When you’re trying to lose weight, dessert often feels like the first thing that has to go. But cutting out all sweets can make a healthy eating plan feel restrictive—and harder to stick to. The good news? You can enjoy dessert and still reach your weight loss goals. The key is choosing the right kinds of treats that satisfy your sweet tooth without sabotaging your progress.
9 Desserts That Can Actually Help with Weight Loss
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Having a delicious dessert at the end of the night doesn’t have to mean sacrificing your nutrition goals. These sweet bites all have no more than 225 calories per serving and have at least 7 grams of protein and/or 3 grams of fiber per serving. Make our simple and easy Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream or our comforting Maple-Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bread for a delicious dessert that can help you achieve your weight-loss goals.
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Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream
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This dairy- and lactose-free nice cream uses just four simple ingredients to create a tasty dessert. The chocolate-strawberry combination is perfectly balanced with ripe banana for a dessert without added sugars. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes the flavor to the next level, but it’s delicious even without it.
Peanut Butter-Banana Chocolate Bark
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The key to this sweet dessert is freezing the bananas so they form the base of the bark. We use peanut butter, but you could swap in your favorite nut butter for an equally delicious treat. Be sure to have the chopped peanuts ready to go as soon as you add the chocolate layer—it hardens quickly since everything is frozen. Press the peanuts lightly to make sure they adhere to the bark.
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars
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Enjoy these delightful carrot cake oatmeal bars, perfect for a snack or dessert alongside a steaming cup of coffee.
Chocolate–Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream
Chocolate protein powder adds staying power to this tasty protein ice cream. Maple syrup lends a touch of sweetness, while peanut butter powder provides nuttiness for a flavorful sweet treat. Toppings like cacao nibs and crushed peanuts provide a satisfying crunch.
Maple-Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bread
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This comforting sweet potato bread is perfect with a cup of coffee or tea for breakfast or served with a dollop of maple ice cream or sweetened whipped cream for a light dessert. Be sure not to overcook the sweet potato in the microwave—a dry sweet potato will make the bread less moist.
Lemon-Blueberry Nice Cream
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Nice cream is for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. This dairy- and lactose-free, no-added-sugar version comes together as fast as the blades in your food processor can spin. It’s bright with blueberries and creamy from bananas, making it a simple and easy dessert with a good dose of dietary fiber. How much more can you ask from a delicious frozen summer dessert?
Low-Sugar Mexican Flan
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This inverted caramel custard dessert is often found on Mexican dessert menus. This recipe is low in calories and fat.
Fried Apple Pie Rolls
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In this healthy take on apple pie, egg roll wrappers stand in for pie crust, saving you calories and the headache of rolling out dough. We like to use Granny Smith apples because they hold their shape and provide tart balance to the sweet filling. Try dipping these handheld crispy treats in whipped cream.
Strawberry-Mango Nice Cream
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This creamy strawberry-mango nice cream is a delicious healthy ice cream alternative. It’s all fruit, dairy-free, vegan and contains no added sugar. And this three-ingredient dessert is super-fast and easy to prep. Serve it as a snack or light dessert on the hottest days of the summer—or anytime you want a refreshing treat.
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