Molly James is somewhat knowledgeable about good nutrition, two things. Turning wellness counselor from expert baker, she has recreated pastries without added sugar but with all the flavor intact.
“I want people to enjoy their favorite sweets without worrying about hidden sugars,” Molly says smiling. These are her go-to low-added-sugar sweets ideal for naturally fulfilling your sweet taste.
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One could make banana oatmeal cookies.
Both her family and customers love Molly’s banana oatmeal cookies. “Bananas are naturally sweet; you don’t need any added sugar,” she says. For added texture, the cookies mix mashed bananas, oats, and a few raisins or nuts. Perfect for breakfast or a mid-afternoon treat, baked to a golden crisp these cookies are.
2. Chia Pudding Made with Coconut Milk
Molly suggests her coconut chia pudding for a reviving treat. This creamy, rich, naturally sweet pudding is made with coconut milk and chia seeds. “You can boost the taste with fresh berries or a sprinkle of cinnamon,” Molly says. She lets it rest for a thick, spoonable consistency over night. This decadent dessert free of guilt feels good.
3. Cinnamon-based baked apple slices
Molly’s fall favourite is this. She bakes an apple until soft, slices it, sprinkles cinnamon on top, “Apples are naturally sweet; the cinnamon accentuates their taste even more,” she says. The outcome is a zero added sugar, warm, soothing dessert. Present alongside a dollop of Greek yogurt for added creaminess.
4. Chocolate Energy Bites No- Bake
Molly creates no-bake energy bites using dates, cocoa powder, and nuts when she’s hankering after something chocolaty. “Dates are a natural sweetener that go really nicely with chocolate,” she notes. These bites are simple to make and kept in the refrigerator for anytime you need a quick pick-me-up.
The sweets of Molly James show that one can enjoy sweetness without resorting to sugar excess. Every dish is created with love, imagination, and basic ingredients allowing inherent tastes to blossom. As Molly says very often, “Desserts just need a bit of imagination; they don’t need added sugar to be delicious.”
