15 Heart-Healthy Dessert Recipes To Enjoy on a Low Sugar Diet

By Candace Zafirellis
Published 1/21/2025
15 Heart-Healthy Dessert Recipes To Enjoy on a Low Sugar Diet

When you’re craving sugar, the last thing on your mind is reading through a nutrition label to find out if your favorite treat fits into a heart healthy diet plan. That’s why our dietitian-approved collection of heart-healthy dessert recipes is the perfection solution for staying on track! 

These low-sugar treats are made with wholesome ingredients like fresh fruit and natural sweeteners so you can fuel your body with nutrition while enjoying goodies full of your favorite enticing flavors like chocolate, peanut butter, banana and strawberry.

Whether you’re craving ice cream, cookies or chocolate treats, these heart healthy desserts are designed to entice your taste buds while keeping your heart happy

Here are 15 of the Best Heart Friendly Desserts:

  1. 75 mins

    This gluten free dessert is a moist and flavorful after-dinner delight. Olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats, while the bananas add natural sweetness and fiber, making it a low-sugar treat that’s good for your heart.

  2. 75 mins

    This heart-healthy bread uses whole wheat pastry to make it a fiber-rich dessert. Shredded zucchini provides moisture and nutrients, while cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips offer rich flavor with antioxidants.

  3. 60 mins

    These soft and chewy cookies combine the flavors of classic banana bread with the convenience of a portable cookie. They’re made with whole grains and naturally sweetened with bananas for a heart healthy boost of fiber and potassium.

  4. 15 mins

    This creamy fudge combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and cocoa in a healthier version of a classic indulgence. The use of natural peanut butter provides healthy fats, and a touch of naturally sweet maple syrup makes it a low sugar treat.

  5. 75 mins

    This classic cake recipe gets a healthy twist by using light cream cheese in place of butter, lowering the use of unhealthy fats. Egg whites also reduce cholesterol, making it a heart healthy and diabetic friendly dessert choice.

  6. 15 mins

    Avocado brings a creamy texture and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats to this decadent mousse. Sweetened with natural ingredients like maple syrup and cinnamon, it’s a luxurious yet nutritious dessert.

  7. 60 mins

    This fruit dessert recipe uses the combination of whole grains and antioxidant-rich strawberries to create a heart-friendly dessert choice for chocolate and berry lovers.

  8. 60 mins

    Who says you can’t enjoy chocolate cake while staying good to your heart? This chocolate dessert recipe uses whole grain flour and is sweetened with a touch of honey, offering a rich flavor without excess sugar.

  9. 45 mins

    Made with whole wheat flour, peanut butter and dark chocolate chips, this satisfying treat is a heart healthy way to enjoy a favorite flavor combination.

  10. 90 mins

    This sweet bread uses low-fat plain yogurt and coconut oil instead of butter to reduce unhealthy fats in the recipe. Ripe bananas and dark chocolate chips provide natural sweetness to create a low sugar treat.

  11. 45 mins

    These heart healthy cookies are made with fiber-rich whole wheat flour and oats. They also use natural peanut butter and unsalted butter to keep the recipe low fat and low sodium.

  12. 45 mins

    This cheesecake recipe uses silken tofu instead of cream cheese, making it a low fat and low cholesterol recipe. Plus, the fresh strawberries and blueberries add natural sweetness and antioxidants, making it a delicious and heart-healthy dessert.

  13. 60 mins

    This classic cookie is made with less sugar and butter than traditional recipes, making it a low calorie dessert. This cookie recipe also incorporates flaxseed meal and walnuts, providing fiber and omega-3 fatty acids that are good for your heart. 

  14. 50 mins

    These decadent chocolate brownies use low-fat vanilla yogurt in place of butter or oil, which helps reduce unhealthy fats. The use of dark chocolate chips provides antioxidants that are good for your heart. 

  15. 45 mins

    This delicious apple recipe is made with whole wheat flour and rolled oats, which add heart healthy fiber to this comforting dessert. The apples and dried cranberries provide natural sweetness and antioxidants, making it a delicious and nutritious treat. 

Now that you know how easy and delicious heart-healthy desserts can be, it’s time to treat yourself! These 15 heart healthy dessert recipes prove you don’t have to give up the flavors you enjoy to maintain a healthy diet.

From cookies and fudge to brownies and cheesecake, taking care of your heart has never been sweeter!

Want more? Here are 18 heart healthy cookie recipes to satisfy a sweet tooth.

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