IF you’re looking for the way to your Valentine’s heart this year, chances are you’ll be tracking the age-old favourite path, via the stomach.
Experts from Gains Nutrition have tracked the most-searched Valentine’s desserts, revealing new ways to cut sugar and fat while keeping the romance.
1. Almond Flour Tiramisu with Date-Sweetened Cream.
The standard serving size of traditional Tiramisu can reach 500 calories. By substituting ladyfingers with an almond flour sponge and using dates instead of sugar in the mascarpone filling, Almond Flour Tiramisu with Date-Sweetened Cream offers a satisfying alternative at 350 calories per serving.
2. Honey-Sweetened Coconut Milk Crème Brûlée.
The traditional Crème Brûlée contains heavy cream and refined sugar, reaching 420 calories per serving. By substituting coconut milk for heavy cream and honey for sugar, Honey-Sweetened Coconut Milk Crème Brûlée offers a satisfying alternative at 300 calories per serving.
3. Beetroot Red Velvet Cupcakes.
The classic Red Velvet Cake uses artificial dyes and high sugar content, totalling 500 calories per serving. By substituting pureed beets for food colouring and coconut sugar for refined sugar, Beetroot Red Velvet Cupcakes offers a satisfying alternative at 350 calories per serving.
4. Raw Date and Cacao Energy Truffles.
The traditional Chocolate Truffles contain butter, sugar, and cream, reaching 180 calories per piece. Made with dates, nuts, and cacao powder instead of dairy and refined sugar, Raw Date and Cacao Energy Truffles deliver the same rich flavour at 140 calories per piece.
5. Sweet Potato Brownies.
The traditional Triple Chocolate Brownies contain refined sugar and flour, reaching 450 calories per serving. Using mashed sweet potatoes and almond flour in place of traditional ingredients, Sweet Potato Brownies provide a rich chocolate experience at 280 calories per serving.
6. Avocado and Banana Chocolate Mousse.
The classic Chocolate Mousse contains heavy cream and sugar, reaching 350 calories per serving. Blending avocados and bananas for natural creaminess, Avocado and Banana Chocolate Mousse delivers the same silky texture at 200 calories per serving.
