2 Sweet Recipes Frugal Moms Prepare at Home

Gluten-free/vegan almond date truffles (makes 18)

Healthy truffles balance your health and sweet snacking. You can’t eat too much of the healthy date truffles.

Ingredients

• 20 halved, seeded dates (plump and slightly glossy)
• ½ tsp. sea salt
• ½ tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/3 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 1/3 cup creamy almond butter
• ½ tsp. sea salt
• 1/3 cup & 1 tbsp. cocoa powder (natural)
• 1/3 cup chopped, toasted almonds

Method

1. Add the vanilla and dates in a food processor, and run it until a thick paste forms.
2. Add almond butter and run the processor.
3. Add salt, coconut, cinnamon and cocoa powder into the food processor and run it. Make sure it forms a tad crumbly mixture that sticks between your fingers.
4. Add more coconut if it’s too wet to form into balls or almond butter if it’s too dry.
5. Scoop a tablespoon full to roll into balls. Repeat until the mixture runs out.
6. Roll each truffle on a plate of chopped almonds, applying light pressure.
7. Place the balls on a plate and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to chill.
8. Snack on it for up to two weeks.

Instead of processed chocolate truffles, this sweet recipe is rich in almond butter proteins.

Acai dessert bowls smoothie

Instead of ice-cream sundae, indulge in a smoothie bowl to delight your sweet tooth without consuming excess calories.

Ingredients

• 1 T. dark chocolate chips
• 1 sliced, frozen banana
• Freshly sliced banana
• Toppings
• 3 large frozen strawberries
• 2 Acai Berry Puree super fruit packs
• ¼ cup coconut milk
• Shaved coconut
• Roasted almonds
• Freshly-sliced strawberries

Method

• Add the frozen banana, dark chocolate and strawberries into a food processor and blend together with the smoothie pack.
• Add coconut milk slowly for a thick, creamy mixture.
• Serve it into a bowl and top with strawberries, sliced bananas, chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds.
• Chill and enjoy!

This healthy dessert rich in antioxidants and boosts energy.