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A watermelon sorbet in a white bowl on a plate with some slices of watermelon and half a lime.

Desserts & Sweets

Craving something sweet? Here you’ll find some classic dessert recipes along with some Paleo adaptations and lower sugar treats.

Discover fun new ways to take your desserts to a whole new level. Find new techniques and creative ways to present your sweet treats.

I love making my own desserts because I can control the amount of sugar in them (and which sweetener, if any, is used). By making them yourself, you can enjoy treats without excess sugar or artificial colorings or flavorings. Check some of these “healthier” treats like my popular, easy 5-minute Watermelon Sorbet. Other favorites are the smooth and creamy Matcha Lychee Ice Cream or the fun, Easter-themed Marshmallow Peeps (no corn syrup here)!

There are many more cold and hot dessert recipes below:

turkish delight in a bowl and some on a chopping board

How to Make Turkish Delight

December 10, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Sweet and slightly exotic, Turkish delight is a popular Middle Eastern candy that can be made and flavored in a variety of ways. Learn how to make it …

Read moreHow to Make Turkish Delight
Several pieces of mint chocolate fudge garnished with mint sprigs

Easy Mint Chocolate Fudge Recipe

December 2, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A classic holiday favorite, mint chocolate fudge is often loaded with sugar and overly sweet. This easy, healthier version ditches the refined sugar. …

Read moreEasy Mint Chocolate Fudge Recipe
Close up of a bowl full of red homemade gummy worms (leeches).

Healthier Homemade Gummy Worms (And Leeches)

November 4, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fun for kids of all ages, Make your own healthier homemade gummy worms (or gummy leeches), even if you don’t have any candy molds. Many years …

Read moreHealthier Homemade Gummy Worms (And Leeches)
A hand holding a gummy eyeball from a plate full of gummy eyeballs and a jack-o-lantern in the background.

Spooky Homemade Gummy Eyeballs

October 14, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for a healthier Halloween treat? Learn how to make gummy eyeballs, using not-so-spooky, real-food ingredients. They’re fun to make and …

Read moreSpooky Homemade Gummy Eyeballs
A bowl of watermelon ice cream garnished with a watermelon slice and half a lime

Easy Watermelon Ice Cream (Paleo, Vegan)

August 7, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This creamy, easy watermelon ice cream can be whipped up in a matter of minutes from frozen watermelon chunks. It’s a refreshing, no-guilt treat …

Read moreEasy Watermelon Ice Cream (Paleo, Vegan)
A cake with Swiss buttercream frosting on a cake stand.

Easy Swiss Buttercream Frosting

July 25, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Creamy, stable, and easy to spread, this swiss buttercream frosting is by far my favorite frosting. I’ve tried many buttercreams and ganaches, …

Read moreEasy Swiss Buttercream Frosting
Two chocolate avocado pudding pops on a plate with half an avocado between them

Paleo Chocolate Avocado Pudding Pops

July 11, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Smooth and creamy, these paleo chocolate avocado pudding pops seem indulgent, but are a fun, no-guilt treat that is perfect for chocolate lovers. When …

Read morePaleo Chocolate Avocado Pudding Pops
Closeup of homemade pineapple gelatin in front of homemade watermelon gelatin.

Healthy Gelatin Dessert (Like Jell-O)

July 10, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Ditch the artificial colors and flavorings of packaged Jell-O by making your own healthy gelatin dessert using fresh fruits and fruit juices. Here in …

Read moreHealthy Gelatin Dessert (Like Jell-O)
Closeup of a homemade watermelon gelatin pop on a plate with ice

Watermelon Gelatin Popsicles (Healthy Jello Pops)

July 7, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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These delicious, healthy watermelon gelatin popsicles are fun to make and provide a healthy dose of collagen and protein. Plus, they have a great …

Read moreWatermelon Gelatin Popsicles (Healthy Jello Pops)
Closeup of two patriotic popsicles (red, white, and blue) on a plate with ice and a strawberry and a blueberry.

Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Popsicles

July 2, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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These naturally red, white, and blue patriotic popsicles are healthy and easy to make. They’re perfect for celebrating the fourth of July or any …

Read moreRed, White, and Blue Patriotic Popsicles
Closeup of a bowl of mint chocolate chip nice cream

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Paleo, Vegan Nice Cream)

June 27, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Creamy and refreshing, this mint chocolate chip ice cream is quick and easy to make. It’s also an allergy-friendly, healthy, guilt-free treat. …

Read moreMint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Paleo, Vegan Nice Cream)
A scoop of pineapple ice cream on a plate with some slices of pineapple.

5 Minute Pineapple Ice Cream (Vegan, Paleo)

June 25, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Quick to make and sure to delight, this creamy, 5-minute pineapple ice cream can be whipped up at the last minute for a sweet, healthy dessert. …

Read more5 Minute Pineapple Ice Cream (Vegan, Paleo)
Overhead view of a mojito sorbet in a yellow bowl, garnished with spearmint and lime halves.

Refreshing Low-Carb Mojito Sorbet

June 24, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A surprisingly delicious healthy treat, this mojito sorbet is low carb and low sugar, but not low on flavor. It’s easy to make, and refreshingly …

Read moreRefreshing Low-Carb Mojito Sorbet
Closeup of a homemade green matcha lychee ice cream in a blue bowl with red lychees around the bowl.

Matcha Lychee Ice Cream

June 6, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Exotically delicious, this matcha lychee ice cream is smooth and creamy and sure to please. I have always loved exotic and tropical fruits like …

Read moreMatcha Lychee Ice Cream
Closeup of 9 homemade marshmallow peeps shaped like bunnies and covered in brightly colored coconut sprinkles using natural colors.

Healthier Homemade Marshmallow Peeps (No Corn Syrup)

April 3, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Avoid corn syrup and artificial colors when you make these healthier homemade marshmallow Peeps® inspired Easter treats. It’s a fun activity …

Read moreHealthier Homemade Marshmallow Peeps (No Corn Syrup)
Closeup of a pile of chocolate dates with almonds, focusing on one that is bit open

Chocolate Dates with Almonds

March 6, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Sweet and chewy with a bit of crunch, these easy-to-make chocolate dates with almonds resemble bite-sized candy bars sans the refined sugars and …

Read moreChocolate Dates with Almonds
Overhead view of a slice of a paleo key lime pie garnished with coconut cream and a raspberry being placed on a white plate with a silver spatula next to a slice of lime and a raspberry.

Key Lime Pie Without Condensed Milk – Paleo, Dairy Free, Grain Free

January 7, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Creamy yet refreshing, this tangy paleo key lime pie without condensed milk, combines healthy foods like avocados, coconut milk, and gelatin to create …

Read moreKey Lime Pie Without Condensed Milk – Paleo, Dairy Free, Grain Free
Homemade pastissets, a dessert empanadilla filled with a sweet boniato filling, on a baking tray with one broken open to show the filling.

Pastissets de Boniato: Spanish Christmas Pastries

December 22, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The most popular Spanish Christmas pastry in my area of Spain, pastissets are a type of empanadilla that is often filled with a sweet boniato (white …

Read morePastissets de Boniato: Spanish Christmas Pastries
A small bowl of dulce de boniato, a sweet Spanish pastry filling made from white sweet potatoes.

Dulce de Boniato – A Spanish Christmas Pastry Filling

December 21, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Dulce de boniato is a sweet Spanish pastry filling used mostly around Christmas for filling pastries like pastissets (pastelitos) or empanadillas …

Read moreDulce de Boniato – A Spanish Christmas Pastry Filling
A watermelon sorbet in a white bowl on a plate with some slices of watermelon and half a lime.

5 Minute, Easy Watermelon Sorbet

August 20, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Quickly whip up this easy watermelon sorbet in under 5 minutes. Perfect for summer, this sweet, refreshing treat is actually healthy, paleo, and …

Read more5 Minute, Easy Watermelon Sorbet
Closeup of a homemade waffle bowl filled with chocolate ice cream.

Homemade Waffle Cones and Bowls

June 22, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fun and easy to make, these delicious grain-free waffle cones and bowls are the perfect accompaniment to ice cream or frozen yogurt. They’re …

Read moreHomemade Waffle Cones and Bowls
Close-up of homemade chocolate shell sauce being pouring over some vanilla ice cream with raspberries, inside a light blue bowl.

Homemade Chocolate Magic Shell

June 19, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for the perfect chocolate sauce for ice cream? This homemade “magic shell” starts as a liquid and hardens into a crunchy chocolate …

Read moreHomemade Chocolate Magic Shell
Closeup of 2 scoops of homemade kefir ice cream, or frozen kefir, in a blue bowl, garnished with red raspberries.

Homemade Kefir Ice Cream (Frozen Kefir)

June 16, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Slightly tangy, yet creamy and smooth, this homemade kefir ice cream, or frozen kefir, is a delicious frozen treat with the probiotic benefits of …

Read moreHomemade Kefir Ice Cream (Frozen Kefir)
4 glass jars filled with 4 different types of colorful sprinkles made from shredded coconut. From left to right: green, purple, yellow, and bright pink.

Homemade Healthy Sprinkles (Paleo)

May 21, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be boring. Make these fun and healthy sprinkles with vibrant colors that are made with natural …

Read moreHomemade Healthy Sprinkles (Paleo)
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