Baked Honey Nut Pears

Recipes, Snacking Suggestions, Weight Loss Help

healthy_eatingWhile it’s no doubt easier to reach for a packet of biscuits or block of chocolate, when trying to lose pregnancy weight you need to plan ahead to satisfy sweet cravings.
By making your own desserts you can ensure your pregnancy weight loss goals aren’t derailed by high calories desserts.
This low calorie, simple recipe for Baked Honey Nut Pears is a super easy dessert option to try, made with nutritious ingredients that deliver many health benefits.
Pears are a good source of fibre, vitamin C and vitamin E, while macadamia nuts are high in magnesium and iron.
 

Ingredients:

  • Quarter of a cup of chopped macadamias
  • 3 pears, halved
  • 6 tablespoons reduced-fat ricotta cheese
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Optional Extras:

  • Replace the macadamias with chopped almonds or walnuts
  • Use maple syrup instead of honey
  • Use apples instead of pears
  • Replace the ricotta with reduced-fat Greek yoghurt

Method: 

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  • Take the pear halves and place in a shallow baking tray or dish, skin side down.
  • Sprinkle the pears with cinnamon, then cover each pear with a tablespoon of honey.
  • Cover in foil and bake in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes, until the flesh is soft and cooked through.
  • Once cooked, remove from the oven and top each pear with a tablespoon of ricotta and the chopped macadamias
  • Take a spoon and remove any leftover honey sauce from the baking tray and drizzle over the top of the pears. Alternatively, drizzle a little more honey on top if desired.
  • Serve immediately while still warm.

Serves: 6. Calories per serve: 232
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