Candy takes center stage on Easter, but there are plenty of healthy alternatives that will satisfy your sweet tooth. This year, take a break from those chocolate peanut butter eggs and marshmallow Peeps and try one of these healthy snacks instead.
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Super moist, packed with spices and full of flavor and texture, these delicious carrot cake cupcakes are the perfect dessert to enjoy on Easter or any spring day.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup sugar
1/16 teaspoon uncut stevia OR 2 more tablespoons of sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup oil
2 teaspoons white or apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 packed cup of shredded carrots
1/2 cup raisins, coconut flakes and/or walnuts (optional)
Get the full recipe on Chocolate Covered Katie.
No-Bake Easter Egg Fruit Tart
These easy no-bake fruit tarts are something that the kids will love to help you make and everyone will love to eat. Rich in protein and calcium and loaded with antioxidant-rich fruits, these tarts are a treat that you can enjoy guilt free.
Ingredients:
1 cup almond butter
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cup oats, dry
3/4 cup Greek yogurt, vanilla or plain
3/4 cup strawberries
3/4 cup blueberries
1 medium banana
3/4 cup grapes, green or red
Get the full recipe on Super Healthy Kids.
Avocado Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are an Easter favorite, but their traditional filling can be packed with fattening ingredients. This recipe swaps out the calorie-dense mayonnaise for avocado, giving you that rich and creamy texture with half of the fat.
Ingredients:
8 eggs, hardboiled
1 ripe avocado
1/3 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika to taste
Get the full recipe on Ella Claire Inspired.
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