3 healthy dessert recipes to try this January

Just because you’re looking to commit to a healthy eating routine in 2022 doesn’t mean you have to give up recipes. In fact, if you do, you’ll probably feel deprived and set yourself up for nutritious noshing failure.

Below, three delectable yet lightened-up desserts to consider for the new year.

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Raw Vegan Peach Blueberry Crumble by Serena Poon, CN, CHC, CHN

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For the streusel topping:

  • ½ cup almond flour, finely ground
  • ¼ cup oat flour, finely ground
  • ¼ cup raw almonds, soaked & skins removed
  • ¾ cup raw hazelnuts, soaked & skins removed
  • ½ cup vegan butter or coconut oil
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 3 tablespoons raw hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons mesquite powder
  • 1 teaspoon lucuma powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt

Get the full recipe at SerenaLoves.com here.

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Vegan carrot cake bread by Eliza Schuett, The Hangry Chickpea 

“This lightened-up vegan carrot cake bread is the perfect snack when you want something a little sweet yet healthy,” says Eliza Schuett, The Hangry Chickpea. “Pro tip: add an extra quarter-cup of brown sugar for a sweeter bread fit for dessert. To keep it on the lighter side, omit the icing.”

Makes 6-8 servings 

Prep time: 5 minutes 

Cook time: 45 minutes

This vegan carrot cake bread recipe from Eliza Schuett of The Hangry Chickpea  uses aquafaba, chopped nuts and ground ginger.

This vegan carrot cake bread recipe from Eliza Schuett of The Hangry Chickpea  uses aquafaba, chopped nuts and ground ginger.
(Eliza Schuett, The Hangry Chickpea)

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Ingredients: 

  • 1 ½ cups grated carrots
  • ¾ cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅓ cup applesauce
  • 6 tablespoons aquafaba (juice from a can of chickpeas)
  • ⅓ cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 Tablespoons vegan butter
  • 4 oz vegan cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Get the full recipe at TheHangryChickpea.com here

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Vegan Coconut Chocolate Mousse by Eliza Schuett, The Hangry Chickpea  

This vegan chocolate mousse uses coconut cream instead of dairy to create a perfectly thick and creamy mousse,” offers Schuett, who suggests preparing this recipe ahead of time, and placing it into espresso-sized cups.

Makes 3 servings 

Prep time: 10 minutes 

Cook time: 0 minutes

This vegan chocolate mousse recipe from Eliza Schuett of The Hangry Chickpea  uses coconut cream.

This vegan chocolate mousse recipe from Eliza Schuett of The Hangry Chickpea  uses coconut cream.
(Eliza Schuett, The Hangry Chickpea)

Ingredients: 

  • 2 cans of coconut milk (14 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons agave
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Coconut whipped cream (optional)
  • Chocolate shavings

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Get the full recipe at TheHangryChickpea.com here

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