18 Easy Desserts with 5 Ingredients or Less
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ready in just five minutes, this dessert for one is super-satisfying. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Cinnamon-Sugar Microwave Popcorn
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
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
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
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
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
Cool off with frozen bananas and peanut butter drizzled with chocolate. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine