'Tis the season to indulge in all things sweet unless, of course, you're on a healthy diet. If the Easter bunny is weakening your resolve and you're tempted by a chocolate egg or two – help is at hand! We've got four wholesome alternatives to help you get a cocoa kick without falling off the bandwagon.
1 Chocolate Pots with Cashew Praline
For a post-Sunday roast dessert, whip up these rich chocolate pots with a cashew praline topping. Not only are they incredibly tasty, they’re also gluten-free, refined sugar-free and dairy-free – perfect for pleasing a crowd of fussy eaters.
2 Chocolate Nest Cakes
A chocolate nest packed to the brim with mini eggs is a classic Easter treat. Easy to make and even easier to eat, this healthy alternative combines creamy coconut with raspberry, lemon and a pink salt kick.
3 Healthy Easter Creme Eggs
The flagship of Easter treats, the creme egg is delectable but sugar-laden – did you know there’s 177 calories in just one mini egg? If you’re tempted to indulge, make your own instead with this oh-so-simple recipe.
4 Chocolate Pecan Crumble Bars
For midday snacking on the Bank Holiday weekend, swap chocolate bars for this no-bake number. Deliciously crumbly and refined sugar-free, we guarantee you’ll want to make up double the batch to see you past Easter.
