If you want to lose weight, indulging a little is actually recommended [1]. So if your sweet tooth has been kicked into high gear with all of the holiday treats being passed around, whip up one of these healthy dessert recipes — they were the most popular of the year, after all!
Source: Jenny Sugar, Lizzie Fuhr
Smudgies
Made with just three ingredients, this 92-calorie frozen dessert [2] will beat ice cream sandwich cravings instantly.
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Frozen Yogurt Cupcakes
For you ice cream addicts, these 30-calorie frozen yogurt cupcakes [3] will hit the spot.
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Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters
A treat for those who are vegan or Paleo, these dark chocolate nut clusters [4] are easy to whip up and only require four ingredients.
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Pumpkin Protein Cheesecake Mousse
This healthier pumpkin pie alternative [5] doesn't even need to be baked.
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Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers
Made with bananas, peanut butter, and Greek yogurt, these frozen nutty banana nibblers [6] are 166 calories per seven-piece serving.
Source: Jenny Sugar
Strawberry Banana Creams
Use the natural sweetness of fruit, and enjoy these strawberry banana creams [7].
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Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Bread
Warm and spiced, this oatmeal pumpkin bread [8] is always a crowd-pleaser.
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Lemon Raspberry Muffins
Low in sugar and high in protein, these lemon raspberry muffins [9] are sweet, soft, and delicious.
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Vegan Chocolate Cranberry Zucchini Bread
Try this decadent twist on the classic zucchini bread recipe [10], made with cocoa powder and dried cranberries.
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Chocolate Almond Protein Bars
These vegan chocolate almond protein bars [11] are meant for a snack but could easily count as dessert.
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Pumpkin-Carrot Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
Low in calories while remaining full of flavor, these pumpkin bars [12] make a great dessert that would be perfect for potlucks since they're much easier to share with large groups than pies.
Source: Lizzie Fuhr
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
These bite-size peanut butter chocolate chip balls [13] are much healthier than grabbing a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.
Source: Lizzie Fuhr
Banana Strawberry Apple Grape Muffins
Sweetened with nothing but fruit, these fruity muffins are only 100 calories [14].
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Slimmed-Down Brownies
At 125 calories, these brownies [15] offer all the chocolaty goodness you crave.
Source: Lizzie Fuhr
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Whip up a batch of these healthy pumpkin muffins [16] — the oats make them extrafilling.
Source: Jenny Sugar