11 healthy dessert alternatives you can use to stay on track with your weight loss journey.

We all want our bodies to be healthy and fit, but sometimes, those sweet tooth desserts can be too good to give up.

Luckily, with our amazing low-calorie dessert recipes, you can maintain your diet and satisfy your sweet tooth.

Keep in mind that the definition of what is healthy will differ from person to person. While person A may find dairy-free food to be healthy, person B may prefer to stay off carbs but continue taking dairy.

It is important to choose a dessert that matches your health goals. I’m sure you’ll find one you like!

1. Healthy Homemade Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream is very popular these days. It’s cheaper than store bought ice cream, and healthier too.

And what’s the best way to make something healthy? Use fruits!

Here’s my recipe for an easy homemade banana ice cream anyone can make!

Ingredients

• 4 frozen bananas
• 3 ½ tbsp of milk
• A pinch of salt

Preparation

1. Blend your frozen bananas, milk and pinch of salt together until you have a smooth, creamy texture.
2. Freeze for 30 minutes and serve.

2. Healthy Blueberry Muffins

This homemade blueberry muffin is moist and fluffy wuth a burst of blueberry flavour. No more store bought muffin mixes, they can be made with basic ingredients in your home!

What makes them healthy? They’re made with whole wheat flour, honey or maple syrup are used instead of sugar, and I substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup  coconut oil
• ½ cup maple syrup or honey
• 2 room temperature eggs
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup blueberries

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F or 204°C.
2. Combine your flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together properly.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk your coconut oil and maple syrup or honey. Add your eggs to the mixture, whisk well.
4. Add your vanilla extract and Greek yoghurt to the wet ingredients.
5. Pour your wet ingredients into your dry ingredients and mix properly.
6. Gently fold the blueberries into your batter.
7. Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until muffins are golden brown on top.

3. Olive Oil Donuts

The idea of an olive oil donut may seem crazy, but these baked, mid-afternoon snacks are absolutely delicious.

Instead of your regular fried chocolate donuts, try this healthy, diet donut recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup of milk
• 4 tbsp olive oil

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 360°F or 182°C.
2. In a large bowl, whisk your flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and lemon zest.
3. Add half of your lemon juice, eggs, milk, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly.
4. Transfer batter into the oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
5. You can glaze your donut with the Greek yoghurt and remaining lemon juice.

4. Greek Yoghurt Bagels

This simple, Greek yoghurt bagel is the perfect midnight treat. With only four ingredients, this staple dessert will soon become your all time favorite!

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 1 egg

Preparation

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F or 190°C.
2. Combine dry ingredients. Then mix in Greek yoghurt until lumps disappear.
3. Cover dough with a damp cloth and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
4. Knead the dough, and shape it like a bagel.
5. Top your bagel with a seasoning of your choice, like blueberries, strawberries, cinnamon, etc. (optional).
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

5. Baked Oats

Oatmeal is a great desert option for anyone interested in loosing weight or cutting down calories. Add in some fruits and nuts, and you have the perfect dessert recipe.

This guilt-free oats dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth while ensuring you don’t stray from a healthy diet.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 overripe banana
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• ½ tsp salt

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°F or 190°C.
2. Blend all the ingredients together for 1 minute.
3. Fold in desired nuts and fruits of your choice (optional).
4. Bake for 30 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with topping of your choice (optional) and serve.

6. Healthy Fruit Salad

This healthy fruit salad recipe has no added sugar, is extremely filling, and perfect for an after-meal dessert.

Ingredients

The ingredients for this recipe are very flexible, and you can generally use any fruit you like. Here’s what I recommend;

• 2 apples
• 2 cups blueberries
• 3 kiwis
• 2 peaches
• 1 mango (if its in season)
• 3 apricots
• 2 ripe pears
• Half a watermelon
• 1 pineapple

Preparation

1. Rinse your fruits and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Slice your banana separately.
2. In a medium sized bowl, mix some lemon juice and lemon zest. You could decide to use milk instead.
3. Toss the fruits into the bowl and mix.
4. Mix in your banana before serving.

7. Vegan Banana Creme Brulee

Honestly, there are so many healthy banana based recipes I could mention. Creme brulee’s are classic sugary dessserts, but this recipe puts a vegan spin on it to make it healthier and guilt-free.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• ½ cup non-dairy milk
• 2 tsps cornstarch
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• For the topping: 3 tbsp sugar

Preparation

• Blend all the ingredients togther until smooth.
• Bakes in preheated oven at 325°F or 163°C
• Cool overnight.
• Place the 3tbsps of sugar on top and bake for an extra 4 to 5 minutes. Serve.

8. Gluten Free Oat Waffles

These gluten free oat waffles are the perfect brunch desssert. They are light, fluffy, and crisp on the outside.

They are made using oat flour so they’re super healthy and gluten free! Oat flour can easily be made at home. Just toss your oats in the blender and blend until its smooth.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups oat flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup warm milk
• ¼ cup melted, unsalted butter
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

1. In two bowls, whisk the dry and wet ingredients seperately.
2. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently (lumps are allowed).
3. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes. Then pour into the preheated waffle iron.

9. Healthy Dessert Nachos

Whether you’re a fan of nachos or not, you’ll definitely love this healthy fruit nacho recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 apples
• 2 tbsp chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
• 2 tsp honey
• A topping of your choice (optional).

Preparation

1. Slice the apples into thin layers.
2. Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter serperately in the microwave.
3. In a small bowl, mix the honey, Greek yoghurt, and water until it has a light consitency.
4. Drizzle the chocolate, peanut butter and Greek yoghurt over your apple slices.
5. Sprinkle your topping and serve.

10. No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

These deliecious no bake, peanut butter cookies are creamy, sweet and super healthy!

Ingredients

• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup oats
• ¼ cup shredded coconut

Prepration

• Mix your peanut butter, salt, honey or maple syrup, and coconut oil in a low heat frying pan until melted.
• Add your vanilla extract, oats, and cocoa powder and stir.
• Pour in the shredded coconuts and whisk until well combined.
• Pour the cookie mixture on your baking sheet.
• Freeze and serve.

11. AirFryer Apple Pie

This recipe is for those with an airfryer, but it can work in a regular oven as well.

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust
• 2 apples
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 egg

Preparation

1. Preheat the arirdryer to 320F
2. Place half of your crust in your baking pan.
3. In a medium bowl, mix the chopped apples, sugar, vannilla extract, cinnamon, and lemon juice until well combined.
4. Pour the mixture into the pan and place the remaining pie crust on top.
5. Beat your egg and spread it across the top of the pie.
6. Place in the airfryer for 30 minutes.

If you try out any of these recipes, comment so I’ll know how it turned out!

Also, this is is my first blog post so 😁