12 DIY Healthy Desserts For Weight And Health Watchers

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If you are a health-watching person, if you are on a diet or just don’t want to gain weight, you probably skip any dessert. But I can assure you that a healthy dessert exists! Such food won’t make you feel guilty cause of not many calories, it may be gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free and so on – depends on the recipe you choose. Such desserts are super healthy and can be given to kids, too, so are you interested? I have a fine selection of DIY recipes for you!

This quick and easy gluten free apple cinnamon muffin recipe takes only 10 minutes of prep time. The fresh taste of apples combined with cinnamon makes these muffins moist and delicious. Enjoy these tasty apple cinnamon muffins for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

DIY gluten, dairy and egg free apple cinnamon muffins (via onlyglutenfreerecipes.com)

DIY gluten, dairy and egg free apple cinnamon muffins (via onlyglutenfreerecipes.com)

An easy, no-mixer-required recipe for bite-sized sugar cookies! Soft, buttery, and completely irresistible… Yet guilt-free with just 18 calories! If you are watching your weight, what can be more awesome?

DIY gluten-free sugar cookies with 18 calories each (via amyshealthybaking.com)

DIY gluten-free sugar cookies with 18 calories each (via amyshealthybaking.com)

Try to make these homemade chocolate peanut butter protein bars. No bake, gluten free and packed with protein, these make a great post-workout snack and they will easily become a favorite dessert of your kids!

DIY gluten-free peanut butter and chocolate protein bars (via www.atasteofmadness.com)

DIY gluten-free peanut butter and chocolate protein bars (via www.atasteofmadness.com)

Having a giant hunk of rich, moist chocolate chip cookie filled with an oozing molten chocolate lava center seems like some far-off indulgent fantasy dessert. But the fact that each one has only 2g net carbs and 123 calories makes this a dream come true.

DIY low carb and low calorie lava cookies (via www.foodiefiasco.com)

DIY low carb and low calorie lava cookies (via www.foodiefiasco.com)

These cookies are totally loaded with healthier ingredients that’ll fill you up without weighing you down, naturally sweetened with a mixture of dried fruit and honey, and boosted with superfoods like chia seeds, cocoa powder, cacao nibs, and coconut oil. Gluten and dairy-free!

DIY gluten and dairy free cookies (via brighteyedbaker.com)

DIY gluten and dairy free cookies (via brighteyedbaker.com)

The Almond Joy is one of the most iconic American candies but with only a few ingredients you can whip up your own Almond Joy Bars in no time. Needless to say it, these are way healthier than store bought. As in, gluten-free + grain-free + refined sugar-free + vegan healthier + paleo healthier.

DIY grain, gluten, sugar free Almond Joy bars (via www.theironyou.com)

DIY grain, gluten, sugar free Almond Joy bars (via www.theironyou.com)

This low carb strawberry pretzel-less dessert is the perfect party or picnic dish. Similar to the traditional salad but with out the pretzels and all the taste! Only 1.6g of net carbs per serving.

DIY low carb pretzel-less strawverry dessert (via mylifecookbook.com)

DIY low carb pretzel-less strawverry dessert (via mylifecookbook.com)

These caramel coconut bars are made with basically coconut flour, coconut oil, honey/maple syrup, and almond butter. They are full of chewy, crunchy textures and no cloyingly sweet bites. If you don’t have almond butter, peanut butter works too, but try and use a natural one to keep this free of refined sugar or excess fat.

DIY vegan gluten free coconut caramel bars (via thedessertedgirl.com)

DIY vegan gluten free coconut caramel bars (via thedessertedgirl.com)

These banana & peanut butter baked oatmeal cups are a healthy breakfast or an easy snack that are filled with natural protein to keep your tummy full! These little beauties are filled with natural protein from greek yogurt, nuts and peanut butter and fiber from the oats which will keep your tummy full and your tastebuds happy!

DIY banana peanut butter oatmeal cups with protein (via www.thegreybell.com)

DIY banana peanut butter oatmeal cups with protein (via www.thegreybell.com)

This lemon pound cake is moist, tender, and tastes like the real thing. What more could you ask for? For healthy properties, of course! It’s keto-friendly because of almond flour, erythritol and a whole lot of eggs, and the xanthan gum replaces baking powder so you can enjoy this pound cake as a gluten-free recipe.

DIY low carb keto-friendly gluten free lemon pound cake (via www.seasonlycreations.com)

DIY low carb keto-friendly gluten free lemon pound cake (via www.seasonlycreations.com)

This super easy, 4 ingredient paleo and vegan chocolate pudding is so rich, creamy, and chocolatey that you won’t believe it’s dairy free, healthy, and refined sugar free!  Top with coconut whipped cream for a perfectly dreamy chocolate dessert.

DIY dairy and sugar free vegan chocolate pudding (via www.paleorunningmomma.com)

DIY dairy and sugar free vegan chocolate pudding (via www.paleorunningmomma.com)

Juicy blackberries create jammy pockets of sweetness while vegan white chocolate chips make these fluffy cake donuts an extra luscious healthy treat!

DIY vegan sugar free white chocolate blackberry donuts (via www.feastingonfruit.com)

DIY vegan sugar free white chocolate blackberry donuts (via www.feastingonfruit.com)