10 Sweet Treats That Won’t Derail Your Weight Loss Goals

Trying to eat with intention doesn’t mean cutting out all the fun, especially when it comes to dessert. These delicious sweet treats are proof you can enjoy something delicious without tossing your goals out the window. Each option delivers all the yum, minus the stress and panic over the scale. From no-bake bites to lighter spins on classics, these recipes are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Sugar-Free Cinnamon Banana Bread

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Moist and indulgent without the sugar rush this dairy-free banana bread makes the perfect everyday dessert. A delicious almond flour banana loaf with just the right amount of cinnamon and walnuts for crunch.

Get the recipe: Soft Sugar-Free Banana Bread

Chocolate Protein Freezer Fudge

Silky smooth this chocolate protein fudge makes a tasty, bite-sized protein dessert! This freezer fudge is easy to whip up (only 6 ingredients!) and naturally dairy and gluten-free.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Protein Fudge

Fluffy Chocolate Protein Mousse

Combining the rich flavor of chocolate with the nutritional benefits of protein powder, this protein mousse recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth! To learn more: Chocolate Protein Mousse

High Protein Strawberry Cheesecake

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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

Chocolate Protein Donuts

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Soft, fluffy donuts topped with a sticky, dairy-free chocolate glaze. These protein donuts make the perfect healthy dessert when you want something sweet but also something fueling.

Get the recipe: Glazed Protein Donuts

Dairy-Free 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

Homemade Twix Protein Bars

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Crumbly cookie base, chewy caramel center, and coated in a rich chocolate sauce… and all high in protein! These protein Twix bars are a dairy-free, gluten-free twist on your favorite candy bar. To learn more: Dairy-Free Twix Protein Bars

Zesty Paleo Lemon Bars

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Zesty in flavor, these paleo lemon bars are the perfect summer dessert! Naturally gluten-free these lemon squares are easy to make and minimal in sugar.

Get the recipe: Paleo Lemon Bars

5-Ingredient Cherry Crisp

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Made with only 5 ingredients, this gluten-free cherry crisp is a delicious summer dessert. With a sweet but comforting flavor, it’s whipped up in just 20 minutes and can be used as an everyday treat or a last-minute addition to a gathering.

Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Cherry Crisp

Gluten-Free Coconut Thumbprint Cookies

Almond and coconut thumbprint cookies with chocolate topping on a cooling rack. — Image Credit: Fit as a Mama Bear

With a soft, light, texture and topped with a healthy, 5-minute chocolate frosting to make the perfect dessert. With a base of almond and coconut flour, the cookies are sweet and delicate but also deliciously indulgent. To learn more: Coconut Thumbprint Cookies