Welcome to a world of guilt free sweets! All of the recipes you'll find here have passed the test with discerning dessert aficionados, and actually have nutritional value. Some are for every day, some are for special occasions, and they are all delicious.
This yummy, nutty, maple pecan jam dot recipe is a healthy version of the classic jam dot, and is another family favorite. Pecans, oats and maple syrup with a touch of spice make a delicious spin on what was a butter-and-sugar laden dessert. These cookies can be baked off and frozen; be careful to pack with layers of parchment paper between them so they don’t stick.
This recipe for spiced pear kanten is a cross between pudding and Jell-O, and is exceptional when made with fresh pear cider from the farmer’s market. Cinnamon stick, ginger and cloves give it a warming, but subtle scent of spice.
This easy recipe for summer berry parfait can be made with either Vanilla Tofu Whip or, for a really rich treat, Walnut Cream. It is perfect layered with blueberries or raspberries, and makes an easy but impressive summer dessert.
This recipe for French inspired blueberry pie should become a staple dessert: it’s quick, it’s easy, and most importantly, it’s sublimely delicious. Raw blueberries perch atop a filling of sapphire blue cooked berries. The pie is a mix of creamy filling with the firmness of raw fruit. I love this best made with wild Maine blueberries (the best in the world to my mind), but it can be made with any quality berry.
Kanten is a cross between pudding and Jell-O, and this version is exceptional when made with sour cherry juice from the farmer's market. Fresh blackberries and raspberries (or sweet bing cherries) make this an exquisite summer dessert.
Kanten is a cross between pudding and Jell-O, and this recipe for raspberry mint kanten is exceptional when made with raspberry apple juice from the farmer's market. A touch of lime and fresh mint along with fresh raspberries create a fresh, delightful summer dessert.
This creamy, luscious, gluten-free chocolate pudding recipe is an amazingly simple dessert, and the big surprise is that it's vegan. It is nearly as rich and velvety as its traditional cousin, but is low in fat and naturally sweetened.
Lush, creamy, and packed with nutrients, this recipe for sweet potato pudding is a family favorite and especially wonderful because it’s healthy. It can also be baked in a piecrust for sweet potato pie. Serve plain or with Vanilla Tofu Whip.
This luscious, gluten free, vegan recipe for an old-fashioned favorite gives Nectarine or Peach Crisp a new and healthy spin. Serve this lovely dessert on its own or with Coconut Sorbet, Vanilla Tofu Whip, or Walnut Cream.
Kanten is a cross between pudding and Jell-O, and this macrobiotic peach or nectarine kanten recipe is perfect for summer, when stone fruits are at their best. Cinnamon stick and ginger give this kanten a lively boost, and are digestion-friendly spices.
Kanten is a cross between pudding and Jell-O, and this rhubarb kanten recipe is perfect for spring and early summer, when rhubarb is at its best. Cinnamon stick gives it a warming, but subtle scent of spice.
This luscious and healthy recipe for an old-fashioned favorite gives Rhubarb and Strawberry Crisp a new lease on life. Serve this lovely dessert on its own or with Coconut Sorbet, Vanilla Tofu Whip, or Walnut Cream.
Luscious and creamy, a coconut lover’s delight, this sugar free macrobiotic recipe for coconut sorbet does require an ice cream machine for optimal consistency.
This quick, luscious, sugar-free recipe for macrobiotic berry sorbet is one of the best, healthiest desserts you’ll find for spring and summer. Serve with a plain version of the [url=/od/desserts/r/OatmealCookies.htm]Coconut Oatmeal Cookie[/link] for an extra special treat.
This vegan strawberry mousse recipe is light, delicious, low fat and absolutely fabulous when made with deep red berries.
These chewy cookies are not like Grandma used to make, but are a healthy, wholesome macrobiotic version. Try adding dried cherries, or dark chopped chocolate instead of raisins for a decadent twist.
These festive cookies can be made any time of year using different shapes: trees, hearts, stars, leaves and people shapes all work. Make sure you have one large and one smaller cutter of the same shape, to make a “window” for the jam to show through.
This macrobiotic version of the classic jam dot is a family favorite. Almonds, oats and hazelnut flour with a touch of spice make a delicious spin on what was a butter-and-sugar laden dessert. These cookies can be baked off and frozen; be careful to pack with layers of parchment paper between them so they don’t stick.
Quintessentially Italian, this simple dessert is stunning on its own, and can be served with sliced peaches or Vanilla Tofu Whip. Buy organic berries at peak season, and wipe gently. Strawberries lose a great deal of texture and flavor when washed in running water. If you feel you must wash them, dry individually with a paper towel to absorb as much water as possible.
Macrobiotic Desserts can be truly satisfying and delicious. Less sweet than their refined counterparts, they can take a bit of getting used to, but the pay-off is a much healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
This warming pear compote is delicious for dessert, a snack, or with oatmeal for breakfast. Try dressing it up with
Walnut Cream and mint leaves for a simple but elegant finish to a fall dinner.
Walnut Cream
This dessert sauce is great with any cooked fruit, or with simple cakes. Other nuts can be substituted for the walnuts if desired.
Good year round, these are especially wonderful in fall and winter when apples are at their peak and we crave a warm dessert. A healthy alternative to cakes and cookies, baked apples are also a great comfort food, and can be dressed up with
Vanilla Tofu Whip. This recipe can be prepared without the nuts and raisins.
Kanten is a cross between pudding and Jell-O, and this version is exceptional when made with fresh apple cider from the farmer's market. Cinnamon stick and cloves give it a warming, but subtle, scent of spice.
This is a light, creamy dessert sauce, and can be used in place of whipped cream with fruit, cakes, or tarts.
