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15 Clean-Eating Desserts That Won't Ruin Your Diet

When we’re trying to eat healthier, regular meals that are the problem. We’re more than happy to swap cereal for a pretty smoothie bowl or pasta for zoodles. Where we really get tripped up is with sweets. As in, we just can’t quit them. Thanks to clean-eating recipes like these, we no longer have to.

14 Healthy Dessert Recipes Your Kids Will Love


clean dessert chiapudding
Renee Blair/Daily Burn

Vanilla-almond Chia Pudding

This is technically a breakfast recipe, but when something is this delicious, details don’t really matter.

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Healthy Banoffee Parfaits

Layers upon layers of happiness.

Fresh Cranberry Crumb Bars

Just the right amount of tartness.

Spicy Ginger Watermelon Pops

Is it summer yet?

Pomelo And Lemon Poppy Seed Crepes

Salted Caramel Tahini Cups

Later, Reese’s.

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Half Baked Harvest

Avocado Brownies With Chocolate Fudge Frosting

Is there anything the humble avocado can’t do?

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Raw Revive

Chocolate Cashew Cream Cupcakes

Do they look like regular cupcakes? No. Do they taste just as good (if not better)? Confirmed.

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Almost Raw Kiwi And Ginger Cheesecakes

If you want a dessert that looks as good as it tastes, stop right here.

Deep Dish Caramel Apple Pie

Ditto for this gorgeous dish.

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iFoodReal

No-bake Peanut Butter Pie

We promise, this is way healthier than it looks.

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Mango Brûlée

Toss a dollop of coconut whipped cream on top if you’re into that sort of thing.

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Oh, Lady Cakes

Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies

To be dunked into a cold glass of almond milk.

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Raw Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for a healthy frozen treat.


sarah stiefvater

Wellness Director

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