If your child were in charge of his daily meals, all he would have are desserts such as cake, ice cream, and sweets. But of course, you won’t let that happen! Instead, opt for healthier alternatives when ordering a candy; they are just as good, if not better, taste wise. And the best part is that they are good for your health, so you don’t have to worry!
Serve up any of these delicious healthy kid-friendly desserts and you’ll get even sweeter kisses from your little one!
Delicious avocado brownies
What do you need:
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1 large avocado
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3 eggs
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1/2 cup of coconut flour
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1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 teaspoon of baking soda
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Combine avocado, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor. Blend until ingredients are well combined and mixture is smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in the eggs. Add the coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt and stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
Add the dough to an 8×8-inch baking dish greased with coconut oil and bake in a preheated oven (350F) for 20-25 minutes. Let cool for at least 20 minutes. Cut it into squares and enjoy!
Keep brownies in airtight container, shelf life is 2 days at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.
Grilled pineapple with honey and lime
What do you need:
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1 pineapple
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4 tablespoons of unsweetened grated coconut
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2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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Coconut ice cream or sorbet
Cut the pineapple into 3/4-inch slices. This makes about 8 pieces. You can choose to keep the fur or not, depending on your preferences. Combine honey and lime juice in a bowl and brush the mixture onto the sides of each pineapple chunk. Cook pineapples on a greased grill over medium heat until grill marks appear, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle the pineapples with grated coconut and top with a couple scoops of ice cream or coconut sorbet. Serve immediately.
Make snack or dessert time even more enjoyable for the whole family by serving unique and delicious healthy desserts! Forget store-bought cakes, ice cream, and other sweets that don’t add calories to kids – serve up these delicious, healthy kid-friendly desserts packed with nutrition and loving care.