The holidays are celebrations, hence what better way to enjoy than with sweets? Bella Scott, however, has the ideal answer for people trying to avoid the sugar rush: no-added-sugar sweets as delicious! This is her advise on savouring guilt-free treats this holiday season.
Bella, a fitness advocate and dietitian, thinks that wonderful Christmas treats don’t have to be heavy in sugar. “The secret is to use natural sweeteners including fruit, stevia, or monk fruit,” she advises. These substitutes satisfy your sweet taste and offer extra nutritious value.
Bella’s Cinnamon Apple Crisp is among her favourite holiday sweets. Her naturally sweetened warm, cosy delicacy is created by starting with apples and adding a sprinkle of cinnamon and a bit of stevia. “The oven caramelises the apples thereby releasing their inherent sugars. Like magic! Bella writes.
Her No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are another crowd-pleaser. Made with almond flour, peanut butter, and a trace of vanilla extract, these bars have a thick, fudgy texture without the extra sugar by use of dates. Bella says, “They’re ideal when you want something quick and filling.”
At last, Bella suggests her Pumpkin Spice Pudding for people who enjoy a traditional holiday taste. Made with pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and a little cinnamon and nutmeg, this creamy dessert is sweetened with a tiny quantity of maple syrup, which provides a deep, rich taste without being overbearing.
Bella’s motto is “Enjoy the holidays, but nourish your body too.” Changing refined sugars for whole food components will help you make celebratory treats that meet your tastes without sacrificing your health goals. Good Christmas baking.
