Yes, Chocolate Desserts Can Be Healthy!
It’s hard to resist desserts, especially those that are creamy and chocolatey – well, it’s a known fact that I am addicted to chocolate, and I know I am not alone on this! Especially the good ones that are made with ingredients that are from nature and not with processed sugars!
The thing is, with processed sugars you will have that burst of energy… Ohhh yeah, just a burst and then will leave you feeling slumpy and bloated for the rest of the day. Not very good.
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to enjoy these chocolatey desserts without having to feel guilty? Admit it or not, most of us feel guilt or resentment after happily munching on that cookie or that cake. Thinking about how many more minutes you need to run or whether to skip lunch or dinner comes to mind, which should not be the case!
Food is meant to nourish your body and well-being. It is intended to be a source of energy and happiness. If it is doing otherwise then clearly we are doing something wrong. These recipes I share with you today will surely put a smile on your face when you take that first bite! Healthier sweet options when you are craving a decadent chocolate dessert.
Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes
These little cupcake beauties are really for everyone. Not just those that are Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, or Nut-Free. It’s great for the kids, young and old. And a great recipe to have kids in the kitchen making them with you.
Click here for the full recipe.
Chocolate Ganache and Berries Cake
Here is one of my son Jayman’s favourite cakes of all time… This cake took a while to master as it needed to be passed by the sugar addict himself (Jayman), who had an extraordinary pallet that could pick up the smell of what he called “Hippy” and along with that Jayman came with a ticked of checklist that went like this…
Here is the link for the full recipe.
Cynthia’s Cake Sandwich
This is the treat that we normally buy at the corner bakery. Kids and kids at heart (like me) love them. I made mine without the shitty ingredients but I know for sure your sweet tooth will celebrate naturally and your body will thank you after that first bite.
Click here to check this recipe out.
Please be happy always. And having desserts without feeling guilty can make us happy. My Celebrate Your Sweet Tooth cookbook is still available, this is definitely for you if you’re looking for more dessert recipes.
I will wait for you in the comment section of my YouTube channel.
With love from my kitchen to yours,
Chef Cynthia Louise xx
