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The 11 Healthiest Desserts (That Aren't Fruit)

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Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Sometimes you want to be a little virtuous. And sometimes you just don’t want to eat frozen grapes for dessert (again). Here are 11 healthy swaps so you don’t have to sacrifice. For more inspiration, head to our Healthy Desserts board on Pinterest.

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Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

1.

No-Bake, Gluten-Free Rose Petal Brownies

But it tastes so sinful, you say. It’s sin-free, we promise.

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The Healthy Foodie

2.

Dark Chocolate Mousse

A secret ingredient makes it silky and rich. (Shh, it’s avocado.)

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Chelsea's Messy Apron

3.

Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic, cleaned up.

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Clean Eating with a Dirty Mind

4.

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bites

Sweet and salty is always a win.

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Minimalist Baker

5.

Vegan Almond Pistachio Ice Cream

Creamy, crunchy and dairy-free.

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Ambitious Kitchen

6.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Chocolate Avocado Frosting

Give us allllll the icing.

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Chocolate Covered Katie

7.

Healthy Cookie Dough Dip

Go ahead, sneak a few extra spoonfuls.

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Happy Healthy Mama

8.

4-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Good luck eating just one.                  

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Bigger Bolder Baking

9.

Cake Batter Frozen Yogurt

Bonus: No ice-cream machine required.

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Unconventional Baker

10.

Vegan Meringue Cookies

Yep, you read that right. (And they’re magical.)

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Feeding My Addiction

11.

Healthy Shortbread Cookies

You won’t even miss the butter.


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