There is no denying that sugar is your worst enemy when you are on a weight-loss mission.

Sugar is one of the leading causes of heart diseases, diabetes, obesity and other chronic ailments. This is the reason why it is important to cut the consumption of sugar in your daily diet.

No matter how much you convince yourself, there is still that greedy voice in the back of your head, that screams with joy when it passes a bakery and smells freshly baked cakes. I’m sure your mouth waters at the sight of sweet delicacies. It is very difficult to control your sweet tooth and maintain your diet. It gets tougher to wait for a cheat day when you crave a bit of sweetness.

The more you suppress your food cravings, the more likely it is for you to break your diet. This is why it is advised to indulge but in small portions.

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If you are still worried about going off track and not being able to achieve your desired goals in time, you can experiment with fruits and other low-calorie food items that can be utilized for their sweet taste to make healthy and tasty desserts to consume while on a diet.

Raspberry Mango Sorbet

A sorbet is a great recipe to incorporate in your everyday life. This is because you do not need an ice cream machine or an ice shaving machine to make this dessert.

All you need is a couple of fresh ingredients and a blender. This is a great way to beat the summer heat without consuming a ton of carbs. The fruits that are selected to make this recipe are rich in potassium and magnesium. These help lowering blood pressure. They are also loaded with vitamins making them a great choice for your sorbet.

Raspberry-Mango-Sorbet

Ingredients:

  • One cup of frozen mango chunks
  • Half a cup frozen raspberries
  • One teaspoon lime zest
  • Juice from half a lime
  • Quarter cup water

Quick Method To Prepare:

Since you are using frozen fruits, let them thaw for about 5 minutes. In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine all ingredients except for water. Blend them until there is a smooth mixture. Add water by the tablespoon as and when needed. Pour this mixture into a bowl and place it in the freezer to firm up just a bit. Leave it there for about 15 to 20 minutes. Scoop into two serving dishes and enjoy!

Mocha Dusted Almonds

Since mocha dusted almonds contain a mix of protein, fibre, and healthy fats; they are made for a healthy as well as a delicious snack. The best part about these almonds is that they are filling and will curb hunger pangs with a hint of a sweet flavour. There are many health benefits of consuming unsweetened cocoa powder. Cocoa contains a significant amount of iron and phosphorus along with potassium, calcium, magnesium and copper.

Mocha-Dusted-Almonds

Ingredients:

  • One cup of unsalted raw almonds
  • Half teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • One teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • One teaspoon powdered sugar

Quick Method To Prepare:

Take a small skillet and toast almonds over low heat. Stir them every couple of minutes, until they are fragrant. This will take about 3 minutes. Add olive oil and stir to coat. Then remove them from heat. Blend the cocoa powder, coffee, and powdered sugar in a high powered blender or food processor until the coffee granules are incorporated into a powder. Pour almonds and cocoa mixture into a medium bowl and toss to coat evenly. Shake off the excess powder collected on the almonds. Spread them over parchment or waxed paper to cool. Make sure to store almonds in an airtight container at room temperature.

AB&C Oat Cookies

The A, B and C stand for almond, banana and cinnamon consecutively. Oats are used to creating a base for these cookies and are rich in fibres that help the digestive process and hence help maintain weight. It also helps lower blood cholesterol levels and the cinnamon helps in burning excessive fat.bananas are a great source of minerals and fibre along with being rich in proteins. combined these make a great healthy snack that satiates your taste buds.

Oat-Cookies

Ingredients:

  • Two medium bananas
  • Quarter cup almond butter
  • Two teaspoons of cinnamon
  • Two tablespoons of ground flaxseed
  • Two cups rolled oats
  • A quarter cup of chopped fresh cranberries
  • Two tablespoons of chia seeds

Method To Prepare:

Preheat your oven to 350 F. Take a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper and set it aside.

  • Place the bananas in a blender and blend them until they become liquid-like.
  • Add the almond butter, flax seeds, cinnamon, and blend until mixture becomes smooth and consistent. Transfer them into a large bowl and mix the oats in.
  • Add the chopped cranberries and chia seeds next.
  • Place in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes and allow the mixture to firm up slightly.
  • Form the mixture into ten 2-inch rounds. Place them on the baking sheet and flatten the batter out. Bake them for 30 minutes.
  • Make sure you rotate them on the baking sheet midway through baking.
  • Serve it with cookies with a warm mug of coffee or tea or a tall glass of milk.

These desserts are sure to help you calm your sweet tooth and make sure you do not break your diet and regime every time you feel the urge to eat something sweet. Go ahead and try these healthy desserts today!