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Whilesome protein powderscan be healthy supplements of theimportant macronutrient, most aren’t the most tasty additions to desserts because of their distinct flavors. These delicious bites use no protein powder and still pack in at leastseven grams of proteinper serving to help satisfy cravings and keep you feeling full for longer. Recipes like our Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake and 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream are whole-food options for a tasty and protein-packed sweet treat to end the day.
01of 17Almond Flour CakeView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali RameeThis light and fluffy almond flour cake is flavored simply with almond extract and orange zest. Whipped egg whites give this gluten-free cake a light texture.
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Almond Flour Cake
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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
This light and fluffy almond flour cake is flavored simply with almond extract and orange zest. Whipped egg whites give this gluten-free cake a light texture.
02of 17Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound CakeView RecipeThis healthy pound cake recipe isn’t just delicious—it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy—the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
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Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
This healthy pound cake recipe isn’t just delicious—it also only requires one bowl to make. For the best cake texture, be sure to beat the sugar and butter together long enough in Step 2 to look creamy—the time it takes to get there varies according to the type of electric mixer you have. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
03of 17Banana Pudding ParfaitsView RecipeAndrea MathisThese individual banana puddings contain all of those delicious traditional banana pudding flavors in a healthy little parfait package. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
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Banana Pudding Parfaits
Andrea Mathis
These individual banana puddings contain all of those delicious traditional banana pudding flavors in a healthy little parfait package. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
04of 17Homemade Vanilla Ice CreamView RecipeHere’s a simple recipe for low-fat vanilla ice cream. Our version has all the richness you’ll need but about 90 fewer calories than store-bought premium ice cream and a whopping 15 grams less total fat and 10 grams less saturated fat per serving.
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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
Here’s a simple recipe for low-fat vanilla ice cream. Our version has all the richness you’ll need but about 90 fewer calories than store-bought premium ice cream and a whopping 15 grams less total fat and 10 grams less saturated fat per serving.
05of 17Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline SauceView RecipeThe dessert menu at Brigtsen’s restaurant in New Orleans offers “Bread Pudding du Jour,” which changes with the seasons. This sweet potato version plays well during the holidays.
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Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauce
The dessert menu at Brigtsen’s restaurant in New Orleans offers “Bread Pudding du Jour,” which changes with the seasons. This sweet potato version plays well during the holidays.
06of 17Oatmeal Cookie Fruit PizzaView RecipeThis classic fruit pizza recipe starts with a giant oatmeal cookie that’s topped with a cream cheese-yogurt sauce plus berry and kiwi slices for a fun, colorful dessert pizza. The crowd-pleasing lightened-up dessert will be the first to go at your next potluck or barbecue.
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Oatmeal Cookie Fruit Pizza
This classic fruit pizza recipe starts with a giant oatmeal cookie that’s topped with a cream cheese-yogurt sauce plus berry and kiwi slices for a fun, colorful dessert pizza. The crowd-pleasing lightened-up dessert will be the first to go at your next potluck or barbecue.
07of 172-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice CreamView RecipeWhir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.
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2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
Whir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.
08of 17No-Bake Cherry CheesecakeView RecipeThis no-bake cherry cheesecake is an easy summertime treat. This no-bake cheesecake recipe has omega-3-rich walnuts in the graham cracker crust and uses nonfat Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese in the filling to keep saturated fat in check. If you want a bright red topping, use sour cherries. Sweet cherries give it a more purple hue. To make gluten-free no-bake cherry cheesecake, use gluten-free graham crackers.
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No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
This no-bake cherry cheesecake is an easy summertime treat. This no-bake cheesecake recipe has omega-3-rich walnuts in the graham cracker crust and uses nonfat Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese in the filling to keep saturated fat in check. If you want a bright red topping, use sour cherries. Sweet cherries give it a more purple hue. To make gluten-free no-bake cherry cheesecake, use gluten-free graham crackers.
09of 17Lemon Frozen Yogurt RipienoView RecipeLemon lovers will enjoy the bright flavor of this creamy, refreshing dessert. To make it extra special, serve it in a frozen lemon cup! You can use the juice from your lemon cups to make the frozen yogurt or keep it on hand to enjoy later.
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Lemon Frozen Yogurt Ripieno
Lemon lovers will enjoy the bright flavor of this creamy, refreshing dessert. To make it extra special, serve it in a frozen lemon cup! You can use the juice from your lemon cups to make the frozen yogurt or keep it on hand to enjoy later.
10of 17Blitz Torte with Orange Curd & MeringueView RecipeA blitz torte—or “lightning cake,” roughly translated—is a German-American layer cake. This cake has buttery, almost cookie-like cake layers, creamy orange curd filling and a crisp meringue decorated with crunchy almonds. Though it looks impressive, the cake is relatively cheap to make with only a handful of ingredients: Egg whites are used in the meringue, while the yolks go in the cake; both the zest and juice from a single orange flavor the curd. The rest is just flour, sugar, salted (regular) butter and a splash of vanilla. Serve this beautiful cake for any special occasion. Read more aboutthis cake.
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Blitz Torte with Orange Curd & Meringue
A blitz torte—or “lightning cake,” roughly translated—is a German-American layer cake. This cake has buttery, almost cookie-like cake layers, creamy orange curd filling and a crisp meringue decorated with crunchy almonds. Though it looks impressive, the cake is relatively cheap to make with only a handful of ingredients: Egg whites are used in the meringue, while the yolks go in the cake; both the zest and juice from a single orange flavor the curd. The rest is just flour, sugar, salted (regular) butter and a splash of vanilla. Serve this beautiful cake for any special occasion. Read more aboutthis cake.
11of 17Almond BurfiView RecipeBurfi is an Indian sweet treat often served and gifted during Diwali and other festivals–or whenever one has a craving. Usually made with either condensed milk or ghee (or both), it’s a decadent sweet that’s not quite a cookie, not quite a candy, but something in between. It’s often described as a kind of fudge. Throughout South Asia and the diaspora, different families have their own unique ways of making it, and that’s the beauty: from the size and shape to the toppings and mix-in spices, everything can be customized. Even chocolate burfi is a thing! This version uses nonfat dry milk powder, almond flour and less sugar than most other burfi recipes for sweet satisfaction that’s just a bit lighter, so you can feel good about serving up seconds.
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Almond Burfi
Burfi is an Indian sweet treat often served and gifted during Diwali and other festivals–or whenever one has a craving. Usually made with either condensed milk or ghee (or both), it’s a decadent sweet that’s not quite a cookie, not quite a candy, but something in between. It’s often described as a kind of fudge. Throughout South Asia and the diaspora, different families have their own unique ways of making it, and that’s the beauty: from the size and shape to the toppings and mix-in spices, everything can be customized. Even chocolate burfi is a thing! This version uses nonfat dry milk powder, almond flour and less sugar than most other burfi recipes for sweet satisfaction that’s just a bit lighter, so you can feel good about serving up seconds.
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High-Protein Lemon-Blueberry Cake
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Liv Dansky, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
13of 17Quick Strawberry “Cheesecake"View RecipeGet cheesecake flavor without having to bake with this healthy dessert recipe. To make it gluten-free, look for gluten-free graham crackers.
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Quick Strawberry “Cheesecake”
Get cheesecake flavor without having to bake with this healthy dessert recipe. To make it gluten-free, look for gluten-free graham crackers.
14of 17Double Chocolate-Banana Bread PuddingView RecipeIn this healthy chocolate bread pudding recipe, whole-wheat bread, ripe bananas, chocolate and toasted peanuts come together for a heavenly dessert. To make individual bread puddings instead of one large pan, divide the batter among 12 small oiled individual baking dishes (about 8 ounces each). Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, uncover, sprinkle with peanuts and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more.
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Double Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding
In this healthy chocolate bread pudding recipe, whole-wheat bread, ripe bananas, chocolate and toasted peanuts come together for a heavenly dessert. To make individual bread puddings instead of one large pan, divide the batter among 12 small oiled individual baking dishes (about 8 ounces each). Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, uncover, sprinkle with peanuts and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more.
15of 17Pumpkin Cheesecake for TwoView RecipeSingle-serving pumpkin cheesecakes are the perfect way to finish off a Thanksgiving meal for two (or any other meal, given that they take just 15 minutes of active prep time!). You can make them a day or two ahead of time and keep them tucked away in the fridge in their sturdy ramekins until you’re ready to enjoy them.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake for Two
Single-serving pumpkin cheesecakes are the perfect way to finish off a Thanksgiving meal for two (or any other meal, given that they take just 15 minutes of active prep time!). You can make them a day or two ahead of time and keep them tucked away in the fridge in their sturdy ramekins until you’re ready to enjoy them.
16of 17Flourless Chocolate TorteView RecipePhotography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay ClarkeApples and walnuts add a delicious twist to this flourless chocolate cake. Serve this treasured family recipe for Passover.
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Flourless Chocolate Torte
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay Clarke
Apples and walnuts add a delicious twist to this flourless chocolate cake. Serve this treasured family recipe for Passover.
17of 17Peanut Butter-Chocolate Mug CakeView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerThis super-fast peanut butter-chocolate mug cake is a great way to indulge your sweet tooth. The cake is tender and moist, with a hint of peanut butter. Enjoy this easy mug cake plain or topped with peanuts, chocolate chips or a sprinkle of coarse sea salt.
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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Mug Cake
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This super-fast peanut butter-chocolate mug cake is a great way to indulge your sweet tooth. The cake is tender and moist, with a hint of peanut butter. Enjoy this easy mug cake plain or topped with peanuts, chocolate chips or a sprinkle of coarse sea salt.
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