It's no secret that sweets aren't really acceptable by Whole30 standards, but these recipes make the cut by a long shot. Free of refined sugars and full of flavor and real ingredients, these are little indulgences you can feel good about. The Whole30 is all about managing and reducing unnecessary sugar intake to help kick sugar addiction to the curb! While we totally believe in saying so long to refined sugars and fake ingredients, it's still nice to enjoy the sweet things in life every now and then. Here are 15 Whole30 compliant sweet treats that are all natural and should all be on your "to-make" list.
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1. Mango & Blueberry Swirl Cashew Cheesecake
Boost your mood and your taste buds with this vegan, grain-free, and naturally sweetened cashew cheesecake made by yours truly. Perfect for the approaching warmer weather, this cheesecake is versatile and can be made with any of your favorite frozen fruits. Find the full recipe here.
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2. Sweet Potato Blondies
A fan favorite and definitely one of our favorite treats made with real ingredients and sweetened with only with sweet potatoes and love (yes, we went there). These blondies are the perfect blend of sweetness and cinnamon goodness. Find the full recipe here.
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3. Double Dark Chocolate Granola Muffins
Who doesn't love chocolate? These muffins are not your typical refined sugar-filled muffins. Sweetened only with banana and topped with our naturally-sweetened granola, these muffins are to die for. We're not exaggerating in the slightest! Find the full recipe here.
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4. Roasted Strawberries and Coconut Cream
Sweets made simple and with real ingredients are winners in our book. This recipe requires minimal ingredients and effort, so you know we're all about it. The only thing that would take it to the next level? Some granola on top! Find the full recipe here.
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5. Whole30 Berries & Cream Crisp
A happy medley of berries that's free of dairy and refined sugars, this recipe is a great way to start your day or a means to celebrate the end of a long one. The best part is it only takes 15 minutes and requires 4 ingredient, winner winner! Find the full recipe here.
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6. Paleo Sweet Potato Mousse
This mousse is your next addiction. This recipe only requires 5 simple ingredients that you likely have sitting in your kitchen right now! Don't walk, run and make this vegan, paleo, and whole30 mousse in just under 5 minutes. Find the full recipe here.
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7. Homemade Cookie Dough Larabars
The perfect balance of healthy carbs and fats. These little bars are great for on-the-go energy, or for treat yo' self moment at the end of the day. Don't let the delicious chewy texture and caramel deliciousness full you, these are all real. Find the full recipe here.
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8. Whole30 Strawberry Coconut Ice Cream
A refreshing and healthier take on ice cream, this recipe is exactly what you need to kick those cravings to the curb in the best way possible. Light, refreshing, and basically a work of art, this creamy deliciousness is calling out your name. Find the full recipe here.
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9. Grilled Fruit Salad
If this doesn't scream summertime, then we don't know what does. With grilling season right around the corner, go ahead and throw some fruit on for a post-dinner sweet treat. Pick you favorite fruits and have at it! Find the full recipe here.
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10. Paleo Lemon Cookie Dough Bites
Lemon is another perfect flavor for any summertime sweet treat. Although the recipe calls for honey, you can easily substitute banana or our favorite, dates! These refreshing bites are vegan, grain-free, refined sugar free, and delicious. Find the full recipe here.
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11. No-Bake Coconut Blueberry Pie
Made with only 6 simple and real ingredients, this healthy twist on a classic dessert favorite is sure to win you over. We love using our own granola as the crust for recipes like this, just blend up a bag of granola and you're good to go! Find the full recipe here.
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12. Almond Butter Banana Cookies
This is probably the simplest recipe, but still packed full of flavor and nutrients. Only requiring 4 simple ingredients and 20 minutes of spare time, this is an easy make any day of the week! The perfect bite of sweetness that also happens to be vegan, grain-free, and refined sugar free. Find the full recipe here.
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13. Cacao Ice Cream
What's a dessert recipe round up without ice cream?! This isn't your typical ice cream recipe - naturally sweetened, dairy free, and no churning required. Bananas, a couple date, and coconut milk are the secret to creamy delicious nice cream. Find the full recipe here.
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14. Coconut Cashew Bars
These coconut cashew bars sort of remind us of rice krispies...but way better! The texture and flavors are on point along with the 3 simple ingredients needed to make them. This recipe is whole30, vegan, paleo, and everything you need. Find the full recipe here.
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15. Paleo Apple Crisp
There's no better way to polish off a lovely dinner than with a delicious crisp, and this paleo apple crisp is no exception. Made with simple and wholesome ingredients, this crisp is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth the healthier way. Skip out on the optional coconut sugar to make this the whole30 dessert of your dreams. Find the full recipe here.
