Just because you have a weight loss goal doesn’t mean you need to deny yourself some of the sweetness in life. Making smart decisions about your indulgences is what will help you maintain a clean eating plan for the long term. So, allow yourself to have a plant-based sweet treat on the days you do a hard workout or are celebrating success. When dessert isn’t a given, there’s more impetus to really slow down and savor it. Apples, berries, cherries, and pomegranate are some of our favorites for dessert. When cooked, apples are high in pectin which is soothing to the digestive tract.
Apple Delight
- Cube one of your favorite apples
- Add the apple and 1/4 c blueberries, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to a small saucepan
- Simmer until the fruits are soft
- Cool and enjoy
