If you’re trying to keep a healthy diet you’re probably avoiding eating sweets as much as you can. But sometimes it’s very difficult to refuse to have dessert completely, like in a family meal or an event, so we thought of ideas for sweet dishes that taste like decadent treats, but are actually quite healthy: 3 fruits that go great with honey (for vegans, use Maple Syrup or Date Syrup).
Honey Roasted Apples
This is an exercise in changing how we think. The first thought most of us would have when we think of apples and honey in a dish would be an apple crumble cake or apple turnover. The problem is that if you’re trying to keep healthy you’re probably avoiding pastries whenever you can. Try roasting the apples with some honey and mild-flavored oil, they will turn crispy and caramelized on the outside and mushy on the inside. Throw some caramelized nuts on top for the extra crunch.
Baked Figs with Honey
Figs are quite seasonal so to get the full flavor, this dessert if for the summer/early autumn. It’s super simple since it’s simply a matter of cutting the fruit in half and drizzling with honey mixed with some whiskey. Give this treat a twist by putting a leaf of mint as garnish.
Grilled Pineapple with Honey
This is a beautiful dessert. Slice the pineapple to thick slices and let it soak in some lime and then simply place on the grill so that the lines are visible when the meat is cooked and juicy. Drizzle with honey and serve warm.
