Healthy Recipes Healthy Cookie & Dessert Recipes 17 Healthy Desserts for One By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's associate food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 26, 2020 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, has been with EatingWell for three years and works as the associate nutrition editor for the brand. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos These healthy desserts are the perfect option when you're craving something sweet. Each dessert makes one serving, which is just the right amount for late night snacking. These recipes are full of fruit, so you'll have a healthy and fresh bite. Desserts like Mug Brownie and Quick Strawberry Cheesecake are delicious, flavorful and will become your new go-to desserts. 01 of 17 Mug Brownie View Recipe 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 02 of 17 Honey-Peanut Popcorn View Recipe This healthy snack recipe tosses together crunchy popcorn, salty peanuts and a touch of honey for the perfect sweet-salty snack to satisfy that afternoon, or evening, craving. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2017 03 of 17 Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait View Recipe Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2016 04 of 17 Banana Split Tarts Ready in just five minutes, this dessert for one is super-satisfying. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 05 of 17 Pumpkin Cheesecake Topped Waffles Bored with plain waffles and syrup? Don't settle for the ordinary any longer--with just a few extra ingredients your breakfast waffles can taste like a delectable dessert! Just a tablespoon of canned pumpkin mixed with reduced-fat cream cheese will have you asking for seconds. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 06 of 17 Dark Chocolate and Peanut Popcorn Popped popcorn gets tossed with salted roasted peanuts and drizzled with melted dark chocolate for a quick and easy snack. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 07 of 17 Quick Strawberry "Cheesecake" View Recipe Get cheesecake flavor without having to bake with this healthy dessert recipe. To make it gluten-free, look for gluten-free graham crackers. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017 08 of 17 Banana Pudding Snack A simple and satisfying snack, ready in minutes! Vanilla pudding is topped with sliced bananas and crushed wafers. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 09 of 17 Cinnamon-Sugar Microwave Popcorn View Recipe 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 10 of 17 Limey Mango Chunks This refreshing snack boasts plenty of vitamin C. Buying frozen mangoes saves prep time and guessing about ripeness. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 11 of 17 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 12 of 17 Strawberries and Fruit Dip Strawberries pick up the slack to provide vitamin C in the summer when oranges are out of season. Just one cup of strawberries will provide 150 percent of your daily vitamin C needs. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 13 of 17 Yogurt Banana Sundae View Recipe Need a sweet treat for a snack or dessert? This healthy low-calorie recipe will satisfy your craving for a banana sundae (without the ice cream) and is ready in less than 5 minutes. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018 14 of 17 Hot Cocoa Microwave Popcorn 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 15 of 17 Chocolate-Pistachio Kiwi View Recipe Drizzle melted dark chocolate onto sliced kiwis and sprinkle with pistachio nuts for a fast healthy dessert or snack that satisfies your sweet, salty cravings. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2018 16 of 17 Bananas About Chocolate View Recipe This treat is both decadent and healthy! Chocolate does have a place in a healthy diet, as studies suggest that components in dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 17 of 17 Cranberry White Chocolate Popcorn Popcorn and chopped sweetened dried cranberries are tossed together and drizzled with white chocolate. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! 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