Whoever says you have to compromise taste for health has it all wrong, and these refined sugar free desserts are proof. Ditch the processed and refined sugars that the do the body far more harm than good! All of these delicious recipes are sweetened naturally with either a little pure maple syrup or fruit. Treat your taste buds and body to some sweet treats they both can enjoy. We're bringing you 20 refined sugar desserts that will be sure to turn even the biggest frown upside down and make the gloomiest day brighter.
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1. Healthy Snickers Pie
Team snickers, this one's for you. The perfect cure for your sweet & salty craving, this healthy take on a long-time candy bar favorite will not leave you disappointed. Find the full recipe here.
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2. Dark Chocolate Expresso Bark
If you haven't jumped and the coffee and chocolate team yet, then it's about time you do. Not too sweet and packed with healthy fats from nuts and seeds, this bark is the perfect treat. Find the full recipe here.
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3. Raw Salted Caramel Slices
A dessert that tastes so good it will have you thinking it can't be good for you, but the real ingredients say otherwise. These bars are low in sugar and packed with healthy fats to keep your sweet tooth at bay. Find the full recipe here.
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4. Homemade Nutter Butters
A healthy spin on one of our childhood favorites. These homemade nutter butters taste just like the real thing with a fraction of the ingredients. Find the full recipe here.
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5. No-bake Chocolate Pomegrante Tart
Something about chocolate and fruit just gets us excited, and this tart is no exception. Made with only 8 ingredients and being paleo, gluten free, and vegan, this is a winner in our books. Find the full recipe here.
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6. Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
Step aside Reese's, there's a far better alternative in town, and it tastes better than you! Get back to that childhood favorite treat knowing full well it's better in quality and flavor. Find the full recipe here.
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7. Paleo Spiced Pumpkin Bread
Who says pumpkin is limited only to the fall time? We've always been rule breakers. This entire loaf is sweetened naturally with only 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to create the perfect touch of sweetness. Find the full recipe here.
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8. Raw Carrot Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese
Have your dessert and veggies in one sitting! This carrot cake is low in sugar and oh so satisfying . All you need are 10 ingredients and 30 minutes, hurry and jump right in.Find the full recipe here.
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9. No-Bake Frosted Walnut Brownies
Now you can indulge in your brownies faster by skipping the oven completely. You would never guess the frosting is made with a secret ingredient...avocados! Time to try something new and broaden those horizons. Find the full recipe here.
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10. Raw Vegan Peanut Butter Nice Cream Bites
There's not many combos quite as delicious as peanut butter and banana, especially when frozen. Heavenly. These little bites serve one, so you can feel good eating the whole batch. Find the full recipe here.
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11. Vegan Mango Lassi Popsicles
With summer around the corner, we've scoured the internet for a delicious popsicle recipe for you. Sweetened naturally with juicy mango and a hint of agave nectar, these aren't your traditional pops, and that's a good thing! Find the full recipe here.
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12. Raw Blackberry Coconut Cashew Slice
Three layers of heaven stacked on top one another. Pro tip, the bottom layer can be easily created by blending up some Wildway granola! Treat yourself to a work of art for dessert. Find the full recipe here.
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13. Vegan Key Lime Pie
The perfect dessert for any gathering, just look how beautiful! This key lime pie won't just be the star of the show for it's looks. It's made with all real ingredients and only a bit of maple syrup. Find the full recipe here.
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14. Fruity Summer Pizza
A dessert that can also be a canvas for your art project? Talk about delicious and entertaining. Put your Wildway Grain-Free Hot Cereal to good use and create the dessert pizza of your dreams. Find the full recipe here.
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15. Vegan Cheesecake Tarts
These cheesecake tarts are the perfect individual indulgence. This recipe is packed with omega-3 fats and a touch of sweetness that hits just the right spot. The filling is made from a surprise ingredient, but don't let it keep you from this deliciousness! Find the full recipe here.
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16. Frozen Yogurt Granola Pops
Embrace the inevitable warm weather on the horizon with these too good to be true granola pops. All you need are a few minimal ingredients and, of course, your favorite Wildway granola. Find the full recipe here.
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17. 5-Minute Figgy Freezer Fudge
Why wait for dessert to freeze, set, or rise when you can have fudge ready to devour in 5 minutes?! This recipe calls for only 4 simple ingredients and 15 minutes of your time (10 of which require no labor from you!). Find the full recipe here.
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18. Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Do you have a family of picky eaters? Whip up a scrumptious loaf of chocolate bread with a secret veggie ingredient. Get your greens in with your chocolate at no cost to you. Find the full recipe here.
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19. Banana Cinnamon Granola Ice Cream Bars
One of our staple sweets to prep and have throughout the week. These bars require minimal ingredients you likely already have on hand and taste even better with each bite. Spoiler alert, the granola crust and topping are our favorite part. Find the full recipe here.
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20. Paleo Salted Caramel Brownie Skillet
If you've never tried a cookie skillet, just imagine one giant cookie baked to perfection. This recipe is sweetened with a little bit of coconut sugar and, not surprisingly, we totally recommend crumbling a little granola on top for the perfect finishing touch. Find the full recipe here.