The Best Low-Fat Desserts That Are Too Good Not to Share

We are a society that enjoys desserts — it’s hard to dispute that fact. We enjoy our pastries, cakes, pies, donuts, and everything else that probably shouldn’t be a part of our nutrition plan. While it’s good to “cheat” every now and again for sanity’s sake, what if I were to tell you that you can have your cake and eat it too? Well, kind of. I found some delicious low-fat desserts that I wanted to share with you that you can make at home and enjoy without sending your fat intake and calories through the roof.

Healthy desserts are not only making their way to your local grocery store, but healthy recipes like what you'll find below, as well as healthy desserts in the supplement industry and becoming more and more popular as the demand intensifies.

1. Low-Fat Healthy Brownies

Kicking things off, let’s go with one of the more popular choices when it comes to baking at home — the brownie. Who doesn’t love an amazingly soft and chocolatey brownie? This recipe is one of the low-fat desserts you’re going to want to make again and again, and each brownie is under 100 calories. Those who you share your brownies with are going to be begging you for the recipe.

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Servings: 9

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Ingredients:

·????? 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

·????? 1/4 cup skim milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)

·????? 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

·????? 1/2 cup rolled oats

·????? 1/2 cup Truvia baking blend (or sweetener of choice)

·????? 1 large egg

·????? 1 tsp. baking powder

·????? Pinch of salt

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Directions:

1.??? Preheat your oven to 400°F.

2.??? Grab an 8x8 baking pan and coat with a nonstick spray.

3.??? Put all of the ingredients (except the nuts) into your blender and blend the contents until a smooth consistency is formed.

4.??? Pour the batter you made into the 8x8 baking pan and sprinkle the nuts on top.

5.??? Place the baking pan in the oven for around 20 minutes. Pull out and check to ensure the contents aren’t still wet inside by using a toothpick.

6.??? Once the brownies have cooled and are completely set, cut them into 9 evenly spaced brownies and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1 brownie

Calories: 77

Fat: 2g

Carbohydrates: 18g

Protein: 4g

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2. Low-Fat Banana Bread Cookies

This is one of the easiest low-fat desserts you’ll find that will allow you to make delicious cookies with only two ingredients. Yes, I said only two ingredients. This recipe is so simple that even I can make them without screwing something up. If you are a banana bread fan, you’ll love these simple-to-make cookies. In fact, they are so good that you might want to keep a supply on hand at all times. Even kids love this healthy recipe!

Servings: 16

Ingredients:

·????? 2 large bananas, mashed

·????? 2 cups gluten-free oats

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Directions:

1.??? Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2.??? Put the gluten-free oats in the blender and blend until a fine powder is achieved.

3.??? Grab a large bowl, put the mashed bananas in it along with the gluten-free oats, and mix together until everything is evenly mixed and combined. The consistency should be smooth.

4.??? Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray, and using a spoon, scoop out some of the batter you made from the bowl and place it on the baking sheet (it should be enough for 16 cookies). Use a rubber spatula and push the batter down slightly to flatten.

5.??? Toss the cookies in the oven and let them bake for 9-12 minutes or until the cookies are set.

6.??? Remove from the oven and allow them to cool. Enjoy fresh off the baking sheet once they cool, or store them in a container, and they will be good for a few days. If you aren’t eating them right away, you can place them in the freezer and then microwave once you are ready to eat.

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Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Calories: 60

Fat: 0.8g

Carbohydrates: 12.4g

Protein: 1.4g

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3. Low-Fat Chocolate-Stuffed Raspberries

If you thought the cookie recipe above was simple, hold my protein shake and watch this. This is yet another one of the low-fat desserts that takes no time at all, is incredibly simple to prepare, and will provide you with micronutrients and antioxidants for days. These chocolate-stuffed raspberries are great to have on hand in the refrigerator when you need something quick and delightful.

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Servings: 4

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Ingredients:

·????? 1 pint fresh raspberries

·????? 35 dark chocolate chips (about 1 1/2 Tbsp.)

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Directions:

1.??? Place one dark chocolate chip into the opening of each raspberry. Make sure the point of the chocolate chip is facing into the raspberry to give the appearance of a flush piece of chocolate when looking from the outside.

2.??? Grab a handful and enjoy! Don’t forget to refrigerate any remaining chocolate-stuffed raspberries you don’t eat or share.

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Nutrition Facts:?

Serving Size: 8-9 raspberries

Calories: 28

Fat: 0g

Carbohydrates: 4g

Protein: 0g

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4. Low-Fat Carrot Cake with Cottage Cheese Icing

Are you a carrot cake lover? We’re rounding out our list of low-fat desserts with something that takes a little more effort to make, but it’s definitely worth the time invested. Keep this dessert for yourself, or make it for a gathering with friends and family. Regardless, this recipe is a hit without taking a hit to your waistline.

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Servings: 8

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Ingredients:

Cake:

·????? 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour

·????? 1 tsp. baking powder

·????? 1/2 tsp. baking soda

·????? 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

·????? 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

·????? 4 large eggs

·????? 2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted

·????? 5 Tbsp. pure honey

·????? 1 tsp. vanilla extract

·????? 2 Tbsp. low-fat milk

·????? 2 cups grated carrot

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Frosting:?

·????? 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

·????? 2 Tbsp. nonfat plain Greek yogurt

·????? 2 Tbsp. pure honey

·????? 2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted

·????? 1 tsp. vanilla extract

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Directions:

1.??? Preheat your oven to 356°F.

2.??? Grab a large bowl and mix together all of the dry (cake) ingredients.

3.??? In another bowl, whisk your eggs and then add in your melted (but not hot) coconut oil, vanilla extract, and honey. If you find that your consistency is extremely thick, add a little milk to the bowl and continue mixing.

4.??? Take the liquid mixture you just created and pour it into a baking pan. Place it in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Once you can stick a toothpick into the cake and it comes out clean (and not wet), you can remove the carrot cake from the oven and set it to the side to cool.

5.??? While your cake cools, place your (frosting) ingredients in a mixer. Mix together until you have a smooth consistency.

6.??? Allow this mixture to sit in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow it to set properly.

7.??? Pull the frosting from the refrigerator and spread it on top of your cooled carrot cake you set to the side.

8.??? Cut the cake into eight evenly spaced slices and enjoy! Place whatever isn’t consumed in an airtight Tupperware container and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat or serve more.

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Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1 slice

Calories: 235

Fat: 7g

Carbohydrates: 39g

Protein: 11g

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