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If there's one thing about me, it's that I looove a sweet treat. And I must have a bite of something sweet every day! But with that intense craving comes the extra calories that, sometimes, I don't necessarily want to eat consistently. That's where low-calorie desserts come in; they offer the same satiating sweetness without overloading on the cals that can potentially weigh me down.
Though there's nothing wrong with indulging in sweets on a regular basis, these low-calorie desserts offer a healthier alternative that can help you create more sustainable eating habits. From cookies to ice creams, these treats are sure to become some of your absolute faves.
Kathryn's Kitchen
Healthy Pumpkin Oat Muffins
Whether you snack on 'em for breakfast or as a post-dinner treat, these pumpkin muffins are packed with filling, high-fiber oats, among other healthy ingredients like pumpkin puree and almond milk. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)
This Wife Cooks
Sweet Potato Chocolate Truffles
These chocolatey bites are actually based in sweet potato, though you'd never guess it once you've taken a bite. Each one is sweetened with the help of cocoa powder and healthy dates! (via This Wife Cooks)
Pink Owl Kitchen
Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These baked goodies are made using all-natural peanut butter, which omits a lot of the extra oils and sweeteners your average jar holds. The PB also supplies a good amount of protein, so you can feel satiated after a single cookie. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)
Vanilla and Bean
Strawberry Nice Cream
This nice cream is made using a food processor, which definitely simplifies the process. It'll be ready in just 15 minutes! The base is made from a healthy mix of frozen strawberries, bananas, and coconut cream. (via Vanilla and Bean)
Veggie Society
Vegan Frozen Yogurt Bars
These frozen treats are made using vegan Greek yogurt that gets loaded with fruits and maple syrup for sweetness. If you're not a vegan eater, you can use regular Greek yogurt just as easily. Feel free to get creative with the add-ins! (via Veggie Society)
Two Spoons
PB&J Stuffed Dates
Looking for low-calorie desserts that don't require baking? These stuffed dates are the perfect solution. The PB & J combo will remind you of the sweetest parts of childhood, plus they all get topped off with a sprinkling of dark chocolate to make things even sweeter. (via Two Spoons)
Half Baked Harvest
Homemade 5-Ingredient Sour Fruit Gummies
Fruit jam makes up the base of these sour gummies, which you'll solidify into the chewy treats you know and love using fruit pectin and collagen. These tiny bears make a fun, unique recipe to whip up on rainy days when you have some extra time on your hands. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Where Is My Spoon?
Healthy Banana Split
The best part about this low-calorie dessert is that it can also double as breakfast! You'll essentially doctor up some bananas and berries with Greek yogurt, turmeric, ginger, peanut butter, chia seeds, and any other healthy toppings you prefer. (via Where Is My Spoon?)
A Spicy Perspective
Gluten-Free + Vegan Fruit Pizza
I love a desert pizza! This one is especially yummy since it's covered in a rainbow of different fruits. Don't worry, though – you'll still get a hit of sweetness from the maple-cream cheese spread. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Munching with Mariyah
Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
Reese's, who?! These healthy PB cups are rid of all the processed sugar, but still taste fairly similar. They're amazingly easy, too, only requiring 5 ingredients. If peanute butter isn't your thing, you can sub for sunflower or almond butter! (via Munching with Mariyah)
The Endless Meal
Healthy Cranberry Coffee Cake
This gluten- and refined sugar-free coffee cake makes an excellent breakfast bite or something to snack on after dinner! The cranberries add a nice tartness to the generously sweet crumble layer. (via The Endless Meal)
The Real Food Dietitians
Low Sugar Double Chocolate Mint Cookies
These cookies basically taste like a Thin Mint, which is why I love them! Using zero-sugar sweetener helps make this a healthy, low-calorie and low-sugar option. The rest of the ingredients are also very wholesome, so you can feel good about taking bite after bite. (via The Real Food Dietitians)
Feel Good Foodie
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
This mousse recipe is packed with healthy fats from the avocado, which is a nice-to-have when it comes to low-calorie desserts since it'll fill you up! Everything gets sweetened up with cocoa powder, bittersweet chocolate, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. (via Feel Good Foodie)
