5 Diet-Friendly Desserts You Can Enjoy Without Guilt

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It seems that when trying to lose weight, desserts are the first to go from our meal plans. Having desserts doesn't have to get in the way of our weight and fitness goals though. Studies show that indulging in an occasional treat or two can help in achieving weight loss and fitness goals more effectively, notes Best Health. Low calorie desserts are an effective way to reduce binge eating and in keeping the blood sugar steady.

Avoid poor eating choices and tread on through your weight loss journey while still fulfilling your cravings with these sweet but healthy treat recipes:

Triple-Berry Cobbler Recipe

Want to get more fruits into your diet? Then try this delicious recipe from Taste of Home that makes use of fresh or frozen cranberries, blueberries, and blackberries. This recipe makes 6 servings where each portion is only 235 calories.

Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Craving for peanut butter and chocolate? Steer clear from store-bought confectionairies! A great way to control your portions is to make your own with this recipe from Joy Bauer. This is great for people who are lactose intolerant or can't have milk because instead of using cow's milk, you have the choice to choose almond, soy, or coconut milk as substitutes. The recipe yields 6 servings and each cup is only 155 calories.

Double Chocolate Cardamom Pots

Sate your craving for chocolate with this easy to make recipe from BBC Good Food. The recipe yields 4 servings and makes use of ingredients that are probably in your kitchen already. Because it is a light dessert, you can enjoy the full flavor of chocolate in one serving with only 119 calories.

Caramel Cream Cheese Custard (Flan de Queso)

This well-loved flan recipe is originally from Puerto Rico, according to Eating Well. The reason why it is considered low-calorie is because of reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat sweetened condensed milk and low-fat evaporated milk. You can satisfy your sweet tooth without the extra calories because each serving is only 247 calories.

Brown Sugar and Toasted Almond Ice Cream

This simple recipe comes from Eating Well and calls for basic ice cream ingredients. Low-fat milk and non-fat evaporated milk are made as substitutes to allow you to have the rich experience of ice cream without straying away too much from your diet plan. This recipe makes 8 servings at 1/2 cup each and is only 209 calories for per portion.