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This is part 3 of a series. Please read Milk & Honey and Cooking Essentials.
I would NEVER tell you to stop eating dessert. That’s not realistic, and you would be miserable.
However, I am here to tell you about irresistible and divine dessert swaps that I encourage you to eat often. Instead of packing in copious amounts of sugar and artificial ingredients at the end of the day, swap for better options when possible. These are Dr. Daryl’s Top Swaps: Desserts.
For example, one cup of chocolate mousse can contain 30 grams of sugar—more than you should have all day. However, I crafted something similar that embraces the creamy chocolate heaven in your mouth—just the masterfully swapped sugar for healthy fats.
The Strength Living™ lifestyle is all about strategic swaps and additions so you can enjoy life to the fullest. You honestly can have your cake and eat it, too.
Dr. Daryl’s Top Swaps: Desserts
Avocado Chocolate Mousse:
My kids are obsessed with this. I even let them eat it for breakfast since it’s made with energizing healthy fats and proteins. Feel free to sprinkle pomegranates, nuts, raspberries, mint leaves, and other desired toppings. If you actually have leftovers, please store them in a closed container in the fridge.
Kid-Loving Dessert Drinks:
Alkamind products have endless uses. For example, the Acid-Kicking Coffee Alkalizer - Hazelnut makes the most yummy “dessert drink.” Just add a scoop of your kid’s favorite alkalizer flavor to almond, hemp, cashew, or coconut milk, and top off with cacao chips. They will love the sweet flavor, and you will love how it strengthens their brain, heart, and gut!
Coconut Pops:
Another hot-day treat that my kids and I love is my Coconut Pops. These refreshing treats actually give your body, mind, and soul that blissful summer feeling. Most store-bought popsicles contain artificial dyes, toxic sweeteners, and tap water—a recipe for DISASTER—so this is the perfect swap.
Hot Cocoa:
Chelsea finally convinced me to share our family’s secret hot cocoa recipe—the ultimate treat on a chilly day. No more feeling like a Grinch or the bloated man in the red suit after a blizzard of sugar and dairy hits your body. Starbucks gouges you with 37 grams of sugar in a cup of toxic dairy—my family’s cup has virtually NONE.
Why Dr. Daryl’s Top Swaps: Desserts Matter for Your Gut
Sugar doesn’t just affect your waistline—it impacts your gut, mood, and energy. That’s why Dr. Daryl’s Top Swaps: Desserts focuses on simple healthy dessert swaps that satisfy your cravings without sabotaging your health. These swaps use real, whole ingredients that fuel your microbiome, balance blood sugar, and reduce inflammation. When your gut is happy, your brain and body follow suit—and dessert becomes something that heals, not harms.
FAQ – Dr. Daryl’s Top Swaps: Desserts
Can dessert really be healthy?
Absolutely! These healthy dessert swaps rely on natural fats, proteins, and plant-based ingredients—no refined sugar needed.
Are these swaps kid-approved?
Yes! My kids love Alea’s Dessert Drink and Avocado Chocolate Mousse, which are both part of Dr. Daryl’s Top Swaps: Desserts.
Do these recipes fit an alkaline diet?
Every swap supports your alkaline lifestyle. They’re designed to reduce acid and support digestion naturally.
How often can I enjoy these desserts?
As often as you’d like! The key is balance—these healthy dessert swaps nourish instead of deplete.
What’s your favorite dessert swap?
The hot cocoa wins every time. It’s rich, creamy, and free from sugar spikes. Try it and see why this Top Swap is a fan favorite.
And now for the ULTIMATE SWAP HACK!
You can now enjoy your favorite ALCOHOLIC beverage without the hangover that is caused by excessive amounts of acid!
Just add 5 drops of my Acid-Kicking Alcohol Alkalizer to neutralize the acid, but not change the taste of buzz. Dreams do come true.
Dessert should be joyful—not guilt-inducing. With Dr. Daryl’s Top Swaps: Desserts, you’ll enjoy delicious, nourishing sweets that love your gut back. From kid-friendly treats to family favorites, these healthy dessert swaps prove you can satisfy cravings and stay alkaline at the same time.
