Dessert Prep!
Got a sweet tooth? Try DESSERT PREP.
We’d all be healthier if we ate less added sugar.
But that doesn’t mean you have to deny yourself sweet treats.
Instead of cutting out desserts, PLAN BETTER DESSERTS!
Many people do “Meal Prep,” when you make food ahead of time, so healthy eating feels easier during the week.
DESSERT PREP works the same way. Each week, prep a better-for-you dessert, so when the sweet tooth hits, you are ready!
BENEFITS OF DESSERT PREP
There are many benefits of DESSERT PREP…
✨ Helps remove last-minute scramble when cravings hit
✨ Helps reduce impulse dessert decisions
✨ Helps save time to plan once and enjoy all week
✨ Helps desserts satisfy instead of starting a sugar spiral
✨ Helps you feel energized without feeling sluggish
✨ Helps align desserts with your health goals
✨ Helps you enjoy dessert without overthinking it
✨ Helps dessert become part of balance, not a battle
✨ Helps support a sweet tooth, not shame it
WHAT IS A BETTER-FOR-YOU DESSERT?
Some key ingredients to include in DESSERT PREP…
✅ Natural Sugar
Aim for desserts sweetened mostly with natural sugarfrom fruit and dairy. Keep added sugars (white sugar, coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup, etc.) to a minimum. Sugar substitutes like allulose, monk fruit, and stevia are fine, just don’t overdo them.
✅ Whole Grains
Aim for desserts that skip the white flour and instead use whole grains like oats or whole wheat flour. Other types of flour are also an option, like almond flour.
✅ Protein & Fiber
When desserts have protein and/or fiber (think nuts, seeds, beans, yogurt, fruit, oats), they support steadier energy and fewer cravings later.
DESSERT PREP RECIPE IDEAS
A few of my favorite DESSERT PREP recipes…
FANCY FRUIT DESSERTS [get recipes HERE]
– 3 Ingredient Cookies
– Piña Colada Slush
– Hot Apple Crisp
– Banana Nice Cream
– Apple Nachos
– Grilled Peaches & Cream
– Broiled Banana Split
– Chocolate Cherry Shake
– Strawberries & PB Whip
GREEK YOGURT DESSERTS [get recipes HERE]
– Magic Shell Yogurt Cup
– Banana Pudding Yogurt Cup
– Greek Yogurt Bark
– Fast FroYo
– Greek Yogurt Brulee
CHICKPEA COOKIE DOUGH [get recipe HERE]
FINAL THOUGHTS
You can still enjoy classic, full-sugar desserts. The idea of DESSERT PREP is to have better-for-you options ready and easy to enjoy, most of the time.
However, traditional dessert favorites still have a place in a balanced diet. Especially when they are enjoyed in social and fun situations! Read about The Cupcake Effect HERE.
Don’t deprive yourself of desserts.
Just do a little DESSERT PREP to enjoy better-for-you sweet treats. xx DJB
