Weight loss Friendly health sweet treats.

WEIGHT LOSS FRIENDLY HEALTHY SWEET TREATS 🥗

Craving something sweet as you work on the best version of you? Here are few healthy Nigerian inspired sweet treats that are not only satisfying and delicious but also kind to your waistline. ⌛ 

They're naturally sweetened, fiber-rich, and perfect for curbing cravings without crashing your progress. Please leave ice cream and co alone for now oh! 🌚

Well, weightloss shouldn't taste like punishment. These recipes will keep you full, glowing, and guilt-free. Don't forget *PORTION CONTROL IS KEY* 

*1: Tigernut-Date Energy Balls*

Ingredients:

1 cup of soaked tigernuts (overnight)

1/2 cup pitted dates

1/4 cup coconut flakes

Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Preparation:

_Blend tigernuts and dates until sticky and coarse.

_Mix in coconut flakes and cinnamon.

_Roll into small balls.

_Chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

_Store for up to 5 days._

*2: Banana-Oat Cookies* 🍪 

Ingredients:

2 ripe bananas

1 cup blended oats (or regular oats)

Dash of cinnamon or chia seeds

*Preparation:*

_Mash bananas in a bowl.

_Stir in oats and cinnamon/chia.

_Scoop onto a baking tray.

_Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–18 minutes.

_Healthy snack with no added sugar!_ 🥳

*3: Zobo Popsicles (Sugar-Free)* 🍷 

Ingredients:

1 cup dried hibiscus leaves (zobo)

1/2 pineapple or watermelon (blended)

4 dates (pitted)

Water

*Preparation:*

_Boil hibiscus leaves in water for 10 mins. Strain and let cool.

_Blend fruit + dates.

_Mix fruit juice into the zobo water.

_Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.

_Refreshing, low-calorie treat!_

*4: Baked Plantain Chips (Green Plantain)* 

Ingredients:

1 unripe plantain

1 tsp olive oil

Suya spice or cinnamon (optional)

*Preparation:*

_Slice plantain thinly.

_Toss in olive oil + spice.

_Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–20 mins or air fry.

_Crunchy with fewer calories than fried!_

*5: Date-Sweetened Smoothie Cubes* 🧊 

Ingredients:

1/2 watermelon

1 small cucumber

Juice of 1 lemon

3 dates

*Preparation:*

_Blend all ingredients until smooth.

_Pour into ice cube trays or molds.

_Freeze for 4–6 hours.

_Sweet, hydrating, and perfect for hot days._ 

*6: Frozen Fruit Medley* 

Ingredients:

Banana, pawpaw, watermelon, berries (if available)

*Preparation:*

_Chop fruits into small cubes.

_Freeze in a ziplock or container.

_Enjoy frozen or blend for soft-serve “ice cream.”

_Guilt-free dessert!_

*7: Roasted Coconut Chips* 🥥 

Ingredients:

Fresh coconut

Cinnamon or ginger powder

*Preparation:*

_Slice coconut thinly.

_Place on a baking tray.

_Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 10–15 mins.

_Sprinkle spice while warm.

_Sweet + crunchy without sugar._

*8: Peanut-Date Protein Balls* 🥜 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted roasted groundnuts

4 dates

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tsp coconut oil (optional)

*Preparation:*

_Blend dates and groundnuts until combined.

_Mix in chia seeds.

_Roll into bite-size balls.

_Chill for 30 minutes.

_Great for pre/post-workout!_🏋🏼‍♀️

*9: Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes* 🍠 

Ingredients:

1 medium sweet potato

1 tsp olive oil

Cinnamon

*Preparation:*

_Slice sweet potatoes.

_Toss in olive oil and cinnamon.

_Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20 mins.

_Sweet and fiber-packed!_

*10: Cucumber-Date Popsicles* 🥒 

Ingredients:

1 cucumber

3 dates

Juice of 1 lemon

Mint leaves (optional)

*Preparation:*

_Blend cucumber + dates + lemon juice + mint.

_Pour into molds.

_Freeze until solid (4–6 hrs).

_Cool and sweet without sugar or calories_ 🥰

*The above isn't junk, it is joy! Snack smart and stay snatched with Getfit.*