Better-For-You Desserts Using Seasonal Superfoods

When you hear the word ‘superfood’, you might think not think about desserts – but you 
should start. There are many superfoods that are in season during the fall, and just 
happen to be great for all those healthier desserts. Here are a few ideas to help get you 
started.

Sweet Potato Cupcakes

This is an excellent idea if you want to make cupcakes with some spice, but increase 
the health at the same time. They are not necessarily low in fat and calories, but with 
sweet potatoes as a main ingredient, you are getting a wonderful fall superfood that is 
really good for you. You can also do these same types of cupcakes with pureed 
pumpkin if you prefer. Make your favorite cupcake recipe by adding mashed sweet 
potatoes, such as one with fall spices like ground cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Using 
light brown sugar instead of white sugar can also help to lighten up the cupcakes.

Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you are looking to have a baked treat in the fall, but want to keep it on the healthier 
side, then these gingerbread cookies are perfect. They use all clean ingredients, but 
you can sweeten them more by adding some dark chocolate chips. You can use your 
own gingerbread recipe, but choose healthy ingredients like organic molasses, coconut 
sugar instead of regular sugar, coconut flour, and coconut oil. Add in some almond 
butter instead of regular butter, then add spices like ginger and cinnamon.

Pumpkin Spice Truffles

Believe it or not, you can still enjoy your favorite truffles when you want to eat healthier, 
and use some superfoods at the same time. Pumpkin is the perfect superfood when you 
are making fall treats because it reminds you of the season, and is much healthier than 
people realize. For pumpkin spice truffles, use pumpkin puree and sweeten them with 
seed butter and maple syrup. You can thicken them up with a little protein powder of 
any flavor you like, and add in some coconut flour as well.

Spiced and Fruity Jam

Would you like to make some healthy jam this fall? You definitely can with a few 
superfoods and all natural ingredients. Choose some fall fruits like apples, pears, and 
cranberries, and make your jam with natural sweeteners like maple syrup. Add in your 
spices, such as cinnamon and nutmeg, and additional superfoods such as chia seeds. 
You can use your jam for things like biscuits or toast.

