Are you DELIGHTED BY Desserts? What sweet treats just fill you with happy memories or moments?
For me, I can't resist a lick of the spoon after making a dessert. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't enjoy the finished product, but sneaking a little taste from the bowl or spoon just takes me back to childhood. A small taste of key lime pie reminds me of when we lived in South Florida and red velvet cake makes me think of these special cupcakes I would make for Valentine's Day.
But over the years something horrible happened. I became more "adult" than "kid" and now know things like:
- We aren't supposed to like the batter bowl because of the raw eggs
- We are supposed to watch our sugar intake, same for sodium, carbs and fats
- Processed foods (versus whole or natural foods) are known to be high in all of those categories
- Look for an ingredient list that includes recognizable foods and isn't a mile long
So how can I still get that feeling of delight from a taste of brownie batter or key lime pie without taking in too much of the things I know aren't good for our health?
Enter DELIGHTED BY Desserts and their 7 flavors of "dessert hummus"! These are a game-changer when it comes to getting the pleasure and satisfaction of a dessert for our entire family.
- The first ingredient in each flavor is "chickpeas" which happens to be something everyone in my family is a fan of eating, so that's already a plus.
- Each flavor is also gluten-free, as well as free of dairy, soy and nuts - which means I can offer these to pretty much every one of my family and friends and feel safe.
- Finally, each flavor tastes EXACTLY like what it says it will - when I dip a spoon into the Edible Brownie Batter I could just as easily be licking that bowl from childhood.
I surprised a few local Chicagoans with a variety of dips from DELIGHTED BY Desserts and every time one particular mom opens a new one to try I get a new text telling me how "SPOT ON" the flavors taste. And isn't that great to know because deep down many of us just expect the healthier option to be a little "off" in how it tastes, or simply not as good.
For those of you who are already embracing all of those Fall feelings and weather, then you will be happy to hear that the Pumpkin Pie flavor is a clear winner from those who have tried it - including myself, who has been an anti-pumpkin person for 40 years!
It is simply that good. There are also a few great recipes on the DELIGHTED BY Desserts website to try, like a Pumpkin Pie Parfait, Pumpkin Pie Rice Crispy Treats or my personal favorite, No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Granola Bars.
When I realized I had one container of the Pumpkin Pie left I quickly grabbed some ingredients and made a variation of these granola bars, cut them up and took to my son's baseball game - where they were gobbled up before the 2nd inning was done!
The best thing about some of these recipes is that they are simple and easy to adjust to suit your preferences, or what ingredients you have available. I swapped out the almond butter for cashew butter, made my own "pumpkin pie" spice blend and left out the pumpkin seeds since I didn't have any in the cabinet.
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The versatility of the DELIGHTED By Desserts line is something I really appreciate. Sure, they taste great off of a spoon during a late-night tv binge, but perhaps you are trying to make family movie night a little more exciting? Or maybe you need to pack a cooler for a baseball doubleheader or picnic with your family? And just think, one day we will be able to host friends and family in our homes and these would make a great addition to any party spread or charcuterie board!
There are so many things you can use to dip into the flavor of your choice. Our family favorite dippers are strawberries, pretzels, pitas, graham crackers and nilla wafers because they go well with all 7 flavors. We have also been known to spread a little on our pancakes and waffles. The DELIGHTED BY Desserts don't just offer a variety of dips and spreads, but these are great ingredients for creating some really great desserts!
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You can find DELIGHTED BY Desserts in Target and Costco stores around Chicago (store locator) and they come in 7 flavors:
- Edible Brownie Batter
- Key Lime Pie
- Mint Chocolate Fudge
- Dreamy Vanilla Bean
- Snickerdoodle Cookie
- Red Velvet (seasonal)
- Pumpkin Pie (seasonal)
Each dessert is vegan and gluten-free and are non-GMO. Complete nutritional information can easily be found at www.delightedbydesserts.com along with a blog full of great recipes to make, or inspire your own creations. You can also follow DELIGHTED By Desserts on Instagram and Facebook!
