A Healthy Sweet

I went to my nutritionist, to talk about healthy meals. Going in I thought it was going to be all about portion sizing, healthy foods, and all that boring stuff. Once I got there we began talking about our favorite desserts like brownies, cookies, donuts, cake, and so many more. I told the doctor my favorite two was red velvet anything and brownies. Then she chirped in, thinking she would tell me not to eat that. She told me, that she once had a purple velvet cupcake, and it was good.

http://www.theskinnyfork.com/blog/skinny-purple-velvet-cupcakes

My mouth drooled at the sight of hearing this. It was unbelievable. Later on in the session, I asked her for her favorite "healthy" dessert. She said that she had no favorite but this is the healthiest one that actually tastes good, and they are pumpkin spice cupcakes. 

They are the easiest thing to make. They taste so good, I have brought them to school and work many times and everyone loves it. Without knowing that they are healthy.

Here is the recipe I use from Pampered Chief:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package (16.5 oz or 432 g) spiced cake mix
• 1 can (15 oz) solid pack pumpkin
•  Optional toppings: cream cheese frosting, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon or caramel sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Spray Brownie Pan with nonstick cooking spray.  
2. Combine cake mix and pumpkin in Classic Batter Bowl (mixture will be thick). Using Large Scoop, divide batter evenly into wells of pan. Bake 20-22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.  
3. Remove pan from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove cakes from pan and serve. If using, allow cakes to cool before topping.  
   
   

   

   https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Desserts/2-ingredient+Pumpkin+Cakes/1003979

   
   
   Well, I left her office with some healthy dessert ideas.