break the calorie bank, give this easy-to-make recipe a try. If you love it half as much as I do, I know you’ll make it again and again! 

Preparation time: 10 minutes 

Cooking time: 10 minutes  

Number of Servings: 2 

Ingredients 

• Cooking spray 
• ¼ cup dry bread crumbs (use gluten-free if preferred) 
• 1 tablespoon granular no-calorie sweetener e.g. Splenda 
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 
• 1 pinch salt 
• 1 large banana, cut into slices 
• Natural yogurt for serving (optional)  

Instructions 

1. Preheat your oven to 425F/220C

2. Line and lightly grease a baking try 

3. In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the sweetener, cinnamon, ginger, and salt

4. Spray the bananas with cooking spray and then coat in the breadcrumb mixture 

5. Place on the baking tray and lightly spray with oil again

6. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until brown and crisp 

7. Serve with a dollop of natural yogurt on the side 

Recipe source: allrecipes.com 

Picture source: foodtolove.co.au 

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Unlike bread, burgers, pizza, and other typical lunchtime food, raw salads are easy to digest which means no bloating or gas. Also, all those vitamins and minerals give you tremendous mental clarity and energy – no carb-induced brain fog! 

I made the switch to eating raw salads for lunch a few months ago and within a week I’d lost weight and become more productive at work – especially in the afternoons. That means my boss loves my raw salads as much as I do. 

Of course, eating healthily needs to be enjoyable too which is why I’m going to share this delicious raw salad recipe with you. Try it; I know you are going to love it! 

Preparation time: 10 minutes 

Number of Servings: 8  

Ingredients 

• 4 cups/1 bunch finely chopped and washed kale 
• 1 ½ cups finely chopped purple cabbage 
• ¾ cup dried mixed berries 
• ½ cup shelled edamame 
• ½ cup shelled raw sunflower seeds
• ½ cup mung beans 
• 2 finely chopped apples 
• Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and then toss with the low-calorie dressing of your choice. I like olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a few dried chili flakes. 
2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Recipe source: eastewart.com 

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It’s very filling, sweet and really crunchy.

For those of you who have never made a raw dessert, this cake will be a big surprise. All you need is a food processor (the model I recommend here) and five Ingredients.

Enjoy, and let me know your thoughts about this recipe.

Servings: 4

Preparing Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 Carrots
• 1 cup of walnuts
• A pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp. cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. coconut sugar

Frosting

• ¾ cup of coconut butter
• 2 tbsp. of coconut oil
• 2 tbsp. of coconut sugar or natural sweetener

Directions:

1. Chop the carrots using a food processor for 45 seconds
2. Add the nuts, cinnamon, salt, and coconut sugar to the food processor. Blend for 15 more seconds.
3. Take the mixture from the food processor and place it on parchment paper. Form a square about one-inch high.

Frosting:

1. Mix the coconut butter with the coconut oil (warm it if you need it to make it liquid). Add the coconut sugar and stir until you have a smooth, liquid mixture.
2. Pour the liquid frosting over the top of your carrot cake.
3. Place the cake in the fridge for a one hour to make it firm and crunchy.

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They taste so good and so sweet because they contain dates. Dates are very high in natural sugar and high in fiber too. This means that they are digested and absorbed slowly and without raising your blood sugar levels too high.

For even less sugar: When I make these, I like to frost them using a little coconut sugar. It’s still a very low sugar recipe but, if you want to keep your sugar intake as low as possible, consider this as optional and you don’t need to add it.

No baking and no dairy, and only six ingredients, these brownies are delicious, very filling and will give you an energy boost. You can store them in the fridge for about a month!

Servings:16 (Small portions, they are very filling)

Preparing Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup of raw, unsalted nuts (I use a mix of several different nuts)
• 6 tbsp. raw cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup soft dates, pitted
• 2-4 tbsp. almonds, chopped, plus more for garnish (optional)

For the frosting

• 2 tbsp. raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
• 1 tbsp. sweetener 

Directions:

In a food processor, add the nuts, cacao powder or cocoa powder, chia seeds and salt. Blend until it’s all chopped and mixed.

Take the mixture from the food processor and place it on a piece of parchment paper. Press it and make a square that’s around ½ an inch thick.

Chop 2-4 tbsp. of almonds and press them onto the top of the square. Place the brownies in the fridge to chill for five minutes.

Now, let’s make the frosting! Mix the cacao powder with the melted coconut oil and your preferred sweetener (I used coconut sugar) until it’s a nice smooth consistency.

Place the liquid in the fridge so it thickens and resembles thick chocolate frosting. If it gets too hard, you can warm up again to make it more liquid.

After, spread the frosting on the top of the brownie square and then dust with some flaked or chopped almonds to make it look as good as it tastes! 

You can store these brownies in the fridge for about a month.

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If you don’t like chili, feel free to miss it out of this treat, but I think you’ll actually love it so maybe just make a few so you can try it for yourself.

This recipe is low in sugar (My 20 No-Sugar days story), high in antioxidants, and contains healthy fats too – you’ll find that just a couple of nuts makes a great end to a meal or as a treat.

You can buy chocolate-covered brazil nuts in the store but, invariably, they are made with low grade and less healthy chocolate. Makin your own is healthier and will also save money.

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Ingredients  – makes 30:

30 shelled Brazil nuts
10-ounces dark chocolate – 70% cocoa solids or higher
2-4 chilies – finely chopped or use chili powder

Method: 

Break the chocolate into small pieces, and then place in a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water until melted.

Put a sheet of clear plastic wrap on a table and then place a wire cooling rack over it. The wrap will catch any drips.

Dip the Brazils into the melted chocolate a few at a time and then remove with a fork. Tap the nut against the side of the bowl to remove any excess. Carefully place the coated nut on the wire rack.

Sprinkle with a little chopped chili or chili powder.

Place the rack in the fridge for 30 minutes for the chocolate to set, and then remove the nuts from the rack. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Eat within a week.

Nutrition per serving – 4 nuts:

170 calories
Carbs 18 grams
Fiber 2 gram
Fat 12 grams
Protein 2 grams

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These cookies have a real taste of gingerbread  about them but, unlike most store-bought cookies, contain no refined sugar.

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The combination of spices plus the lack of refined sugar  makes these cookies a real healthy treat that you are going to love. They’re too good to leave out for Santa on Christmas eve though!

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Ingredients – makes 15:

1 ¼ cup whole wheat flour – sieved
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup molasses
5 tablespoons raw honey

Method: 

Combine the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the molasses and honey. Combine the two mixtures and stir until fully mixed and a dough forms. Refrigerate dough for 60 minutes to make the dough easier to handle.

Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper. Using a spoon, scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheet – make 15 cookies. Bake at 325°F for 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Store for up to a week in an airtight container.

Nutrition – per cookie:

91 calories
Carbs 17.5 grams
Fiber 1.3 gram
Fat 2.1 grams
Protein 1.8 grams

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