Treat Yourself: Easy & Healthy Desserts

Have a sweet tooth and looking for healthy dessert recipes to indulge your cravings? You don’t have to compromise on flavour to keep your diet on track. Our maple-infused recipes use whole foods and are healthier alternatives to traditional sugary treats.

Pure maple syrup is naturally sweet and a fantastic choice for low calorie dessert recipes. As a natural product made without any artificial colourings, preservatives, or other additives, pure maple syrup is completely vegan, making it great if you’re on a plant-based diet. But beyond being healthy, we focus on easy dessert recipes that minimise prep time and maximise enjoyment.

Immune Boosting Maple Pancakes

If you are looking for a healthier option to traditional pancakes, our buckwheat immune boosting pancakes are a perfect option that are surprisingly easy to make.

These immune-boosting pancakes are packed with ingredients that naturally support your immune system. They contain anti-inflammatory spices like ginger and turmeric, which are simply whisked into the batter, offering antioxidant benefits and a vibrant colour. The buckwheat base is rich in fibre, while vitamin-rich fruits like fresh pineapple and protein-packed Greek yoghurt provide essential nutrients. Not only are these pancakes great for the body, but they also taste delicious, with the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup used in the filling adding a touch of indulgence to the dish.

This recipe uses straightforward mixing and frying techniques, making it an easy dessert recipe for a healthy weekend treat.

Maple Banana Bakes Oats

Our delicious maple banana baked oats recipe is just as healthy as it is delicious. It can be enjoyed as a healthy dessert or a sweet breakfast treat. And best of all? It’s one of the easiest dessert recipes you’ll find!

The oats are a great source of complex carbohydrates, which help regulate blood sugar levels and support heart health. This dish is a satisfying mix of fibre, protein, and natural sugars, making it a balanced and energising dessert or breakfast option. It requires minimal preparation, and most of the ingredients simply need blending together before baking. This low-calorie dessert recipe can also be made in batches for quick, guilt-free treats throughout the week, making it the perfect winter warmer dessert.

With simple blending and baking, this is an incredibly easy dessert recipe and a fantastic low-calorie dessert recipe when portion controlled.

Maple Frozen Yoghurt Lollies

Still looking for an easy dessert recipe? All you need is 6 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need to whip up our maple frozen yoghurt lollies.

Our frozen yoghurt lolly recipe is a refreshing and nutrient-rich treat that combines indulgence with wholesome ingredients. The fresh berries are packed with antioxidants such as vitamin C, which help support immune health and reduce inflammation. Their low-calorie and high fibre content also makes them great for digestion.

Pure maple syrup adds natural sweetness while offering trace minerals like zinc and manganese, which play a role in immune defence. The full-fat yoghurt provides probiotics that support gut health, along with calcium and protein to strengthen bones and promote satiety. Using full-fat yoghurt also ensures the presence of healthy fats that help absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Altogether, this recipe offers a balance of protein, fibre, antioxidants, and natural sweetness, making it a smarter, health-conscious alternative to traditional frozen desserts.

The Healthy Beard’s Vegan Sweet Potato, Chocolate and Maple Cookies

If cookies are your favourite sweet treat, our vegan sweet potato, chocolate, and maple cookies by The Healthy Beard are a perfect nourishing and easy dessert recipe.

These sweet potato cookies are a wholesome treat that blends indulgence with nourishing ingredients. The base of sweet potato provides complex carbohydrates and fibre, helping to regulate blood sugar. It’s also rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant. We use gluten-free oat flour as a smart alternative to refined flours, and dairy-free dark chocolate for antioxidants. Pure Canadian maple syrup adds that crucial natural sweetness and trace minerals.

Mixing these ingredients is straightforward, making this one of the simplest healthy dessert recipes to bake and a wonderful low calorie dessert recipe when enjoyed mindfully.

No matter which desserts you choose, you can see that enjoying something sweet doesn’t have to mean compromising your health goals. Our maple-sweetened recipes make finding healthy dessert recipes simple. If you’re looking for even more delicious, easy dessert recipes and low-calorie dessert recipes that fit effortlessly into your diet, head to our Recipes Page.