Grocery stores and bakeries are filled with an endless array of sugary desserts. But finding desserts that are low in sugar can be a

daunting task. Fortunately, we did the work for you. Here, desserts that will benefit your health and begin a pleasant and painless way to

reduce your sugar intake.

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Low Sugar Desserts

Chocolate Mousse Pastries

Grapple Pops

Homemade Granola

Island Freeze with Strawberries

Watermelon Cheery Mojito

Lemon Sherbet with Crushed Almond Cookies

Slow Cooker Cherry Sauce

Cheddar Crackers

Garlic Spelt Crackers

Blue Cheese Walnut Wafers

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Low Sugar Desserts

INGREDIENTS¼ cup powdered sugar1½ cups heavy cream6 semisweet chocolate squares, finely chopped6 strawberries6 frozen puff pastry shells

COOKING DIRECTIONSBake and cool pastry shells according to package directions. Combine chocolate with ¼ cup cream in a double boiler over barely simmering water, stirring occasionally until chocolate is melted. (Or melt chocolate in microwave.)

Remove double boiler pan and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Combine remaining cream with powdered sugar in a chilled bowl. Beat with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Thoroughly fold half the whipped cream into chocolate mixture.

Fold in remaining whipped cream just until blended. Spoon into pastry shells. Garnish with strawberries. Refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

Chocolate Mousse Pastries

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Preparation time: 30 min Cooking time: 20 min Servings: 6

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING

Calories 530 % Calories from Fat 74.7%

Total Fat 44gSaturated Fats 21gMonounsaturated Fats 18gPolyunsaturated Fats 3.2g

Cholesterol 41mg

Sodium 140mg

Total Carbohydrates 36gDietary Fiber 5.8gSugar 5.3g

Protein 7.9g

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NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING

Calories 8 % Calories from Fat 2.9%

Total Fat 0gSaturated Fats 0gMonounsaturated Fats 0gPolyunsaturated Fats 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 0.2mg

Total Carbohydrates 2gDietary Fiber 0gSugar 2g

Protein 0.1g

Low Sugar Desserts

INGREDIENTS9 wooden sticks9 paper cups, about 3 oz volume1½ lb chunky applesauce¾ cup frozen grape juice concentrate, thawed

COOKING DIRECTIONSCombine juice and apple sauce in a bowl and blend well. Fill each cup with about ⅓ cup juice mixture.

Put cups in freezer. After about 1 hour of freezing, insert sticks. Freeze about 2 hours, until firm. Remove from cups to serve.

Grapple Pops

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Preparation time: 5 min (Freezer: 2 Hours) Cooking time: 0 min Servings: 9

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NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING

Calories 260 % Calories from Fat 38.1%

Total Fat 11gSaturated Fats 2gMonounsaturated Fats 1.7gPolyunsaturated Fats 6.2g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 7.8mg

Total Carbohydrates 40gDietary Fiber 4.5gSugar 5.4g

Protein 4.9g

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INGREDIENTS½ cup shredded coconut1 tbsp water1 cup raisins⅓ cup brown sugar⅓ cup vegetable oil4 cups dry quick cooking oats

COOKING DIRECTIONSIn a skillet or saucepan, mix together the oil, brown sugar, and water. Stir in the uncooked oats, mixing until coated. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until oatmeal is slightly brown. Stir in raisins and coconut.

Remove from heat, let cool, and store in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Homemade Granola

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Preparation time: 10 min Cooking time: 5 min Servings: 10

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NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING

Calories 19 % Calories from Fat 8.1%

Total Fat 0.2gSaturated Fats 0gMonounsaturated Fats 0gPolyunsaturated Fats 0.1g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 0.7mg

Total Carbohydrates 4.6gDietary Fiber 1.3gSugar 2.8g

Protein 0.4g

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INGREDIENTS½ lb fresh strawberries, halved4 cups lemon sherbet1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)

COOKING DIRECTIONSArrange strawberries on individual serving dishes. Top with a scoop of sherbet and sprinkle with lemon zest, if desired.

Island Freeze with Strawberries

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Preparation time: 5 min Cooking time: 0 min Servings: 4

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NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING

Calories 150 % Calories from Fat 0.7%

Total Fat 0.1gSaturated Fats 0gMonounsaturated Fats 0gPolyunsaturated Fats 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 4.4mg

Total Carbohydrates 7.3gDietary Fiber 0.5gSugar 3.3g

Protein 0.5g

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INGREDIENTS4 slices lime¾ cup lime juice1 cup white rum 1 cup watermelon, puréed12 fresh mint sprigs, chopped4 cups chilled sparkling water1⅓ tbsp cherry syrup

COOKING DIRECTIONSPress the mint with the back of a fork to coat the inside of the glass. Leave the mint in the glass.

Add the watermelon purée, cherry syrup, lime juice, and rum. Stir well. Top with ice.

Top off the glass with sparkling water or club soda. Add lime wedge to the glass and serve.

Watermelon Cherry Mojito

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Preparation time: 5 min Cooking time: 0 min Servings: 4

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NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING

Calories 150 % Calories from Fat 54.6%

Total Fat 9.1gSaturated Fats 2.3gMonounsaturated Fats 5.2gPolyunsaturated Fats 1.2g

Cholesterol 9.2mg

Sodium 79mg

Total Carbohydrates 16gDietary Fiber 0.5gSugar 0g

Protein 1.4g

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INGREDIENTS4 cups lemon sherbet8 almond cookies, crushed

COOKING DIRECTIONSPlace sherbet in individual dessert cups and sprinkle with crushed cookies.

Lemon Sherbet with Crushed Almond Cookies

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Preparation time: 5 min Cooking time: 0 min Servings: 4

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NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING

Calories 358 % Calories from Fat 0%

Total Fat 0gSaturated Fats 0gMonounsaturated Fats 0gPolyunsaturated Fats 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 5mg

Total Carbohydrates 17.3gDietary Fiber 2gSugar 12g

Protein 1.3g

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INGREDIENTS¼ cup water3¼ cups cherry liqueur1 cup dried bing cherries

COOKING DIRECTIONSCombine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. (Sauce can be served at any temperature over oatmeal, ice cream, cake, or just about any dessert.)

Slow Cooker Cherry Sauce

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Preparation time: 10 min Cooking time: 120 min Servings: 6

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NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING

Calories 400 % Calories from Fat 63%

Total Fat 28gSaturated Fats 18gMonounsaturated Fats 7.5gPolyunsaturated Fats 1.1g

Cholesterol 80mg

Sodium 490mg

Total Carbohydrates 25gDietary Fiber 0.9gSugar 0.3g

Protein 13g

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INGREDIENTS1½ cups all-purpose flour⅛ tsp cayenne½ tsp salt¼ cup water1 tsp baking powder2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, extra sharp½ cup unsalted butter

COOKING DIRECTIONSCombine flour, cayenne, salt, and baking powder in a food processor or bowl. Cut in butter until it resembles cornmeal. Stir in cheese and water until thoroughly mixed. Shape into 2 inch rolls.

Chill 30-40 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut each roll into ¼ inch slices and arrange on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and let cool.

Cheddar Crackers

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Preparation time: 10 min Cooking time: 10 min Servings: 6

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INGREDIENTS½ tsp baking powder2 tbsp maple sugar or date sugar2 cups spelt flour1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp salt¼ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces1 tbsp sesame seeds½ cup rice milk1 egg, beaten

COOKING DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 400°F. Combine baking powder, sugar, spelt flour, garlic powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir to mix. Drop butter pieces into the flour mixture. Using your fingertips or the tines of a fork, work butter into flour until it is very finely blended.

Combine rice milk and egg in a separate bowl and beat well. Mix into the dry ingredients and knead about 5 minutes. Roll dough out as thin as possible on a lightly floured surface. Prick dough with a fork 1at about 2 inch intervals. Sprinkle sesame seeds ce of dough. Cut into squares. Arrange squares on a lightly buttered or parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool

Garlic Spelt Crackers

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Preparation time: 15 min Cooking time: 10 min Servings: 12

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING

Calories 160 % Calories from Fat 32.1%

Total Fat 5.7gSaturated Fats 2.8gMonounsaturated Fats 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fats 0.9g

Cholesterol 28mg

Sodium 230mg

Total Carbohydrates 23gDietary Fiber 3.3gSugar 3.8g

Protein 5.3g

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INGREDIENTS¼ lb blue cheese, crumbled, at room temperature¼ cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup walnut pieces, finely chopped

COOKING DIRECTIONSCombine cheese and butter in a mixing bowl and cream until fluffy. Mix in flour and walnuts and blend thoroughly. Form into a log about 2 inch in diameter and 12 inches long.

Wrap tightly in wax paper and chill about 1 hour, until firm. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut log into slices ¼ inch thick. Place ½ inches apart on baking sheets.

Bake 12-14 minutes, just until bottoms are lightly browned. Transfer to racks to cool.

Blue Cheese Walnut Wafers

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Preparation time: 15 min, plus 1 hour for chilling Cooking time: 10 min Servings: 12

NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING

Calories 170 % Calories from Fat 68.8%

Total Fat 13gSaturated Fats 4.6gMonounsaturated Fats 3.3gPolyunsaturated Fats 3.9g

Cholesterol 17mg

Sodium 130mg

Total Carbohydrates 9.2gDietary Fiber 1gSugar 0.2g

Protein 5.6g

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