Yes, you CAN have your cake and eat it too while sticking to your diet. Whoever said you couldn’t, just didn’t know the right desserts to eat. Enjoying a healthy snack while following a nutritious dieting plan, along with regular exercise, can actually help your weight loss efforts along.
“When combined with a healthy lifestyle, indulging in a healthy dessert won’t hurt,” explains New York-based nutritionist Regina Fazzini. “Just make sure that you’re having a healthy serving and still on track with your dieting and exercise. Burning calories is the only way you can enjoy a frequent dessert.”‘
Ready to dig in? Here are the ones that Fazzini and other nutrition experts recommend to satisfy your sweet tooth.

1. Basic Chia Seed Pudding
Nutrition Info: 223 calories, 2g sugar, 12g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 17g fiber, 10g protein
Recipe: Eating Bird Food

2. Healthy Energy Bites with Dates, Apricots, Cashews, & Coconut
Nutrition Info: 100 calories, 10g carbohydrates, 3g protein, 6g fat, 2g fiber, 6g sugar
Recipe: E.A. Stewart

3. Grilled Peaches with Honey
Nutrition Info: 61 calories, 3g fat, 1 g protein, 10g carbohydrates, 1g fiber,
Recipe: Health

4. Healthy Apple Nachos with Date Caramel Sauce
Nutrition Info: 350 calories, 56g sugar, 9g fat, 69g carbohydrates, 10g fiber, 3g protein
Recipe: Eating Bird Food

5. Zucchini-Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nutrition Info: 203 calories, 12g sugar, 11g fat, 22g carbohydrates, 1g fiber, 2g protein
Recipe: Cooking Classy

