Healthy No Bake Dessert – Dried Fruit, Nuts and Dark Chocolate

Desserts are often seen as unhealthy treats that should be avoided, but there are actually many healthy dessert options available. One such option is a homemade dessert with a dried fruit base, soaked in water with dark chocolate drizzled on top. This dessert is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it is a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Dried fruits are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also a good source of antioxidants, which can help protect your cells from damage. Some of the most popular dried fruits include raisins, cranberries, apricots, and figs.

Dark chocolate is also a good source of antioxidants. It is also a good source of fiber, iron, and magnesium. Dark chocolate has been shown to have a number of health benefits, including improved heart health, blood sugar control, and cognitive function.

When you combine dried fruits and dark chocolate, you get a dessert that is both delicious and healthy. The dried fruits provide the sweetness, while the dark chocolate provides the antioxidants and other nutrients. This dessert is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing your health.

Here are some of the specific health benefits of this dessert

• Improved heart health: The antioxidants in dried fruits and dark chocolate can help protect your heart from damage.
• Blood sugar control: The fiber in dried fruits can help slow down the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream, which can help control blood sugar levels.
• Cognitive function: The antioxidants in dark chocolate can help improve cognitive function, including memory and learning.
• Weight loss: The fiber in dried fruits can help you feel full, which can help you eat less and lose weight.

This recipe is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and nuts. Dried fruits are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while nuts are a good source of protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Dark chocolate is also a good source of antioxidants, and it has been shown to have a number of health benefits, including improved heart health, blood sugar control, and cognitive function.

The health benefits of eating dark chocolate

Here are some additional tips for making this dessert even healthier:

• Use organic dried fruits.
• Use dark chocolate that is at least 70% cocoa.
• Use a sugar-free dark chocolate.
• Add other healthy ingredients to the dessert, such as nuts, seeds, or oats.
• Add fresh or frozen blueberries or other berries if you are going to consume within a few days! A wonderful addition.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried fruit, such as apricots, cranberries, cherries, dates, figs, or raisins
• 1/4 cup nut butter, such as almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 scoop ImmunoPower Gold or Greens
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• ¼ cup coconut oil or butter
• Flaky sea salt, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, combine the dried fruit, nut butter, ImmunoPower and water. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed.
2. Spoon the fruit mixture into cake pan or pie shell. Press down.
3. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil or butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
4. Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the fruit medley. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.

Tips:

• For a chewier snack, you can blend the fruit and nut butter together in a food processor until they form a sticky dough. Then, press the dough into a 9×13 inch baking dish lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the dough is firm. Cut into bars and enjoy.
• You can use any type of dried fruit you like in this recipe. Some other good options include blueberries, raspberries, mangoes, and dates.
• If you don’t have butter, you can use mashed banana or applesauce instead.
• Adjust coconut oil and/or butter to adjust softness of chocolate

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No Bake Dessert – Dried Fruit, Nuts and Dark Chocolate

This homemade dessert with a dried fruit base, soaked in water with dark chocolate drizzled on top is a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth. It is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it can help improve your heart health, blood sugar control, cognitive function, and weight loss.

If you are looking for a healthy and delicious dessert option, this is a great choice.

Enjoy!