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When you fancy something sweet but a little lighter to round off a meal, turn to our healthy desserts. From classic puddings to exotic fruit creations, we've plenty of healthy dessert recipes to try and love, whatever the mood or occasion. As well as our healthy dessert ideas, you'll find plenty more healthy recipes to help you eat well and enjoy delicious food.
Who doesn't love a pancake breakfast? These gluten free numbers are wafer thin, crispy and delicious. Make the batter the night before and come morning, you'll be ready to cook up a storm. Pair with your favourite, classic pancake toppings.
Start the day with these fluffy fruit pancakes. Eggs and buttermilk are whisked into self raising flour, then the batter is sweetened with honey and blueberries. Swap the flour with wholemeal self raising flour for an extra healthy take.
Make the most of seasonal Bramley apples in this apple crumble-inspired healthy flapjack recipe
This creamy rice pudding is free from dairy and requires minimal effort: Simply mix rice, soy cream, almond milk, sugar and vanilla together, then bake. If you want to add a little texture, when ready to serve top with toasted blanched almonds for crunch.
Delicious, healthy and super easy to make, these wholemeal muffins come out wonderfully moist, thanks to the addition of courgettes.
With a flapjack-inspired base, these peanut butter cups are loaded with fruits and veggies for extra taste, texture and nutrition. A great morning or afternoon snack and providing 1 of your 5-a-day, this recipe can be doubled to make a batch for the freezer.
These 3-ingredient fruity pops make a great healthy snack or dessert all year round! Prep in just 10 minutes before popping in the freezer.
Sweet, refreshing and great fun to make, this watermelon pizza makes a fab healthy dessert for midweek, the weekend or a party. Get creative and change up the toppings!
Flour, milk, eggs: check! Everyone can have a go at making this easy pancake recipe, from beginner cooks to chefs with little helpers. Once you’ve mastered this classic pancake recipe, experiment with different fillings and toppings – have fun flipping!
Healthy, tasty and simple to make, the whole family will love tucking into this dessert of cinnamon spiced bananas.
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert's healthy twist on classic doughnuts are great for when you're craving something sweet. The dough is made with yogurt and almonds then baked in the oven until golden. Serve with a fruity raspberry and chia seeds for dipping!
If you can’t wait for dessert, try this brilliant microwave blueberry creation. It’s ready in 5 minutes and all you need is a mug!
No waffle iron? No problem. These easy griddle pan waffles are super simple to make at home for a breakfast or brunch treat any time. You can whip up this easy waffle batter using staple ingredients, then add whatever toppings you like, sweet or savoury.
This gorgeous French dessert is traditionally made with cherries, but gets a seasonal twist with sweet apricots and raspberries in our clafoutis recipe
Wake up to these quick and easy dairy and egg-free crêpes. Enjoy a wholesome and delicious breakfast to begin your day.
This healthy bake has all the classic flavour of an indulgent carrot cake recipe, but makes a healthy treat for kids and adults alike, as the cake is sweetened with apple, banana and sultanas and cut into snack-size squares.
A delightful twist to the classic crumble recipe. Filled with tart rhubarb chunks and sweet apple and topped with a crunchy quinoa and porridge topping, this gluten-free dessert is easy to prepare and will hit the sweet spot.
What better way to embrace the tasty trend for rainbow food than with these light, fluffy waffles piled high with deliciously colourful toppings
This pretty latticed pie is sure to go down a treat with the family, with golden buttery pastry and a sweet mixed berry filling. A few clever shortcuts make this generous pie an easy weekend treat - serve with plenty of custard or ice cream!
Brighten up chilly evenings with this super-easy and lighter version of a classic pudding. With tart rhubarb and sweet granola, this crumble is perfect for cosy nights in.
These conference pears are baked in a buttery, warmly spiced syrup and are so incredibly simple to make for something so delicious. Serve warm or cold for breakfast, brunch or dessert with yogurt, granola, cream or ice cream.
Load your flapjacks with fresh apple and dried apricots for a delicious twist on a classic bake that provides 1 of your 5-a-day. These are great for lunchboxes or snacking on the go.
Is your fruit bowl bursting with overripe bananas? Why not make these muffins instead of the usual banana bread. With delicious oats and crunchy peanut butter, they make a scrumptious breakfast or brunch treat for the weekend.
Kids will love making these delicious mini pancakes and picking out their favourite fruity topping. Enjoy them as a quick and easy breakfast dish, or a sweet after-dinner treat
A pinch of cardamom adds a fragrant note to this fruity, creamy lassi. Make this refreshing drink to to satisfy your sweet tooth or even as a healthy dessert. It provides 1 of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre.
These sweet little banana cupcakes make a great snack for the kids after a busy day, or for popping into their lunchboxes as a healthy treat. They can even with the help with the baking of this easy cupcake recipe.
These oat, seed and fruit packed flapjacks really are the ultimate healthy snack. Prepare a batch, in just over half an hour, and have them ready to go for when the urge to snack strikes
Jazz up your breakfast with this simple stewed plums recipe, using the best of late summer/early autumn's plum crop. The orange gives a citrus kick, while the cinnamon adds a hint of spice. Enjoy hot or cold: it's particularly good with yogurt or pancakes.
This spiced strawberry compote takes just 15 minutes to make and you have a delicious, healthy topping for ice cream, yogurt or whatever you fancy. You can even freeze leftovers.
Not only does this dish look beautifully colourful, but it tastes fantastically juicy, make it with the kids and enjoy a fun way to get your 5-a-day!
Once you start making your own granola, you won't look back. Apple juice, honey and ground cinnamon are mixed with oats and almonds. Serve with seasonal berries of your choice and yogurt mixed with honey.
This treat of a summer pudding contains just three ingredients: Frozen berries, honey, and wholemeal bread. The pudding needs a night in the fridge to set so prepare this deliciously refreshing dish the day before.
Even if you're "not a dessert person" you'll find it hard to resist this light and zesty apple and lemon curd tart.