Bite size/ mini desserts needed
Need a mini hand held and healthy-ish dessert for an appetizer party this Saturday. Ideas are welcome!
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Need a mini hand held and healthy-ish dessert for an appetizer party this Saturday. Ideas are welcome!
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Lately, I've been on a chia pudding kick. My company cafeteria has these small cups of chia seed pudding made with coconut milk, sweetened with a little honey, and topped with blueberries and toasted coconut. Love it so much, I researched and make my own with agave syrup and whatever fruit is in season. There's no cooking involved so it's super easy.
Suggestions: Strawberries dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with coconut (optional)
The same can be done with bananas and pineapple. A display of all 3 is impressive.
Dates stuffed with cream cheese and drizzled with honey.
Little skewers of fresh fruit with fresh mint leaves.
BB💐
In general, desserts are loaded with sugar, fat and calories...2 of which are needed by the body, all of which are unhealthy when eaten in excess.
Just by serving bite-size portions you are already taking a big step toward a healthier dessert.
Most fats (except hydrogenated) are good for the body.
Dried fruit, especially dates, are high in sugar so use in moderation.
Two specific ideas for you...
• mini cheesecakes made with a whole grain cracker crust instead of Graham crackers. Bake in mini muffin pans or on large pan and serve in paper cups.
• seasonal ripe fruit cut in bite sizes, dipped halfway in melted dark chocolate and chilled so the chocolate forms a nice firm half shell. Classic choices are strawberry and pineapple, but see what looks good in your markets a day or two before.