Did you know that rhubarb is a [low-calorie] vegetable? Me, I didn't. Too bad for the sugar that needs to be added for preparing the rhubarb though. Rhubarb provides a good amount of vitamin K. It is also a very good source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, calcium, manganese and potassium, and a good …
Banana and coconut panna cotta
This banana and coconut panna cotta is a healthier and adapted version of the Italian panna cotta. There is no added sugar - the dessert is only sweetened with the banana. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare, but needs to stay in the fridge between 4 to 6 hours. The quantities in the recipe here …
Rhubarb and strawberry crumble
This is a low sugar rhubarb and strawberry crumble! This lovely and colourful crumble is ready in 60 minutes or so. The quantities in the recipe serve 4 people (smaller servings). Ingredients2 cups of fresh rhubarb, cut into 1-cm thick slices 1 cup of fresh strawberries, hulled and …
Strawberry coulis with fromage blanc
The quantities in the recipe here make 4 servings of strawberry coulis. It is ready in 35 minutes or so. Ingredients1 cup of fresh strawberry, hulled and diced ¼ cup of water 1 tablespoon of Demerara sugar ¼ teaspoon of fresh lemon juice Fromage blanc Fresh strawberries to …
Chocolate and coconut chia pudding
The quantities in the recipe make 2 puddings. This healthy chocolate and coconut chia pudding is very quick to prepare - in less than 5 minutes, but needs to stay at least 20 minutes in the fridge.Ingredients1 banana, peeled and sliced ¼ cup of shredded coconut 1 tablespoon of …
Low-sugar chestnut cream
This recipe is dedicated to my mum who taught me when I was a kid that the best dessert ever is “Crème de marrons à la petite cuillère” (chestnut cream à la teaspoon). The recipe here is not for the super sweet chestnut cream that you can buy in store, but a healthier low-sugar version. It is great …