Who says dessert has to be dangerous to your health? It’s the best meal of the day if you ask me, and everyone should be able to enjoy that after dinner treat without worrying about the consequences. If you’re serious about a diet or doing your best to stay fit, I have great news. There are plenty of guilt-free desserts in the world! These cakes, cookies, bars, and popsicles have all the taste you crave, but they’re healthier than the average dessert. So, put down the guilt and dig in!
1. Peaches with Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Honey
Deliciously sweet, peaches are the perfect guilt-free dessert. They’re packed with nutrients, aid in digestion, and they’re even great for your skin. This simple grilled peaches recipe barely has any fat, and yet the cinnamon, vanilla, and honey marmalade provides plenty of flavor. As an added bonus, it’s easy to make this dessert as a single serving.
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2. Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in dessert heaven. Not only is the combo delicious, it can also pack a healthy punch. Jenny Sugar from POPSUGAR Fitness swears by her recipe for vegan PB brownie bites. She uses protein powder and spoons them out to be the perfect serving size.
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3. Avocado Chocolate Mousse
If you’re a chocolate lover and have never had chocolate mousse, you’re missing out. And if you’re into healthy eating, you definitely need to try this avocado chocolate mousse recipe. It’s rich and indulgent, but by substituting a few ingredients, you get a guilt-free dessert that still tastes amazing.
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4. Lemon Frozen Yogurt
Frozen yogurt is a fresher, healthier alternative when you’re craving ice cream. It’s even better when it’s made with fresh fruit and all clean ingredients. You could have a bowl of this guilt-free dessert every night, and it wouldn’t put a dent in your diet. If you’ve had a particularly rough day, sprinkle on a few dark chocolate chips.
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5. Strawberry Buckwheat Shortcakes
Shortcake wouldn’t normally make it on a list of guilt-free desserts, but when they’re made with buckwheat and natural sweetener, they’re on a whole different level. The best thing about this recipe from Desserts with Benefits is that you make everything in the microwave. And it only takes five minutes!
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6. Angel Food Cake
Angel food cake has almost no fat, cholesterol, or sodium. As far as cakes go, it’s as guilt-free as you can get. And when you add your favorite berries, you get even more health benefits, not to mention delicious flavor. Making this guilt-free dessert will take a little bit of effort and time in the kitchen, but the end result is oh so worth it.
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7. Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you’re a cookie person, you can’t go wrong with chocolate chip. And if you’re a healthy eating type of person, this recipe was made for you. It uses chickpeas, coconut milk, almond butter, and oats to put a guilt-free spin on the most classic cookie recipe there is. They’re great for a gluten-free after dinner snack.
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Do you have any recommendations for guilt-free desserts? We’d love to hear about your favorites!