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Satisfy your sweet tooth AND stay on track with these 15 whole30 dessert recipes. Each one is easy to make, comes together with wholesome ingredients, and packs a ton of flavor into every bite.
Healthy and whole30-approved desserts.
As someone who’s followed the month-long whole30 program more times than I can count, I know too well the importance of small luxuries when it comes to following such a strict diet.
Below, you’ll find my go-to whole30 desserts that are easy to make, use minimal ingredients, and won’t detract from the whole30 program. Whether you are starting out and needing something to satisfy the sweet tooth or want to add some variety to your nightly dessert, I hope you’ll find something here.
Whole30 fruity desserts
Fruit is a savior on the whole30 diet, and both fresh and dried fruits (unsweetened) are great to use as a base for a ton of sweet treats.
This is my #1 most-made whole30 dessert. It’s essentially dehydrated fruit into a flat, sweet and sour treat. I’ve made this with raspberries, strawberries, and apples, but most fruit work well.
This recipe is perfect if you’re not a huge sweets person but enjoy a midday treat every now and then. Just swap the sugar for dates, and it’s Whole30-approved.
Thick, creamy, refreshing, and deceptively low-carb, my blueberry smoothie comes together effortlessly and is sweet enough to satisfy your sugar craving. I recommend using frozen blueberries for extra creaminess.
I love banana bread, and this is a condensed, single-serving version. I usually make it in the microwave, but you can use the oven if you prefer.
Whole30 chocolate desserts
Chocolate is a staple in my daily diet, and even a month off is a no-no for me. Luckily, these recipes allow me to indulge in my chocolate craving while staying energized and on track.
These little balls of brownie goodness come together in minutes and make the perfect midday snack. You can change up the mix-ins or roll them in dark cocoa powder for extra richness. If you want something more substantial, try my keto fat bombs.
Skip the stevia, and you’ll still get unbelievably fudgy, chocolatey, and perfectly sweetened brownies. Once you use applesauce this way, you may never make a normal brownie recipe again (except once your no longer on a whole30 diet, haha).
Similar to applesauce, a little pumpkin puree makes moist, fluffy brownies with incredible depth of flavor. I usually use canned pumpkin, but try my homemade pumpkin puree if you have pumpkins on hand.
Naturally sweetened chocolate and coconut cookies that taste exactly like Almond Joys.
Whole30 no-bake desserts
Whoever coined the term “no-bake desserts” deserves a medal. Not only are these desserts effortless to make and made with wholesome ingredients, but they’re vegan, gluten-free, and easy to customize.
Swap the sweetener for mashed bananas or chopped dates, and you have an easy make-ahead treat full of flavor, healthy fats, fiber, and protein.
Soft and fudgy energy balls that work equally well as a grab-and-go breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Naturally sweetened with dates, these sweet yet tart energy bites work equally well as a snack or after-hours treat.
If you have some homemade almond butter or hand or a jar you need to use up, these balls are perfect. They take minutes to make and are so fudgy.
If you don’t love almond butter, then these cashew butter balls are for you. They are great for a little nightime sweet treat!
Yes, you can enjoy fudge on a whole30 diet. This banana fudge is rich and creamy, but doesn’t have any sugar, butter, or condensed milk.
Frequently asked questions
Traditional desserts made with sugar, flour, and grains are not suitable on a whole30 diet. Instead, desserts made with fresh or dried fruits, nuts, and cocoa powder are all approved.
Whole30 Desserts: Whole30 Fudge Cookies
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups medjool dates pitted
- 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut to coat cookies with
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, add your almonds and blend well, until a course, crumbly texture remains.
- Add your shredded coconut and dates and blend well, regularly scraping down the sides to ensure the mixture is fully combined. Add your cocoa powder and blend again. If your batter is not thick enough (it should resemble a dough), add 1-2 tablespoons of water and blend again.
- Transfer your raw cookie dough into a bowl. Form 12 balls and roll each one in the extra shredded coconut. Place on a lined plate or tray and using a fork, press down on each one to form a cookie shape, before crossing each side.
- Refrigerate your cookies until they are firm.
Notes
- Rethink sweeteners. Added sugar is a no-go for the whole30 diet, but you can have all the fresh fruits you want. So the next time you crave something sweet, grab a piece of fruit or opt for a fruit-sweetened dessert.
- Transform your favorite treats. When you’re craving a milkshake or a brownie, nothing else quite satisfies. Simple swaps like mashed bananas instead of sugar or almond milk instead of dairy milk are foolproof substitutions to make any recipe whole30-approved instantly.
- Spice it up. Even for a 30-day diet, it’s essential to keep things interesting, so try new desserts often to treat yourself!
This recipe is amazing and a staple in our house. We recently cut out sugar and this recipe does the trick when you need a pick me up. Love it!
Thanks so much, Taylor!
This has become my favorite treat. We call ‘em “Dookies.” 😆 Thanks very much for sharing. 🤘🏽❤️
Very yummy!
Made them today! Kids loved them and I did too! I added some mocha collagen powder that’s whole 30 approved. They were delicious thanks for the great recipe!!
These turned out excellent! Even my partner (who wants nothing to do with my whole30 diet foods) couldn’t stop eating them!
Note: I left them in the freezer overnight and they were still perfectly chewy the morning the after.
Excellent! Almost taste like a fudge recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Arman! I made it today with dried figs instead of dates and it was delicious! Thank you!
There are no Whole30 approved cookies. Whole30 focuses on eating real foods and specifically rules out the creation of treats – no matter what the ingredients.
Cyndy, with all due respect, we are well aware of that here. These are not intended as dessert but a snack, similar to energy balls, that are whole30 approved. In fact, the exact recipe is of a whole30 energy ball, just in cookie form.
Enjoy.
I’m not fond of dates myself. I made them and you can’t even tell.
Hi Colleen! You could use raisins, but soak them prior 🙂
Hi Colleen! Apologies I wrote the incorrect reply to you!
So glad to hear that- I don’t really fancy them on their own (I grew up eating Medjool dates ALL the time and got over them quick haha!) but find that they can’t be noticed in this recipe 🙂
Is there anything you could use besides dates? I really hate them.
Hi Susan! You could use raisins, but soak them prior