10 Sweet Treats That Are Shockingly Healthy

Tired of feeling like the words "dessert" and "healthy" don't belong in the same sentence? We all love satisfying that sweet tooth, but often, the most tempting treats leave us feeling sluggish and regretting the splurge. These incredible desserts use healthy and wholesome ingredient swaps that transform normal treats into a nutritious powerhouse. From no-bake bites to creamy indulgences, you'll look forward to eating every single one!

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Date Bark

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A 4-ingredient recipe that’s the best kind of flavor combination. This date bark recipe is swirled with peanut butter and chocolate to make for a rich, crunchy indulgence that you won’t want to share.

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free Date Bark

Baked Apples with Oatmeal Filling

With mouthwatering cinnamon flavor, these healthy, vegan baked apples are stuffed with a sweet oatmeal filling and baked until soft. Use them for an indulgent brunch or fall-inspired dessert. Plus, they can be made ahead of time so they're perfect for overnight guests!

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Vegan Baked Apples

Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Bars

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Coated in a crunchy chocolate topping with a soft cookie-like base, these cookie dough bars are perfect for munching. Naturally dairy-free, grain-free, and gluten-free, these no-bake cookie bars can be made into a low-carb dessert as well to make them a healthy swap for a traditional treat.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Cookie Dough Bars

Whole30 Blackberry Ice Cream

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Super refreshing you won't believe this whole30 ice cream is made with just three ingredients. Creamy, rich, and bursting with blackberries, this healthy ice cream whips up in a pinch! To learn more: Whole30 Ice Cream

Gluten-Free Frosted Cashew Cookies

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Indulgent, simple, and totally irresistible! These cashew butter cookies come out soft before their firm enough to be frosted with chocolate. Naturally gluten-free but totally sweet these cashew butter cookies are a staple recipe to have on hand. To learn more: Cashew Cookies

White Chocolate Freezer Fudge

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Deliciously creamy, this white chocolate freezer fudge is made with just six ingredients. Sweetened naturally with honey and paleo chocolate chips this dairy-free fudge needs no tampering and can also be made keto!

Get the recipe: Dairy-Free White Chocolate Freezer Fudge

High Protein Baked Vanilla Berry Yogurt

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A delicious, high-protein snack or crazy simple protein dessert. This baked yogurt is loaded with rich vanilla flavor wrapped into a warm, custard-like filling. The easiest way to amp up your protein and enjoy what you eat.

Get the recipe: High Protein Baked Yogurt

Paleo Chocolate Coconut Drop Cookies

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Indulgent, double chocolate flavored, and classified as a healthy dessert. These coconut drop cookies are dairy-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly.

Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Coconut Drop Cookies

Dairy-Free Fudgy Brownies

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Thick, fudgy, and rich, this protein brownies recipe is secretly good for you too! Naturally gluten-free, this brownies recipe uses vegan protein powder in place of flour to give you all the indulgence without the calories. To learn more: Dairy-Free Fudgy Protein Brownies

Vanilla Collagen Birthday Cake Donuts

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Light, cakey vanilla collagen donuts that make an ideal post-workout snack. These protein donuts are so good you wouldn't know that they're not the real thing! Naturally gluten-free and easy to make these vanilla donuts can be topped with sprinkles chocolate chips or your favorite glaze.

Get the recipe: Cakey Vanilla Collagen Donuts