Don't Freak Out, but You Can Totally Eat These Desserts and Lose Weight

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

You don't have to totally deprive yourself to lose weight. While portion control and cutting down on sugar IS totally crucial, there are still sweet treats that can contribute to your weight-loss goals. And guess what? A study showed that eating sweets can actually help with weight loss.

These desserts use ingredients with satiating high protein (think: yogurt, chickpeas, black beans), and digestion-aiding, debloating fiber (chia, flax, and fruit). Bonus? Most are low in calories. All of these healthy treats have components that can help you reach your weight-loss goals . . . and they're ALL super delicious. Whether you're a chocolate-lover or you prefer fruity flavors, we've got baked goods and frosty treats for everyone.

Vegan Zucchini Double Fudge Brownies
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Vegan Zucchini Double Fudge Brownies

Frozen Nutty Banana Nibbler
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Frozen Nutty Banana Nibbler

Vegan Banana Almond Bread With Protein
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Vegan Banana Almond Bread With Protein

Vegan Sugar Cookies
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Vegan Sugar Cookies

Get the recipe: vegan sugar cookies

Peanut Butter Protein Balls
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Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Apple Flax Oatmeal Cookies
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Apple Flax Oatmeal Cookies

4-Ingredient Salted Peanut Protein Balls
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4-Ingredient Salted Peanut Protein Balls

Green Tea Popsicle
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Green Tea Popsicle

Get the recipe: green tea popsicle

Chocolate Hummus
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Chocolate Hummus

Get the recipe: chocolate hummus

Banana Oatmeal Crumb Muffins With Avocado
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Banana Oatmeal Crumb Muffins With Avocado

Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffins
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Lemon Blueberry Protein Muffins

Carrot Cake Protein Balls
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Carrot Cake Protein Balls

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin (and Bean) Cookies
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin (and Bean) Cookies

Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas
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Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas

Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
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Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Protein-Packed Brownies
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Protein-Packed Brownies

Get the recipe: protein-packed brownies

Vegan Strawberry Fudgsicle
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Vegan Strawberry Fudgsicle

Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries
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Chocolate-Mousse-Filled Strawberries

Basic Chia Pudding With Fruit
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Basic Chia Pudding With Fruit

Vegan Chocolate Frosted Doughnuts
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Vegan Chocolate Frosted Doughnuts

Mango Chia Lassi Smoothie
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Mango Chia Lassi Smoothie

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Freezer Fudge

Single-Serving Vegan Banana Bread
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Single-Serving Vegan Banana Bread

50-Calorie Coconut-Covered Chocolate Protein Balls
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50-Calorie Coconut-Covered Chocolate Protein Balls

Pumpkin Raisin Flax Muffins
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Pumpkin Raisin Flax Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding
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Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding

Vegan Banana-Oat Protein Balls
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Vegan Banana-Oat Protein Balls

Strawberry Banana Creams
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Strawberry Banana Creams

Get the recipe: strawberry banana creams

Cherry Almond Coconut Protein Balls
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Cherry Almond Coconut Protein Balls

Almond Butter Apricot Bites
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Almond Butter Apricot Bites

Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups
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Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cups

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Protein Balls

Gingerbread Chia Pudding
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Gingerbread Chia Pudding

Get the recipe: gingerbread chia pudding

Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream Bites
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Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream Bites

Strawberry Protein Smoothie With Chia
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Strawberry Protein Smoothie With Chia

Sweet Potato Banana Protein Bread
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Sweet Potato Banana Protein Bread

Get the recipe: sweet potato banana bread

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls
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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Protein Balls