25 Microwave Desserts

August 27, 2019

The oven isn't your only option for cooking dessert—you can make a microwave dessert. Microwave desserts are ideal for if you want something quick in a pinch, or if you don't have access to an oven or stove. Many of these recipes microwave chocolate and combine it with sweet fruit, and pantry staples like nuts or pretzels for a delicious microwave dessert.

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Mug Brownie

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You might want to keep a copy of this recipe in the pantry beside the cocoa for those moments when you crave a chocolaty treat. Cook this fudgy brownie in a mug in the microwave and it's ready in less than a minute! Source: EatingWell.com, March 2018

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Confetti Birthday Cake Popcorn

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Reminiscent of Funfetti birthday cake, this healthy popcorn recipe is a fun twist on a favorite sweet treat. Melted white chocolate and rainbow sprinkles coat microwave popcorn for an easy 10-minute dessert or snack. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2018

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Microwave Blueberry Cobbler

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When you're hankering for a quick, sweet little treat, try this easy berry cobbler you microwave in a mug. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Quick Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes

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Here we stir a little melted chocolate into ricotta cheese for a cheesecake-like topping for chocolate wafer cookies.

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Chocolate Fondue

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The chocolate will stiffen if it gets cold, so enjoy it while it's still warm. Skewer and dip anything you like--pear slices, dried apricots, even marshmallows.

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Chocolate-Dipped Clementines

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Dip clementine segments into melted chocolate for a healthy dessert. Chopped crystallized ginger is a zesty garnish for this chocolate-dipped fruit recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2013

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Cherries with Ricotta & Toasted Almonds

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Warm cherries topped with luscious ricotta cheese and toasted almonds makes for a rich-tasting--yet calorie-conscious--treat.

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Cinnamon-Sugar Microwave Popcorn

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This easy cinnamon-sugar microwave popcorn recipe serves up a hint of something sweet in a whole-grain snack you can feel good about enjoying. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2018

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Chocolate & Banana

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Satisfy that chocolate craving with a drizzle of melted chocolate chips over banana slices for an easy treat.

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Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate

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This healthy dessert recipe is a quick and healthy way to satisfy your chocolate craving.

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Frozen Chocolate Pretzel Sandwiches

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These little ice cream cookie sandwiches are sure to become a favorite with everyone at your house. Choose your favorite flavor of ice-cream and sandwich it between chocolate-drizzled graham cracker squares that have been sprinkled with a mixture of pretzels and toffee. Yum! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles

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These peanut butter-pretzel truffles satisfy your craving for something sweet and salty.

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Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas

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Kids will love dipping bananas in melted chocolate and rolling them in coconut to make this tasty frozen treat.

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Hot Cocoa Microwave Popcorn

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When it's chilly outside, enjoy the best of two spectacular snacks with this delicately sweetened popcorn treat made in the microwave. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2018

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Chocolate Nut Bark

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Use your favorite combination of nuts to make this quick and easy chocolate nut bark.

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Peaches 'n Cream Crepes

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This fruity dessert uses pre-made crepes, peaches, and cream cheese so it's quick, easy, and delicious. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Chocolate-Covered Brownie Bites

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Dip bite-size pieces of brownie into melted chocolate for an easy treat to satisfy your chocolate craving.

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Chocolate-Dipped Gingersnaps

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A sprinkling of crystallized ginger and dried cranberries makes these easy, chocolate-dipped gingersnaps festive.

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Pretzels with Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter

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Get the salty-sweet chocolate satisfaction of a candy bar with this better-for-you chocolate-peanut butter gluten-free snack or dessert recipe. Pair it with a glass of milk, hot or cold, for a boost of calcium and protein. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2016

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S'mores Chocolate Bark

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With just a few simple steps, you can transform plain chocolate into a divine treat with this chocolate bark recipe. We stir graham cracker pieces and mini marshmallows into this chocolate bark, which is perfect for a gift. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013

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Bittersweet Chocolate-Orange Truffles

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While orange adds an exotic note, much of the flavor of these simple yet sophisticated candies comes from the chocolate, so choose a semisweet or bittersweet with a flavor and level of sweetness you enjoy. The recipe makes a big batch of truffles--plenty for gift-giving. Although they should be stored in the refrigerator, they're best served after sitting at room temperature for about 5 minutes. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.

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Chocolate Bark with Pistachios & Dried Cherries

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With the news that dark chocolate contains some healthful properties, there is a better excuse than ever to indulge during the holiday season. Specks of green pistachios and red dried cherries in this chocolate confection make for a festive holiday gift.

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Bark

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With just a few simple steps, you can transform plain chocolate into a divine treat with this chocolate bark recipe. We stir in melted caramel then top this chocolate bark with more melted caramel and flaky sea salt--it makes a perfect gift. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2013

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Chocolate-Dipped Apricots

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Satisfy your sweet tooth with these chocolate-dipped dried apricots for a healthy dessert. Try this chocolate-dipped fruit recipe with slices of your favorite dried fruit. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2013

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Strawberry-Chardonnay Gelee

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This elegant dessert is the perfect make-ahead finale for a summer dinner party. The strawberries look like ruby-red jewels floating on the rosy wine gelée.

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