Easter holidays may mean a beseige of temptations with all the Easter bunny's treats. Searching for healthy desserts to make can be tricky. But the good news is you don't have to deprive yourself of satisfying your sweet tooth. Here are some favorite treats and their healthy alternatives. 

Classic: Espresso brownies or truffle tart 

Alternative: Chocolate truffles or chocolate pudding 

 

Almost- vegan chocolate truffles and healthy chocolate chia puddings add sweetness and chocolate flavor without the extra calories or artificial flavors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic: Cheesecake or cheesecake bars

Alternative: Sour cream- lemon pound cake

 

This lemon pound cake recipe has a smaller amount of sour cream and butter than cheesecake, which is loaded with sour cream, heavy cream and cream cheese.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic: Chocolate bunny

Alternative: Raw Cadbury creme eggs

 

Creme eggs, which contain whole ingredients such as dates, cashews and raw chocolate, provide a healthy but still delicious alternative to other Easter basket candy. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic: Giant easter egg cookie, bunny or flower cookies

Alternative: Paskalina (little easter cookies)

Instead of all of these artificially-flavored cookies, go for this Greek treat that can be served with coffee or wine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic: Strawberry, lemon- filled coconut or white chocolate- frosted cupcakes

Alternative: Strawberry rhubarb tart, lemon squares or lemon verbena cheesecake

 

Fruit- themed desserts come with less sugar than even the healthiest-made cupcakes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic: Pineapple upsidown cake

Alternative: Strawberry Sorbet or ice cream

 

Grab a few scoops of refreshing sorbot or ice cream, which come in smaller portions than cakes but are still rich in flavor. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic: Store-bought candy

Alternative: homemade candies 

There's peppermint patties, mounds bars, coconut honey candy and more. 

 

You don't have to completely avoid candy this Easter season! Experiment by making your own candies using more whole, natural ingredients. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic: Banana pudding

Alternative: Fruit bowl

 

You can't go wrong with a bowl of fresh fruit. Opt for this satisfying, sweet treat for its natural sugar and rich vitamin content.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic: Cookie cutouts

Alternative: Fruit leather with cookie cutters

 

Dried fruit leather, healthier than packaged fruit snacks or candies, can be made using the same cutters you would use for cookies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classic: Charmed marshmallow treats

Alternative: Carrot cake

 

Go for this carrot cake recipe, filled with natural rather than artifical sweeteners.

 

 

 

 

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