When it comes to sugar, most people simply discount it as something unhealthy. The truth, however, is a lot more complicated. There are two different types of sugar out there, natural and processed. Naturally occurring sugars, such as those found in fruits and berries are sources of complex carbohydrates that provide nutrition and help regulate blood sugar. Processed or refined sugar, on the other hand, causes blood glucose levels to spike and plummet and increases the risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. So it’s not so much about sugar itself but more about how we consume sugar. Here are some guilt-free sweets that are made from all-natural ingredients that you can enjoy this holiday season.

Paleo baklava bars

One of the most popular sweet and healthy snack options are energy bars. While it might be easy to simply assume that all energy bars are healthier than normal chocolate bars, this is not always the case. Many energy bars come coated with chocolate and are just as dense in calories. To ensure that you get energy bars full of natural sugar you can follow this delicious recipe. The recipe teaches you how to make your own vegan paleo baklava bars. Full of sweet nuts and healthy carbs you can carry these bars around with you to snack on them whenever you please.

Panna cotta with strawberry balsamic compote

Panna cotta is an Italian dessert made from sweetened cream and gelatin. While the recipe might have few ingredients, getting the quality and ratio of the ingredients right is crucial to getting this dessert to taste heavenly. The silky sweetness of panna cotta is incredible by itself, but adding a dollop of fresh strawberries and vinegar on top turns it into pure bliss. To get this dessert right, follow this recipe to the letter.

DIP Foods Date Pops

From baked potato chips to baked pani puri, at DIP Foods we pride ourselves on creating wonderfully baked products made from 100% natural ingredients. Keeping this philosophy in mind, we created the Date Pops, made from dates, figs, high quality dried fruits and scrumptious coconut at its core. These gluten-free balls of delight are made without the use of chemicals or preservatives and boast low oil content without compromising the taste. You can try out the DIP Date Pops and DIP Fig Pops for yourself by ordering it from our website.

Eating natural sugars is not just good for your body, it also allows you to stay away from processed sugars. This makes it a simple way to stay away from unhealthy sugars for good. Don’t swear off all sweets as bad, instead change the way you eat sweets and make a lasting diet change that will have a positive impact on your health and life.