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    23 Desserts and Treats Sweetened Only with Fruit

    Published: Sep 4, 2022 ยท Modified: Aug 1, 2023 by Christy Faber ยท Leave a Comment

    Here youโ€™ll find a collection of delicious naturally sweetened desserts. The best part is that these treats are sweetened only with fruit or fruit juices. Everything from dates, ripe bananas, applesauce, pineapple and apple juice. They are refined sugar free and still incredibly delicious!

    I prefer to bake with natural sweeteners such as coconut sugar or maple syrup over white refined sugar and I'm always on the hunt for recipes that are naturally sweetened. But Iโ€™m an even bigger fan of desserts that are naturally sweetened with fruit such as bananas, dates or applesauce. Because of the fibre in the fruit the natural sugars will not be digested so quickly. This helps to keep your blood sugar levels steady.

    Also you canโ€™t beat the flavour that that dates or bananas for example lend to baked goods.

    I hope you will find some inspiration for your next healthy bake here. Browse this post like itโ€™s a small cookbook curated with healthier baking in mind. Enjoy!

    22 Desserts and Treats Sweetened with Fruit


    1 Tahini Stuffed Dates

    Tahini Stuffed Chocolate Covered Dates (sweetened with dates and semi sweet chocolate)
    Tahini Stuffed Chocolate Covered Dates are going to be your new favourite treat! When you bite into one youโ€™ll think youโ€™re eating a chocolate bar. Tahini stuffed dates are truly delicious. The nutty and slightly savoury flavour of tahini really balances the sweetness and caramel flavour of the Medjโ€ฆ
    Check out this recipe
    Tahini Stuffed Chocolate Covered Dates (sweetened with dates and semi sweet chocolate)

    2 Pecan Cream Pie

    Pecan Cream Pie
    This Pecan Cream Pie recipe is easy, requiring only 9 ingredients and incredibly delicious, made with coconut cream and naturally sweetened with dates.
    Check out this recipe
    Pecan Cream Pie

    3 Cacao Nibs Brownie Bites

    Healthy Cacao Nibs Brownie Bites (sweetened with bananas and dates)
    Raw Cacao Nibs Brownie Bites recipe are delicious, nutritious, and fudgy healthy snack packed with antioxidants, fiber, and unrefined sugar.
    Check out this recipe
    Healthy Cacao Nibs Brownie Bites (sweetened with bananas and dates)

    4 No Bake Gingerbread Date Balls

    No-Bake Gingerbread Date Balls
    Gingerbread Date Balls are easy no-bake treats you can make in minutes, and can even be frozen ahead (for holiday DIY gifts)! Great for desserts or snacks!
    Check out this recipe
    No-Bake Gingerbread Date Balls

    5 Banana Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

    Banana Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (sweetened with banana)
    5 Ingredient Banana Coconut Oatmeal Cookies are gluten free and contain no added sugar. These cookies are good enough to eat for breakfast!
    Check out this recipe
    Banana Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (sweetened with banana)

    6 Pumpkin Pie Fudge

    Vegan Pumpkin Pie Fudge (sweetened with dates)
    The easiest and most amazing vegan fudge that tastes like pumpkin pie! Just 5 simple ingredients needed. Naturally sweetened, gluten-free.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Pumpkin Pie Fudge (sweetened with dates)

    7 Lemon Pie Bars

    Lemon Pie Bars (sweetened with dates)
    These fresh and flavorful no-bake lemon pie bars are easy to make in minutes with just 4 everyday ingredients. Perfect for a quick, tasty snack or healthy dessert that tastes just like a lemon Larabar.
    Check out this recipe
    Lemon Pie Bars (sweetened with dates)

    8 Chocolate Caramel Tarts

    No-Bake Chocolate Caramel Tarts (sweetened with dates)
    These no-bake chocolate caramel tarts feature a walnut coconut crust and creamy caramel filling. Easy to make with 6 ingredients, vegan and gluten-free!
    Check out this recipe
    No-Bake Chocolate Caramel Tarts (sweetened with dates)

    9 Best Chocolate Fudge

    Best Chocolate Fudge (sweetened with dates)
    This sweet and gooey chocolate fudge recipe is made without condensed milk or sugar and is 100% guilt-free, vegan, easy to make and packed with nutrients!
    Check out this recipe
    Best Chocolate Fudge (sweetened with dates)

    10 Almond Butter Date Latte

    Almond Butter Date Latte (sweetened with dates)
    This Sweet and Spicy Almond Butter Date Latte is a cozy hug in a mug! The perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and zingy!
    Check out this recipe
    Almond Butter Date Latte (sweetened with dates)

    11 Oatmeal Banana Cookies

    Oatmeal Cookies (sweetened with bananas)
    Sugar Free Oatmeal Cookies are made with no refined sugar, flour or oil, just simple, good-for-you ingredients. These Healthy Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are great for making and freezing for later, too!
    Check out this recipe
    Oatmeal Cookies (sweetened with bananas)

    12 Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies

    Oatmeal Cookies (sweetened with applesauce)
    These Three Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies with applesauce are fast, easy, and delicious. These cookies make a great after-school snack or dessert that the whole family will love.
    Check out this recipe
    Oatmeal Cookies (sweetened with applesauce)

    13 Naturally Sweetened Carrot Cake

    Vegan Carrot Cake (sweetened with dates and apple sauce) *note: maple syrup in icing
    This easy vegan carrot cake is made healthier with rolled oats for an amazing gluten-free option without compromising flavor!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Carrot Cake (sweetened with dates and apple sauce) *note: maple syrup in icing

    14 Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins (sweetened with bananas)
    These Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are a perfect healthy snack, breakfast item or lunchbox treat - and the best Sugar-Free Muffins for kids and toddlers!
    Check out this recipe

    15 Salted Caramel Tahini Cups

    Salted Caramel Tahini Cups (sweetened with dates)
    Sweet and creamy, vegan salted date tahini cups that are easy to make with just 3 ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Salted Caramel Tahini Cups (sweetened with dates)

    16 Blueberry Banana Muffins

    Blueberry Banana Muffins
    These soft baby led weaning blueberry muffins are sugar free, naturally sweetened with banana. They are popular with toddlers too, and are freezer friendly!
    Check out this recipe
    Blueberry Banana Muffins

    17 Sugar Free Carrot Cake

    Healthy Carrot Cake (sweetened with pineapple & apple juice. **note: there is honey in the icing)
    Sugar free carrot cake made with apple juice concentrate and pineapple, plus a honey cream cheese frosting. Because sugar free week canโ€™t be all cold and creamy ice cream, I made us miniature sugar free carrot cake bites! Theyโ€™re naturally sweetened, which, in my book, means: no funky sugars, chemiโ€ฆ
    Check out this recipe
    Healthy Carrot Cake (sweetened with pineapple & apple juice. **note: there is honey in the icing)

    18 Spiced Poached Pears

    Spiced Poached Pears (sweetened with apple juice)
    These spiced poached pears are fragrant from spices, but made without alcohol and apple juice instead. Vegan and gluten-free dessert recipe.
    Check out this recipe
    Spiced Poached Pears (sweetened with apple juice)

    19 Strawberry Banana Nice Cream

    Strawberry Banana Nice Cream
    Creamy bananas, strawberries and a touch of almond milk make this the perfect summertime treat! Keep frozen bananas on hand and you can make this in 5 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    Strawberry Banana Nice Cream

    20 Date Paste

    Date Paste (sweetened with dates)
    Date Paste is a delicious all natural sweetener that reminds me of the taste of salted caramel. The smooth texture and deep flavour reminiscent of molasses is an excellent healthy alternative to sugar in baked goods. In baking, the flavour is subtle and wonโ€™t overwhelm the flavours of other ingredieโ€ฆ
    Check out this recipe
    Date Paste (sweetened with dates)

    21 No Bake Brownies

    No Bake Brownies (sweetened with dates. **note: does call for maple syrup in the frosting)
    Fudgy no-bake brownies using only 5 ingredients. Topped with a rich chocolate avocado frosting and are vegan, sugar-free and gluten-free!
    Check out this recipe
    No Bake Brownies (sweetened with dates. **note: does call for maple syrup in the frosting)

    22 Vegan Banana Bread

    Vegan Banana Bread (sweetened with bananas)
    Easy, healthy and delicious Vegan Banana Bread that you can make every day. Using ripe bananas guarantees the perfect sweetness of this recipe. No need to add sugar or any other sweetener.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Banana Bread (sweetened with bananas)

    23 Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

    Blended Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (sweetened with overripe bananas)
    Imagine a rich, creamy and delicious ice cream that is also healthy, naturally sweetened and high in protein! This Cottage Cheese โ€œNice Creamโ€ is the perfect refreshing dessert or healthy evening snack. Donโ€™t be put off by the idea of cottage cheese in ice cream.
    Check out this recipe
    Blended Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (sweetened with overripe bananas)

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