25 Healthy Desserts to Try

These no-bake bars are everything you want in a dessert: chewy texture, irresistible peanut butter flavor, and a drizzle of dark chocolate on top. They're simple to make and use whole grain oats as the base, giving you fiber and sustained energy along with that sweet, salty satisfaction.

The best healthy dessert recipe when a chocolate craving strikes is may healthy chocolate pudding! I eat this often: it tastes just like dark chocolate pudding, but it's just Greek yogurt, dark cocoa powder, and maple syrup. You get the protein and probiotics of yogurt while getting your chocolate fix. Or, try my Vegan Chocolate Pudding for a vegan option.

The combination of icy frozen banana and crisp dark chocolate creates pure magic in every bite. I make these banana bites so I always have a healthy chocolate treat in the freezer ready when cravings hit.

These no-bake cookies are consistently the most popular healthy dessert on my website, and for good reason. Made with whole grain oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, and cocoa powder, they taste like eating a peanut butter cup straight from the freezer

Here’s a fun and easy snack no one can turn down: Yogurt Bark! This play on chocolate bark uses frozen yogurt as the base. Mix Greek yogurt with a little honey and vanilla, then sprinkle with toppings of your choice: fruit, granola, chocolate chips, and nuts. Freeze it up and break it into pieces, and each bite is creamy and refreshing.

This date snickers recipe is a delicious, homemade no bake treat made simply from Medjool dates, peanut butter, and chocolate! They’re great to keep on hand for snacking all week long, and fit many diets, including gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.

Yes, chickpea cookie dough might sound questionable, but this version actually tastes good because it still uses butter and sugar, just less than traditional dough. It's one of those recipes that lets you enjoy something that feels indulgent without going overboard.

This no bake peanut butter energy balls recipe tastes like healthy brownie bites! It's an easy naturally sweet treat made with dates. Adding protein powder is optional, but adds a bit of protein and sweetness. My family gobbles these up!

This recipe is essentially a shortcut apple crumble that's lighter and easier. Stuff apples with oats, brown sugar, and warm spices, then bake until tender: the contrast between the tangy apple and sweet spiced topping is so delicious.

The trendy cottage cheese swap works well in brownies, replacing butter or oil while keeping them intensely fudgy. These are simple to whip up and deliver that rich chocolate fix without feeling heavy.

These taste like dessert but come together with just peanut butter, oats, and honey (plus a hint of chocolate). Compared to store-bought energy bites, homemade versions are extraordinarily more delicious and give you total control over ingredients.

This fun and simple healthy dessert hits all those dessert craving notes! This simple combination of sweetened yogurt, almonds and apple slices is so refreshing and delicious, it’s hard to stop sneaking bites. To add a hint of extra decadence, try a drizzle of melted chocolate or add mini chocolate chips.

Homemade chocolate-dipped strawberries are surprisingly simple and always impressive. The crunch of crisp chocolate giving way to sweet-tart strawberry inside creates a perfect bite every single time. I also like eating this flavor combination as a chocolate strawberry smoothie!

This chocolate zucchini cake recipe comes out so rich and chocolaty! It’s an inventive way to eat real, whole foods in dessert form, featuring almond butter, maple syrup, and zucchini! The zucchini makes it ultra moist, and it’s gooey and just sweet enough. It's also gluten-free and dairy-free!

This simple sorbet captures the essence of 100 strawberries in concentrated form: sweet, pure, and tangy. The texture comes out like Italian gelato: cold and creamy in every frosty bite.

When you want an easy dessert with zero baking and no advance prep, sauteed apples are the answer. Just slice apples, cook them in butter and spices, and serve warm with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.

These brownies prove you don't need butter to get rich, fudgy results. Olive oil creates a tender crumb while dark chocolate delivers intense chocolate flavor in this simple treat.

This homemade frozen yogurt recipe is so simple and comes out tangy and creamy with just 3 ingredients. Essentially a Greek yogurt ice cream, it hits the spot in any season: add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

These cookies contain no butter, no refined sugar, and no flour: yet they still taste genuinely satisfying for both kids and adults. Medjool dates bring natural sweetness, nut butter adds richness, and toasted coconut with mini chocolate chips provide layers of flavor.

Broiled peaches get soft and caramelized in minutes, making one of the best quick fruit desserts possible. Top them with vanilla ice cream and fresh mint for a healthy dessert that everyone raves about: just make sure to use perfectly ripe, in-season peaches.

Imagine: creamy, tropical-scented ice cream that requires no ice cream maker or ingredients other than the blackening fruit on your countertop. When you’ve got ripe bananas, this is one of the best ways to use them! It’s a fun recipe that tastes like a treat: with just one ingredient.

This dark chocolate bark combines nutrient-dense ingredients like pistachios, coconut, and dried cranberries for a treat that's both delicious and full of whole foods. Break off a modest piece for a satisfying chocolate fix.

Want a healthy cake recipe? Try this easy applesauce cake! You don’t even need a bowl: just mix it up right in the pan. Moist and scented with cinnamon, it’s perfectly fluffy and a little gooey. It’s got a lighter spin with olive oil and Greek yogurt, and instead of icing there’s a sprinkle of powdered sugar. 

Homemade orange sherbet tastes 100% better than store-bought versions, with none of the artificial or overly sweet flavor. The zesty Creamsicle taste is pure and refreshing, yet it's simple to make at home.

This parfait hits all those dessert craving notes using healthy ingredients. Layer Greek yogurt, berries and peanut butter granola in a glass, and looks loads fancier than it actually is. You can also add a few chocolate chips to the mix, or try my Berry Brownie Yogurt Parfait with raw brownies.