Healthier Desserts that are Actually Delicious
Let’s be honest: most “healthy desserts” taste…well healthy. 😅 But every recipe below has earned a permanent spot in our lineup because they’re easy to whip up, full of good ingredients, and delicious enough that you’ll happily make them again! If you’re looking for healthier treats that don’t leave you wishing you’d just eaten the real thing, you’ve come to the right place!
Check out more of our favorite recipes this way!
Chocolate Banana Bread “Cake”
A healthier option for a yummy chocolate cake!
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1 1/2
cups
oat flour
I blended oats in the blender to make mine! -
1/2
cup
cocoa powder -
3/4
tsp
baking soda -
1/2
tsp
baking powder -
3/4
tsp
salt -
1 1/2
cups
mashed bananas
ripe -
1/3
cup
maple syrup -
1/4
cup
plant milk
I used almond -
1
tsp
vanilla -
1
chopped dark chocolate bar or chocolate chips
Chocolate Frosting [optional]
-
1
cup
nut butter -
2
tbsp
cocoa powder -
maple syrup
desired sweetness
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Mix dry ingredients together
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Add in wet ingredients and stir in chocolate
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Pour into loaf pan and bake 20-25 minutes
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Let cool and top with optional frosting
recipe credit: @gabbacado on instagram
Easy + Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies
These gluten free, dairy free peanut butter cookies are super yummy, easy to whip up, and everyone will love them!
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1
cup
peanut butter
I use one with no seed oils or added sugar! -
1
egg -
1/2
tsp
baking soda -
1/4
cup
pure maple syrup -
2
tbsp
almond milk
add more if batter seems too dry -
1
scoop
protein powder
optional -
chocolate chips
I like to use the enjoy life brand!
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Bake at 350 for 10 minutes
The BEST Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
Gluten free doesn’t have to mean no delicious desserts – this chocolate cake will keep you coming back for more…and more!
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1
cup
full fat canned coconut milk -
1
tbsp
apple cider vinegar -
2
tbsp
instant coffee or instant espresso -
1
cup
boiling water -
1
3/4
all purpose gluten free flour -
3/4
cup
raw cacao powder -
2
tsp
baking soda -
1
tsp
baking powder -
1 1/2
tsp
sea salt -
1/2
cup
olive oil -
2
large
eggs
room temperature -
1
tsp
vanilla extract -
1 1/3
cup
coconut sugar
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease pan
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Mix the coconut milk and vinegar together in a mixing bowl and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the Instant Coffee granules to a measuring cup and fill with 1 cup boiling water to make 1 cup of coffee (or you can brew one cup of coffee) Set aside.
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Add the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt to a large bowl and whisk well until combined. Set aside.
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Add the olive oil, eggs, and vanilla to the mixing bowl with the coconut milk and use an electric hand whisk to mix together wet ingredients on medium-high speed until combined.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients, add the hot water/coffee, and whisk or beat on low speed until the batter is completely combined.
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Pour batter into pan. Bake for 23-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Ninja Creami
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein [Dairy Free] Ice Cream
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1
scoop
chocolate protein powder -
1/2
banana -
1
cup
non-dairy milk of choice
I used oat milk -
2
tbsp
peanut butter -
1/2
tsp
vanilla -
granola, nuts, or dairy free chocolate chips
optional for garnish!
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Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth!
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Pour into a Ninja Creami container and freeze overnight.
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Process on the “light ice cream” setting, it will be powdery at this point.
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Add a splash of non dairy milk and “re-spin” once or twice as needed!
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Add in mix ins or toppings of your choice! ENJOY!
Ninja Creami
Dole Whip
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20
oz
can pineapple chunks, strained - full fat canned coconut milk
-
1
tsp
vanilla extract -
1-3
tbsp
agave
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In your ninja creami container, add the pineapple chunks and press them down so they go below the fill line.
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Then add coconut milk until it reaches the fill line.
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Add in vanilla and 1 tablespoon of agave.
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Place the lid on the container and shake it to combine.
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Freeze upright on a flat surface for 24 hours.
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Once frozen, place in your ninja creami and hit the Light Ice Cream button.
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Taste and add more agave if desired.
Protein Whoopie Pies
A classic favorite sweet treat, but with less of the sweet and more of the protein please!
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1/2
cup
oat flour
I just blended oats in a blender! -
1/4
cup
cocoa powder -
1
scoop
chocolate protein powder -
1/4
tsp
baking soda -
pinch
salt -
1/4
cup
applesauce -
3
tbsp
honey or maple syrup -
1
egg -
1
tsp
vanilla -
1-2
tsp
almond milk
optional if dough is too dry
Filling
-
1/4
cup
cottage cheese
blended until smooth -
1
scoop
vanilla protein powder -
1-2
tsp
honey -
1/2
tsp
vanilla
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
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Mix everything until it’s a large dough ball and then roll into 16 balls and flatten
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After cooled, sandwich 1-2 tbsp of filling between two cookies
recipe credit: @snackinwithsquigzzz on IG
