Four Homemade Low-Calorie Desserts


Reviewed and approved by the pedagogue in physical education and nutritionist Elisa Morales Lupayante
After enjoying a lovely meal or lunch, there’s nothing better than having low-calorie desserts.We all love desserts and they are always an excellent complement to our meals.
But what if we’re also trying to stay healthy?
Low-calorie desserts are an excellent option if we want to live healthily.
In this article, we’ll show you several low-calorie recipes for homemade desserts. So get ready to make delicious treats that you’ll love but won’t contribute significantly to your caloric intake. Yes, you can enjoy a delicious dessert without having to sacrifice your diet!
1. Green tea ice cream

Ingredients
- A lemon zest (3 g)
- 1 cup of water (200 mL)
- The juice of 1 lemon (45 mL)
- 4 sheets of unflavored gelatin
- 1 jar of light cheese spread (200 g)
- 1 cup of green tea which has already been steeped (200 mL)
- 2 eggs – separate the egg yolks – (120 g)
Preparation
- First, mix the tea with the gelatin sheets (which you should previously hydrate in cold water).
- Then, add the 200 mL of water, the lemon zest and the juice.
- Beat 2 egg yolks and add this to the previous mix. Mix vigorously.
- After, add the spreadable cheese and your favorite sweetener. Mix it well.
- Make sure the egg whites are fluffy and fold them into the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a container and put it in the freezer until it starts to harden.
- Take it out of the freezer and stir well so that it does not crystallize. Put it back into the freezer.
- Repeat the two previous steps until you get the desired consistency, which should be creamy.
2. Coconut flan

Ingredients
- A pinch of salt.
- 1 whole coconut (2.5 kg)
- Zest of half a lemon (1.5 g)
- 1 cup of skimmed milk (200 mL)
- 1/2 tablespoon of coconut rum (2.5 mL)
- 3 tablespoons of corn starch (15 g)
- 1/2 cup low-fat coconut milk (100 mL)
- 1/2 cup skimmed condensed milk (100 mL)
Preparation
- First, open the coconut and save half a cup of its water.
- Then, mix the water with the skimmed milk.
- In a pot, place the cornstarch along with the previous mix.
- Beat until you get a creamy mixture without lumps.
- In another bowl, beat the coconut milk with the lemon zest, condensed milk and a pinch of salt. Add this to the previous mix.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, beating constantly until the consistency is thick.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the coconut rum, stirring constantly.
- Prepare your individual molds by rubbing them with butter and pour the mixture into them.
- Allow to cool to room temperature and then chill in the refrigerator until it’s well set.
- Remove from the mold, place on a plate and decorate to taste.
3. Fruit skewer, the best low-calorie homemade dessert

Ingredients
- 1 kiwi (10 g)
- 1 pear (30 g)
- 4 strawberries (10 g)
- 1 banana or plantain (120 g)
- Mint leaves for decoration
Preparation
- Wash the strawberries well and remove the stem. Dry them with kitchen paper.
- Then, peel the rest of the fruit.
- Cut the fruit, except for the strawberries, into small pieces and spread them on the wooden skewers.
- Put the skewers on the grill for a moment and serve immediately.
- Decorate with mint leaves.
- If you like, you can pour some skimmed yogurt onto the skewers.
4. Tofu flan

Ingredients
- 120 g of tofu.
- 4 eggs (240 g)
- 2 large strawberries (5 g)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon powder (5 g)
- A tbsp vanilla extract (5 mL)
- 1 tablespoon of sweetener (5 g)
- A cup of soy milk (200 mL)
- 1 cup of skimmed milk (200 mL)
Preparation
- Blend the eggs, skimmed milk, soy milk, tofu and sweetener in a blender until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and cinnamon.
- Pour into molds of your choice, cook in a bain-marie and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the molds and when they are cold, put them in the fridge.
- Serve with some sliced strawberries.
- Enjoy all the rich low-calorie homemade desserts and try some more ingredients. Here’s a clue: nuts and seeds go really well with it!
This text is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace consultation with a professional. If in doubt, consult your specialist.