15 sugar-free recipes to play in the sweets with more health

Known as the villain of some diets, excessive consumption of sugar can trigger chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and even cancer. Its refined version has even fewer benefits: about 90% of its nutrients are lost in the refining process.

Currently, there are several options of natural sweeteners that guarantee the sweet taste for different dishes, and those who can’t resist a dessert can rest assured, as small adaptations can guarantee tasty alternatives that don’t lose anything to the version using sugar.

Check out a selection of recipes that do not use sugar below and be surprised:

1. Protein Danette

Here, honey is the natural sweetener of choice. With just four ingredients – tofu, coconut milk, honey and cocoa powder, it is possible to make a creamy and flavorful dessert, very similar to the industrialized version of the candy. It is worth checking! See the steps of its preparation.

2. Vegan Kiss

An ideal alternative for those who love a party sweet, this recipe teaches you how to prepare a kiss that does not use animal products, making it a good option for vegans and those allergic to milk. The sweet base is made with boiled pink lentils. Apricots or grapes serve as a natural sweetener. Learn this option.

3. Banana cake

Bananas are a great fruit option to use in recipes. When roasted, it takes on an accentuated sweet taste. A vegan and gluten-free option, this recipe uses oat flour, in addition to pitted dates to make the dessert even tastier. See the ingredients list and method of preparation.

4. Banana and chocolate cake

An ideal alternative to using the fruit when it is very ripe, here the banana wins the company of chocolate with 60% cocoa, mixing sweet and bitter flavors. A mixture of oat flour and almond flour was used to replace the traditional wheat flour. Access the complete step by step.

5. Chocolate orange cake

Gluten-free recipe, uses flaxseed flour, coconut flour and almond flour in place of wheat flour. Here, the use of xylitol replaces the need to add sugar to the dough, and the orange juice helps balance the flavor. See all recipe details.

6. Brownie with sweet potato

Fit option, it is the ideal sweet to be consumed pre-workout, as it uses sweet potatoes in its preparation. This is a low glycemic index carbohydrate source, ensuring energy and easy digestion. It does not contain gluten and uses honey to guarantee the sweet taste of the brownie. Check out the full recipe.

7. Red fruit pie

Once again, boiled sweet potatoes are used as the base of the dough, accompanied by almond flour, flaxseed flour and coconut oil. The result is a dough that resembles the texture of the traditional “rotten dough”. In this option, stevia and cinnamon help balance the citrus flavor of the berries. Access instructions here.

8. Churros

Great option for celiacs, vegans, lactose intolerant or allergic, this recipe does not use gluten, eggs or milk of animal origin. Here, the role of natural sweetener is fulfilled by the use of dates and chickpea and almond flours come into play for the preparation of the dough. Check out the full recipe.

9. Microwave cake

Nothing better than an easy recipe that is ready in a few minutes when that urge to eat a sweet hits. Baked in the microwave, after having its ingredients mixed, this little cake is ready in just a minute and a half. To make it even tastier, the suggestion is to add macadamia butter, cinnamon and fruit to the topping. The ingredients list and how to make it are detailed here.

10. Peanut Butter

A protein-rich option, peanut butter can be enjoyed alone or as an accompaniment to cakes or breads. Simple to make, it can be prepared only with peanuts or have its flavor enriched with ingredients such as cocoa, coconut oil, salt or natural sweeteners such as coconut sugar, stevia or xylitol. See details on how to prepare.

11. Pistachio and mango cheesecake

Another vegan option, here the cream cheese is replaced by a cashew nut cream. With a different flavor, this recipe uses agave syrup as a vegan alternative to using honey. Check out the full instructions for this recipe worth trying!

12. Romeo and Juliet

Another version of cream cheese ideal for lactose intolerant. Prepared with cashew nut milk and thickened with tapioca, the version still has a touch of ghee, salt and lemon drops to guarantee the characteristic cheese flavor. Guava jelly, on the other hand, is made with the beaten and sieved fruit and agar-agar, a vegetable gelatin derived from seaweed. See the step by step!

13. Strawberry Jam

Another tasty option of jelly, here the fruit chosen is the strawberry. This recipe still uses chia to ensure more nutrients and help with the jelly-like consistency of the candy. For the sweet taste, pitted dates. The list of ingredients and instructions can be viewed here.

14. Coconut Popsicle

With the option of using industrialized coconut milk or its homemade version, this popsicle will win the hearts of ice cream lovers, especially on warmer days. Here, the refined sugar is replaced by a few drops of stevia, ensuring the sweet taste of the dessert. Check out the full recipe and make it at home!

15. Strawberry Mousse with Nest Milk

Using only three ingredients – powdered milk, water and powdered strawberry juice, this dessert needs only a few steps to prepare. Ready after 15 minutes of refrigeration, it is a great alternative for when an unexpected visitor arrives or when you feel like eating a sweet treat. Access the step-by-step recipe.

Whether with options using the sweet flavor of fruits such as dates or bananas, or choosing to use natural sweeteners such as coconut sugar, stevia, honey or xylitol, small adaptations are enough to reduce the consumption of sugar, even in desserts. Choose your favorite recipe and taste all its flavor!