Many of you, when thinking about going on a diet, probably assume that you have to give up eating desserts and other treats. However, it doesn't have to be that way! If you take care of the right selection of ingredients for preparing sweet snacks, then in addition to the pleasure of eating them, your body will receive many healthy and nutritious substances. In this article, we suggest how to compose low-calorie sweets and provide a few simple recipes for fit desserts.

What products to use for diet desserts?

Sweets are primarily associated with a high sugar content, unhealthy fat and, of course, a high dose of calories - this is the case with standard sweets. However, if you use healthier alternatives instead of the above ingredients, you will get dietetic and equally tasty sweet snacks. You can successfully replace white sugar with xylitol, erythritol, honey, stevia, maple syrup or agave. These are all natural sweeteners with low calories. Bananas and dates are also great in this role. Then, when it comes to fats, here too you can easily find low-calorie products that are perfect for preparing desserts. These are coconut oil, olive or avocado oil, and natural and Greek yogurt instead of cream. In addition, reach for fruit as often as possible to prepare sweet snacks! They are a valuable source of vitamins, fiber, and natural sugar. By adding them to desserts, you enrich their taste and at the same time reduce their calorific value. Don't forget about grains, seeds and wholemeal flour, which contain a lot of valuable substances, including, above all, fiber - invaluable when losing weight because it aids digestion.

By composing sweets from the ingredients listed above, you will obtain light and low-calorie snacks. After eating them, you will not feel heavy, but pleasant and full of energy.

Recipes for diet cakes and desserts

Vegan chocolate banana ice cream

This is a quick dessert for hot days. You can use any frozen fruit and various types of additives for the ice cream. Depending on the fruit chosen, the ice cream has a different level of sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 3 large, very ripe bananas,
• 90 g dark chocolate,
• 3 teaspoons of cocoa,
• 25 g roasted hazelnuts,
• 2 tablespoons of soy milk or other plant milk.

Preparation:

1. Cut the bananas into pieces and place in the freezer for at least 3 hours.
2. Finely chop the chocolate and nuts.
3. Blend the frozen bananas with the chocolate, nuts, cocoa and soy drink until you get a creamy mass.
4. Serve immediately or place in the freezer for another hour if you prefer a firmer consistency.

Chia pudding with raspberries

This dessert is perfect as a delicious, nutritious breakfast. What's more, it's a good option for those who like to lie in bed for a long time, because chia pudding is best prepared the day before.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons of chia seeds,
• 250 ml almond or coconut milk (unsweetened),
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup,
• a handful of fresh raspberries.

Preparation:

1. Mix chia seeds with milk and maple syrup.
2. Leave in the fridge for a few hours (preferably overnight) until the seeds swell and form a pudding.
3. Serve with raspberries on top.

Millet power balls with coconut

Millet balls are a very simple recipe for a sweet snack that will help anyone gain energy. They taste best when cold.

Ingredients:

• 150 g millet,
• 400 ml coconut milk,
• 200 ml of water,
• 15 g coconut oil,
• 50 g xylitol,
• 40 g coconut flakes.

Preparation:

1. Rinse the millet thoroughly under running water, then pour boiling water over it. Drain in a sieve and transfer to a pot. Add coconut milk, water and xylitol. 
2. Cook millet in coconut milk with water and xylitol until all the liquid is absorbed. It's best to cook it over low heat.
3. Add coconut oil and coconut flakes to the cooked groats. Mix everything together.
4. Blend everything together. Leave the mixture to cool, then put it in the fridge.
5. Scoop the mass with a spoon and form balls with your hands. Roll them in coconut flakes. It is best to cool the power balls before serving.

Fit bars without baking

These bars are a little sweet treat – the perfect snack to boost your mood. Thanks to the high content of dried fruit, seeds and nuts, they are tasty, healthy and filling!

Ingredients:

• 90 g hazelnuts,
• 80 g raisins,
• 100 g dates,
• 15 g of linseed,
• 200 g instant oat flakes,
• 150 g peanut butter,
• a pinch of salt,
• 30 g coconut oil,
• 70g honey
• 100 g dark chocolate.

Preparation:

1. Grind the nuts in a food processor or chop them finely.
2. Also cut raisins and dates into smaller pieces. Add dried fruit and flaxseed to oatmeal, mix everything together.
3. Add peanut butter, a pinch of salt, honey and melted coconut oil.
4. Mix the mixture thoroughly until smooth. Then transfer it to a 28 x 18 cm baking tin lined with baking paper.
5. Press the bar mixture well into the pan and smooth it out. Then put it in the fridge.
6. After approximately 2-3 hours, cut the mixture into bars.
7. Melt the chocolate and dip the cooled bars in it. You can also brush them with chocolate using a silicone brush.
8. The bars are ready! Remember to store them in the fridge.

Dietary pastries at Jacek Placek Confectionery

In our company, we follow modern nutritional trends and the needs of our customers. That is why Jacek Placek's assortment cannot lack dietetic baked goods. We offer primarily various types => shortbread cookies, which we prepare from wholesome cereals, seeds, grains and dried fruits. In addition, you will find desserts without traditional sugar, i.e. => raspberry cake with xylitol in the form of cold cheesecake, as well as typical vegan products. Pastries from Jacek Placek Confectionery are an ideal choice not only for people with special dietary needs and those who care about their figure, but for all those who value high quality products and the home-made taste of cakes.