Alright, so I’ve been trying to cut down on butter lately, for, you know, health reasons and whatnot. But I still gotta have my sweets, right? So I went on a mission to find some killer dessert recipes that don’t use any butter at all. It was a bit of a challenge, I won’t lie, but I stumbled upon a few gems that I just had to share.
First up, I tried making this chocolate avocado mousse. Sounds weird, I know, but trust me on this one. You basically just blend up some ripe avocados, cocoa powder, a bit of honey or maple syrup for sweetness, and a splash of vanilla extract. I threw in some almond milk to thin it out a little. It was surprisingly good! Super rich and chocolatey, and you couldn’t even taste the avocado.
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond milk (optional)
Mixed them all in a blender until smooth. The result was a creamy, dreamy mousse that satisfied my chocolate craving without any butter at all. Score!
Next, I decided to tackle some cookies. I found this recipe for peanut butter cookies that only called for peanut butter, sugar, and an egg. Seemed too good to be true, but I gave it a shot.
Peanut Butter Cookies
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
I just mixed those three ingredients together, rolled the dough into little balls, and pressed them down with a fork.
Baked them for about 10 minutes, and voila! They were actually pretty tasty. A little crumbly, but still soft and chewy on the inside. Not bad for a three-ingredient cookie.
Finally, I whipped up a simple fruit sorbet. I had some frozen strawberries and bananas in the freezer, so I just tossed them into the blender with a little bit of lemon juice and a touch of sugar.
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
I blended everything until it was smooth and creamy, then popped it back in the freezer for a bit to firm up. It was so refreshing and light, the perfect way to end a meal.
So, there you have it. Three butter-free desserts that are actually worth making. It took a bit of experimenting, but I’m pretty happy with how they all turned out. If you’re looking to cut back on butter, or just want to try something new, definitely give these a try. You might be surprised at how delicious butter-free desserts can be!
