Healthy Lifestyle Diets Low Added Sugar Recipes Healthy Low-Sugar Desserts Recipes Healthy Sugar-Free Desserts 10 No-Added-Sugar Desserts in Three Steps or Less By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on November 22, 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: Andrea Mathis While they can be delicious and healthy in moderation, sources of added sugar like honey, maple syrup and granulated sugar can lack essential nutrients that help with slower digestion and more consistent blood sugar levels. Luckily, whole foods like fruit, grains and nut butters can add plenty of flavor and natural sweetness to desserts like these that have no added sugar. Enjoy a nutritious and tasty treat like our Healthy Apple Crisp or Lemon-Blueberry Nice Cream that are ready in just three easy steps or less. 01 of 10 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 02 of 10 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 03 of 10 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 04 of 10 Lemon-Blueberry Nice Cream Brie Passano Nice cream is for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. This dairy- and lactose-free, no-added-sugar version requires only five ingredients, including cold water, and comes together as fast as the blades in your food processor can spin. It's bright with blueberries and creamy from bananas, making it a simple and easy dessert with a good dose of dietary fiber—how much more can you ask from a delicious frozen summer dessert? View Recipe 05 of 10 Apple "Donuts" This so-simple 3-ingredient recipe turns apple slices into “donuts.” Topped with nut butter and coconut, they make a satisfying no-added-sugar dessert or healthy snack. View Recipe 06 of 10 Pineapple Nice Cream All-fruit, dairy-free and with no added sugar--these are the hallmarks of nice cream, a healthy alternative to ice cream. This pineapple nice cream has tropical flavors, thanks to a hit of mango and lime. It takes just minutes to make this naturally sweet frozen dessert in the food processor or a blender. Enjoy it alone, or top with fresh fruit and toasted coconut. View Recipe 07 of 10 No-Sugar-Added Oatmeal Cookies Classic oatmeal cookies without all the sugar, these better-for-you gluten-free treats get their sweetness from ripe bananas and chopped dates. View Recipe 08 of 10 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 department or near other dried fruits. View Recipe 09 of 10 Broiled Mango Broiling fruit brings out its inherent sweetness. A squeeze of tart lime juice balances it out. Try this technique with pineapple as well. View Recipe 10 of 10 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit