Healthy Dessert Recipes That Taste Like the Real Deal

Nothing beats a delicious dessert that you actually don’t feel guilty about eating! With swimsuit season right around the corner, clean eating is at the top of everyone’s minds, so here is a list of some healthy dessert recipes that taste like the real deal!

Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

Healthy cookies are something that are currently trending all over the internet, but it can be difficult to find recipes that actually produce a true cookie, not just an upsetting ball of mush. This peanut butter banana cookie recipe does just that, making cookies so good that none of your friends could possibly believe that they are healthy. Here’s the super simple recipe!

Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread

I know what you’re thinking, “A vegetable in my dessert?! No thank you!” However, this recipe will definitely win you over if you give it a shot. With healthy ingredients such as applesauce and greek yogurt, this zucchini bread can be no better explained than tasting just like a batch of cakey chocolate goodness. This recipe comes from Weight Watchers, but is so good that you would never know it could possibly be a “skinny” recipe.

No Bake Coconut Almond Bars

This recipe for coconut almond bars requires no baking, AKA no fuss!! This is one of the easiest recipes on the list, requiring only about 10 minutes to mix and prepare the ingredients and 15 minutes to let it chill in the fridge. With warmer weather around the corner, this is a perfect healthy dessert recipe that you won’t even have to heat your oven for!

Peanut Butter Blondies

Maybe I’m just a sucker for peanut butter, but these blondies are absolutely DELICIOUS. If you are looking for a decadent indulgence that you can feel good about eating, this recipe is the perfect choice for you. Plus, it is super easy to switch up the recipe with different nut butters if you’re feeling extra adventurous! Being vegan, gluten free, and refined sugar free, this recipe is a true all-star in the healthy recipe game.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

This list of healthy dessert recipes would definitely not be complete without a delicious chocolate chip recipe! This healthy choice is gluten free, low sugar, and oil free, but they are FAR from lacking in the flavor department! Combining just 7 healthy and simple ingredients, this recipe will delight your taste buds, without taking a chunk of time out of your day!

Lemon and Blueberry Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites

This recipe for greek yogurt bites is a bit of a change of pace from your classic cake and cookie recipes, but they are a delicious way to switch things up a bit. While the recipe calls for the addition of lemon and blueberries, you could easily substitute them with vanilla and strawberries, pineapple and coconut, or essentially any flavor combo you could possibly think of! If you’re looking for a tasty, light, and fruity treat, this is the perfect recipe for you!

Strawberry Dole Whip

This strawberry dole whip recipe is incredibly simple and perfect for any hot summer day! Combining only four ingredients, it is super easy to make, helping alleviate the temptation of grabbing an unhealthy scoop of ice cream. In terms of a clean dessert, it definitely is not lacking in sweetness or flavor. Try out the recipe, and everything you thought you knew about healthy ice cream will forever be changed!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

These healthy, four ingredient, peanut butter cups are the perfect little treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are easy to wrap up and save, making them a perfect on the go healthy dessert option to take with you any and share with your friends. Just be careful because once your friends try these, they’ll be begging you to make more! Luckily, the recipe is super simple, combining only the healthiest of ingredients.

Now that you have a guilt-free collection of delicious healthy dessert recipes, you can have at it with the baking and impress all of your friends by sharing all your yummy new treats! They’ll never even know that they’re eating healthy treats because they truly do taste like the REAL DEAL!

Be sure to let us know how your desserts turn out below in the comments, and feel free to share any recipes of your own that you just can’t live without!

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