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10 Whole30 Dessert Recipes for When You Really Just Need Something Sweet

It's not * technically * allowed, but if you want to bend the rules...

By Isadora Baum

Feb 25, 2019

Paleo Running Momma

Before we get started, let's make one thing clear: You're technically not supposed to eat dessert on Whole30—even if it's made from Whole30-compliant ingredients. But if you just need a little something to make it through those 30 days, we're here to help you stay as on-track as possible.

Since the Whole30 diet requires you to eliminate dairy, flour, and other things that typically go into dessert, your options may seem kind of limited in terms of creating classic “dessert” items.

However, with some creativity and thinking outside the box, you can easily enjoy sweets while on this 30-day diet. Here are 10 Whole30-friendly treats that can totally count for dessert.

Get Inspired Everyday

Cantaloupe Nice Cream Bowls

You can’t eat regular ice cream on Whole30, but you can dig into a dairy-free "nice cream" without wrecking the diet. This recipe from Get Inspired Everyday is made in a cantaloupe, which is fun, and it blends fresh fruit for the base along with some vanilla extract for flavor.

Paleo Running Momma

Sautéed Apples & Pears with Coconut Butter

These drizzled apples and pears from Paleo Running Momma are naturally sweet for a delicious dessert, but also high in fiber so you won’t feel the need for seconds later in the night. This blogger uses Pink Lady apples for a nice crunch.

Real Simple Good

Grilled Plantains

Plantains taste great warmed up on the grill, and this recipe from Real Simple Good is super easy and flavorful. Just don’t use honey, as then it won’t be Whole30-approved.

Delightful Mom Food

3-Ingredient Brownies

So easy! Just three ingredients, and these soft fudgy brownies from Delightful Mom Food are ready in 25 minutes.

Grits and Chopsticks

Whole30 Mango Pomelo Chia Pudding

This hearty chia pudding from Grits and Chopsticks has a wonderful fruity flavor. Feel free to swap for different fruits or add some spice, like cinnamon or vanilla, or nuts if you like.

Eat the Gains

Pumpkin Pie Butter

Put this pumpkin pie spread from Eat the Gains on some fresh fruit like apples or pears for a light dessert that’s naturally sweet and spicy. This blogger uses ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves for that kick. Just be sure to omit maple syrup for Whole30.

Brooklyn Supper

Roasted Strawberries and Coconut Cream

This light dessert from Brooklyn Supper is basically just fruit and coconut whip, which makes it a great treat on the Whole30 diet. Add some balsamic drizzle if you want a bit of a savory and sour punch.

Paleo Running Momma

Sweet Potato Apple Breakfast Bake

While this dish from Paleo Running Momma is technically meant for a sweet breakfast or a lazy Sunday brunch, it also makes for a mean dessert. It takes just 30 minutes to make, and you can create a huge batch to enjoy for dessert or breakfast every day of the week.

The Clean Eating Couple

Whole30 Chocolate Coconut Bites

These coconut-crusted bites from The Clean Eating Couple are the perfect treat to satisfy that sugar craving after a meal. If you don’t like dates, you can sub for raisins or apricots instead.

Monika Hibbs

Clean Chocolate Cupcakes

Chocolate on the Whole30 diet? It’s possible with this recipe from Monika Hibbs. Add some cinnamon for a little spice.

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