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Healthy dessert recipes that are almost too good to be true

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Just because you’re eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to desserts.

Now you can have your cake and eat it too, with our superb selection of healthier desserts. We’ve got cakes, panna cotta, fresh and frozen desserts. They’re as light and good for you as they are delicious.

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Avocado banana chocolate mousse

Avocado and banana chocolate mousse

A rich and indulgent dessert that is packed with the goodness of banana and avocado. Topped with crunchy nut brittle for added flavour and texture.

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Raspberry ripple yoghurt pops

This raspberry ripple popsicle is a warm-weather favourite of grown-ups and little ones alike.

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Sugar-free salted coconut and passionfruit semifreddo

Sugar-free salted coconut and passionfruit semifreddo. This divine dessert is the perfect finish to a summer barbeque. Sugar-free and dairy-free too, it will hit the spot!

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Sugar-free spiced nectarine cake

This wonderfully fluffy nectarine teacake is naturally sweetened with fruit, and tastes so good you’d never know it was sugar-free!

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Beetroot, blackberry yoghurt popsicles

Beetroot, blackberry yoghurt popsicles

Beetroot and blackberries gives these frozen popsicles their vibrant colour and a touch of sweetness, with creamy yoghurt they’re perfect for summer.

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Buttermilk panna cotta with summer fruits

Buttermilk panna cotta with summer fruits

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Sugar-free carrot cakes with date cream cheese frosting

These delicious little carrot cakes with date cream cheese frosting make the perfect after school snack. The kids won’t even know they’re sugar-free!

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Sugar-free rosemary, labne and orange tart

Sugar-free rosemary, labne and orange tart

Make this unusual combination the star of your next gathering. Sugar-free and gluten-free too, it will wow your guests.

honey & banana ice-blocks

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Honey & banana ice-blocks

Healthy and delicious frozen honey & banana ice-blocks

FROZEN COCONUT BANANAS WITH PASSIONFRUIT DIP

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Frozen coconut bananas with passionfruit dip

If you’re looking for a sweet treat that will appeal to young and old and isn’t too full of sugar, these frozen coconut bananas with passionfruit dip are for you!

Vegan  =m Brownie=p& Strawberry froze Cheesecake

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Vegan brownie and strawberry frozen cheesecake

Vegan brownie and strawberry frozen cheesecake

This sweet, creamy no bake cheesecake is delectable and simply moorish. This recipe will need to be started the day before to give adequate setting time.

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Roasted rhubarb and balsamic popsicles

Cool off with these super healthy, super tasty roasted rhubarb and balsamic popsicles – a delicious and good-for-you treat.

Ginger, pear and pistachio crumbles

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Ginger, pear and pistachio crumbles

No need to feel guilty about having dessert! This delicious ginger, pear and pistachio crumble can be adapted for vegan and paleo diets.

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Sugar-free tahini caramel choc cups

Sugar-free tahini caramel choc cups

These tasty little morsels will curb any sugar craving. Make a big batch and eat them straight from the freezer.

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Berry and coconut chia puddings

This overnight berry and coconut chia pudding recipe with berries and coconut is a dreamy way to meet your weekday healthy breakfast needs.

Gluten-free desserts

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Chocolate and beetroot mud cake

Chocolate and beetroot mud cake

Give your chocolate mud cake an earthy edge with the use of this not-so-secret ingredient.

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Flourless almond, plum and orange blossom loaf

This divine almond, plum and orange blossom loaf is made without flour to produce a lighter, gluten-free alternative to many traditional fruit loaves. It is packed full of flavour and is gorgeous served warm with a pot of tea.

strawberry halva mouse

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Strawberry halva mousse

This gorgeous strawberry halva mousse is naturally sweet and fluffy, combining juicy strawberries and nutty tahini to create a perfect healthy dessert or mid-morning snack.

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Sugar-free chocolate cherry hazelnut bark

This sweet and creamy chocolate cherry hazelnut bark is studded with crunchy hazelnuts and chewy dried cherries to create a delicious, healthy treat for after dinner. It’s easy to make, and refined sugar-free – bonus!

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Roast peaches with coconut crumble

Roast peaches with coconut crumble

Escape to summer with this heavenly dessert! Sweet soft roasted peaches with a crunchy nutty coconut crumble – simple divine!

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Ginger, coconut and almond slice

Ginger, coconut and almond slice

Escape to summer with this heavenly dessert! Sweet soft roasted peaches with a crunchy nutty coconut crumble – simple divine!

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Roasted fruit salad

Roasted fruit salad

Full of sweet roasted fruits, this unique salad makes the perfect addition to your next brunch!

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Sugar-free cacao and hazelnut cookies

Sugar-free cacao and hazelnut cookies

With chia seeds for extra protein and crunch, these healthy cookies won’t disappoint when it comes to flavour.

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