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17 Healthy Fruit Desserts to Satisfy Your Craving

Updated on January 08, 2024

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious fruit-first desserts.

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More Fruit, Less Sugar

Eating healthier doesn’t mean having to forego dessert entirely. Instead, let fruit take center stage to make satisfying treats that come with their own natural sweetness. These recipes scale back on added sugar, and include healthy ingredients that also provide fiber or protein. Dessert may just be the cherry on top of a meal, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be getting a good dose of nutrients along with it. Here are plenty of fruit-forward recipes to bring to the table.

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All-Fruit Mango Sorbet

This super-easy, low-fat frozen treat is 100-percent mango (with just a little bit of water to help with blending). Use really ripe fruit, which is naturally sweeter. Add a drizzle of honey if your sweet tooth needs a little something extra.

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Ichigo Daifuku (Strawberry Mochi)

This popular Japanese confection is made with chewy rice-flour dough around a mouthwatering strawberry. It’s commonly enjoyed with a cup of green tea adding even more antioxidant power to that of the strawberries.

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Apple and Orange Marmalade Salad

Orange marmalade, almond extract and dried cherries make a deliciously perfumed and slightly sweet dressing for this dessert salad.

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