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Got a sweet tooth, but don’t want to put in much work? Satisfy your tastebuds with these ideas for quick and easy desserts.

Check out these easy 3-ingredient dessert recipes below to get the quick fix you’re desiring! (Some of the recipes are in the pictures.) Enjoy.

Banana With Peanut Butter And Chocolate Chips

A classic sweet something for all the peanut butter lovers. Can’t do peanut butter? Swap it out for your favorite nut butter or sunbutter alternative.

Ingredients

1 Banana – 105 calories

2 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) – 188 calories

1 Tbsp Chocolate chips, semisweet, Tbsp – 60 calories

Directions

  1. Slice banana, top with peanut butter and chocolate chips
  2. No peanuts? Use any other nut or seed butter

3 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge

Premake this tasty treat to satisfy your sweet tooth when you need it most.

Dipped Strawberries In Yogurt

Probably one of the quickest and easiest dessert options on the list today. Just dip your strawberries in yogurt and top with powdered sugar or sprinkles.

3 Ingredient Banana Cookies

293 CALORIES

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Ingredients

0.3 Tbsp Cacao powder – 6 calories

1 Banana – 105 calories

½ cup Oatmeal, dry oats (uncooked) – 150 calories

2 tsp Sugar – 32 calories

Directions

  1. Mash banana with a fork.
  2. Combine all ingredients and mix evenly.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Spoon mixture evenly onto tray and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Air Fried Apples

227 CALORIES

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Ingredients

1 Apple, medium – 95 calories

2 tsp Butter (tsp) – 72 calories

½ tsp Cinnamon – 0 calories

8 Tbsp Regular whipped cream – 60 calories

Directions

  1. Slice apple into 8 or 16 slices.
  2. Melt butter in the microwave (about 20 seconds).
  3. In a bowl, mix together apples, butter, cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice).
  4. Air fry apples for 10 minutes at 380 degrees F, or bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. Flip apple slices midway through (no matter if you’re using the air fryer or oven).
  5. Serve with whipped cream.
  6. No butter? Use coconut oil. No whipped cream? Use whipped coconut cream (available at most stores).

Apple “Cookies” with Peanut Butter

359 CALORIES

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Ingredients

1 Apple, small – 77 calories

3 Tbsp Peanut butter, unsweetened (Tbsp) – 282 calories

¼ tsp Cinnamon – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Slice apple as depicted in picture
  2. Spread peanut butter on each slice
  3. Top with cinnamon
  4. No nuts? Use a seed butter e.g. sunflower seed butter

Banana Snickers

274 CALORIES

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Ingredients

½ Banana – 53 calories

2 Tbsp Chocolate chips, semisweet, Tbsp – 120 calories

2 Tbsp Peanuts (Tbsp) – 102 calories

¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Slice banana in half, lengthwise
  2. Place nuts in a small container (like a baggie) and crush with a hard object (e.g. a hammer, or similar kitchen equipment)
  3. Place chocolate chips in a small container, microwave for ~30 seconds until melted
  4. Top banana slices with chocolate and nuts
  5. Either eat as they are now, or freeze for a few hours
  6. No nuts? Use pumpkin or sunflower seeds

Candy Corn Trail Mix

310 CALORIES

Ingredients

¼ cup Nuts – 200 calories

15 Candy corn – 110 calories

Directions

  1. Combine nuts and candy corn in a small bowl.
  2. Feel free to use any nut/seed you prefer. Roasted & salted nuts are fine.

Blueberry Chocolate Bites

248 CALORIES

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Ingredients

⅛ cup Blueberries, fresh – 9 calories

4 Tbsp Chocolate chips, semisweet, Tbsp – 240 calories

¼ tsp Salt – 0 calories

Directions

  1. Melt chocolate chips in a small bowl in the microwave for ~60 seconds, mix with a spoon and keep heating in 30 second intervals until smooth
  2. Fill muffin tin with chocolate. Either use a silicone muffin tin, or line a small baking sheet with wax paper and make small circle shapes without a muffin tin.
  3. Makes 4 “mini muffin” bites; or 2 regular sized “muffin” bites. The picture is using a mini muffin silicone muffin tin.
  4. Top with fruit and salt.
  5. Let chill in freezer for at least 10 minutes
  6. Note: Pomegranate seeds are also shown in the picture – use 1/2 pomegranate seeds and 1/2 blueberries if you like, but sticking with just blueberries is absolutely fine – and cheaper!

Chocolate Pretzel Bites

226 CALORIES

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Ingredients

⅓ Serving of pretzels, 110 calories per serving – 36 calories

7 Hershey Kisses – 160 calories

7 M&Ms – 31 calories

Directions

  1. Note: I’m using square pretzels here – if you can find those, use them! 1/3 a serving of pretzels is about 7 pretzels.
  2. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Add pretzels and top with kisses.
  5. Bake for 2 1/2 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and immediately top with m&ms, let cool for at least 10 minutes before eating.
  7. No m&m’s or kisses? Use the chocolate that you have, e.g. chocolate squares from a chocolate bar, and chocolate chips.

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What is one of the most difficult desserts to make? ›

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  1. Macarons. These coloured mites are the treat célèbre of the moment. ...
  2. Baked Alaska. A sponge cake base, topped with ice-cream and then coated with meringue, all of which is baked? ...
  3. Chocolate éclairs. ...
  4. Soufflé ...
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  7. Baklava.
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What are the ingredients used in preparing dessert give at least five? ›

Sugar, gelatine, eggs, fruit, cream, batters, nuts, and chocolate are key ingredients used in preparing desserts and sweet sauces. Sugar is the common element in virtually all desserts. Gelatine is used to set many cold desserts like jellies. Eggs provide richness, structure, and moisture.

Are there any advantages in using local ingredients when making desserts? ›

Local and seasonal ingredients are fresher, tastier, and better for the environment. They are also more nutritious because they are picked at their peak ripeness. Using local and seasonal ingredients supports local farmers, reduces carbon footprint, and promotes biodiversity.

What are the 5 C's of dessert? ›

Before her several year stint at The French Laundry and the opening of her own sweet venture, Platine Cookies, Jamie Cantor was taught at the Culinary Institute of America to build a dessert menu around the five C's: chocolate, citrus, coffee, cheese and caramel.

What is the world's most loved dessert? ›

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  • Crème Brûlée. ...
  • Panna Cotta. ...
  • Cheesecake. ...
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  • Churros. Popular in Spain and many Latin American countries, this fried dough pastry is frequently served with chocolate dipping sauce.
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What is the simplest dessert? ›

The simplest dessert and one of the best are fruits because they are nutritious, appetizing, and easy to prepare and serve.

Which dessert is the unhealthiest? ›

Carrot cake

This dessert is usually loaded with oil, butter, cream cheese, and sugar in addition to carrots making it difficult to fit into a healthy diet. The average slice of carrot cake contains 800 calories, with 480 of these calories coming from fat.

What is one of the oldest desserts? ›

Ashure (Noah's Pudding) is thought to be the oldest dessert in the world, first made by Noah after his fabled landfall at Mt Ararat. It is a delightful mix of dried fruit, nuts, grains and beans (yes, beans!) made in Turkey and all over the Middle East.

Which cream is best for ice cream? ›

Heavy cream – It creates the rich ice cream base. For a dairy-free alternative, check out this vegan ice cream recipe! Whole milk – I don't recommend replacing it with reduced fat or skim. Whole milk's higher fat content ensures that the homemade ice cream comes out creamy, not icy.

Is cheese a dessert, yes or no? ›

Historically, dessert consisted entirely of foods "from the storeroom' (de l'office), including fresh, stewed, preserved, and dried fruits; nuts; cheese and other dairy dishes; dry biscuits (cookies) and wafers; and ices and ice creams.

What do you usually eat for dessert? ›

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Are homemade desserts better for you than store bought? ›

Beyond saving money, making desserts from scratch can help you better control what's in them, so you can make a healthier sweet treat and accommodate for different dietary preferences. Not to mention, baking is an excellent creative outlet the whole family can join in on and is shown to lower stress levels.

Why is ice cream better than other desserts? ›

Ice cream's low glycemic index, minerals, and vitamins make it a healthier choice compared to other desserts such as candy, soda, or cake. Although ice cream is a dessert, it can be eaten in moderation. Remember, the research is based on eating only one-half cup of ice cream per day.

What makes a dessert healthier? ›

It excites me to see desserts that are made with whole food ingredients like vegetables and fruits, when they use whole grains instead of refined flours, when they utilize fiber-rich foods like beans, when they feature nuts or seeds, when they offer healthier oils, and when they're free from artificial ingredients ...

What are dessert foods? ›

The term dessert can apply to many sweets, such as biscuits, cakes, cookies, custards, gelatins, ice creams, pastries, pies, puddings, macaroons, sweet soups, tarts, and fruit salad (fruit is commonly found in dessert courses because of its naturally occurring sweetness).

What is the best desert? ›

25 Best Desserts in the World
  • Mochi ice cream.
  • Flan.
  • New York cheesecake.
  • Dulce de leche ice cream.
  • Lamingtons.
  • Cendol.
  • Key lime pie.
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