During the checkout process at local grocery store, Publix (love Publix…it really is a pleasure), the cashier inquired on the abundance of cashews I was purchasing. I proceeded to tell her that I have been on a kick lately to try different “healthier” recipes and these were for a dessert I wanted to try. The rather large cashier turned up her nose with a unsure expression.

While I know people have differing thoughts on “healthy” desserts, I am a huge fan! Typically they are far most satiating, so I don’t have the urge to eat several. Even if I did, I wouldn’t feel physically or emotionally bad because most of them don’t have sugar in them that impact your glucose. Aside from using dates, honey, or maple syrup, I have started experimenting with Mon-Fruit-Sweetener. For more on what this is; check out these articles below. These alternatives to traditional “sugar” is something I enjoy cooking with and feel comfortable sharing with my toddler (in moderation).

Monk Fruit Sweetener: Good or Bad?

Everything You Need to Know about Monk Fruit Sweeteners

What Is Monk Fruit Sweetener and Is It a Healthy Option?

The cashier and I exchanged a brief dialogue about how we don’t like it when a dessert is named after something it’s not. As a person who enjoys cleverness, it’s difficult for me to refer this delectable blueberry creamy goodness laying nicely on a cinnamon crust as “cheesecake,” when there is zero cheese involved! Try this deliciousness yourself recipe found in this link. However, as you can see by my description, I don’t have a suitable name to propose, so if the creators of these fantastic dessert alternatives wish to use similarities in other desserts as their basis- more power to them.

Whatever your opinion is on “healthier” desserts…if you haven’t tried them I’d encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and do so. It’s so worth it…for you, your health, and if you’re cooking for others especially children!

Check out a couple other resources that I love for “healthier” desserts.

I love everything I’ve tried thus far by Chelsea J. Young (refer to this link for recipes).
These “brownies” are fantastically chocolatey and moist.

Cheers to better eating!

Sarah