15 “Treat Yourself” Recipes

Health does not rhyme with restriction and deprivation! Here are recipes that will allow you to satisfy your desires while being healthy and nutritious. Have fun discovering them and put your guilt aside!
A sweet little desire…
Protein snacks
Replace a snack from your nutrition plan with one of the following recipes, as needed. As you know, it is important to vary your diet as much as possible. Keep in mind: a healthy snack should be nourishing and rich in protein. Here are some ideas for nutritious and delicious snacks that are high in protein!
No-bake protein bites
Portion(s): 12 bites (approximately 6 portions)
Ingredients:
- ½ cup gluten-free flour (e.g. almond flour, etc.)
- 2 scoops of isolate protein powder (or whey)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp natural almond butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Preparation:
Mix the almond flour, protein powder, cocoa, almond butter, honey and water in a bowl until a smooth paste is obtained.
Shape the dough into 12 small balls.
Spread the chocolate chips on a plate and roll the balls of dough into the chocolate chips.
Place the balls in the refrigerator and let cool before eating.
Per portion:
Calories: 226
Lipids: 12g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Proteins: 8g
Sodium: 44mg
Fibres: 2gProtein muesli
Portion(s): 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup gluten-free oats
- 3 c. tbsp hemp seeds
- 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp water
Preparation:
Combine the oatmeal, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds and dried cranberries in a mixing bowl and set aside
In a small bowl, mix all the liquid ingredients: coconut oil, maple syrup and water.
Pour the liquid over the dry mixture and mix.
Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes at 150 ° C. Mix as needed halfway through cooking.
Let the muesli cool down and enjoy. Make sure to keep stored in an airtight container to keep the muesli crisp.
Per portion:
Calories: 243
Lipids: 13g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Proteins: 9g
Sodium: 1mg
Fibres: 4gHemp protein brownies
Portion(s): 2
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup walnuts (approximately 50 to 60g)
- 60g hemp protein powder
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 banana
- 1/2 tsp natural vanilla essence
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
Mix all ingredients together in a blender until a smooth dough is obtained.
Place the mixture in a small Pyrex dish and cook in the oven for about 15 minutes.
Let the brownies cool down a few minutes and enjoy.
Per portion:
Calories: 294
Lipids: 14g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Proteins: 18g
Sodium: 254mg
Fibres: 9gSoft tofu pudding
Portion(s): 1
Ingredients:
- 100g soft tofu
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 tbsp coconut milk (or cream)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- A hint of natural vanilla essence
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients together in a blender until a creamy texture is obtained. Enjoy.
Per portion:
Calories: 214
Lipids: 16g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Proteins: 10g
Sodium: 29mg
Fibres: 1mgAvocado pudding
Portion(s): 2
Ingredients:
- 1 pitted avocado
- 1 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Preparation:
Pour all the ingredients in a blender, and then reduce them to a smooth and even purée.
Pour the mixture into two bowls and enjoy.
Per portion:
Calories: 217
Lipids: 11g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Proteins: 12g
Sodium: 40mg
Fibres: 1gHealthy desserts
Do you like desserts? Did you know that there are healthy alternatives to all the sweets you like? Sugar should not be part of your daily life. However, feeling a craving for sugar on an occasional basis is perfectly normal. Here are healthy dessert ideas that contain no added sugar.
Dessert Hummus
Portion(s): 2
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar-free almond milk
- 2 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 tbsp dark chocolate chunks (2 dark chocolate squares)
- 1 tbsp coconut butter
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup raspberries
- 15g crushed pecans
Preparation:
Mix the milk and dates in a Pyrex measuring cup and heat in the microwave for about 1 minute.
Transfer the mixture in a blender and add the chocolate, coconut butter and black beans. Mix until a smooth texture is obtained.
Pour the mixture into two bowls. Serve with raspberries and crushed pecans. Enjoy.
Per portion:
Calories: 310
Lipids: 21g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Proteins: 7g
Sodium: 95mg
Fibres: 7gMug cake in a cup
Portion(s): 1
Ingredients:
- 2.5 tbsp gluten-free flour (e.g. almond flour, etc.)
- 1 ½ tbsp cocoa powder
- ⅛ tsp aluminum-free baking soda
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp sugar-free almond milk
- 1 tsp mini dark chocolate chips
Preparation:
Mix all the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
Then, add the egg white, maple syrup, coconut oil, chocolate chips and almond milk, and mix again until a homogeneous texture is obtained.
Oil a cup with coconut butter and pour the mixture into the cup.
Place the cup in the microwave and heat up for 60 seconds.
Let the cup cool down and enjoy.
Per portion:
Calories: 391
Lipids: 26g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Proteins: 15g
Sodium: 5mg
Fibres: 0gGrapefruit redefined
Portion(s): 1
Ingredients:
- 1 medium size grapefruit
- 1 tbsp honey
- A pinch of cinnamon
Preparation:
Cut the grapefruit in half.
Place the two pieces of grapefruit in a baking dish (flat side up).
Pour the honey on top, into the flesh of the fruit. Then sprinkle with cinnamon.
Cook in the oven about 2 to 3 minutes at medium heat.
Enjoy the fruit still hot.
Per portion:
Calories: 141
Lipids: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Proteins: 1g
Sodium: 0mg
Fibres: 3gGrilled bananas
Portion(s): 1
Ingredients:
- 1 banana sliced in two (lengthwise)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 15g crushed pecans
- Cinnamon to taste
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 200 C.
Peel the banana and cut in half lengthwise. Place the banana in a small baking dish. Set aside.
Combine the coconut oil and the maple syrup in a small bowl. Pour the liquid over the banana.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and garnish with crushed pecans.
Bake for about 5 to 10 minutes, until the banana is baked.
Let cool a few minutes and enjoy.
Per portion:
Calories: 244
Lipids: 16g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Proteins: 3g
Sodium: 1mg
Fibres: 4gSugar-free apple crisp
Portion(s): 6
Ingredients:
- 3 cups diced apple (Ideally Cortland apples)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour (e.g.: almond flour, etc.)
- 1/4 cup coconut butter
- 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
- 1/4 cup Medjool dates
- 2 tbsp lukewarm water
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 200 C.
Cut the apples into cubes.
Place the diced apples in a cast iron dish.
Pour the lemon juice over the apples and sprinkle them with cinnamon.
Place the dates and water in a blender and blend until smooth.
Combine the flour, coconut butter, oats and date purée in a mixing bowl.
Place the mixture over the apples and crush with a fork. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until apples are tender and the filling is golden brown.
Let the apple crisp cool down for a few minutes and enjoy.
Per portion:
Calories: 230
Lipids: 14g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Proteins: 3g
Sodium: 145mg
Fibres: 4gNo-bake Granola bars
Portion(s): 5
Ingredients:
- 5 pitted Medjool dates
- 1 gluten-free oats
- 30g crushed pecans
- 3 tbsp Hemp seeds
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp water
- A hint of natural vanilla essence and pink salt
Preparation:
Cut the Medjool dates into small pieces.
Mix the dates and water in a blender to create a purée.
Add the oats, pecans, hemp seeds, vanilla, salt and cinnamon to the blender.
Mix well until the mixture is homogeneous.
Lay the mixture at the bottom of a Pyrex dish and even it out while pressing firmly.
Place in the refrigerator and let cool the granola mixture cool down for a few hours.
Cut the mixture into 5 rectangles or even squares and enjoy.
Per portion:
Calories: 220
Lipids: 9g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Proteins: 6g
Sodium: 3mg
Fibres: 4gSweet potato cake
Portion(s): 6
Ingredients:
- 250 ml of cooked and puréed sweet potatoes
- 4 Medjool dates
- 80ml water
- 2 eggs
Preparation:
To soften the dates, cut them into small pieces and add 80ml of boiling water. Let the dates soak for a few minutes.
Add the two eggs to the date mixture (including soaking water) and place the mixture in the blender. Mix until the texture becomes creamy.
Add the sweet potato puree and mix for a long time.
Place the mixture in a silicone muffin pan.
Cook about 20–25 minutes at 180 C degrees.
Enjoy.
Per portion:
Calories: 152
Lipids: 3gr
Carbohydrates: 31gr
Proteins: 3gr
Sodium: 0mg
Fibres: 2grA little craving for a salty treat…
You prefer potato chips and all that is salty? Here are healthy alternatives to the foods you love!
Homemade nachos
Portion(s): 2
Ingredients:
- 3 100% whole wheat pita breads
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- Salt and pepper
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup diced green peppers
- 1 tbsp finely chopped red onions
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 60g grated low-fat cheese
- 2 tbsp low-fat sour cream
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350 °C.
Combine the olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cover the pita breads with oil on both sides.
Use a knife or pizza wheel to cut the pita bread into 6 or 8 triangles.
Bake the pita bread for about 5 minutes in the oven on a baking sheet until it is crisp.
Cut the vegetables while the pita bread is in the oven.
On a baking sheet, place the pita bread chips and add salsa, vegetables and cheese.
Bake until cheese is melted.
Add the sour cream to the center of your blend and sprinkle with herbs.
Per portion:
Calories: 347
Lipids: 9g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Proteins: 21g
Sodium: 245mg
Fibres: 6gChili-lime kale chips
Portion(s): 1
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of kale
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 135 °C.
Wash the kale.
Shred the leaves to create small, thin chips.
Combine oil, lime juice and spices in a small bowl.
Spread the kale leaves on a baking sheet.
Pour the liquid mixture over the leaves and mix well with your hands.
Cook about 25 minutes or until the kale starts to crisp.
Let the ale chips cool down for a few minutes and enjoy.
Per portion:
Calories: 135
Lipids: 10g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Proteins: 3g
Sodium: 35mg
Fibres: 2gCajun sweet potato fries
Portion(s): 2
Ingredients:
- 200g sweet potatoes finely cut into thin stripes
- 2 tbsp coconut butter
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- A few drops of Tabasco sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 220 °C.
Wash, peel and cut the sweet potatoes into thin strips.
Combine the coconut oil, spices and Tabasco in a large bowl.
Add fries and toss them until they are covered with oil and seasonings.
Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 35 minutes.
Flip the fries over halfway through cooking. Enjoy.
Per portion:
Calories: 204
Lipids: 11g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Proteins: 1g
Sodium: 200mg
Fibres: 1g