10 Quick And Healthy Dessert Recipes For Busy People

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Desserts can sometimes be time-consuming especially when you’ve had a busy day and spent most of your effort on making dinner. If you’re looking for healthy, quick dessert ideas that are really easy to whip up in next to no time, then try these 10 recipes that are sure to be a hit with everyone!

1. Slow Cooker Apple Crisp

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If you own a slow cooker than you know what a god-send gift it is when it comes to convenience. This recipe is great – just pop the ingredients into the slow cooker and forget about it until it’s done and ready to eat! This is gluten free, delicious and can be served with a dollop of greek yogurt for some added protein.

2. Carrot Cake Pancakes

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If you love pancakes and carrot cake then you’re in luck because this recipe combines the two to make this great healthy and quick dessert option. They take 5-10 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to make guaranteeing you a novel and satisfying end to your meal.

3. Healthy Banana Pudding

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I love this recipe because it uses what you probably already have in the fridge or fruit bowl and literally takes 5 minutes to construct! You can adapt this by using any fruit you like and makes such a great healthy and easy dessert in no time at all.

4. Healthy 1 Minute Apple Cinnamon Muffin

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A healthy cake that you can make in 1 minute? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well this recipe for an apple cinnamon muffin will tell you how to make just that! It’s paleo, vegan and gluten free so you can eat this and not feel guilty at all making it a healthy treat at the end of a long day.

5. 5 Minute Healthy Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

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If you fancy something cold and fruity then try this healthy strawberry frozen yogurt that you can make in 5 minutes. Of course you can use any fruit you like or mix it up. Either way, it’s a great dessert on its own or used to spruce up any other dessert you have.

6. Double Chocolate Greek Yogurt Banana Bread

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If you want to make something ahead of time then this is a great option. This chocolate version of banana bread made with greek yogurt will keep you going on dessert ideas for days. Serve it warm with low-fat ice cream or add nut butter for extra protein. You can make it with whole wheat flour or experiment with coconut flour to make it healthier.

7. Frozen Yogurt Bark

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This is a really amazing yet simple idea. Making bark out of yogurt and fruit is quick to make and all you need to do it pop it into the freezer and you’ve got a great and healthy dessert that everyone will enjoy. It can be used as a snack during the summer to cool you down too, so it doesn’t have to be confined to dessert!

8. Caramel Apple Nachos

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A hit with everyone, this can be a quick and easy dessert or snack. Top with greek yogurt for a healthier option or mix it up with a different fruit – it’s really quick and convenient if you haven’t had time to think of something to make.

9. Sugar-Free Lemon Mug Cake

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I’m a big fan of mug cake as they’re so easy and quick to make. Finding healthy options is even better so this sugar-free lemon mug cake is the perfect dessert for busy people. It takes 4 minutes to make and uses coconut flour so you won’t feel the bloat after eating it.

10. Simple Mango Pudding with Chia Seeds

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With only 5 ingredients, this dessert can be whipped up in next to no time. It contains mango and chia seeds which are known for their high amount of omega-3. Use reduced-fat coconut milk to make this even healthier and you’ve got the perfect dessert you can serve to anyone.

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