Jaime's Healthy Desserts: Fresh fruit parfait

Healthy Substitutions

• 1 c. white flour = ¾ c. whole-wheat flour
• 1 Tbsp sugar = 1 tsp. mashed banana
• 1 c. sugar = ¾ c. honey
• 1 c. oil = ¾ c. to 1 c. applesauce (it seems to turn out better if you still use ½ of the regular amount of fat and ½ applesauce or substitute all of the oil for applesauce but then add just 2 Tbsp of oil back in.) You can also use drained crushed pineapple, mashed bananas, pureed prunes (baby food prunes—especially good in chocolate recipes) or apple butter rather than applesauce.

Ideas for Eating Healthier

• For portion control, try using ramekins. They make great, small serving bowls and you can also cook desserts such as pies, cobblers, crisps, etc. in them for smaller portions.
• Try using filo. It’s lower in fat and can be used as crusts, toppings or dessert cups.
• Use fruit as a dessert! Dress it up with yogurt-based sauces, fancy dishes, cooking it (especially on the BBQ), fruit kabobs, etc.
• Get used to eating plain yogurt! It’s healthy and tastes great when mixed with fruit.