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    10 Healthy Easter Desserts That Won’t Spike Your Blood Sugar

    Modified: Apr 12, 2025 · by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Skip the sugar crash this Easter and enjoy every bite of these better-for-you, healthy desserts that bring all the flavor, minus the guilt! From no-bake delights to healthy takes on chocolate classics, there’s something festive and fun for everyone. Perfect for basket fillers or just sneaking a little something sweet after dinner!

    Banana Pecan Chocolate Brownies

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    Amp up your daily protein intake and indulge your sweet tooth with these banana protein brownies! Rich and fudgy in texture and with no sugar added, these flourless brownies make the perfect "everyday" dessert.

    Get the recipe: Flourless Banana Protein Brownies

    High Protein Strawberry Cheesecake

    Protein cheesecake topped with strawberries topping on a white plate.
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    Rich and indulgent but high in protein this strawberry protein cheesecake recipe makes the perfect dessert! Made with a chewy protein cookie base and topped with a creamy cheesecake filling, this protein dessert is worth the extra effort.

    Get the recipe: High Protein Cheesecake

    2-Minute Carrot Mug Cake

    Carrot mug cake in a white ramekin with a spoon in the ramekin and cream cheese frosting on top. Ramekin on a cutting board with carrot behind it.
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    A microwave mug cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This carrot mug cake is ready to eat in just two minutes and comes out soft, fluffy, and with 15 grams of protein. 

    Get the recipe: Carrot Mug Cake

    Gluten-Free Funfetti Cupcakes

    Vanilla protein cupcake with dairy-free frosting and sprinkles in a blue cupcake liner with more cupcakes behind it on a cutting board.
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    Soft, light, and full of fuel these birthday cake protein cupcakes make dessert worth waiting for. These gluten-free cupcakes are made with healthy pantry staples so they come together quickly. Topped with your favorite frosting they’re the best way to celebrate.

    Get the recipe: Birthday Cake Protein Cupcakes

    Carrot Cake Protein Oatmeal Balls

    No bake protein ball on a pink muffin tin with dairy-free icing and more balls in tins behind it with a bowl to the side
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    Easy to make and soft in texture these carrot cake protein balls have all the flavor of carrot cake without all the calories! A protein ball recipe with oats, vegan protein powder, and banana, these bites make a great snack or easy, no-bake dessert! To learn more: Carrot Cake Protein Balls

    Paleo and Gluten-Free Mini Blueberry Tarts

    Blueberry tart with almond flour crust on a white muffin tin with blueberries and more tarts behind it.
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    Fruity, delicious, and with a paleo, almond flour crust! These mini blueberry tarts are a perfect summertime staple. They're light and indulgent but not too sweet and work just as well as a refreshing dessert as they do a healthy snack.

    Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Mini Blueberry Tarts

    No-Churn Vanilla Protein Ice Cream

    hand using a black and steel ice cream scoop t scoop out vanilla protein ice cream with sprinkles from a baking tin with ice cream cones and sprinkles around it
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    Smooth, creamy, and no churning required! This vanilla protein ice cream is a delicious way to indulge while still boosting your daily protein intake. Made with just five ingredients this protein ice cream can be eaten in a bowl or scooped into an ice cream cone to cool down on a hot day.

    Get the recipe: Vanilla Protein Ice Cream

    Dairy-Free Carrot Cake Collagen Cookies

    Carrot collagen cookies topped with cream cheese frosting and pecans on a piece of parchment paper.
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    Super light, with a sweet and nutty flavor these carrot cake collagen cookies are the best way to indulge while gaining some fuel too! Six grams of protein per cookie and topped with dairy-free cream cheese frosting these gluten-free cookies are a soft, tasty, dessert.

    Get the recipe: Carrot Cake Collagen Cookies

    Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bark

    aAplate of protein peanut butter on top of a kitchen towel.
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    Made with only 5 ingredients and with 7+ grams of protein this peanut butter protein bark is the ultimate treat. If you have a sweet tooth, this crunchy peanut butter bark swirled with chocolate is a tasty way to curb it.

    Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bark 

    Vanilla Almond Flour Cashew Cupcakes

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    Easy to make, these decadent almond flour cupcakes make for a simple gluten-free dessert! Dress them up for any occasion or just top them with your favorite frosting for an everyday indulgence.

    Get the recipe: Vanilla Almond Flour Cupcakes

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