5 Egg White Dessert Recipes For Health Conscious Brides

After enjoying all the yummy treats throughout the wedding preparations and in the wedding itself, and after exploring various cuisines while on your honeymoon, you definitely do not want to add any more calories.

(And, while talking about honeymoon, we are forced to ask you, did anyone or your bestie ever tell you about these 5 things about honeymoon?)

Now coming back to yummy dessert recipes for the health conscious you; did it ever occur to you that you will have to have to give up on your favourite desserts just because they are high in calories? We are sure this did cross your mind! But, now the amazing part is that you can give your own healthy twist to your favourite desserts! How? All with egg whites- the high protein food that all health fanatics swear by.

If you are ready to flaunt your excellent cooking skills in your new home, while also keeping your family's health in mind, here are 5 excellent dessert recipes that you can try without much hassle and kilos!

Read on and enjoy your favourite dishes guilt-free.

Recommended Read: 8 Tasty Snacks To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth While On A Diet

#1. Chocolate Meringue Pie

Ingredients:

Sugar- 3/4 cup
Cornflour- 1 tsp
Egg whites- 3
Salt- 1/4 tsp
Cocoa powder- 2 tsp

Method:

• Preheat oven to 300F.
• Whisk together sugar and cornflour.
• With a hand blender, beat egg whites and salt until frothy.
• Add the sugar-cornflour mix while beating constantly.
• Keep beating until glossy peaks are formed (for about 6-8 minutes).
• Add the cocoa powder and fold in well.
• Drop batter on a baking sheet.
• Bake until crisp, or for about 40 minutes.
• Let it cool completely on sheet. Your low-fat meringue pie is ready!

Recommended Read: 10 Awesome Tips To Plan A Perfect Menu For Your Big Fat Indian Wedding

Recommended Read: A Healthy Wedding Menu That Your Diet Conscious Guests Will Love

#2. Sugared Nuts

Ingredients

Egg whites- 1
Water- 1 tsp
Halved nuts of choice- 1 cup
Powdered sugar- 3 tsp
Salt- 1 tsp
Cinnamon powder- 1/2 tsp

Method

• Preheat oven to 250F.
• Grease one baking sheet.
• Whip together the egg white and water until very light.
• In a separate bowl, mix sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
• Add the nuts to egg whites, and stir well.
• Remove the nuts, and roll them well in the sugar mix.
• Spread the nuts on the baking sheet.
• Bake at 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) for 1 hour. Low fat sugared nuts are done

Recommended Read: 5 Delicious Smoothies To Help You Lose Weight

#3. Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients

Shredded coconut- 3 cups
Egg whites- 2
Sugar- 1/2 cup
Vanilla essence- 1/2 tsp

Method

• Preheat oven to 325F.
• Whisk together egg whites, sugar, and vanilla until frothy. Add the shredded coconut and stir with a spatula until mixed well.
• Place tablespoons of the mixture onto a baking sheet.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the macaroons are golden brown around the edges. Low-calorie macaroons are ready to enjoy!

#4. Nutty Cake

Ingredients

Egg whites- 6
Icing sugar- 200 gms
White flour- 120 gms
Chopped nuts of your choice- 100 gms
Orange zest for flavour

Method

• Whip egg whites with sugar until firm.
• Slowly add the rest of the ingredients.
• Fold in well.
• Grease the baking pan.
• Bake for 20 minutes on 338F. Enjoy your low-fat cake!

Recommended Read: Expert Reveals Best And Worst Foods For Brides To Maintain Healthy Skin

#5. Brownie

Ingredients

Dark chocolate, chopped- 100 gms
Unsalted butter- 2 tsp
Sugar- 1 cup
Egg white- 3
Prune puree- 1/4 cup
Vanilla essence- 1 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
White flour- 3/4 cup
Cocoa powder- 1/3 cup

Method

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• In a saucepan, bring a cup of water to a simmer over low heat. Place chocolate and butter in a bowl and set bowl over pan. Stir occasionally until melted.
• Remove and keep aside and immediately whisk in sugar, egg white, prune puree, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
• In another bowl, sift together flour and cocoa powder. Stir into chocolate mixture until mixed well.
• Spread the batter in a greased pan. Bake until top is firm, or for about 30 minutes.
• Let it cool completely in the pan. Cut the guilt-free brownie into equal squares and enjoy!

We are sure you have already picked your favourite! What are you cooking for your beloved tonight? 

Next Read: 6 Awesome Ways To Plan A Grand Filmy 'Karan Johar-Style' Wedding