Dessert Recipes 

Fruit Parfait

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serving Size: 1

Essential Info: A refreshing and naturally sweet treat.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1 tbsp granola

Directions:

1. Layer Greek yogurt, berries, and granola in a glass.
2. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
3. Serve immediately.

Bark Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serving Size: 1

Essential Info: A classic dessert with heart-healthy antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 6-8 fresh strawberries
• ¼ cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)

Directions:

1. Melt dark chocolate in the microwave or on a double boiler.
2. Dip strawberries into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
3. Place on parchment paper and let cool until chocolate hardens.

Baked Apples with Cinnamon

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 1

Essential Info: A warm, comforting dessert that’s naturally sweetened.

Ingredients:

• 1 apple, cored
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place the cored apple in a baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
3. Bake for 20 minutes until tender, and drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.

Coconut Macaroons

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serving Size: 1

Essential Info: A sweet coconut treat that’s simple and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Mix shredded coconut, egg whites, honey, and vanilla extract.
3. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Frozen Yogurt Bark

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Freeze Time: 2-3 hours
Serving Size: 1

Essential Info: A light and refreshing treat packed with probiotics.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• ¼ cup mixed berries (or your favorite fruit)

Directions:

1. Mix Greek yogurt and honey together.
2. Spread mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Top with mixed berries and freeze for 2-3 hours.
4. Break into pieces and serve.

Banana Nice Cream

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serving Size: 1

Essential Info: A dairy-free and cholesterol-free frozen dessert made from bananas.

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk

Directions:

1. Blend frozen bananas and almond milk until smooth and creamy.
2. Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or freeze for a firmer texture.

Almond Butter and Dark Chocolate Truffles

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2-3 hours
Serving Size: 1

Essential Info: A rich, satisfying treat with healthy fats.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup almond butter
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Directions:

1. Melt dark chocolate in the microwave or double boiler.
2. Mix almond butter and maple syrup in a bowl.
3. Form small balls with the almond butter mixture.
4. Dip the balls into the melted chocolate and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm.

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serving Size: 1

Essential Info: A creamy, decadent dessert full of healthy fats and antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
2. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Baked Pears with Walnuts

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 1

Essential Info: A warm, comforting dessert packed with fiber and healthy fats.

Ingredients:

• 2 pears, halved and cored
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp honey

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place pear halves in a baking dish, sprinkle with cinnamon, and top with chopped walnuts.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, then drizzle with honey before serving.

Raw Coconut-Lime Bites

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Serving Size: 1

Essential Info: A zesty, no-bake treat packed with healthy fats.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• Zest of 1 lime

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until sticky.
2. Form the mixture into small balls and refrigerate for 2 hours.
3. Serve chilled.

Chocolate Banana Bites

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freezing Time: 1 hour
Serving Size: 1

Essential Info: A creamy, chocolate-covered snack that’s both healthy and indulgent.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana, sliced
• ¼ cup dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)

Directions:

1. Slice banana into rounds and freeze for 1 hour.
2. Melt dark chocolate and dip the frozen banana slices into it.
3. Freeze again for 30 minutes until chocolate hardens.

These low-cholesterol dessert recipes combine heart-healthy ingredients with delicious flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health.