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18 Easy Desserts with 5 Ingredients or Less

Alex Loh
Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD May 16, 2020
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Make a delicious, easy dessert with just a few ingredients. These recipes call for five ingredients or less and rely on pantry-friendly items like peanut butter and frozen fruit. While some can be thrown together in 10 minutes, others require a long freeze time, so prepare accordingly. Recipes like Apple "Donuts" and 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream are fruity, tasty and satisfy any sweet tooth.

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2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

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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. Source: EatingWell.com, April 2017

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Apple Mini Fruit Pizzas

<p>Round apple slices make a sweet, crisp, no-bake crust for these easy fruit pizzas topped with almond butter, chocolate chips and crunchy pistachios. This fun snack or healthy dessert cuts carbs from a classic cookie-crust fruit pizza. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2017</p>
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Round apple slices make a sweet, crisp, no-bake crust for these easy fruit pizzas topped with almond butter, chocolate chips and crunchy pistachios. This fun snack or healthy dessert cuts carbs from a classic cookie-crust fruit pizza. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2017

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Pineapple Nice Cream

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All-fruit, dairy-free and with no added sugar--these are the hallmarks of nice cream, a healthy alternative to ice cream. This pineapple nice cream has tropical flavors, thanks to a hit of mango and lime. It takes just minutes to make this naturally sweet frozen dessert in the food processor or a blender. Enjoy it alone, or top with fresh fruit and toasted coconut. Source: EatingWell.com, November 2017

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Apple "Donuts"

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This so-simple 3-ingredient recipe turns apple slices into "donuts." Topped with nut butter and coconut, they make a satisfying no-added-sugar dessert or healthy snack. Source: EatingWell.com, April 2017

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Red Wine Ice Cream Float

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Step up your cocktail game with this unlikely combination that is not only completely delicious, but also gorgeous. Two of your favorites--red wine and ice cream--are combined to make a fun, fruity dessert cocktail. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

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Berry-Lemon Ice Pops

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Fresh squeezed lemons blended with sweet berries creates a perfectly refreshing treat. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Brûléed Blood Oranges with Yogurt & Cardamom

<p>Fresh blood oranges are so sweet they almost create their own caramel under the broiler--a little brown sugar on top seals the deal. A hint of cardamom enhances their aroma. Once you scoop out and eat the caramelized sections, squeeze the remaining blood orange juice over the yogurt. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2020</p>
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Fresh blood oranges are so sweet they almost create their own caramel under the broiler--a little brown sugar on top seals the deal. A hint of cardamom enhances their aroma. Once you scoop out and eat the caramelized sections, squeeze the remaining blood orange juice over the yogurt. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2020

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Strawberry-Mango Nice Cream

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This creamy strawberry-mango nice cream is a delicious healthy ice cream alternative. It's all fruit, dairy-free, vegan and contains no added sugar. And this three-ingredient dessert is super-fast and easy to prep. Serve it as a snack or light dessert on the hottest days of the summer--or any time you want a refreshing treat. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2019

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Confetti Birthday Cake Popcorn

<p>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</p>
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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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Peach & Pound Cake Skewer

<p>Jazz up that leftover pound cake sitting on your counter by turning it into a sweet dessert kebab with fresh or frozen fruit. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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Jazz up that leftover pound cake sitting on your counter by turning it into a sweet dessert kebab with fresh or frozen fruit. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Watermelon-Strawberry Popsicles

<p>Hydrating with popsicles? Our 5-year-old selves approve. These quick vegan ice pops are blended with fresh summer fruit for a grown-up version of the season's ice cream truck classics. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2018</p>
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Hydrating with popsicles? Our 5-year-old selves approve. These quick vegan ice pops are blended with fresh summer fruit for a grown-up version of the season's ice cream truck classics. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2018

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Banana Split Tarts

<p>Ready in just five minutes, this dessert for one is super-satisfying. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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Ready in just five minutes, this dessert for one is super-satisfying. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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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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Ginger-Berry Dessert

<p>Top Greek yogurt with fresh raspberries and a crushed gingersnap cookie and you've got an easy dessert-for-one, ready in just 5 minutes. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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Top Greek yogurt with fresh raspberries and a crushed gingersnap cookie and you've got an easy dessert-for-one, ready in just 5 minutes. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Dark Chocolate Truffles

<p>Ready in under 30 minutes, this truffle recipe is easy to make and you'll love the different coating options! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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Ready in under 30 minutes, this truffle recipe is easy to make and you'll love the different coating options! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Mocha Pops

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Instead of heading down to your local coffee shop to purchase an afternoon iced coffee, grab this summer treat right out of your freezer. All you need to make this 3-ingredient popsicle recipe is chilled coffee, half-and-half, chocolate syrup, and some popsicle molds--it will cool you off and give you a little pick-me-up at the same time. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Dark Chocolate S'more Apple Dippers

<p>You don't have to be sitting by a campfire to enjoy the taste of s'mores! Refreshing apple slices dipped in bittersweet chocolate and sprinkled with crushed graham crackers and miniature marshmallows make a delicious treat. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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You don't have to be sitting by a campfire to enjoy the taste of s'mores! Refreshing apple slices dipped in bittersweet chocolate and sprinkled with crushed graham crackers and miniature marshmallows make a delicious treat. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Banana Buster Pops

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Cool off with frozen bananas and peanut butter drizzled with chocolate. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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    1 of 18 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream
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    4 of 18 Apple "Donuts"
    5 of 18 Red Wine Ice Cream Float
    6 of 18 Berry-Lemon Ice Pops
    7 of 18 Brûléed Blood Oranges with Yogurt & Cardamom
    8 of 18 Strawberry-Mango Nice Cream
    9 of 18 Confetti Birthday Cake Popcorn
    10 of 18 Peach & Pound Cake Skewer
    11 of 18 Watermelon-Strawberry Popsicles
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    13 of 18 Cinnamon-Sugar Microwave Popcorn
    14 of 18 Ginger-Berry Dessert
    15 of 18 Dark Chocolate Truffles
    16 of 18 Mocha Pops
    17 of 18 Dark Chocolate S'more Apple Dippers
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