{"id":8888,"date":"2025-09-07T20:37:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T00:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/?p=8888"},"modified":"2025-09-07T20:37:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T00:37:02","slug":"healthy-desserts-for-a-week-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/07\/healthy-desserts-for-a-week-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Desserts for a Week (Recipes)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fruity Parfaits<\/h3>\n

This treat uses non-fat yogurt for it\u2019s creamy texture.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 8-ounce\u00a0<\/strong>containers (2 cups) nonfat peach yogurt
\n1\/2 pint\u00a0<\/strong>fresh raspberries, (about 1 1\/4 cups)
\n1 1\/2 cups\u00a0<\/strong>fresh, frozen or canned pineapple chunks (or fresh blueberries, strawberries, etc.)<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/center>Divide and layer yogurt, raspberries and pineapple into 4 glasses.<\/p>\n

(Makes 4 Servings)<\/p>\n

Calories Per Serving:<\/strong>\u00a0109<\/p>\n

Mocha Pudding<\/h3>\n

Homemade pudding is much healthier than store bough, and usually tastier too!<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/4 cup\u00a0<\/strong>sugar
\n3 tbsp<\/strong>\u00a0cornstarch
\n2 tsp\u00a0<\/strong>instant coffee mix or espresso powder
\n1\/2 tsp\u00a0<\/strong>ground cinnamon
\npinch salt
\n2 cups<\/strong>\u00a0lowfat chocolate milk
\n2 ounces<\/strong>\u00a0bittersweet chocolate, very finely chopped
\n1 tsp\u00a0<\/strong>vanilla extract<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whisk the sugar, cornstarch, coffee, cinnamon, and salt in a large saucepan. Whisk in milk over medium heat, then cook for about five minutes, stirring occasionally at first, then frequently at the end, until mixture thickens.<\/p>\n

Remove from heat; add chocolate and vanilla, whisking until chocolate is smooth. Serve warm or pour into five containers, placing plastic wrap directly on the pudding surface. Stays good in fridge for 5 days.<\/p>\n

(Makes 5 Servings)<\/p>\n

Calories Per Serving:<\/strong>\u00a0194<\/p>\n

<\/a>Banana Quesadillas<\/h3>\n

This dessert take on a Mexican meal is a treat the whole family will enjoy.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n

2\u00a0<\/strong>whole wheat tortillas
\n1\u00a0<\/strong>ripe banana
\n1 tbsp\u00a0<\/strong>peanut butter
\na few chocolate chips (optional)<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mash banana in bowl with potato masher. Spread peanut butter and mashed banana on tortilla. Add chocolate chips, and top with other tortilla.<\/p>\n

Warm in microwave for 20 seconds. (Time may vary depending on your microwave.) Slice and serve.<\/p>\n

(Makes 2 Servings)<\/p>\n

Calories Per Serving:<\/strong>\u00a0240 (without chocolate chips)<\/p>\n

Broiled Mango<\/h3>\n

A quick and simple treat, that will still impress guests.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\u00a0<\/strong>Peeled and Sliced Mango
\nLime cut into wedges<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. Line a pan with foil. Arrange mango slices in a single layer in the prepared pan. Broil until browned in spots, 8 to 10 minutes. Squeeze lime wedges over the broiled mango and serve.<\/p>\n

(Makes 2 Servings)<\/p>\n

Calories Per Serving:<\/strong>\u00a069<\/p>\n

<\/a>Sesame Squares<\/h3>\n

Sesame seeds are tasty calcium packed powerhouses.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/3 cup\u00a0<\/strong>honey
\n1\/3 cup\u00a0<\/strong>peanut butter
\n3\/4 cup\u00a0<\/strong>nonfat dry milk
\n3\/4 cup\u00a0<\/strong>sesame seeds (you could also use flax seeds and\/or roasted pumpkin seeds)
\n1\/4 cup\u00a0<\/strong>raisins
\n1\/4 cup\u00a0<\/strong>shredded coconut<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a large bowl, combine the honey, peanut butter, dry milk, sesame seeds, raisins, and coconut.
\nSpread the mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking pan and refrigerate for 4 hours. Cut into 1-inch squares.<\/p>\n

(Makes 32 Servings, 2 squares per serving)<\/p>\n

Calories Per Serving:<\/strong>\u00a058.4<\/p>\n

Easy Chocolate Cake<\/h3>\n

This recipe only takes one bowl, just imagine, easy chocolate cake!<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n

3\/4 cup plus 2 tbsp\u00a0<\/strong>whole-wheat pastry flour
\n1\/2 cup\u00a0<\/strong>granulated sugar
\n1\/3 cup\u00a0<\/strong>unsweetened cocoa powder
\n1 tsp\u00a0<\/strong>baking powder
\n1 tsp\u00a0<\/strong>baking soda
\n1\/4 tsp\u00a0<\/strong>salt
\n1\/2 cup\u00a0<\/strong>nonfat buttermilk
\n1\/2 cup\u00a0<\/strong>packed light brown sugar
\n1 large<\/strong>\u00a0egg, lightly beaten
\n2 tbsp\u00a0<\/strong>canola oil
\n1 tsp\u00a0<\/strong>vanilla extract
\n1\/2 cup\u00a0<\/strong>hot strong black coffee
\nConfectioners\u2019 sugar, for dusting<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with a circle of wax paper.<\/p>\n

Whisk flour, granulated sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
\nAdd buttermilk, brown sugar, egg, oil and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add hot coffee and beat to blend. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.<\/p>\n

Bake the cake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; remove from the pan, peel off the wax paper and let cool completely. Dust the top with confectioners\u2019 sugar before slicing.<\/p>\n

(Makes 12 Servings)<\/p>\n

Calories Per Serving:<\/strong>\u00a0139<\/p>\n

Grapefruit Mango Sorbet<\/h3>\n

A super light dessert, that won\u2019t weigh you down on active nights.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n

1\/2 Cup\u00a0<\/strong>water
\n1\/4 Cup\u00a0<\/strong>brown sugar
\n1\/2 tsp<\/strong>\u00a0ground ginger
\n2 lg\u00a0<\/strong>grapefruit, cut into segments
\n4 sm\u00a0<\/strong>scoops mango sorbet
\nmint sprigs (optional)<\/p>\n

Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Simmer water, sugar, and ginger in small heavy saucepan until reduced to 1\/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
\nDivide grapefruit sections among 4 dessert dishes. Pour spiced syrup over grapefruit, dividing evenly. Top each portion with a scoop of mango sorbet and garnish with a mint sprig, if desired.<\/p>\n

(Makes 4 Servings)<\/p>\n

Calories Per Serving:<\/strong>\u00a0226<\/p>\n

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Fruity Parfaits This treat uses non-fat yogurt for it\u2019s creamy texture. Ingredients 2 8-ounce\u00a0containers (2 cups) nonfat peach yogurt 1\/2 pint\u00a0fresh raspberries, (about 1 1\/4 cups) 1 1\/2 cups\u00a0fresh, frozen or canned pineapple chunks (or fresh blueberries, strawberries, etc.) Directions Divide and layer yogurt, raspberries and pineapple into 4 glasses. (Makes 4 Servings) Calories Per […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[120],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8888","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dessert-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8888","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8888"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8888\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.webcoreweb.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}