Dessert isn’t meant to be health food per se, but it can certainly have a better-for-you spin. Here are 12 decent treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth without sabotaging your diet.

Lighter cheesecake is possible with just a few lower-fat substitutions.

This portion-controlled, five-ingredient cake comes in at only 300 calories per serving. Serve with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Lighten up this indulgent dessert by replacing some of the fat with yogurt or silken tofu — it will boost the protein content too!

You can enjoy homemade cupcakes complete with a creamy, dreamy frosting for fewer than 240 calories per serving. These babies are better than anything out of a box.

Recipe: Chocolate Cupcakes with Meringue Frosting.

Velvety pudding, fresh fruit and angel food cake are stacked to perfection in this simply delish make-ahead dessert — you won’t believe it has only 200 calories and 4 grams of fat per serving.

This popular ingredient usually sends calorie counts soaring, but small doses of this healthy fat can create delightfully bite-sized goodies you won’t feel guilty about eating.

Recipes: Crunchy Peanut Butter Thins and Peanut Butter Balls

Serve thin slices of this rustic apple dish and you can keep the calories under 375 per serving.

Every baker needs a simple cookie recipe that can be dressed up with low-calorie flavorings like vanilla, herbs, cinnamon and citrus zest. These buttery delights come in at fewer than 85 calories each.

Candy fans, you don’t have to skip the confections; just make your own with good-quality chocolate and flavorful low-calorie add-ins.

Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition.