Are you looking for healthier dessert options? When you start clean eating, one of the things most people think you have to give up is dessert. But there are so many healthy desserts made with clean ingredients and no refined sugar so you can indulge in a healthy way.
This list of easy healthy desserts is full of recipes made with real food ingredients, low carb, and most importantly low sugar. Many of the recipes use fruit instead of sugar for added sweetness.
These desserts are great for Moms looking for healthier options for your family.
They are delicious options to serve for Valentine Day’s, Easter, Mother’s Day, a family celebration, Christmas, or even just a late-night treat.
By sticking to healthy ingredients, you can feel good serving these desserts to your family and kids. And if your kids have allergies, there are many gluten, dairy, and nut-free options included below.
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Tips for Healthier Desserts
Here’s a few things to keep in mind when making your own healthy dessert recipes.
- Substitute the sugar – try recipes that use maple syrup, stevia, honey, or monk fruit for sweetener.
- Change up the flour – to make it healthier use whole wheat flour, gluten-free flour, oat flour, coconut flour, or almond flour
- Use fruit – get natural sweetness from fruits like dates, bananas, berries, and apple sauce for your healthy desserts
- Use superfoods – include some of the items on this clean eating food list
It’s pretty easy to convert just about any of your favorite dessert recipes to a healthier version if you follow these tips.
But don’t worry, we’ve got lots of super delicious healthy dessert recipes you can follow below!
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For making these healthy desserts it’s good to have these ingredients on hand:
- Cacao powder – a healthier version of cocoa powder, this is the one I like
- Gluten free all purpose flour
- Date fruit
- Maple syrup
- Favorite Vanilla
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List of the best healthy desserts that are made with clean ingredients and no refined sugar. Perfect for Moms (and Kids) looking for healthier desserts
Easy Healthy Fudge Recipe
A healthier version of fudge made with no refined sugar! This simple 5 ingredient healthy vegan fudge recipe can be made in one bowl and is incredibly delicious.
Peach Crisp
An easy Peach Crisp Recipe that is healthy and delicious. The best gluten free peach crisp that’s perfect for a simple warm dessert.
Sweet Stewed Chayote Fruit Recipe
A unique fruit salad recipe that makes a tasty healthy dessert that's worth trying.
Strawberry Mousse (Vegan, AIP)
Light and delicious vegan mousse that's made with banana and maple syrup instead of sugar.
Vegan Sweet Potato Pudding
This satisfying vegan pudding tastes like sweet potato pie. Great thing is it's way healthier!
No-Bake Chocolate Tarts
These easy no bake vegan chocolate tarts are divine! With only a few simple ingredients and no refined sugar, it's a quick super satisfying healthier option for dessert.
No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
When you are ready to indulge, give this vegan cheesecake recipe a try. It has all clean ingredients and is so creamy - it's hard to believe it is dairy free and has no added sugar!
No Sugar Added Banana Bread
The healthier version of banana bread makes a great healthy dessert. Excellent way to use up old bananas!
Sugar-free brownies (No bake)
This is an easy dessert to whip up when sugar cravings hit. These healthy brownies are made with banana instead of sugar and require just a few ingredients.
Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles – A Healthy Summer Treat
These Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles contain only 4 simple, wholesome ingredients - so pregnant and nursing women can enjoy a refreshing treat and eat healthy for their babies, too.
Vegan Black Bean Brownies
Healthy brownies made with black beans and no eggs. Once you try them, you may never go bake to boxed ones again!
No-Bake No Crust Yogurt Chocolate Ripple Keto Cheesecake
The no bake keto cheesecake is a must try - even if you don't eat Keto! Seriously this an awesome recipe. Great healthier option to serve for your next family gathering, holiday or baby shower.
Coconut and Almond Chocolate Bark
Absolutely love this easy healthy chocolate bark recipe. Great to whip up after dinner for a quick, sweet treat.
Cider Poached Pears
Pears poached in cider are warm inviting dessert perfect for cozying up with next to the fire.
Chocolate Covered Cashews (clusters)
These cashew clusters are simple, easy and delicious healthy dessert that you'll find yourself making over and over again.
Pecan Cream Pie (Dairy-Free + Gluten-Free)
A delightful dairy free and gluten free version of pecan pie that's fairly easy to make. Best part - it's sweetened with just date fruit and apple sauce!
Creamy Mango Popsicles
Homemade popsicles are the best and easiest healthy dessert. All you need is a blender and a few ingredients to give this one a try.
Dragon Fruit Whipped Cottage Cheese
This fruity creamy dessert hits the spot especially on hot summer days. It's bright color makes it great to serve for kid's parties too.
Mocha Avocado Mousse (Vegan and Delicious)
Amazingly decadent and rich, so hard to believe it's made with avocados and good for you. If you love chocolate, this is definatley one to try.
Spiced Chocolate Panna Cotta with Strawberry Coulis
You can't go wrong with this healthy chocolate and strawberry dessert. It's actually dairy free and made with just a few simple ingredients.
Easiest Sugar Free Whipped Cream
So many of these recipes would be great topped with this healthier version of whipped made with stevia.
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