If dark chocolate is too bitter for you, or you're serving dessert to young children, you could use milk chocolate. Try hazelnuts dipped in milk chocolate. Hazelnuts contain the healthy fat - monounsaturated fatty acids - which help to reduce belly fat. Consumption of the "good" fats like those found in nuts and seeds are good for your heart. Stay cognizant of how much fat you consume, though. The American Heart Association suggests limiting fat intake to 30% of your daily calories.

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Decadent Honey-Roasted Bosc Pears

(Adapted from November 2009, Health Magazine)

You can dress boring old pears up with a little honey and serve them alongside a small scoop of low-fat ice cream.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min |Yield: 10 Servings | Total Time: 35 min

What you'll need:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 5 firm-ripe Bosc pears, halved lengthwise (leave stems) and cored
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2/3 cup honey
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 1/2 cups low-fat ice cream

To begin, preheat your oven to 400° F. Pour the melted butter into a large baking pan. Tilt the pan in every direction so as to evenly coat the bottom with the butter.