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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Makes: 16 servings
Prep: 40 mins
Bake: 40 mins
Oven: 375°F
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