How to Eat Dessert when You're on a Diet: 3 Easy Recipes!

Photo by: Amelia Alpaugh, R29

Mixed Berry Crisp Cups

Whenever we're trying to be "good" at a restaurant, we order the fruity dessert...with a side of vanilla ice cream (two scoops, please). As nice as they are, we always want a little something more with our berries to make it feel more indulgent. These mini-crisps deliver. While super low on sugar and butter, they make up the difference with a nutty, crumbly crust that adds both richness and a ... more 

Photo by: Amelia Alpaugh, R29

Mixed Berry Crisp Cups

Whenever we're trying to be "good" at a restaurant, we order the fruity dessert...with a side of vanilla ice cream (two scoops, please). As nice as they are, we always want a little something more with our berries to make it feel more indulgent. These mini-crisps deliver. While super low on sugar and butter, they make up the difference with a nutty, crumbly crust that adds both richness and a little crunch. Plus, baking in a cupcake pan takes the guesswork out of portion control - so, you go for the ice cream, too.

Ingredients:
10 oz mixed berries
Zest of 1/2 a lemon
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tbsp wheat flour
3 tbsp quick cook oats
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
3 tbsp butter, chilled

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