Healthy Recipes Healthy Low-Calorie Recipes Low-Calorie Dessert Recipes 15 Healthy Low-Calorie Desserts That Are Easy to Make 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 May 29, 2021 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 Enjoy a sweet treat with these easy, healthy desserts. From cheesecake to fruit-filled recipes, these desserts may be low in calories, but they're sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Desserts like Strawberry-Mango Nice Cream and Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake are tasty and simple to make. 01 of 15 Watermelon Fruit Pizza View Recipe This refreshing fruit dessert pizza recipe swaps classic cookie crust with a healthier watermelon crust. Topped with yogurt sauce, your favorite berries and mint, this fresh dessert can easily be doubled for a party or halved for every day. 02 of 15 Pineapple Nice Cream View Recipe 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. 03 of 15 Fresh Fruit Salad View Recipe This refreshing fruit salad is a classic combination that will be the favorite at any potluck or cookout. Serve with a creamy yogurt dressing to take this side (or dessert) to the next level. 04 of 15 Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake View Recipe This peach dump cake serves up a fluffy, tender vanilla cake that's studded with juicy, sweet peaches. This peach cake is so simple it's sure to become a favorite summertime dessert. Using a box of organic cake mix makes the recipe prep even easier. 05 of 15 Dark Chocolate Hummus View Recipe This dessert hummus is an unexpectedly delightful treat that still packs the protein and fiber punch of traditional hummus. Try dipping banana and apple slices, pretzels, strawberries or graham crackers in this sweet, chocolaty spread. 06 of 15 Strawberry-Mango Nice Cream View Recipe 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. 07 of 15 Red Wine Ice Cream Float View Recipe 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. 08 of 15 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. 09 of 15 Frozen Chocolate-Coconut Milk with Strawberries View Recipe In this quick dessert recipe, fresh strawberries top nondairy chocolate "ice cream" for a cooling treat. 10 of 15 Strawberry Nutella S'mores View Recipe Upgrade classic s'mores when you use chocolate-hazelnut spread instead of a chocolate bar in this quick recipe. We also added fresh strawberries and swapped graham crackers for thin lemon cookies in a fun, healthy twist. 11 of 15 Apple "Donuts" View Recipe 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. 12 of 15 Key Lime Mason Jar Cheesecakes View Recipe These mini mason jar desserts are not only adorable; they also keep portion sizes in check! These beauties can be prepped in under 20 minutes. 13 of 15 Brown Sugar Broiled Grapefruit View Recipe Grapefruit for dessert? Why not! In this broiled grapefruit recipe, grapefruit halves are topped with spiced brown sugar, caramelized under the broiler then topped with a dollop of vanilla-infused whipped cream. 14 of 15 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. 15 of 15 No-Bake Mason Jar Strawberry Cheesecakes View Recipe These no-bake portable cheesecakes are rich and creamy and swirled with fresh strawberries and honey for sweetness--perfect for a picnic or a backyard barbecue! We've used some Greek yogurt to lighten up this healthy dessert. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit