Who doesn’t love a little dessert?  Is it possible to make healthy choices when it comes to dessert?  Yes!  There are alternatives that still satisfy the sweet tooth, but don’t compromise healthy eating.  For example, smoothies are a great way to incorporate fruits into your diet and still feel like you are eating a treat. Get creative and  share your favorite recipe in the comment  box below.   Sherbet can be a good alternative to ice cream when it comes to fat.   If you want to bake a treat, look for opportunities to include whole grains instead of white flour, such as the whole wheat cookie recipe listed below.  This adds the good kind of grain we should consume each day.  Another simple alternative is to replace sweets with some fresh fruit.
 
Whole Wheat Cookies
1 cup wheat flour
1 1/4 cups quick oats
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Combine dry ingredients. Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs and milk. Combine all ingredients. Add chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. 
Recipe taken from www.cooks.com
 

Smoothies
1 cup apple juice
1 cup milk
1 frozen banana
1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup strawberry yogurt

Pour all liquid ingredients into the blender. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at MIX setting for 30 seconds then blend at SMOOTH setting until smooth. While the machine is running, move the stir stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing. Serve immediately. Each recipe serves 3-5.
Recipe taken from www.smoothieweb.com