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Assortment of healthy summer desserts including raspberry spuma.

Healthy Summer Dessert Ideas

From refreshing raspberry spuma to grilled fruits and creamy yogurt parfaits, these healthy summer desserts prove that indulgence and nutrition can go hand in hand.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling or freezing)
  • Yield: Varies by recipe

Ingredients

  • Fresh seasonal fruit (raspberries, mango, watermelon, peaches, pineapple, etc.)
  • Egg whites (for raspberry spuma)
  • Greek yogurt (plain or flavored)
  • Chia seeds
  • Coconut milk or almond milk
  • Natural sweeteners (honey, maple syrup, stevia, monk fruit)
  • Herbs and spices (mint, basil, cinnamon)
  • Cocoa powder and ripe avocado (for mousse)
  • Lime or lemon juice
  • Granola (homemade or low-sugar)

Instructions

  1. Prepare raspberry spuma by whipping raspberries, egg whites, and a touch of sugar or sweetener until fluffy and pale pink. Chill or freeze for a light dessert.
  2. Make fruit sorbets by blending ripe fruits like mango or strawberries with citrus juice and sweetener, then freeze and stir during freezing to prevent crystals.
  3. Assemble yogurt parfaits in layers of Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola. Add a sprinkle of nuts or coconut flakes for texture.
  4. Grill fruits like peaches or pineapple slices with a brush of oil and spices. Serve warm with Greek yogurt or fresh herbs.
  5. Create chia puddings by mixing chia seeds with coconut milk and sweetener, letting it chill for at least 4 hours. Top with diced fruit before serving.
  6. Blend chocolate-avocado mousse by combining ripe avocado, cocoa powder, sweetener, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Chill before serving.
  7. Pour blended fruit and yogurt mixtures into molds for homemade popsicles. Freeze for at least 4 hours before enjoying.

Notes

Use ripe, in-season fruits for maximum sweetness and flavor. Add lemon or lime juice to brighten fruit-based desserts. Don’t shy away from herbs, spices, and healthy fats to enhance both taste and nutrition. Substitute sugar with stevia or monk fruit for lower-carb options.

  • Author: Alexandra Roa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Bake / Frozen / Grilled
  • Cuisine: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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