Many people want to be Healthy, but still want to enjoy the sweet things in life. We’re talking about dessert. It may not be the most important or most nutritious part of a meal, but for some people it’s a little slice of heaven. We have found a great recipe for cheesecake that is not only healthy, but delicious.

Enjoy this spring with a dessert that will make your taste buds dance with excitement. Who doesn’t love chocolate and cheesecake? The combination is simply divine, and you don’t have to leave the table feeling guilty for treating yourself to dessert. Bring this delicious dessert with you to any event, and we guarantee you’ll be the hit of the party. Top it off with organic strawberries, or any other fruit you prefer for a great dessert that lets you get in a serving of fruit.

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring, and you don’t have to forgo dessert to eat well. With only 98 calories per slice, it’s less calories than traditional desserts or processed foods. What would you rather eat – a handful of greasy chips or a smooth velvety slice of chocolate cheesecake?

Make the most of healthy eating by finding recipes for the things you love, but with fewer calories. No one should skip out on dessert, and you should look forward to rewarding yourself for all your healthy lifestyle choices. It’s important to treat yourself – after all, you deserve it. Selecting desserts that are heart healthy and taste great doesn’t have to be an endless search. There are tons of recipes out there that will allow you to eat what you want but still maintain a healthy weight.
All it takes is a little discipline to get to a new and better you. For those that are determined to lay off the processed foods and unwanted carbs, there are options out there. Forget the bland diet that we envision when we think of eating healthy – you can enjoy a variety of different meals, and especially desserts that don’t taste like cardboard. You work hard, so why not enjoy the finer things in life? This creamy chocolate cheesecake is the recipe you’ve been looking for. It’s easy to make, and even easier to eat. Eating healthy is a beautiful thing, and its time you enjoyed your meals as much as you enjoy life.

Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake with Sliced Strawberries
8 slices

Ingredients
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese
¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Kahlua
½ pint strawberries
Nonfat cooking spray

Directions
Preheat oven to 350º.
Coat an 8×8-inch pan with nonfat cooking spray.
Puree in blender the yogurt, cream cheese, ricotta cheese, maple syrup, cocoa, egg whites, cinnamon, and Kahlua. Pour in pan.
Bake cake for 50 minutes or until done. Let cool and decorate with slices of strawberries.

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