The lowest calorie dessert: what to choose from the pastry chef?
Have you decided to treat yourself to a little treat at your favorite pastry chef? But once in front of the window, how to navigate? Some desserts are better than others … The clafoutis (130 calories per 100 grams) or the fruit tart are for example part of less fatty pastries. You can crack without feeling guilty! Rich in protein and calcium but relatively modest in calories, also think of custard (140 calories), if possible with fruit to benefit from a significant intake of fiber and vitamins (strawberries, prunes, currants …). From time to time, why not give in to the chocolate eclair, which remains a reasonable pastry (260 calories). On the other hand, leave aside the macaroons (450 calories), financiers (460 calories), millefeuilles (300 calories), chocolate tarts (490 calories), Paris-Brest and other whipped cream cakes. Enough is enough !
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Least calorie dessert: what to choose in a restaurant?
In the restaurant, there are many temptations and the dessert menu is often tempting. To please you without ruining your diet, fall for the fresh seasonal fruit cuts, sorbets (around 80 calories for 2 scoops), floating island (200 calories), cottage cheese with red fruit coulis or why not, a thin and light fruit tart (apples, pears, strawberries). On the other hand, avoid desserts rich in fat and sugar such as tarte Tatin, chocolate mousse, crème brûlée or a cup of whipped cream ice cream: real bombs. calories (around 400 to 450 calories per serving for each of these desserts)!
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Least calorie dessert: what to choose for a dinner with friends?
Are you organizing a dinner with friends and are running out of ideas to offer your guests a tasty but light dessert? So why not prepare for example apples baked topped with some dried fruit (about 100 calories)? A low calorie and delicious dessert served lukewarm. The most greedy can add ice cream and whipped cream. Also consider fruit compote (80 calories), to be prepared without added sugar, Panna cotta prepared with light cream with 5% fat (220 calories), fruit mousse (orange, lemon, etc.), fresh fruit salads or iced cakes made from sorbets. Good options for a gourmet dessert but low in calories!
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Least calorie dessert: what to choose from a fast food?
Peanut ice cream, chocolate cakes: the desserts of fast food are real traps for the figure. To avoid the pounds without sulking your pleasure, therefore avoid sundaes topped with multiple topies (345 calories per serving), brownies (315 calories), cookies (300 calories) and other American muffins (330 calories). The right option:chewable fruits (various fruits, pineapple…), peeled and cut into pieces (35 to 45 calories), fruit compotes and drinkable yoghurts (60 to 65 calories). If you want to really treat yourself, opt for a vanilla ice cream with red fruit coulis, but order it without the peanuts (around 200 calories). And voila !
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