¿Who doesn’t like a good dessert? after savoring a delicious meal or simply to treat yourself to a sweet treat?
Sweet is often associated with unhealthy, and choosing a sweet based on fruit alone is not the same as choosing a cake or a cake. But I want to show you that, also in this last case, everything depends on the ingredients, combine pleasure and health.
The cake and pastry recipes that I propose are versions of classic cakes and pastries in a healthy version and are suitable for everyone, even if there is an intolerance to milk or gluten.
healthier classic cakes and pastries
I have selected five classic cake recipes and we are going to turn them into gluten- and lactose-free cakes and without using sugar. In some, you will even find the raw version, without going through the oven.
Sugar-free cakes and pastries using healthier sweeteners
We know how necessary it is avoid refined sugarbecause it is a food empty of nutrients, and one of the most addictive ingredients today. We can choose to resort to more natural sweeteners that provide nutrientsas:
- agave syrup: It is extracted naturally from the agave, and is available in liquid and powder format. Choose raw and organic.
- Fructose: It is extracted from ripe fruit. Check that is natural, and not synthetic.
- rice molasses: It is extracted from round grain rice and is rich in calcium.
- natural stevia: Its fresh or dried and crushed leaves, or in liquid format, sweeten 200 times more than white sugar.
Another very good option to use as an alternative to sugar are dried fruits such as dates or dried apricotsand also the ripe banana.
lactose-free cakes avoiding dairy products
In baking, the vegetable drinks They are a good alternative to dairy products of animal origin. The organic soy drinkFor example, it is the ideal to replace traditional cow’s milkdue to its high fat and lecithin content.
If we want avoid butterwe can use non-hydrogenated margarine or virgin olive oil Bonus, a much healthier option.
When creating toppings for our cakes and biscuitswe can use vegan cream cheesemade from tofu, or we can encourage ourselves to make our own toppings with nuts, such as cashews or almonds.
Gluten-free cakes made with gluten-free flours
The secret is in the flours. Choose the ones from corn, buckwheat and riceand you can enjoy delicious gluten-free doughs and cakes.