These dessert recipes are flavorful and delicious without any added sugar. Plus, they focus on ingredients that fight inflammation like nuts, berries and cherries so your tasty treat can help relieve symptoms like chronic fatigue and joint pain. Recipes like our No-Added-Sugar Cherry Crumble and our Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream are delights that you’ll want to make again and again.
No-Added-Sugar Cherry Crumble
Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This no-sugar-added cherry crumble baked in ramekins is a great way to highlight the flavor of cherries in this naturally sweet snack. The crumble topping, made from oats and slivered almonds, offers a satisfying crunch. Adding a few tart cherries brings a touch of tang for a less-sweet flavor profile, if you prefer.
Chocolate Strawberry Nice Cream
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This dairy- and lactose-free nice cream uses just four simple ingredients to create a tasty dessert. The chocolate-strawberry combination is perfectly balanced with ripe banana for a dessert without added sugars. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes the flavor to the next level, but it’s delicious even without it.
Golden-Milk Shake
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This milkshake is a creamy, vibrant beverage that combines the traditional spices of golden milk with the natural sweetness of banana. At the heart of this dessert-worthy shake is turmeric, known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Trail Mix Energy Bites
photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
These trail mix energy balls are made with black beans for a delicious, nutritious twist on a classic snack. Black beans add plant-based protein and fiber, while also acting as the perfect binder to keep the ingredients together. Dates and apricots add natural sweetness to the mixture.
Strawberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle.
This chia seed smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink rich in fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. You can use frozen strawberries and mango, but you’ll need to add extra almond milk to help it blend smoothly.
Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry Chia Pudding
Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This strawberry chia pudding is a convenient grab-and-go breakfast with plenty of benefits. Strawberries are loaded with antioxidants, while chia seeds offer omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein—all nutrients that can help lower inflammation.
No-Added-Sugar Mango Lassi Smoothie
photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
Made with juicy frozen mangoes, creamy strained (Greek-style) yogurt and nutrient-packed hemp seeds, this high-protein smoothie is inspired by the Indian drink and keeps you full and energized for your busy day!
