If you're looking for a healthy but satisfying dessert, these Paleo recipes from our friends at PaleoHacks [1] are perfect for you!
Let's face it — it can be hard to stick to the Paleo diet when dessert time rolls around.
But don't give up the fight! With coconut cream as a pretty spectacular stand-in for milk, cream, and other dairy products, and fragrant nut flours as solid replacements for all-purpose wheat flour, there's really nothing that can't be replicated for the Paleo diet.
And since dark chocolate [2] is not only allowed but encouraged for its proven antioxidant count, we can guarantee that many Paleo desserts aren't just tasty, they can be downright good for you!
All it takes is a solid collection of go-to recipes and a little know-how.
So whether you want to spend a Sunday making delicious Paleo dough from scratch and melting down chocolaty goodness, or you just want to whip something up quick on a weekday in under 20 minutes, we can help get you started with this collection of 37 dessert recipes.
From classic baked goods to no-bake tarts, homemade frozen popsicles, fiery s'mores, sweet marzipan, and whipped meringues, this list of the most decadent Paleo desserts is sure to have something for everyone in your family.
Did we mention we found some pretty good Girl Scout cookie knockoffs, too?
Apple Crisp
For a supercozy dessert, try this simple apple crisp [3] topped with a nutty mixture of coconut, cinnamon, and almonds.
Fruit Banana Split
Try this fruit-forward healthy banana split [4], drizzled with a homemade strawberry and blueberry sauce.
Mini Paleo Apple Pies
Remember those bite-size treats from a certain fast-food restaurant? This Paleo version [5] packs all the real foods and none of the chemicals.
"Peanut" Butter Truffles
With a crisp chocolate shell and a soft buttery inside, who doesn’t love a good truffle? This version [6] is made up of only five ingredients, and it’s sure to impress your friends!
Eggnog Cupcakes
These festive nutmeg cakes [7] are spongy and light, topped with a whipped vanilla frosting of coconut cream and maple syrup.
Paleo Samoas
Samoas are everyone’s favorite Girl Scout cookie, right? Re-create this coco-nutty classic [8] with this recipe. Chances are, you have all the ingredients to make it right now!
Caramel Toffee Ice Cream
You won’t believe that this decadent dessert [9] is as healthy as it is: the three ingredients are bananas, dates, and carob powder!
Coconut Pineapple Cake
This tropical dessert [10] is moist and fruity, perfect for daydreaming about a trip to the islands.
Peach Cobbler
The nutty topping of chopped pecans, butter, and coconut sugar [11] is a great counterpoint to fresh, juicy peaches.
Caramel Cheesecake Bites
With an almond-date crust, a coconut-cashew filling, and a supersimple caramel sauce of honey and butter, this Paleo alternative to cheesecake [12] really nails it!
Mexican Churros
Finish Taco Tuesday on the right note — with these crunchy churros [13] dusted with cinnamon and sugar.
Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Mousse
With only six ingredients and a prep time of 10 minutes, this dessert [14] is perfect for a busy weeknight.
Carrot Cake Bites
These no-bake treats [15] consist of only five ingredients blended together, molded into balls, and stored in the refrigerator. Perfect to have on hand when the sweet tooth strikes!
Paleo Twix Bar
What’s better than a Twix bar? A whole Paleo tart that tastes just like a Twix bar! This recipe [16] includes a shortbread crust, creamy caramel filling, and chocolate topping for a dessert that will knock anyone’s socks off.
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
This dessert [17] is great as a breakfast item or snack, too. Try adding walnuts to make this sweet bread extra filling!
Apricot Marzipan
This delicious and healthy five-ingredient marzipan [18] is studded with dried apricots and sweetened with almond essence.
Chocolate Coconut Bites
These fun treats [19] are poured into your candy mold of choice (muffin tins work fine!) and topped with nuts, fruit, or whatever your Paleo heart desires!
Cinnamon Apple Cookies
Can’t decide if you’re in the mood for an apple pie or a cookie? Try this chewy hybird [20], sweetened with dates and studded with golden raisins.
Sweet and Salty Chocolate Bark
This four-ingredient treat [21] of chocolate, cherries, pecans, and sea salt achieves the ultimate sweet-salty balance for a quick and easy dessert.
No-Bake Paleo Peppermint Chocolate Cheesecake
Soaked raw cashews are the perfect replacement for cheese in this Paleo take [22] on a creamy, chocolaty classic.
Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream
This ice cream [23] is a bit labor-intensive, but worth it for the true mouthfeel of real ice cream with eggs and coconut cream. The best part is, you don’t even need an ice cream maker!
Magic Cookie Bars
Paleo’s answer to seven-layer bars, these magical little treats [24] are beautiful to look at — and great to bite into, too.
Coconut Mango Popsicles
Time to dust off those old popsicle molds and layer them up with mango and coconut milk mixed with honey [25]. You’ll never buy those sugar-laden popsicles again!
Paleo S’mores
Craving a campfire treat? Try these Paleo s'mores [26], which include recipes for homemade graham crackers and marshmallows!
The Ultimate Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
What makes them ultimate? These cookies [27] are soft, chewy and super simple with only five ingredients!
Molasses Cookies With Maple Cream Filling
These delightful little cookie sandwiches [28] are sweet and chewy — and will stay soft for days!
Chocolate Lasagna
Chocolate lasagna [29]?! Yes, it’s a thing! Layered with chocolate “Oreo” cake, Paleo chocolate pudding, and whipped cream frosting, this lasagna will change the way you look at Italian food forever.
Strawberry Almond Galette
This simple, rustic version of a frut pie [30] is a great way to use up lots of strawberries. The flaky almond crust will make it look like you just came home from a French bakery!
Apple "Nachos"
If you like smearing apple slices with almond butter for a snack, you’ll LOVE this dessert-y version [31] of melted chocolate, raisins, and shredded coconut.
Raspberry Ice Cream Bon Bons
Ice cream is always better when it’s coated with a hard chocolate shell. Try these homemade bon bons [32], made with an ice cream mixture from frozen raspberries and coconut milk.
Skillet Brownie Sundaes
There are few desserts more decadent than a brownie sundae. This version [33] takes it one step further with brown sugar bacon crumbles.
Coconut Flour Shortbread Cookies
Delicious, chocolate-drizzled cookies [34] with just five ingredients in 15 minutes? Yes. Always.
Chocolate Chip Doughnuts With Chocolate Glaze
These baked, cakey doughnuts [35] are glazed with even more dark melted chocolate.
Chocolate Almond Butter Brownies
Brownies swirled with chocolate [36] and almond butter are hard to beat . . . that is, until you mix in some chocolate chips.
Decadent Paleo Custard
This simple, five-ingredient custard [37] takes only 10 minutes to whip up and is just as luscious and creamy as the name implies.
Broiled Grapefruit
If you’re in the mood for something quick and healthy, try broiling grapefruit [38] halves with honey, ginger, and slices of strawberries. Just a little caramelization elevates these simple ingredients into something fantastic!
Mexican Chocolate Pot de Crème
This fragrant dessert drink [39] topped with some whipped cream is a must try.