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healthy desserts

aloe vera jelly in small glass jars

Aloe Vera Jelly? Yes, besides using it on skin, hair and making healthy drinks, did you know that aloe vera can make a very healthy and tasty dessert too?

Aloe Vera Jelly is no stranger to me, as I grew up eating this tasty dessert. I forgot all about it for awhile though since moving to the US. 

It brought back childhood memories eating it after decided to put aloe vera back to my diet. As I always have aloe vera leaves and plants available at home now, Aloe Vera Jelly has become one of our favorite desserts. 

It’s very easy to make, and the agar-agar powder makes it so much fun to et. It contains very minimal sugar, but it’s very refreshing, just like eating jelly. …

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Red Ruby Dessert or Tubtim Krob

If you are looking for a healthy dessert to cool you off during these hot days, try this Red Ruby Dessert or Tubtim Krob. It’s so refreshing and tasty. With Jicama being the main ingredient, you’ll also get prebiotic (yes that’s “pre”-biotic ) to keep your gut happy while eating dessert!

Red Ruby Dessert or Tubtim Krob is a famous Thai dessert, and it’s a favorite for many people, especially during hot summer days. “Tubtim” in Thai has two meanings. One is for Red Ruby, a beautiful gemstone. The other one can be pomegranate, a very tasty and healthy fruit. “Krob” means crunchy. The beautiful red color of these pomegranate kernels or red rubies coated with clear tapioca flour is too hard for any child, or even grown up to resist. …

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steamed mung bean crepes

Thai desserts are one of the simplest, yet tastiest desserts. If you are looking for a dessert that is healthy but not too sweet, these Steamed Mung Bean Crepes are a great choice. It’s gluten free, vegan, very tasty, and most of all, you can control the sweetness in each bite!.

I’m not a big dessert fan, and I can live happily without them.Once in a while on a special occasion, I enjoy making them to surprise my family. However, I don’t make western desserts often. In my opinion, most of them are full of dairy, eggs and a lot of other things that I’m not as familiar with cooking. To be honest, they are too complicated for me to make.steamed mung bean crepes

To fulfill a sweet craving, we only want something quick & easy, and Steamed Mung Bean Crepes are just perfect. It’s so simple with a few basic ingredients you might already have in your pantry, and before we know it–voila there is a dessert!…

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