Tag: #EasyDesserts

High-Protein Sugar-Free Tropical Parfait (Bariatric Friendly)

Lisa Kidd

If you’ve ever wished for a dessert that feels indulgent but still fits into your healthy lifestyle, this High-Protein Sugar-Free Tropical Parfait is exactly what you need.

This recipe combines creamy, fluffy filling with fresh tropical flavors and a satisfying crunch—without all the sugar. It’s perfect for bariatric patients, low-carb eaters, or anyone looking for a better-for-you treat.

🌴 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • High in protein to keep you full
  • Sugar-free and low-carb
  • Quick and easy to make
  • Perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and crunchy
  • Feels like a tropical getaway in every bite

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 box sugar-free coconut key lime pudding mix
  • 1 vanilla protein shake
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • Fresh pineapple, chopped
  • Keto granola
  • Heavy cream
  • Sugar-free pineapple syrup
  • Sugar-free whipped topping

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Mix pudding mix and protein shake until thick and smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar-free syrup until stiff peaks form.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Combine pudding mixture with cream cheese until creamy.
  5. Gently fold in whipped cream.
  6. Chop fresh pineapple.
  7. Layer parfait: filling → pineapple → granola. Repeat layers.
  8. Top with sugar-free whipped topping and enjoy!

💡 Tips

  • Chill before serving for an even thicker texture
  • Swap pineapple for strawberries or mango for variety
  • Use small jars for portion control

💛 Final Thoughts

This parfait proves you don’t have to give up dessert to stay on track. It’s rich, satisfying, and packed with flavor—without the sugar crash.

One bite, and you’ll see why this feels like a tropical escape in every spoonful 🌴

Sugar-Free Apple Cranberry Dump Cake

Lisa Kidd

If you love classic comfort desserts but want a lower-sugar option, this Sugar-Free Apple Cranberry Dump Cake is a must-try. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for anyone following a bariatric or low-sugar lifestyle.

This recipe combines tender apples, tart cranberries, warm spices, and a buttery cake topping—all without traditional sugar. It’s one of those desserts that no one will believe is sugar-free.

Ingredients

  • 5 apples, cubed
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup Splenda
  • ⅛ cup Jordan’s Caramel Skinny Syrup
  • ⅛ cup Jordan’s Brown Sugar Cinnamon Skinny Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Pillsbury Zero Sugar Yellow Cake Mix
  • 16–20 pats of butter

Instructions

  1. Sauté apples and cranberries in a skillet with butter, Splenda, and both Skinny Syrups until tender.
  2. Mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry and stir into the fruit mixture until thickened.
  3. Transfer fruit filling to a 9×13 baking dish.
  4. Evenly spread the zero-sugar cake mix over the fruit.
  5. Top with butter pats.
  6. Bake at 325°F for 30–40 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

One of my favorite ways to add flavor without added sugar is by using Jordan’s Skinny Syrups. The caramel and brown sugar cinnamon flavors give this dump cake that classic holiday taste without the sugar spike.

👉 You can save 10% on your first order at skinnymixes.com by using my code: BARIATRICLIVING101

Final Thoughts

This sugar-free dump cake is proof that you don’t have to give up dessert to stay on track. It’s warm, comforting, and perfect for holidays or anytime cravings hit.