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Deliciously Light: 25 Low-Calorie, Low-Fat Desserts for Every Sweet Tooth

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Sometimes you want dessert, but you are watching calorie and fat intake. No worries! We have 25 Low Calorie, Low Fat Desserts for you! Treat yourself! Meringues, molded gelées, popsicles, cookies, cake, mousses, and more. You CAN have your “cake” and eat it, too. HINT: pay attention to serving size!

Lemon Granita

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Lemon Granita. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

You can make a granita, which is a frozen slushy dessert, without an ice cream maker. Just clear room in the freezer. This one is tangy lemon and so easy to make. Get the recipe for Lemon Granita.

Meringue Nests

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Meringue Nests. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Meringue is simply a mixture of sugar and egg whites and these nests are low fat and low calorie and are the perfect vehicle for sorbet, fresh fruit and/or dollops of whipped yogurt. Get the recipe for Meringue Nests.

Arnold Palmer Popsicles

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Arnold Palmer Popsicles. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

If you have never had that combo of half strong black iced tea and half lemonade, you are missing out – and in frozen form, such as these Arnold Palmer Ice Pops, it is refreshing to the nth degree! Get the recipe for Arnold Palmer Popsicles.

Berry Terrine

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Berry Terrine. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

This low calorie dessert is simply spectacular to behold. Glistening red gelatin is jam packed with fresh berries and molded in a loaf pan. A refreshing dessert or snack on a hot day. Get the recipe for Berry Terrine.

Coconut Water Fresh Fruit Popsicles

Coconut Water & Fresh Fruit Popsicles
Coconut Water Fresh Fruit Popsicles. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Clear coconut water, with a hint of coconut flavor, packed with fresh fruit make the most refreshing popsicles you have ever had! Get the recipe for Coconut Water Fresh Fruit Popsicles.

Peppermint Meringues

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Peppermint Meringues. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Minty, sweet and crunchy, these peppermint meringues are easy to make and we show you how to make the red and white stripes. Perfect at the winter holidays, but if you are a mint lover, feel free to make them anytime. Get the recipe for Peppermint Meringues.

Hazelnut Shortcake With Berries

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Hazelnut Shortcake With Berries. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

This shortcake features one large hazelnut filled shortcake topping with fresh berries that have been folded together with caramel sauce. Pass the whipped cream for an unusual dessert, or do half and half cream and yogurt to lighten the topping. Get the recipe for Hazelnut Shortcake With Berries.

Cantaloupe Lime Popsicles

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Cantaloupe Lime Popsicles. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Easy to make – as long as you have a Popsicle mold, which are easy to find in supermarkets, big-box stores, even dollar stores. Then, all you need is a super-ripe cantaloupe, freshly squeezed lime juice, sugar, and water. And time in the freezer. Adults and kids will love these. Get the recipe for Cantaloupe Lime Popsicles.

Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake

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Tender, sweet and low fat, this Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake is lovely as is, or with fresh fruit or sorbet alongside. Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake.

Cheesecake Lime Dip

Low FODMAP Lime cheesecake dip in a decorative clear glass bowl; fruit alongside for dipping
Lime Cheesecake Dip. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

This dessert dip is a little sweet and a little tart, made by swirling homemade lime curd into what is essentially a cheesecake batter made with cream cheese. Choose your dippers such as fresh fruit, pieces of pound cake, or even pretzel rods. Watch your portions to keep it low calorie. It’s heavy on fruit, so go light on the dip. Even a smaller serving is satisfying. Get the recipe for Lime Cheesecake Dip.

Strawberry Granita          

Strawberry Granita in a clear glass footed dish with a silver spoon on a dark gray background
Strawberry Granita. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Strawberries, water, and sugar, along with time in the freezer, create this delectable and refreshing strawberry granita. No ice cream maker needed. Get the recipe for Strawberry Granita.

Cold Brew Latte Pops With Crushed Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans

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Cold Brew Latte Pops. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Cold brew is not just for drinking! On a hot day, when you need a pick me up in the middle of the afternoon, nothing satisfies like these coffee flavored popsicles. Crushed chocolate covered espresso beans are added for extra coffee value. Get the recipe for Cold Brew Latte Pops.

Champagne Gelee With Raspberries

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Champagne Gelee With Raspberries. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Eat your champagne? Yes, you can! Here we lightly gel sparkling wine with gelatin, and suspend raspberries within the edible, golden dessert. Perfect for a special celebration. Get the recipe for Champagne Gelee With Raspberries.

Papaya Lime Sorbet

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Papaya Lime Sorbet. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Our Papaya Lime Sorbet is very creamy in texture thanks to the rich, smooth texture of ripe papaya itself. The fresh papaya is sweet and perfectly complemented by the sour, acidic lime. You do need an ice cream maker for this. Get the recipe for Papaya Lime Sorbet.

Fresh Strawberry Tart

A vibrant fresh strawberry glazed tart, with pansies surrounded chocolate mint.
Fresh Strawberry Tart. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

If you love fresh strawberries and want to make a dessert, look no further. These berries are kept fresh and nestled in a buttery crust. The glaze is made from additional puréed and strained berries. It’s strawberries maximized! Get the recipe for Fresh Strawberry Tart.

Cannoli Cream With Berries

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Cannoli Cream With Berries. Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

If you are a cannoli fan, or even if you are not (like me) you have to try this dessert. Lightly sweetened ricotta, orange zest, and shavings of dark chocolate combine to dollop on fresh berries. Elegant and so easy you barely need a recipe. Get the recipe for Cannoli Cream With Berries.

London Fog Popsicles

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Photo credit: Sheri Silver.

It’s popsicle season so I thought I’d try my hand at riffing on the Starbucks version of a London Fog. A London Fog is a tea-based drink made from Earl Grey tea, frothed milk (the “fog”) and vanilla syrup. Starbucks gives it a lavender twist and I was all in for that!I eliminated the milk, and made a lavender-infused vanilla syrup for the base. Get the recipe for London Fog Popsicles.

Pumpkin Butter Meringues

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Photo credit: Sheri Silver.

You can keep your pumpkin pie; these easy, spicy-sweet pumpkin butter meringues are my new fave addition to the holiday dessert table! Get the recipe for Pumpkin Butter Meringues.

71 Calorie Healthy White Chocolate Mousse

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Photo credit: Amy Roskelley.

Delicious, creamy, low calorie, low fat white chocolate mousse!! This dessert is DIVINE! With egg whites, low fat milk, sugar free pudding, and whipped topping, this treat will hit the spot. The macros for one bowl of this white chocolate mousse are 71 calories, 5 grams of protein, 9 grams of carbs, and only 1 gram of fat. Get the recipe for 71 Calorie Healthy White Chocolate Mousse.

Keto Strawberry Mousse

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Photo credit: Melissa Vicinanza.

Craving a decadent dessert that won’t derail your diet? Look no further than this 4-ingredient Keto Strawberry Mousse. It’s a wonderful low-carb treat that will tantalize the taste buds and leave your sweet tooth satisfied. With a creamy texture, bright pink hue, and bursts of fresh strawberries, this marvel of modern cooking is sure to blow your mind. Even better – it can be whipped up in record time with items you probably already have in your kitchen. So grab a spoonful of this Keto Jello fluff and get ready for a delightful journey through the wonderful world of Keto Strawberry Mousse. Get the recipe for Keto Strawberry Mousse.

30+ Healthy Homemade Gummies 

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Photo credit: Hannah Healy.

This collection of gummy gelatin snack recipes ranges in flavors from berries, pineapple to gingerbread, candy corn, chocolate mint and more! Whatever your preference, you’ll find a recipe to suit your needs in this comprehensive list. Get the recipe for Healthy Homemade Gummies.

Maple Meringue Cookies

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Photo credit: The Gracious Pantry.

These maple meringue cookies are a simple yet delicious holiday treat!

Meringue cookies are incredibly versatile, tasty, and easy on your eating plan. Low in calories and fat, these are the way to go if you’re watching your waistline through the holidays. While you do want to watch your overall sugar intake, these are a perfect treat for many different styles of clean eating. They are gluten-free, paleo-friendly, nut-free, dairy-free, and even low-sodium. You really can’t beat them if you have certain dietary restrictions. And with this clean eating version, you don’t have to worry about getting all that refined sugar either. These are positively delish! Get the recipe for Maple Meringue Cookies.

Fruity Pebbles Meringue Cookies

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These Fruity Pebbles meringue cookies couldn’t be easier to prepare. They’re a real treat for cereal lovers. So, if this type of cereal is one of your favourites, these sweet and crunchy Fruity Pebbles cookies are going to impress you. If not, you can sub in Lucky Charms, Rice Krispies, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, or whatever sugary cereal you happen to love, or even experiment with different kinds mixed together. Any cereal would work with the fluffy, sweet meringue cookies. Get the recipe for Fruity Pebbles Meringue Cookies.

Fried Battered Apple Rings

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Photo credit: Julia Ky.

Not all fried foods are high calorie or high in fat! Fried battered apple rings are simple yet mouth-watering treat! Apple slices dipped in batter, deep-fried & coated in cinnamon sugar! Get the recipe for Fried Battered Apple Rings.

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

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Photo credit: Julia Ky.

Avocado chocolate mousse with cherries is a simple summer recipe. This avocado dessert is sweet, creamy and chocolate-y with a subtle cherry flavor. Get the recipe for Avocado Chocolate Mousse.

6 Rich And Fudgy Brownies That Will Make You Want To Lick The Bowl

Nutella Brownie. Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

In our opinion, you can never have enough brownie recipes. We have gathered our top 6; the brownie recipes you don’t have – yet. And you do need them; trust us. Nutella. Peppermint. Toasted almond & Coconut. S’Mores. PB & J – and even a super quick One-Bowl Brownie. Get ready to be inspired. Click for 6 Rich And Fudgy Brownies That Will Make You Want To Lick The Bowl

85 Desserts For The Chocolate Lover In Your Life

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Welcome to the largest collection of desserts for the chocolate lover in your life. Each of these are also gut-friendly so that you don’t have to worry about bloating, or a noisy belly when getting romantic! All of these desserts are gluten-free and low FODMAP! Click for 85 Desserts For The Chocolate Lover In Your Life

The Crazy Best and Easy Cookie Recipes Ever!

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Cookies – small, large, soft, chewy, crispy, chocolaty, peanut buttery, elegant, homespun, one-bowl, drop, rolled and shaped – we’ll take them all. You can never have enough cookie recipes and ours are all created in our very own Test Kitchen; these recipes work! Several can be prepped in the time it takes to preheat the oven. Click for The Crazy Best and Easy Cookie Recipes Ever!

Looking For Dairy Free Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts?

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This article will discuss the low FODMAP ice cream and frozen desserts that you can find in supermarkets and restaurants, as well as our own exclusive recipes, and will include information on dairy based as well as alt milk frozen desserts and recipes. Click here for Dairy Free Frozen Desserts Recipes.

20 Strawberry Recipes That Will Make You Berry Happy!

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Photo Credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

These days, depending on where you live, you might be able to get decent strawberries all year long. Spring, however, brings fresh, new batches and we are always looking for new ways to incorporate these delicious berries into our diet. From drinks to cakes, crisps, cobblers, bars and even a salad, frozen desserts and a salsa, we have 20 strawberry recipes for you. Click for 20 Strawberry Recipes That Will Make You Berry Happy!

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