Cake, cookies, ice cream and more!
Breakfast: It’s the most important meal of the day. Yet so many of us are filling our bowls with bland oats, choking down chalky protein bars, or worse, skipping the meal entirely.
But wouldn’t it be nice to treat yourself to something sweet in the morning—without a side of guilt? We thought so, which is why we sought out sweet treats that are just indulgent enough to make your mouth water, but not so rich that you’ll down a half a day’s worth of kilojoules before you’ve even fully woken up.
Read on for eight surprisingly healthy sweet treats to enjoy with your morning coffee or tea.
Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
If you’ve got a soft spot for ice cream, there’s no need to wait until after dinner to enjoy a bowl. Laura of Petite Allergy Treats will have you scooping for seconds with her creamy, healthy dish. Made with ingredients like coconut cream, peppermint extract, and fresh spinach leaves (which lend a vibrant green hue without altering the flavour), it's essentially a frozen smoothie you eat with a spoon.
Best-Ever Healthy Apple Crumble
If you’re tired of choking down plain porridge each morning, try this delicious oat-based dish from Healthy Liv. This easy-to-make healthy play on apple pie is made with nutrient-rich ingredients like almonds, cinnamon and of course, apples. And since it reheats easily in the oven or microwave, it’s the perfect breakfast dish for the busy, back-to-school season.
Chocolate Birthday Cake Protein Smoothie
Love chocolate cake? Thanks to the culinary creativity of The Seasoned Mom, all of the sweet, creamy, chocolatey goodness from your favourite dessert can be sipped through a straw. Just blend ice, almond milk, chocolate protein powder, brewed coffee and cocoa powder for a filling, healthy smoothie that’s so scrumptious it may actually make you want to party like it’s your birthday.
Breakfast Pumpkin Cookies
If you love pumpkin spice lattes but hate all the excess sugar and calories, you’re going to go gaga for these cookies. Stefani from The Crafty Christian brings us a festive and guilt-free treat that’s made with healthy ingredients like pumpkin puree, oats, pumpkin pie spice, bananas and protein powder. Go ahead, have two or three.
Healthy Flourless Carrot Breakfast Cake
This carrot cake from Arman of The Big Man’s World is unlike any other. Instead of relying on sugar and empty carbs, it’s made with healthy sources of protein, carbs and fats—all nutrients that should be apart of a wholesome morning meal.
3-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse
As if chocolate mousse couldn’t get any sweeter, this recipe from Lindsay of the Veggie Balance is made with just three clean ingredients: whipped cream, maple syrup, and cocoa powder. Not to mention, it’s gluten-free, low in sugar, and can easily be made dairy-free. Top a bowl with a hefty serving of fresh raspberries and some crushed nuts for added fibre and protein to carry you through until lunch.
Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas
Looking for a new way to dress up our daily yogurt or porridge? Look no further than this naturally sweet dish from Kristin of Dizzy Busy and Hungry. Making it is easy, too: Simply sizzle slices of overripe bananas in a pan along with nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar. Done and done!
Peanut Butter Banana Quesadillas
Get ready PB lovers because this 4-ingredient quesadilla from Budget Bytes will have your mouth watering. The whole wheat tortillas provide fiber, the banana serves up energizing carbs, and the peanut butter is packed with protein and healthy fats. As for the chocolate? That’s simply in there to make mornings a bit more bearable—and tasty.
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