11 Delicious Heart-Healthy Dessert Recipes
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Welcome to our heart-healthy dessert recipe collection!
Who says desserts can't be healthy?
We've put together a list of 11 delicious desserts that are not only good for you, but also easy to make and absolutely decadent. These recipes are incredibly rich and satisfying. They’re perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping your heart healthy.
You might be wondering how we made these desserts good for your heart. We used ingredients such as fresh fruit, whole grains, and healthy fats like avocado and nut butters.
We also made sure to use natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup instead of processed sugars. Now, I know what you are thinking…
But I promise, you won’t even notice the difference.
It’s pretty incredible.
These recipes are not only nutritious, but they are also easy to make. And you don't have to be a master chef to create these desserts. All you need are some basic kitchen tools and to follow the recipe instructions.
We know it’s important to you to eat healthy so you can have a long and full life. But we also know that a sweet treat can make a tough day MUCH better. That's why we created these delicious heart-healthy desserts. You can enjoy them without any guilt or worry about harming your health.
So, what are you waiting for? It's time to indulge in some decadent desserts that are good for your heart. Check out our recipe collection and start baking today!
Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, and almond milk.
- Spread mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle dark chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until set.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
Strawberry Banana Greek Yogurt Popsicles
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled
- 1 tbsp honey
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add Greek yogurt, banana, strawberries, and honey to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour mixture into popsicle molds.
- Freeze for 4–6 hours or until completely frozen.
- Run popsicle molds under warm water to remove popsicles.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
- Scoop out the flesh of the avocados and add to a blender.
- Add in the cocoa powder, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve chilled in small bowls or jars.
Blueberry Lemon Chia Seed Pudding
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp honey
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large bowl, whisk together chia seeds and almond milk.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Add blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, and honey to the mixture.
- Stir well to combine.
- Divide mixture into small jars or cups.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Vanilla Chia Pudding
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp honey
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large bowl, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, and honey.
- Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Divide mixture into small jars or cups.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Top with berries or additional honey if desired.
Baked Apples
INGREDIENTS
- 4 apples, cored and sliced
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup walnuts (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Arrange apple slices in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with maple syrup, optional walnuts, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the apples are soft and tender.
- Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt, if desired.
Peanut Butter Banana Bites
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- Arrange banana slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spoon a small amount of peanut butter onto each slice.
- Top each slice with a few chocolate chips.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour or until chocolate is hardened.
- Serve cold.
Raspberry Oat Bars
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, applesauce, honey, almond flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Spread half of the mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- Layer raspberries on top of the mixture.
- Top with the remaining oat mixture.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
Chocolate Banana Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Mango Sorbet
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups frozen mango chunks
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add frozen mango chunks, honey, and almond milk to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer mixture to a loaf pan or freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Scoop into bowls and serve.
Coconut Lime Energy Bites
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a food processor, pulse oats, coconut flakes, almond flour, honey, lime juice, coconut oil, and salt until well combined.
- Roll mixture into small balls.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
We hope you enjoy these 11 heart-healthy dessert recipes!
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Comments
7 comments
Thanks so much, these recipes are perfect for healthy eating.
WOW They all look so good