Chestnuts and walnuts are nutritious ingredients that offer good fats, fiber, proteins, vitamins and minerals important for health. Because they are versatile and tasty, they can be easily incorporated into various healthy dessert recipes, ensuring crunchiness, nutritional value and a special touch of flavor.
Next, check out 3 healthy and delicious desserts with chestnuts and walnuts!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of demerara sugar
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup 100% cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 1/2 teaspoon of chemical baking powder
- 1/2 cup of tea chopped walnuts
- 1 pinch of salt
Preparation mode
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until a light and fluffy mixture forms. Add the coconut oil and vanilla essence, mixing well. Add the sifted cocoa powder, oat flour and a pinch of salt, stirring until smooth. Add the yeast and mix gently. Add the walnuts to the dough and mix. Pour into a small pan lined with baking paper. Place in the preheated oven at 180°C for around 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly and cut into squares. Serve immediately.
Healthy pavé with Greek yogurt, mango and Brazil nuts
Ingredients
- 2 cups of unsweetened natural Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 1 cup chopped mango
- 1/2 cup sugar-free granola
- 1/3 cup of Brazil nut chopped
Preparation mode
In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the honey and vanilla essence until creamy and slightly sweet. In individual bowls, make layers: first a spoonful of the yogurt cream, then the mango, followed by the granola and Brazil nuts. Repeat the layers until you finish the ingredients. Finish with a layer of mango and Brazil nuts on top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to firm up and become more refreshing.
Ingredients
- 4 frozen ripe bananas and cut into slices
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/3 cup roasted and chopped cashew nuts
Preparation mode
Place the frozen bananas in the processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla essence and honey, beating quickly to mix. Mix in the cashew nuts, reserving some for finishing. Transfer the cream to a pot, sprinkle the rest of the chestnuts on top and place in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours to firm up. Serve immediately.