Though pregnancy is a time to take in nutrients that help your baby grow, it’s also a time when cravings are at an all-time high! Use these healthy pregnancy desserts to literally have your cake and eat it too.
"These recipes are saving me! I've already enjoyed the peanut butter fudge and the protein brownie batter--OMG so delicious! Completely hit the spot for a sweet craving, but I feel like I'm still treating my body well. Can't wait to try more!"
- Rachel
When it comes to pregnancy, cravings can be all over the place.
But there’s one thing that’s never disputed: at some point in time, you are going to want allll the sweet things.
As a mom of three, I found that I was chocolate-obsessed with my first babe, ice cream-obsessed with my second, and would eat everything under the sun (after the trimester of course, haha) with my third.
Thankfully, I was able to find a balance in each pregnancy that let me enjoy my cravings, not feel restricted, and still give my babe the healthy nutrients it needed.
So, if you are currently expecting, first off: congrats!!! Though I didn’t appreciate it with my first, it is truly a special time.
And second, scroll through the list of healthy pregnancy desserts below and pick out some new recipes to try.
Not only will you feel AMAZING indulging a craving but that voice inside your head telling you that you need nutrients will shut off too 😉
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- They’re all dairy-free and gluten-free
- Easy to make
- Rich, indulgent, comforting
- A blend of throw together pregnancy desserts and others that take some baking
A Few Resources For You
Listen, pregnancy can be a mess of your mind going wild. Here are a few things I like to pass along to expecting moms who feel a bit scattered.
- High protein pregnancy snacks
- Best pregnancy smoothies
- Pregnancy mocktails
- How to stay cool in summer while pregnant
- Hip exercises to prepare for labor
- Benefits of staying active while pregnant
Sugar-Free Banana Bread
A healthy, sugar-free banana bread that's kid and adult approved! This healthy banana bread is also dairy-free and gluten-free
Dairy-Free Sugar-Free Banana Bread
Protein Peanut Butter Cups (dairy-free)
Skip the Reese's cups and opt for these protein peanut butter cups instead! Thick peanut butter topped with melted chocolate and totally dairy-free to make the perfect healthy indulgence.
Protein Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
Peanut Butter Protein Brownies
A fudgy, dairy-free chocolate brownie recipe you shouldn’t live without! These bite-sized brownies can be made as an indulgent snack or an extra indulgent dessert for any occasion. Allergy-friendly and high in protein they’re the perfect dessert.
Peanut Butter Protein Brownies
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls
These no-bake cookie dough balls are soft, chewy, and taste as if you’re licking the batter from the spoon. Whip up the cookie dough bites in just five minutes, and curb a craving in minutes!
Cookie Dough Protein Bites
Dairy-Free Protein Cookie Dough
A delicious blend of protein and dessert! This dairy-free protein cookie dough comes together in just five minutes and is the perfect addition to family movie night.
Check out this recipe
Protein Powder Brownies (Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free)
Thick and easy to make, these chocolate protein brownies are a great way to curb cravings and fuel up!
Chocolate Protein Powder Brownies
Chocolate Protein Zucchini Bread
The best protein dessert to curb a craving and fuel up! This protein zucchini bread is naturally gluten-free, swirled with chocolate, and loaded with healthy ingredients.
Gluten-Free Protein Zucchini Bread
Chocolate Protein Brownies Recipe
Easy to make, these high-protein brownies are naturally dairy and gluten-free. They're a chewy brownie drizzled with chocolate sauce that's a hit with everyone.
Dairy and Gluten-Free Protein Brownies
Soft Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies (no flour!)
Indulge in these chocolate chip peanut butter protein cookies the next time a craving hits! These protein cookies are naturally dairy & gluten-free and come in with a whopping 7 grams of protein.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
Chocolate Almond Flour Cookies
Naturally gluten-free these almond flour cookies are light, soft, and drizzled with melted chocolate. They’re the perfect dessert to whip up in a pinch as they only require common pantry staples.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Flour Cookies
Dairy And Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies
Sweet but with a refreshing burst of flavor these gluten-free lemon cookies come out thin and chewy making them the perfect dessert for anyone who loves lemon!
Dairy and Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies
Flourless Peanut Butter And Jelly Thumbprint Cookies (dairy & gluten-free)
Bring back your childhood with these soft peanut butter and jelly thumbprints! With only 5 ingredients these peanut butter cookies are flourless, gluten-free, and healthy. They take the iconic sandwich and make it into something new.
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
Vanilla Protein Cupcakes (Gluten-free)
Indulge your sweet tooth with these protein cupcakes! Vanilla in flavor and naturally dairy-free, these cupcakes are soft, light, and the perfect way to treat yourself.
Dairy-Free Vanilla Protein Cupcakes
Homemade Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
These chocolate almond butter cups are perfect for any dark chocolate lover! An easy, no-bake dessert they're decadent and delicious!
Almond Butter Protein Cups
High Protein Carrot Mug Cake
All the favors of your favorite carrot cake dessert but without all of the calories and effort! This carrot mug cake is a dairy-free, high-protein, 2-minute variation on the classic recipe you love.
High Protein Carrot Mug Cake
Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
A delicious blend of chocolate flavor this protein powder mug cake makes the perfect indulgence! Whipped up in just two minutes, you’ll be enjoying a treat in no time.
Chocolate Protein Powder Mug Cake
Chocolate Protein Balls (No Peanut Butter!)
Rich, indulgent chocolate flavored all rolled into a fudge-like texture, these chocolate protein balls are made without peanut butter, dairy, or gluten but come with 10 grams of protein per serving.
Chocolate Protein Brownie Balls
Homemade Snickers With Dates
Rich in chocolate flavor with a homemade caramel sauce and bite of crunch these homemade Snickers with dates are the perfect healthy candy bar.
Dairy-Free Snickers With Dates
Banana Chia Seed Protein Pudding
A creamy, comforting blend of flavors made into a healthy snack for busy days. This banana chia pudding is the perfect make ahead recipe that combines both sweet flavor and high protein!
High Protein Banana Chia Pudding
Double Chocolate Protein Bars Without Nuts
Rich, indulgent, and with a mousse-like filling these nut-free protein bars are the perfect way to indulge a craving without sacrificing your hard work. And they're naturally gluten-free too!
Chocolate Protein Bar Recipe No Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter Protein Fudge
The perfect high-protein dessert recipe! This peanut butter protein fudge has 17 grams of protein but is naturally sweetened with honey to keep it semi-healthy, low-calorie and delicious.
High Protein Peanut Butter Fudge
Paleo Protein Fudge
An easy way to boost your protein intake a bit while enjoying some chocolate! This protein fudge keeps well in the freezer for days you just need something sweet.
Chocolate Collagen Powder Fudge
Mini Blueberry Maple Tarts In A Paleo Pie Crust
The perfect snack or healthy dessert! these blueberry mini pies are made from simple ingredients and a refreshing burst of summertime flavor.
Dairy and Gluten-Free Blueberry Tarts
High Protein Chocolate Mousse (No Dairy!)
Indulge in a delicious and healthy dessert with chocolate protein mousse. Made with only a handful of ingredients this protein mousse is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Chocolate Protein Powder Mousse
High Protein Edible Brownie Batter
Thick, sticky, and sweet this edible brownie batter is dairy-free, gluten-free, and high in protein! Made with minimal ingredients this high protein recipe makes a great snack or easy dessert.
Chocolate Protein Brownie Batter
Dairy-free Mango Ice Cream
The perfect summertime treat, this homemade mango ice cream is made with just two ingredients (and no ice cream maker!) and comes out tropical, refreshing, and creamy!
Dairy-Free Mango Ice Cream Recipe
Frozen Paleo Chocolate Covered Banana Bites
An easy, no-bake dessert perfect for warm weather. Minimal ingredients and a hit with kids!
Frozen Banana Bites With Chocolate
Chocolate Dipped Protein Ice Cream Bars
Made with a rich vanilla protein ice cream and coasted in a two-ingredient chocolate shell these homemade ice cream bars are the perfect way to treat yourself while still sticking to your goals.
Check out this recipe
Easy Protein Powder Ice Cream Recipe
This protein powder ice cream is made without an ice cream machine but with a protein kick! Creamy and indulgent it's sweetened with frozen bananas and chocolate chips to give you the best, most-fueling summer treat!
Peanut Butter Protein Powder Ice Cream
Healthy Caramel Popcorn
Skip the corn syrup and enjoy the sticky, sweet, crunchy flavors of this healthy caramel popcorn! The perfect treat for movie night or homemade food gifts.
Healthy Caramel Popcorn
Throw Together Pregnancy Desserts
These healthy desserts are ones you can whip up in just minutes to satisfy your sweet cravings. Pair them with fresh fruit or enjoy them as-is. They're perfect sweet treats for "I need it now" situations.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Protein Mug Cake
A delicious blend of chocolate flavor this protein powder mug cake makes the perfect indulgence! Whipped up in just two minutes, you’ll be enjoying a treat in no time.
Chocolate Protein Powder Mug Cake
Peanut Butter Banana Protein Pudding
A creamy, protein-packed, banana cream pudding. This protein pudding recipe is a healthy snack that whips up in just minutes.
Dairy-Free Banana Protein Pudding
Healthy Chocolate Pudding Recipe (Dairy-Free)
Sweetened with maple syrup this healthy chocolate pudding recipe is a great way to curb cravings! healthy enough to give to toddlers and sweet enough that's you'll enjoy it yourself.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding Recipe
Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding Recipe
This four-ingredient dairy-free chocolate pudding recipe is fast to whip up and makes a perfect, healthy snack for kiddos or adults!
Sugar-Free Chocolate Banana Pudding
Protein Pudding Recipe
Sticky, indulgent, and made with only five ingredients! This simple chocolate protein pudding recipe a healthy way to curb a craving before bed.
Chocolate Protein Pudding
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars (dairy-free)
A 5-ingredient, peanut butter crunch bars recipe you'll love sinking your teeth into! A blend of maple syrup and cacao powder red over crispy rice cereal to create a chewy, crunchy texture.
Dark Chocolate Crunch Bar recipe
Whole30 Whipped Cream (dairy-free)
This coconut whipped cream recipe is light, fluffy, and decadent… all with only two ingredients!
Coconut Whipped Cream
Half Baked Vegan Mug Brownie
Gooey and delicious this vegan mug brownie has all the classic indulgence of chocolate brownies with a hint of protein for fuel.
Healthy Vegan Mug Brownie
4 Ingredient Chocolate protein Pudding (dairy-free)
Deliciously simple to make this chocolate protein pudding recipe os completely dairy-free but comes with a thick, rich texture that's perfect to curb a craving.
Pea Protein Pudding
High Protein Mug Cake (gluten-free)
A deliciously simple dessert recipe made in just two minutes! Thisgluten-free protein mug cake is the best way to curb a craving while still giving your body some of the fuel it needs.
Funfetti Protein Mug Cake
Gabrielle says
What a great list of tempting recipes! I'm going to try crunch bars first! I love chocolate pudding!
fitasamamabear says
Mmm I love anything with a bit of crunch!
Michelle says
Such a great round up of healthy desserts to enjoy, even after pregnancy! My SIL just gave birth so I will be forwarding this to her as she loooooves snacks and desserts!
fitasamamabear says
Awww congrats to your SIL!
Rachel says
These recipes are saving me! I've already enjoyed the peanut butter fudge and the protein brownie batter--OMG so delicious! Completely hit the spot for a sweet craving, but I feel like I'm still treating my body well. Can't wait to try more!
fitasamamabear says
It's so nice to have something sweet but feel good about it!
Sharon says
I'm definitely craving chocolate, love that these have extra protein to help me actually stay full while indulging a bit during my pregnancy!
fitasamamabear says
It's the best of both worlds!