7 healthy crock pot desserts

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Want desserts but not in the mood to go through the motions of the long arduous process of prepping, baking or cooking it? Here are leave-and-go dessert recipes that you can do in your crock pot!

1.) Chocolate quinoa brownies

This recipe from Sugar Free Mom is a healthier take on the classic brownie recipe. It's easier too since the recipe calls for a crock pot. The chocolate brownies are surprisingly dense even though they're made of quinoa. What's more, they're sugar-free and easy on the diet. Each serving size is only 133 calories of chocolate gooey goodness.

2.) Mocha fudge cake

If you've ever doubted about making fudge cake in a crock pot, then this recipe from Maria Mind Body Health will convert you and make you a believer. The rich and satisfying dessert is surprisingly low carb and sugar-free. You can choose to use either almond flour or coconut flour too.

3.) Chocolate zucchini cake

Who would have though chocolate and zucchini can go together? Don't know what we're talking about? Try this other recipe from Sugar-Free Mom. Aside from the unusual pairing of vegetable and chocolate, this cake is also gluten-free and sugar-free. This dessert is so rich and sumptuous; you'll forget it ever has zucchini in it. Good news for those who don't have crock pot, there is also instructions on how to make it without the use of one.

4.) Healthy apple crisps

Since fall is almost here and you're looking for recipes that makes use of the most bountiful produce this season. This healthy apple crisps crock pot recipe from The Realistic Nutritionist is a perfect dish to try out. Instead of using a whole stick of butter, this recipe is certainly healthier as it only requires half of it without compromising flavor. For ice cream as garnish, you can opt to replace it with a healthier home-made one instead of the store-bought variety.

5.) Pumpkin custard

Again, it's the fall season and another bountiful produce to be utilized are pumpkins. This amazing recipe from Health Home and Happiness can either use pumpkin or butternut squash. The great thing about this recipe is that it is dairy-free and very easy to make and makes the perfect dessert for any occasion.

6.) Apple-nut bread pudding

This recipe from Taste of Home is laden with the flavors of autumn. The cinnamon raisin bread with apple juice, cinnamon, pecans and nutmeg all form to make a warm and hearty dessert that is perfect for almost any meal.

7.) Gingerbread pudding cake

This recipe from Better Homes and Gardens is comforting, warm and easy to prepare. If you're looking for an easy pudding cake with zero baking skills, then this ones's for you.