25 Low-Calorie Desserts

Indulge in something sweet with these light, tasty dessert treats. All have less than 300 calories per serving.

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Triple-Berry Cobbler

Stuffed Apples

Oatmeal Cookies

Berry Pudding Cakes

Coconut-Mocha Poached Pears

Dark Chocolate-Mint Bites

Piled-High Shortcake

Chocolate Cookie Treats

Fruit Bowl Salad with Honey-Mint Dressing

Cinnamon-Chocolate Bread Pudding Souffles

Cherry-Berry Ice Cream

Caramel Popcorn

Black Cherry Sorbet

Citrus Angel Cake

Frozen Chocolate-Banana Bites

Red, White, and Blue Parfaits

Kiwi-Melon Cooler

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

Cardamom Tea Cookies

Chocolate Sherbet

Fresh Fruit Pizza

Brown Sugar Almond Stars

Sorbet Melon Parfaits

Kiwi Peach Cobbler

Seared Nectarines with Angel Food Cake

Apricot-Cherry Tart

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Triple-Berry Cobbler

With only 162 calories and 4 grams of fat per serving, this guilt-free slow cooker dessert is easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy.

Triple Berry Cobbler

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Slow Cook: 3 hrs (low) + 1 hour (high)

Cool: 30 mins

Stuffed Apples

Tart apples transform into a hot, sweet dessert that's a perfect match to any barbecue as a sweet side or a simple last course.

Stuffed Apples

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Slow Cook: 5 hrs (low) or 2 1/2 hours (high)

Oatmeal Cookies

At less than 90 calories per cookie, you can indulge in a marvelous mouthful of hearty oats, sweet cinnamon, and brown-sugary goodness. Toss in a few raisins and chocolate chips to make them extra delicious.

Oatmeal Cookies

Makes: 48 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Bake: 8 mins 375°F per batch

Stand: 1 min

Berry Pudding Cakes

Not only are these berry-filled cakes the perfect end to any meal, they're also low in calories and only 2 grams of fat.

Berry Pudding Cakes

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Bake: 20 mins 400°F

Coconut-Mocha Poached Pears

Your guests will never guess that this enchanting dessert is practically fat-free. It's rich, chocolaty, and coffee-laced to perfection.

Coconut-Mocha Poached Pears

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: to 20 mins

Slow Cook: 3 1/2 to 4 hours (low)

Dark Chocolate-Mint Bites

These decadent mini mint-chocolate bars offer the sweetness you crave with the minty freshness you love.

Dark Chocolate Mint Bites

Yield: 24 bars

Prep: 30 mins

Chill: 15 mins + 1 hour

Piled-High Shortcake

Make shortcakes from on-hand pantry items, drizzle with yummy icing (made from cream cheese, plain yogurt, and fruit preserves), and top with the freshest berries of the season for this delectable dessert.

Piled-High Shortcake

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Bake: 7 mins to 8 mins 425°F

Chocolate Cookie Treats

These deliciously low-sodium cookies (just 4 mg of sodium per treat) will satisfy your chocolate cravings while staying light on calories. We've got the recipe for the chocolate glaze, too.

Chocolate Cookie Treats

Makes: 30 servings

Yield: 30 (2-inch) cookies

Prep: 45 mins

Chill: 1 hr

Cool: 1 hr

Fruit Bowl Salad with Honey-Mint Dressing

Toss colorful fruits (filled with antioxidants) in this divine treat you can prep in 25 minutes.

Fruit Bowl Salad with Honey-Mint Dressing

Makes: 9 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Cinnamon-Chocolate Bread Pudding Souffles

A whipped-light dessert like these souffles make it easy to keep your waistline while still getting your chocolate fix.

Cinnamon-Chocolate Bread Pudding Souffles

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 30 mins

Bake: 20 mins

Oven: 350°F

Cherry-Berry Ice Cream

One of our most popular desserts, this ice cream dish takes 45 minutes to prep and 4 hours to freeze. It's worth the wait-you'll love the zippy cherry and raspberry flavors in every scoop.

Cherry-Berry Ice Cream

Makes: 20 servings

Yield: 2 1/2 quarts

Prep: 45 mins

Chill: 4 hrs to 24 hrs

Freeze: per manufacturer directions

Caramel Popcorn

Just a little butter and sea salt goes a long way in this light and easy (and guilt-free) version of one of America's most popular party snacks.

Caramel Popcorn

Makes: 11 servings

Yield: 11 cups

Prep: 15 mins

Bake: 15 mins 300°F

Black Cherry Sorbet

Enjoy a fizzy sorbet treat made from sparkling fruit juice or champagne plus pitted dark sweet cherries, sugar, and lemon peel.

Black Cherry Sorbet

Makes: 10 servings

Prep: 30 mins

Freeze: 10 hrs

Citrus Angel Cake

Angel food cake earned its low-calorie reputation for a reason. Made from egg whites and citrus juices, our version has just 152 calories per serving and no fat or cholesterol.

Citrus Angel Cake

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 30 mins

Bake: 40 mins to 45 mins

Stand: 30 mins

Frozen Chocolate-Banana Bites

Drizzle melted dark chocolate over banana slices, then freeze and you're ready to indulge in this potassium-filled treat that's ridiculously delicious.

Frozen Chocolate-Banana Bites

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Freeze: 1 hr to 2 hrs (up to 3 days)

Red, White, and Blue Parfaits

Inspired by the ultimate summer holiday, these patriotic parfaits feature fresh berries (substitute frozen berries if you're prepping out of season) tossed between layers of vanilla yogurt, almond extract, and whipped dessert topping.

Red, White and Blue Parfaits

Makes: 6 servings

Start to Finish: 15 mins

Kiwi-Melon Cooler

Blend apple juice, honeydew, and kiwis in this thick, satisfying drink. You'll love the taste and the calorie count, too.

Kiwi-Melon Coolers

Makes: 2 servings

Start to Finish: 15 mins

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

How do you make chocolate light enough to make the low-calorie cut? Choose heart-healthy dark chocolate and whip it into a light, fluffy mousse.

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

Makes: 10 servings

Start to Finish: 8 mins

Cardamom Tea Cookies

Enjoy these 76-calorie chewy tea cookies over a cup of sweet tea. It's a safe bet that you already have all the ingredients in your pantry to make them in a snap.

Cardamom Tea Cookies

Yield: 44 cookies

Prep: 40 mins

Chill: 1 hr

Cool: 1 min

Chocolate Sherbet

Dish up a frozen chocolate treat you can make ahead to enjoy on a whim. For just 151 calories and 6 grams of fat, even a chocoholic can feel guilt-free about indulging.

Chocolate Sherbet

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Freeze: 4 hrs

Fresh Fruit Pizza

You'll love this make-it-your way dessert pizza. We suggest quartered strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or sliced kiwifruit, but you can't go wrong with any fruits on sale right now.

Fresh Fruit Pizza

Makes: 2 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Chill: 2 hrs

Bake: 12 mins to 14 mins 375°F

Brown Sugar Almond Stars

These light-and-crisp cookies can be the (literal) star of your dessert plate. Melted chocolate and almond bits top them off in style.

Brown Sugar Almond Stars

Yield: 36 (3-inch) cookies

Prep: 30 mins

Chill: 2 hrs

Bake: 6 mins to 8 mins 375°F per batch

Sorbet Melon Parfaits

A trio of melon balls and a few scoops of lemon sorbet cool off under a splash of champagne in this easy-prep classic.

Brown Sugar Almond Stars

Yield: 36 (3-inch) cookies

Prep: 30 mins

Chill: 2 hrs

Bake: 6 mins to 8 mins 375°F per batch

Kiwi Peach Cobbler

Crumbly from-scratch cobbler and fresh or frozen fruit make for a light treat. Top your creation with frozen yogurt to make the experience last just a bit longer.

Kiwi Peach Cobbler

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 30 mins

Bake: 20 mins 400°F

Seared Nectarines with Angel Food Cake

Off-the-grill nectarines and light angel food cake make a surprising duo in this low-calorie dessert.

Seared Nectarines with Angel Food Cake

Makes: 4 servings

Apricot-Cherry Tart

Pile on the fruit! Yummy tarts like this one are literally stuffed to the brim with heart-smart fruits, such as apricots, tart red cherries, and apples. Their natural sweetness means adding sugar is an option, not a requirement.

Apricot-Cherry Tart

Makes: 16 servings

Prep: 40 mins

Bake: 40 mins

Oven: 375°F

25 Low-Calorie Desserts

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