There’s no getting around it, sooner or later the craving for something sweet is going to hit. And when it does, be ready with the best healthy dessert recipes out there. Sure, a little indulgence here and there doesn’t hurt, but eating these healthy desserts will not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but you’ll feel good after eating them, too.
We’ve found all the healthy dessert recipes you could ever hope for ― 50 of them, to be exact. Some of these recipes sneak in good-for-you ingredients, like kale and chickpeas. Some of these recipes use creative ways to keep out refined sugars. Some of them use only whole grains. All of them are great.
From chocolate chip cookies to ice cream and everything in between, here are the recipes you should turn to when you want something sweet, but don’t want to OD on sugar.
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1 Chocolate Chip Kale CookiesChocolate Covered KatieGet the Chocolate Chip Kale Cookies recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie
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2 Chocolate Mousse Filled StrawberriesA Beautiful MessGet the Chocolate Mousse Filled Strawberries recipe from A Beautiful Mess
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3 Healthy Peanut Butter FudgeMinimalist BakerGet the Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe from Minimalist Baker
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4 Healthy Chickpea BlondiesThe Healthy MavenGet the Healthy Chickpea Blondies recipe from The Healthy Maven
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5 No-Bake Lemon Cookie TartsMinimalist BakerGet the No-Bake Lemon Cookie Tarts recipe from Minimalist Baker
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6 Banana Berry Blender Soft ServeHappy Healthy LifeGet the Banana Berry Blender Soft Serve recipe from Happy Healthy Life
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7 Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls With Popped QuinoaNaturally EllaGet the Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls with Popped Quinoa recipe from Naturally Ella
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8 Chocolate Aquafaba MousseVeguKateGet the Chocolate Aquafaba Mousse recipe from VeguKate
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9 Pumpkin Pie Green SmoothieMinimalist BakerGet the Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie recipe from Minimalist Baker
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10 Ultra Fudgy Sweet Potato BrowniesChocolate Covered KatieGet the Ultra Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie
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11 Mango Lassi Frozen YogurtCookie And KateGet the Mango Lassi Frozen Yogurt recipe from Cookie + Kate
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12 Healthy Banana BreadChocolate Covered KatieGet the Healthy Banana Bread recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie
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13 Dark Chocolate Strawberry TrufflesAmys Healthy BakingGet the Dark Chocolate Strawberry Truffles recipe from Amy's Healthy Baking
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14 Healthy Peanut Butter CookiesThe Healthy MavenGet the Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from The Healthy Maven
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15 Chocolate Yogurt PotsNaturally EllaGet the Chocolate Yogurt Pots recipe from Naturally Ella
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16 Beet Berry Coconut Chia Pudding ParfaitHoney And FigsGet the Beet Berry Coconut Chia Pudding Parfait recipe from Honey And Figs
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17 Almond Butter Rice Krispy TreatsFit Foodie FindsGet the Almond Butter Rice Krispy Treats recipe from Fit Foodie Finds
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18 Lemon And Coconut Soft CookiesNot Enough CinnamonGet the Lemon And Coconut Soft Cookies recipe from Not Enough Cinnamon
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19 Date And Walnut Stuffed ApplesVeguKateGet the Date And Walnut Stuffed Apples recipe from VeguKate
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20 Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie CakeThe Healthy MavenGet the Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake recipe from The Healthy Maven
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21 Healthy Banana Split With Clean Eating SauceNot Enough CinnamonGet the Healthy Banana Split With Clean Eating Sauce recipe from Not Enough Cinnamon
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22 Easy Vegan FudgeMinimalist BakerGet the Easy Vegan Fudge recipe from Minimalist Baker
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23 2-Ingredient Strawberry PopsicleHalf Baked HarvestGet the 2-Ingredient Strawberry Popsicle recipe from Half Baked Harvest
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24 Healthy Chocolate Ice CreamChocolate Covered KatieGet the Healthy Chocolate Ice Cream recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie
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25 Chocolate-Drizzled Fruit SkewersThe Healthy MavenGet the Chocolate-Drizzled Fruit Skewers recipe from The Healthy Maven
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26 Healthy Gluten-Free Fig NewtonsMinimalist BakerGet the Healthy Gluten-Free Fig Newtons recipe from Minimalist Baker
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27 Healthy Fudgy Brownie BitesAverie CooksGet the Healthy Fudgy Brownie Bites recipe from Averie Cooks
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28 Healthier Strawberry ShortcakeCookie And KateGet the Healthier Strawberry Shortcake recipe from Cookie + Kate
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29 Grilled Peaches With Honey And YogurtSkinny TasteGet the Grilled Peaches with Honey and Yogurt recipe from Skinny Taste
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30 Raw Mint BrowniesFit Foodie FindsGet the Raw Mint Brownies recipe from Fit Foodie Finds
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31 Greek Yogurt Carrot Pound CakeAmys Healthy BakingGet the Greek Yogurt Carrot Pound Cake recipe from Amy's Healthy Baking
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32 Hibiscus And Minty Watermelon PopsiclesHalf Baked HarvestGet the Hibiscus and Minty Watermelon Popsicles recipe from Half Baked Harvest
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33 Pumpkin And Chocolate Dream BrowniesVeguKateGet the Pumpkin And Chocolate Dream Brownies recipe from VeguKate
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34 Strawberry Quinoa ParfaitsFoodie CrushGet the Strawberry Quinoa Parfaits recipe from Foodie Crush
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35 Peanut Butter And Jelly Thumbprint CookiesOne Ingredient ChefGet the Peanut Butter And Jelly Thumbprint Cookies recipe from One Ingredient Chef
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36 Salted Caramel Skillet CookieVeguKateGet the Salted Caramel Skillet Cookie recipe from VeguKate
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37 Vegan Chocolate Silk PieMinimalist BakerGet the Vegan Chocolate Silk Pie recipe from Minimalist Baker
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38 Healthy Carrot Cake CupcakesChocolate Covered KatieGet the Healthy Carrot Cake Cupcakes recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie
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39 Paleo Raspberry Cinnamon TartNot Enough CinnamonGet the Paleo Raspberry Cinnamon Tart recipe from Not Enough Cinnamon
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40 Turmeric Rose Chocolate Chip CookiesHoney And FigsGet the Turmeric Rose Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe from Honey And Figs
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41 Creamy Blueberry Chia Seed PuddingFit Foodie FindsGet the Creamy Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding recipe from Fit Foodie Finds
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42 Red Velvet Beetroot BrowniesVeguKateGet the Red Velvet Beetroot Brownies recipe from VeguKate
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43 Coconut PieSkinny TasteGet the Coconut Pie recipe from Skinny Taste
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44 Healthy Brownie Granola BarMinimalist BakerGet the Healthy Brownie Granola Bar recipe from Minimalist Baker
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45 Single-Serving Almond CakesOne Ingredient ChefGet the Single-Serving Almond Cakes recipe from One Ingredient Chef
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46 Gluten-Free Plum CrispCookie And KateGet the Gluten-Free Plum Crisp recipe from Cookie + Kate
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47 Apple Spice Donut HolesVeguKateGet the Apple Spice Donut Holes recipe from VeguKate
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48 Chocolate-Covered GrapesHow Sweet It IsGet the Chocolate-Covered Grapes recipe from How Sweet It Is
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49 Chai Spiced Chocolate Chip Oatmeal CookiesAmy's Healthy BakingGet the Chai Spiced Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Amy's Healthy Baking
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50 Peanut Butter Cup MuffinsFit Foodie FindsGet the Peanut Butter Cup Muffins recipe from Fit Foodie Finds