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If you’re hankering for a dessert, but can’t decide what to make, look no further than our most popular dessert recipes. From satisfying nice creams to delicious cakes and cookies, these desserts have garnered the most attention from EatingWell readers. Try recipes like our Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark for a creamy, cooling bite or assemble our Lemon Blueberry Trifle for a dish that leaves an impression.
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Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark
Low-calorie desserts like this Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark are the perfect bite to have on hand when you want something a little sweet, but not too filling. You’ll get plenty of protein from the Greek-style yogurt, plus a boost of gut-healthy fiber and more from fresh, juicy strawberries. This recipe is easy to customize, so you’ll always have new ways to enjoy it. Check out how to make this easy low-calorie dessert, plus ideas for making it your own below!
Lemon-Blueberry Trifle
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
This lemon-blueberry trifle is a stunning yet simple dessert that features layers of lemon-flavored pastry cream, store-bought angel food cake and fresh blueberries. A clear glass trifle bowl with tall sides is the best way to showcase the layers, but any clear glass bowl will work. Fresh-picked blueberries are hard to beat in this easy dessert, but feel free to use any seasonal fruit you may have on hand.
Oatmeal Cookies
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
These oatmeal cookies are a must-have that’s both satisfying and delicious. Packed with oats, walnuts and chocolate chips, these cookies provide a healthy boost of fiber and energy to keep you fueled throughout the day. They’re perfect for busy mornings, easy to grab on the go, and a tasty way to begin your day.
Peanut Butter-Oat Energy Balls
Carson Downing
Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-bake energy balls. Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well.
Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Jars
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
These lemon-blueberry cheesecake jars are a high-protein dessert that combines a creamy, tangy filling with a sweet, fruity twist. Made with reduced-fat cream cheese and part-skim ricotta, these jars are packed with protein while maintaining a rich and velvety texture. Fresh blueberries add natural sweetness, but feel free to use frozen berries in their place.
Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Bites
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Styling: Christina Brockman
These lemon-blueberry frozen yogurt bites, filled with probiotic yogurt and plenty of prebiotic blueberries, will help keep your gut in tip-top shape. This easy frozen snack is versatile, too—swap in raspberries or strawberries instead of blueberries for a different twist with the same health benefits.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey Lower
This zucchini chocolate cake is a celebration of the unexpected magic that happens when humble ingredients like shredded zucchini, cocoa powder and chocolate chips come together in perfect harmony. Whether enjoyed with a steaming cup of weekday coffee or served at a gathering, this chocolate zucchini cake is sure to steal the spotlight. If you prefer cake with a creamy layer to complement the chocolate, top it with our optional cream cheese frosting. The frosting will add 54 calories and 5 grams of added sugar per serving.
High-Fiber Black Bean Brownies
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
These black bean brownies are everything you could possibly want—moist, rich and fudgy with big chocolate flavor. Black beans not only enhance the texture but also give these brownies a nutritional boost! Packed with protein, fiber and essential vitamins, black beans make this dessert satisfying.
Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
Leigh Beisch
This healthy pound cake recipe isn’t just delicious—it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy—the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
Crispy Peanut Butter Balls
All you need are four simple ingredients to make healthier crispy peanut butter balls that kids and grownups will love. Make this easy recipe for a bite-size treat, on-the-go snack or easy homemade gift. You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter or even sunflower seed butter if you need a nut-free snack for school.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Kids and adults alike will love this easy peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe, which–unlike most cookie recipes–doesn’t call for flour. These gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy and, with only five simple ingredients, they can easily be whipped up by young chefs and enjoyed as an after-school treat. They’re also perfect for a holiday party or for a cookie swap.
No-Sugar-Added Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
Soft, chewy and no added sugar! Sweeten these classic oatmeal cookies with ripe bananas and raisins or dates. Plus, a touch of nut butter adds lots of flavor and holds the cookies together while keeping them vegan and gluten-free.
Bingka Labu Kuning (Pumpkin Cake)
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Sylist: Sammy Mila, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
This Indonesian bingka labu kuning, or pumpkin cake, is a wonderful alternative to pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. A versatile cake, bingka’s core ingredient can comprise assorted root vegetables, from cassava to sweet potato and, yes, pumpkin. Once baked, it has a firm outer skin and a rich, custardy filling. Roasting your own pumpkin flesh is preferred, but you can use canned pumpkin in a pinch.
Healthy Apple Crisp
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans
There’s nothing like this old-fashioned apple dessert recipe to top off a good dinner. Serve this cozy dessert warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Pineapple Nice Cream
All-fruit, dairy-free and with no added sugar–these are the hallmarks of nice cream, a healthy alternative to ice cream. This pineapple nice cream has tropical flavors, thanks to a hit of mango and lime. It takes just minutes to make this naturally sweet frozen dessert in the food processor or a blender. Enjoy it alone, or top with fresh fruit and toasted coconut.
High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Cake
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Liv Dansky, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Cottage cheese is the secret star ingredient in this stunning cake. While the cheesy flavor is muted by the fruit, the inclusion of cottage cheese adds protein and keeps the cake moist. The tart flavor of the lemon is balanced by sweet blueberries. Enjoy a slice of this cake for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Or try crumbling it up and stirring into a bowl of cottage cheese or yogurt.
Apple Crumble with Oats
Leaving the skins on the apples provides fiber and vitamins, so this diabetic-friendly dessert is not only good tasting but also good for you.
Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
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.
One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
Jen Causey
This easy-to-make chocolate cake is dark, moist, and rich, and it’s made with healthful canola oil and whole-wheat flour. Plus, it only dirties one bowl! It’s not quite as easy as boxed cake mix, but our simple 3-step recipe gives you an entirely homemade cake in about an hour.