Healthy Lifestyle Diets Low Added Sugar Recipes Healthy Low-Sugar Desserts Recipes Healthy Sugar-Free Desserts 13 No-Added-Sugar Dessert Recipes to Help Reduce Inflammation By Sadie Schulte Sadie Schulte Sadie Schulte is EatingWell's editorial apprentice. She attends Iowa State University, where she is a senior studying advertising and fashion communications. During her time at college, she has worked as a reporter at the campus newspaper, the Iowa State Daily, where she writes about culture and lifestyle. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 29, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Brie Passano These dessert recipes are flavorful and delicious without any added sugar. Plus, they focus on ingredients that fight inflammation like nuts, berries and cherries so your tasty treat can help relieve symptoms like mental fog, digestive distress and joint pain. Recipes like our Tart Cherry Nice Cream and Peanut Butter Oat Energy Balls are delights that you’ll want to make again and again. 01 of 13 Apple Pie Energy Balls Andrea Mathis These no-bake Apple Pie Energy Balls come together easily and will give your body the energy it needs to power through the afternoon. View recipe 02 of 13 Tart Cherry Nice Cream Andrea Mathis This easy vegan tart cherry nice cream—made from only a few simple ingredients—is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and also deliver a boost of melatonin that may help you get a more restful night's sleep. View recipe 03 of 13 No-Sugar-Added Vegan Oatmeal Cookies Soft, chewy and no added sugar! Sweeten these classic oatmeal cookies with ripe bananas and raisins or dates. Plus, a touch of nut butter adds lots of flavor and holds the cookies together while keeping them vegan and gluten-free. View recipe 04 of 13 Berry-Almond Smoothie Bowl A little frozen banana gives creamy texture to this satisfying smoothie bowl. View recipe 05 of 13 Purple Fruit Salad Serve this refreshing fruit salad featuring juicy plums, grapes and berries on its own or with other colorblock fruit salads (like red, green and orange) for a fun, crowd-pleasing rainbow side dish. View recipe 06 of 13 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream Whir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar. View recipe 07 of 13 Peanut Butter-Oat Energy Balls Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-bake energy balls. Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well. For the best flavor and texture, use Medjool dates--the largest and most luscious date variety. Look for them in the produce cdepartment or near other dried fruits. View recipe 08 of 13 No-Sugar-Added Mini Apple Pies These delectable single-serving tarts are gluten-free and sweetened with dates instead of refined added sugars. Top with a little unsweetened whipped cream to take this special--yet healthy--dessert to the next level. View recipe 09 of 13 Raspberry-Peach-Mango Smoothie Bowl This healthy smoothie recipe is a gateway to the smoothie-bowl craze. Use whatever fruit, nuts and seeds you like best to make it your own. Be sure to use frozen fruit in Step 1 to yield a creamy, frosty base for the toppings. View recipe 10 of 13 Peanut Butter & Hemp Banana Johnny Autry Hemp hearts add texture and nuttiness to this easy three-ingredient snack. Either creamy or crunchy peanut butter works well here. View recipe 11 of 13 Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie Whir up frozen bananas with peanut butter and cocoa in this sweet, creamy drink recipe to get all the delicious flavors of a milkshake with the health benefits of a smoothie. View recipe 12 of 13 Strawberry-Mango Nice Cream This creamy strawberry-mango nice cream is a delicious healthy ice cream alternative. It's all fruit, dairy-free, vegan and contains no added sugar. And this three-ingredient dessert is super-fast and easy to prep. Serve it as a snack or light dessert on the hottest days of the summer--or any time you want a refreshing treat. View recipe 13 of 13 Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter With a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack goes from basic to brilliant. View recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit