How to Make a Healthy Dessert With Fruit

The words healthy and dessert may seem like an oxymoron, but they can successfully coexist. Using the natural sweetness of fruit, you can easily create treats that are not only delicious, but can also become a permanent part of your healthy lifestyle when eaten in moderation.

• Buy fresh fruit and make sure that it's properly cleaned before using it in your recipes.


• Bake, simmer or broil your fruit and mix them with natural juices that compliment their flavor and texture. For example, apples and blueberries pair well with fresh lemon juice.


• Top fresh fruit with a low fat or sugar-free ice cream or yogurt.


• Mix fresh fruit with granola for a simple, anytime dessert.


• Avoid adding sugar to your fruit - they're already naturally sweet. If you must add sugar, substitute it with artificial sweeteners such as sucralose.


• Melt a few dark chocolate chips and use it sparingly as a dip for fruit such as strawberries or bananas. Use dark chocolate only as it contains more flavonoids than other chocolates, which is a source of antioxidants.