17 Healthier Desserts That Are Actually Delicious

    For impressing everyone including yourself.

    Shannon Rosenberg
    by Shannon Rosenberg

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    Dessert is a beautiful thing. But it can be packed with sugar and processed crap.

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    So, we rounded up recipes that are made mostly with whole (or minimally processed) ingredients, smart substitutes, and not a ton of added sugar. They also happen to be delicious and pretty damn good looking, which makes them the perfect thing to bring to a potluck or dinner party or simply make for yourself when you feel like creating a work of art you can eat.

    1. Raw Chocolate Cherry Mousse Cake

    thefirstmess.com

    This decadent cake is naturally flavored with fresh and dried fruit. Get the recipe here.

    2. Healthy Banoffee Parfaits

    topwithcinnamon.com

    Just go ahead and eat dessert for breakfast with this parfait. First you make three-ingredient granola on the stove and then layer it with yogurt. Then, if you're feeling frisky, drizzle some three-ingredient date caramel on top. Get the recipe here.

    3. Flourless Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies

    ambitiouskitchen.com

    Make these gooey blondies with chickpeas, peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter), chocolate chips, and maple syrup. Get the recipe here.

    4. Spicy Ginger Watermelon Popsicles

    withfoodandlove.com

    To make these watermelon pops you do need a popsicle mold. But from there all you need is a blender, strainer, and three ingredients (watermelon, sea salt, and ginger). Get the recipe here.

    5. Raspberry Ripple Coconut Ice Cream

    minimalistbaker.com

    If you have an ice cream maker, try making this tart, creamy dairy-free coconut delight. Get the recipe here.

    6. Sea Salt Pumpkin Butter Cups

    lexiscleankitchen.com

    Make these pumpkin butter cups with just dark chocolate, pumpkin puree, almond butter and pumpkin pie spice. Get the recipe here.

    7. Mango Brulèe

    dineanddish.net

    This recipe is quick, flavorful, can be made with a broiler and five ingredients. Get the recipe here.

    8. Breakfast Banana Bread Ice Cream Sundaes

    topwithcinnamon.com

    Two words: Breakfast. Sundae. And all you need is a blender, a few ripe bananas, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and baking soda. Get the recipe here.

    9. Almost Raw Cherry Cheesecake

    thefirstmess.com

    This impressive dessert is not for the faint of heart — the pie filling calls for Kombucha. That said, the cherry topping is made with bourbon, so maybe it's all worth it? Get the recipe here.

    10. Almond & Chocolate Pots de Creme

    greenkitchenstories.com

    Make these on the stove and then serve them with yogurt, fresh fruit, or your favorite chopped nuts. Get the recipe here.

    11. Red, White, and Blueberry Ice Cream Pie with Granola Crust

    yummymummykitchen.com

    Make this pie with a granola (store-bought is fine) crust, frozen yogurt, fresh fruit, and agave. Get the recipe here.

    12. Chocolate Chia Mousse

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    This mousse looks fancy but you basically just assemble it with chia seeds, cacao powder, coconut milk, and either honey or agave, and let it sit in the fridge. Get the recipe here.

    13. Two-Bite Blackberry Jam Pies

    ohladycakes.com
    ohladycakes.com

    After you mix the five-ingredient dough and let it rest in the fridge, stir together the three-ingredient filling. You need a ravioli stamp and a light touch to assemble each bite, but it'll be worth it once you taste these badboys. Get the recipe here.

    14. Fresh Cranberry Crumb Bars

    nutritionicity.com

    This is sort of a cranberry pie but in bar form. First you'll make the crust and then the filling in a blender, and bake the whole thing before letting it cool and cutting it into bars. Get the recipe here.

    15. Strawberry Shortcake Donuts with Basil Macerated Strawberries + Coconut Cream

    withfoodandlove.com

    Grab a donut pan to make these donuts. While they're baking, make the five-ingredient strawberries topping. Then whip chilled coconut milk for the topping. Get the recipe here.

    16. Raw Lime Tart with a Cacao Base

    lifeofgoodness.com.au

    If you have a cake tin and blender, you can make this tangy tart which, btw, is sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Get the recipe here.

    17. No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    ifoodreal.com

    You use a blender or food processor to make both the crust and the filling for pie which you then freeze and then serve cold. Get the recipe here.