Dessert Recipes Archives | Wellness Mama® https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/desserts/ Simple Answers for Healthier Families Sat, 27 Jul 2024 05:49:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://wellnessmama.com/wp-content/uploads/site-icon-200x200.png Dessert Recipes Archives | Wellness Mama® https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/desserts/ 32 32 How to Make Healthy Homemade Nutella https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nutella-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nutella-recipe/#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:41:45 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=120819 Perhaps you’ve noticed Nutella’s rapid rise in popularity in the last few years. Some variation of chocolate hazelnut spread has been popular in other parts of the world for hundreds of years. Thanks to increased marketing in the past decade, it’s gained popularity in the US too. According to Mental Floss, someone buys a jar of Nutella every […]

Continue reading How to Make Healthy Homemade Nutella...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nutella-recipe/feed/ 51 The Best Chia Seed Pudding Recipe (+ 5 Delicious Variations) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-pudding/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-pudding/#comments Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:25:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=59344 I love chia seeds and use them all the time. These mini powerhouses pack more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries, and more omega-3 than salmon. That’s quite the accomplishment for a tiny seed! Their texture can take a little getting used to, but they’re versatile. I also love that they’re protein-rich and can […]

Continue reading The Best Chia Seed Pudding Recipe (+ 5 Delicious Variations)...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chia-seed-pudding/feed/ 234 Easy 10 Minute Peach Cobbler https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/peach-cobbler/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/peach-cobbler/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 10:39:49 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=5294 I love peach season! Fresh peaches are one of those fruits that aren’t nearly as good when they aren’t in season. We typically just eat them (a lot of them!) when they are. Yummy peach cobbler is another great way to make use of this summer produce. Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe Peach season inspires new […]

Continue reading Easy 10 Minute Peach Cobbler...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/peach-cobbler/feed/ 28 Moist Coconut Cake Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-cake/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-cake/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:06:45 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=493238 Sometimes our family eats eggs for breakfast, and sometimes we have (healthy) cake. This coconut cake recipe is a little more decadent than our breakfast cake go-to so it’s perfect for company, birthdays, and even Easter. It has a rich, golden color and it’s absolutely packed with coconut flavor! Coconut Cake Recipe With Swiss Meringue […]

Continue reading Moist Coconut Cake Recipe...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-cake/feed/ 1 Chocolate Meringue Cookies https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chocolate-meringue-cookies/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chocolate-meringue-cookies/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama.com/?p=492996 Healthy chocolate is never a bad choice when it comes to dessert (or a midday snack!). These chocolate meringue cookies have a unique texture with a chewy center and a crispy outside. They’re great for holidays, Christmas, or whenever you want to add a little fancy touch. Chocolate Meringue Cookies Unlike other cookies that have […]

Continue reading Chocolate Meringue Cookies...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chocolate-meringue-cookies/feed/ 0 Healthy Homemade Chocolate Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-chocolate/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-chocolate/#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2024 13:43:31 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=6764 If there’s one guilty pleasure all moms enjoy, it’s chocolate! Thankfully there’s a way to justify indulging a little because chocolate (like wine) has some fantastic health benefits. The key is to choose quality chocolate from the right sources … or make your own homemade chocolate recipe. It’s quick and easy and you have total […]

Continue reading Healthy Homemade Chocolate Recipe...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/homemade-chocolate/feed/ 327 Dark Chocolate Fondue Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chocolate-fondue/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chocolate-fondue/#respond Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:29:55 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=492208 I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but when the kids ask for a dessert, I want to make sure it’s a healthy version. Dark chocolate fondue is simple to make and it’s fun to dip fresh fruit and even homemade marshmallows in. Because it’s fast to pull together, we can have a delicious […]

Continue reading Dark Chocolate Fondue Recipe...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chocolate-fondue/feed/ 0 Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/vanilla-ice-cream/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/vanilla-ice-cream/#respond Tue, 01 Aug 2023 13:52:22 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=488453 Cool treats on hot days are one of the best things about summer. What’s not so great are the artificial dyes and processed sugars that come in most of them! This delicious vanilla ice cream is naturally sweetened, dairy-free, and something I feel great serving to my family. The Best Vanilla Ice Cream I don’t […]

Continue reading Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/vanilla-ice-cream/feed/ 0 Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/strawberry-coconut-milk-ice-cream/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/strawberry-coconut-milk-ice-cream/#comments Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:46:38 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=57299 My kids have been begging for ice cream lately. Since many of our family’s summer activities involve getting outside in the heat and humidity, I decided a strawberry ice cream break was in order. This real food ice cream skips the red food coloring version from the grocery store. All you taste are the fresh berries and […]

Continue reading Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/strawberry-coconut-milk-ice-cream/feed/ 52 Fruit and Nut Cake Bars https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nut-cake-bars/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nut-cake-bars/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=486198 I’m not usually one for elaborate, time-consuming dessert recipes. Give me a piece of fruit or healthy energy balls and I’m a happy mama. These fruit and nut cake bars are a bit more time intensive, but very worth it. They’re a delicious, portable, single serving size dessert option. I’m frequently traveling somewhere, whether it’s […]

Continue reading Fruit and Nut Cake Bars...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/nut-cake-bars/feed/ 0 Cute Meringue Nests For Spring https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/meringue-nests/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/meringue-nests/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:10:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=485272 I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but if I’m going to have dessert I want one that features nourishing ingredients. These meringue nests are an adorable springtime dessert that kids will love. They’re free of refined sugar, high in potassium, and make for a cute addition to kids’ Easter baskets. What Are Meringue […]

Continue reading Cute Meringue Nests For Spring...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/meringue-nests/feed/ 2 Decadent Flourless Chocolate Torte https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/flourless-chocolate-torte/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/flourless-chocolate-torte/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=483821 Sometimes I’m craving a little chocolate and want to get a healthy fix. Instead of turning to a sugary chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream though, there are plenty of other healthy (and tasty!) options. This flourless chocolate torte is a great way to indulge in a little chocolate without the bad ingredients. Flourless Chocolate […]

Continue reading Decadent Flourless Chocolate Torte...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/flourless-chocolate-torte/feed/ 2 Molasses Cookies Recipe (With Dates) https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/gingerbread-cookies/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/gingerbread-cookies/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:33:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=62579 I’ve never been much of a cookie-maker, but one year the kids requested gingerbread cookies. They’d been visiting friends and making gingerbread houses. The result was these chewy molasses cookies that have all the flavors of gingerbread! When I first tried my hand at making these cookies, I liked the idea of including dates as […]

Continue reading Molasses Cookies Recipe (With Dates)...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/gingerbread-cookies/feed/ 38 Chocolate Mousse Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chocolate-mousse/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chocolate-mousse/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:43:35 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=479958 Sometimes I like to rub chocolate on my face (as a face mask!), and sometimes I like to eat it too. This chocolate mousse is the perfect yummy chocolate dessert for a dinner party or just an evening with the family. My kids love it too, and I like that it’s packed with protein, healthy […]

Continue reading Chocolate Mousse Recipe...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/chocolate-mousse/feed/ 4 Grain-Free Healthy Pumpkin Muffins and Bread https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-flour-pumpkin-bread/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-flour-pumpkin-bread/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=3655  Ahh, fall… the glorious season of apples, pumpkins, changing leaves, and cooler weather (finally!). I definitely get in on the fall pumpkin craze and start making pumpkin spice everything this time of year. This coconut flour healthy pumpkin muffins (and bread) recipe is the perfect way to ring in the season. Healthy Pumpkin Muffins (and Bread!) […]

Continue reading Grain-Free Healthy Pumpkin Muffins and Bread...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-flour-pumpkin-bread/feed/ 165 Triple Berry Tart https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/berry-tart/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/berry-tart/#respond Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=477171 While I don’t have a big sweet tooth, my favorite dessert option is fresh berries. This mixed berry tart recipe is an easy way to dress them up a little bit. It’s a hit with kids and company alike. It’s gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy optional, so it’s a healthier option than your typical tart. Triple […]

Continue reading Triple Berry Tart...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/berry-tart/feed/ 0 Coconut Macaroons Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-macaroons/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-macaroons/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=2448 We love all things coconut at our house. I have 101 ways to use coconut oil, many of which aren’t even food related. Coconut macaroons are one delicious way to get more coconut oil in your life. I use coconut a lot in cooking. The oil is great for baking, roasting, sautéing, and frying. And I […]

Continue reading Coconut Macaroons Recipe...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-macaroons/feed/ 37 Crepe Cake https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/crepe-cake/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/crepe-cake/#respond Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=476213 I’ve made a gluten free vanilla layer cake on special occasions before, but I wanted to try my hand at a crepe cake. My version is made with protein packed crepes that are gluten or grain free, chocolate hazelnut spread, and fluffy whipped cream. It’s the perfect showstopper dessert to pull out for friends or […]

Continue reading Crepe Cake...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/crepe-cake/feed/ 0 Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-butter-cups/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-butter-cups/#comments Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:40:00 +0000 http://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=5121 These coconut butter cups are like my coconut clusters, but easier to make and without the coconut texture many kids don’t like. They provide a lot of healthy fats and are a way to sneak some extra coconut into your kids’ diets. If you liked Reese’s cups before your real-food days (*ahem*) these are a good […]

Continue reading Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/coconut-butter-cups/feed/ 32 Adaptogen Chocolate Truffles Recipe https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/truffles-recipe/ https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/truffles-recipe/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:51:16 +0000 https://wellnessmama24.wpenginepowered.com/?p=446005 Sometimes you just need some chocolate. Our chocolate cravings are more than just a sweet tooth, but have some genuine health reasons behind them. This healthy adaptogen truffle recipe satisfies those cravings while it improves focus and lessens stress. There’s no need to wait for Valentine’s Day or a special event (although they do make […]

Continue reading Adaptogen Chocolate Truffles Recipe...

]]> https://wellnessmama.com/recipes/truffles-recipe/feed/ 2