5 Healthy Summer Desserts That Won’t Make You Fat

Summertime is all about enjoying the outdoors, soaking up the sun, and eating light, healthy meals. It’s also the time for bathing suits, BBQs and best of all – desserts! But if you’re trying to lose weight, eating desserts can seem like a bit of a Catch-22. Luckily, there are plenty of healthy, low-carb, summer dessert recipes out there that will satisfy your sweet tooth without sabotaging your weight-loss goals.

In this blog post, we’ll share five delicious low-carb, no-added-sugar desserts that will help you stay on track this summer! From colourful berries, to creamy, no-sugar chocolate, there’s something for everyone. And, above all, you don’t need to be a domestic God or Goddess to create any of them!

Cut down on added sugar to lose weight

Many people think that the key to weight loss is cutting out fat. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth! In fact, fat is an essential nutrient that helps to keep us feeling full and satisfied after a meal. The real culprit when it comes to weight gain is sugar. We also share some slimming recipe ideas on our post about salads.

Sugar is high in calories but low in nutrients, making it the perfect food for packing on the pounds. Worse yet, sugar is often hidden in processed foods under names like ‘fructose’ or ‘corn syrup’, making it difficult to avoid. You see, when you eat sugary foods, your body releases insulin in order to process the sugar. However, if you eat more sugar than your body can handle, the insulin helps any excess to be stored away as fat.

Healthy Summer Desserts

So, if you’re serious about losing weight, cutting out added sugar is a good place to start. After all, when it comes to weight loss, it’s not just about cutting calories – it’s about making sure those calories come from the right sources. And when it comes to healthy eating, sugar is definitely the enemy. By reducing your sugar intake, you’ll not only see the pounds start to melt away, but you’ll also be getting rid of empty calories and providing your body with essential nutrients.

Choose healthy low-carb summer dessert options

When it comes to dessert, many of us have a bit of a sweet tooth that can be hard to resist. It’s easy to think that all carbs are created equal. However, there is a big difference between complex carbs and simple carbs. Complex carbs, such as those found in fruit and vegetables, are full of fibre and other nutrients. They take longer to digest, which helps to keep blood sugar levels steady. Simple carbs, on the other hand, are quickly absorbed by the body and can cause a sharp spike in blood sugar levels.

Unfortunately, many desserts are made with simple carbs, such as white flour and white sugar. These ingredients may make the dessert taste good, but they offer little in the way of nutritional value. And if you’re worried about hidden sugars, just check the labels. Other names for sugar include glucose, fructose, sucrose, maltose, molasses, corn syrup, maple syrup, and honey.

Healthy Summer Desserts

To stay healthy, and avoid piling on the pounds this summer, it’s best to choose desserts that are made with healthy low-carb ingredients. By avoiding desserts that are full of added sugar, you’ll be able to enjoy a sweet treat without damaging your health. The good news is that there are plenty of healthy low-carb summer dessert options out there that won’t sabotage your diet. From sugar-free chocolate to fruit-based snacks, there’s something for everyone. With a little creativity and sensible choices, you can enjoy guilt-free desserts without blowing your diet.

Recipes for healthy low-carb summer desserts

We have selected a few tasty, but healthy, low-carb recipes for you to enjoy without feeling guilty! We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel here, so we are simply sharing tried and tested recipes from other low-carb websites. And the best news is that these recipes are all very quick and easy to prepare. They only use a minimal number of simple ingredients too. Because no one wants to spend all day indoors in the kitchen when the sun is shining and the BBQ is sizzling!

Strawberries and Cream: Low-Carb Dessert no.1

What could be easier, tastier and more summery than simple strawberries and cream? It’s the height of the season and the strawberries are naturally sweet; they are also rich in fibre and low in sugar – only 4 grams of carbs per 100g! And don’t be stingy with the double cream either – it not only adds creaminess, but it’s also very satisfying. Just make sure you use real, natural cream, not the fake stuff in the spray can that’s full of added sugar!

Berry Mousse: Low-Carb Dessert no.2

This is a yummy, super simple recipe from my favourite low-carb website – dietdoctor.com. It’s berry mousse, which only has 5 ingredients: whipping cream, berries, pecans, lemon zest, and vanilla essence. It’s also a perfect, keto-friendly, low-carb, healthy summer dessert. Just whip the cream stir in the rest of the ingredients, then stick it in the fridge for a few hours to firm up. What could be easier? Berries also feature in another of our blog posts: “The Best Low-Sugar Fruits for Weight Loss.”

Watermelon Ice Lollies: Low-Carb Dessert no.3

I spotted this interesting recipe in the Daily Telegraph recently. It even contains a handful of one of my favourite superfoods – spinach! Yes, it’s true! The only special tool you need for this is an ice-lolly mould. The ingredients are easy; watermelon, kiwis, coconut yoghurt, and spinach! Check out the full recipe online.

Chocolate Mousse: Low-Carb Dessert no.4

It doesn’t get any more chocolaty than this! We’re sharing a couple of variations with you – the lowcarbkitchen recipe uses just 2 ingredients; melted dark chocolate and coconut milk. The second option is another dietdoctor recipe. This uses coconut milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Why not try them both and let us know which one you prefer….?

Chia Pudding: Low-Carb Dessert no.5

This is one of my all-time favourite low-carb summer desserts! It’s so easy, yet it looks and tastes as if you’ve spent hours putting it together! The original idea is a dietdoctor recipe, with a few additions. The ingredients are very simple; to make 4 servings, empty a can of coconut milk into a bowl and stir in four tablespoons of chia seeds and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour into 4 martini glasses and chill in the fridge for at least four hours. Then top with double, or whipping  cream, mixed berries, and a handful of flaked almonds to finish. Enjoy!

Bonus tip: how to make healthy, low-carb ice cream at home

Firstly, if you leave the berry mousse in the freezer, you can turn it into low-carb ice cream. Alternatively, you can simply put mixed frozen berries in the blender with a teaspoon of vanilla essence, then stir in some natural, full-fat Greek yoghurt. And voila! This perfect, low-carb, frozen, healthy summer dessert is ready in less than 5 minutes!

The Bottom Line

So there you have it! If you’re looking to lose weight, it’s time to cut out the added sugar and start enjoying the sweet taste of success! Now that you know all about low-carb, no-added-sugar desserts, go forth and enjoy them without guilt! With a little creativity, and some sensible choices, you can have your cake and eat it too, so to speak!

Healthy low-carb summer desserts

We hope you enjoyed our selection of healthy, low-carb summer dessert recipes. Let us know if you have any other favourites that we should try. And don’t forget to share this post with your friends if you found it helpful! Have a sweet summer! 🙂 By the way, We also have a post all about the health benefits of chia seeds, including weight loss. You may find our new page – How Not To Gain Weight on Holiday of interest.

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