The great thing about the Mediterranean diet? There are no off-limits food groups or intense restrictions…and that includes dessert. Since this popular eating plan is all about incorporating healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, nuts and low-fat dairy, you really can have your cake and eat it too. (And no, it doesn’t have to taste like “diet food,” aka treats that taste sweet-ish but don’t actually satisfy your cravings.) We’ll prove it: Try one of these Mediterranean diet desserts (like avocado chocolate mousse, brownie bites and lemon bars), none of which will derail your plan.
13 Mediterranean Diet Desserts to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth
1. Orange Flower Olive Oil Cake
Yes, this cake has sugar in it—but it’s also made with heart-healthy olive oil instead of butter. Aside from being a staple on the Mediterranean diet, it will keep the cake ultra-moist for days.
2. Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Rich, creamy and intensely chocolaty, this treat is also dairy-free and plant-based thanks to avocado. And because we know you’re wondering: It doesn’t taste anything like a vegetable.
5. Baked Pears With Maple Syrup And Almond Crumble
You can use any kind of pear, but Bosc and Anjou pears will hold their shape best in the oven. (And for the record, we think this dessert would taste delightful with apples too.)
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