Top 10 Mediterranean Diet Desserts

Here at A Couple Cooks, we’ve been eating this way for over a decade and we’ve never felt better! Here are our top 50 Mediterranean Diet Recipes of all time. You’ll notice there aren’t a ton of desserts in that post, so we’ve rounded up all of our favorites that fit into this way of eating!

Daily consumption of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy fats (like olive oil) Weekly consumption of fish, poultry, legumes (beans & lentils), and eggs Moderate portions of dairy products Limited intake of red meat and added sugar

A study by The American Journal of Medicine found that “the Mediterranean diet is arguably the best-studied and most evidence-based diet to prevent not only cardiovascular disease, but also other chronic diseases, as it has become the standard for healthy eating.” Trying to limit your intake of added sugar is what is important on the Mediterranean diet. But if you want to eat a Mediterranean diet dessert that fits into that way of eating, try to prioritize whole grains (like oats), fruits and vegetables, and nuts and seeds. Per the Cleveland Clinic, here is what desserts on the Mediterranean diet should look like:

Whole grains like oats Fruits and vegetables Nuts and seeds Yogurt and milk in moderation (per the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic) Eggs in moderation (1 egg per day) Olive oil (instead of butter) Dark chocolate in moderation (per the New York Times) Limited added sugar

It’s also important to also stay active and exercise regularly, avoid smoking, reduce the amount of stress in your lifestyle, and be invested and engaged in your community. Keep this in mind as you browse these recipes!