15 Lightened-Up Comfort Dessert Recipes

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Some people treat themselves with a glass of wine at night, or a manicure every week. I treat myself with dessert, almost every day. Whether it’s a cookie, a slice of cake, or a little piece of chocolate, I’ve gotta have a little something sweet. It’s my biggest weakness. My sweet tooth runs deep.

When I was little, my dad used to always mooch off of our desserts, claiming the first bite because he just had to “test it, to make sure it wasn’t poisonous.” Back then, we typically had dessert every night after dinner, a tradition I can no longer afford to keep as a daily part of my life in the same way. But while it’s true I don’t have the metabolism I used to, I’m a firm believer in moderation, not deprivation. The great Katharine Hepburn allegedly once said that she eats chocolate every day, and I guess you could say I’m a big fan of that motto. Life’s too short not to have something sweet in your life.

Last week we brought you some of your favorite comfort food recipes, all lightened-up. But we’d be remiss if we didn’t follow that up by sharing some of these indulgent, low-guilt, or guilt-free desserts with you. It’s a relief to know that dessert and a healthy lifestyle can actually coexist, and these lighter desserts allow you to stay on track without having to sacrifice your sweet tooth. From some luscious fudgy brownies with a secret ingredient, to a healthified version of the caramel frappuccino, we’ve got all your bases covered.

So go on, have your cake (and eat it too).

Lighter Version of Grandma’s Chocolate Sheet Cake | I Heart Eating

Skinny Caramel Frappuccino | Averie Cooks

Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies | Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Lighter Blueberry Cheesecake | Gimme Some Oven

Healthy Peanut Butter Chunk Oatmeal Bars | Sally’s Baking Addiction

Chocolate Banana Applesauce Cake | Mom on Time Out

Skinny Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake Bars | The Sweet {Tooth} Life

Easy Peanut Butter Chocolates | Gimme Some Oven

Skinny Peach Crumble | Skinny Mom

Amazing Flour-less Brownies | Skinny Taste

Skinny Vanilla Bean Donuts | The Skinny Fork

Lighter No Bake Cheesecake | Gimme Some Oven

Greek Yogurt Fudgesicles | Recipe Runner

Whole Wheat Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies | Ambitious Kitchen

Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding | Minimalist Baker

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