9 Low Sodium Desserts

By Andrea Cohen
Published 11/1/2025
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9 Low Sodium Desserts
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If you’re trying to eat healthier, you may look for desserts that are lower in sugar, fat, or calories. But one healthier dessert option that’s often overlooked is low sodium desserts. While most people pay attention to sugar and fat in sweets, sodium often gets overlooked. But many packaged and restaurant desserts sneak in more salt than you might expect, even though they may not taste salty. 

Low sodium dessert recipes are a good choice for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, and kidney disease. They’re also appropriate for anyone trying to reduce their salt intake for any reason. Many commercially prepared desserts are higher in sodium than they should be because they use preservatives to extend shelf life, so choosing desserts low in sodium also makes it more likely they’re healthier options.

The chefs and dietitians at Health eCooks are always looking for ways to help people enjoy delicious foods on low sodium diets and they’ve developed this collection of low sodium dessert ideas that taste every bit as good as traditional versions of your favorite desserts.

Why Eat Low Sodium Desserts?

A diet high in sodium can raise blood pressure, putting stress on the heart and blood vessels and increasing the risk of stroke and heart disease. For people with kidney problems, cutting sodium helps the kidneys function better and prevents fluid buildup. Even if you don’t have a medical condition, reducing sodium supports overall wellness and helps balance fluid levels in the body.

Low sodium desserts help you keep your sodium intake in check. Since the flavor of most sweet treats doesn’t benefit from the addition of salt, keeping sodium in desserts to a minimum is an easy way to reduce the amount of sodium you consume overall. Unlike store-bought treats, which often have a lot of hidden sodium, homemade sweets and treats give you full control over the ingredients, so you can enjoy a delicious ending to your meal without worrying about excess salt.

Delicious Low Sodium Dessert Ideas

At Health eCooks, our goal is to create recipes that are heart-healthy and delicious. Here are some of our favorite low sodium dessert recipes, all with under 50mg of sodium per serving. All recipes are heart healthy and many are also low in sugar, making them diabetic-friendly choices, too. Once you taste these decadent desserts, you’ll see that you don’t need loads of salt or sugar to enjoy a satisfying treat.

  1. 01

    Sweet Potato Brownies

    Heart Healthy Sweet Potato Brownies
    Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
    45 mins

    This satisfyingly fudgy, chocolatey treat made with sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, and no-sugar-added applesauce is crafted to deliver rich flavor with only 31 mg of sodium per serving, making it a delicious low-sodium indulgence.

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  2. 02

    Blackberry Peach Crisp

    Heart Healthy Blackberry Peach Crisp
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    60 mins

    This colorful crisp combines juicy peaches and blackberries with a hearty whole-grain oat topping sweetened with maple syrup. It clocks in at only 37 mg of sodium per portion and is loaded with fresh, bright flavors.

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  3. 03

    Chocolate Almond Bark

    Heart Healthy Chocolate Almond Bark
    Photo Credit: Adobe Stock
    30 mins

    With just three simple ingredients—dark chocolate, olive oil, and roasted almonds—this decadent no-bake bark has a mere 2 mg of sodium per serving, but all the chocolate taste you love.

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  4. 04

    Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Heart Healthy Ice Cream Sandwiches
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    45 mins

    Light-as-air meringue shells paired with sorbet (or fat-free frozen yogurt) make these indulgent ice cream sandwiches a treat when temps soar (but you can enjoy them anytime). At just 14 mg of sodium per serving, they’re a great low sodium dessert option.

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  5. 05

    Drizzled Apple Snacks

    Heart Healthy Drizzled Apple Snacks
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    These apple slices drizzled with dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter (plus optional coconut, almonds, or craisins) pack bold flavor yet deliver only 2 mg of sodium per slice. They’re a great heart-healthy snack, dessert, or holiday treat.

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  6. 06

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares

    Heart Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    Just four wholesome ingredients—natural peanut butter, maple syrup, oats, and bittersweet chocolate—come together in these chewy squares. The heart-healthy treats clock in at under 15 mg of sodium per serving.

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  7. 07

    Black Forest Trifle

    Heart Healthy Black Forest Trifle
    Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
    30 mins

    Layers of creamy avocado-banana chocolate mousse, whipped coconut cream, and dark cherries create a lush dessert that's low sodium (less than 20mg per serving) and brimming with decadent goodness.

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  8. 08

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries

    Heart Healthy Chocolate Covered Strawberries
    Photo Credit: Getty Images
    20 mins

    Fresh strawberries dipped in antioxidant-rich dark chocolate become a sweet, heart-healthy, and low salt dessert, with less than 10 mg of sodium per two-berry serving.

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  9. 09

    Linzer Cookies

    Heart Healthy Linzer Cookies
    Photo Credit: Shutterstock
    75 mins

    These crumbly, light, and gluten-free cookies sandwich tangy cranberry jam between almond-flour cookies. With only 41 mg of sodium per cookie, they’re a delicious heart-smart treat the whole family can enjoy.

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Tips for Making Desserts Low Sodium

You don’t have to give up flavor to create sweets that are better for your heart. Here are some easy ways to make low sodium dessert recipes at home:

  • Bake from scratch: Packaged mixes often contain added sodium for freshness and texture. Starting with whole ingredients keeps salt under control.
  • Watch the leavening agents: Baking powder and self-rising flour can be surprisingly high in sodium. Choose low-sodium versions or use alternatives when possible.
  • Flavor without salt: Use cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, citrus zest, or unsweetened cocoa powder to add depth and flavor without salt or sugar.
  • Go heavy on fruit: Fresh fruit is naturally low in sodium and adds natural sweetness, fiber, and nutrients. Think fruit crisps, baked apples, or berry parfaits.
  • Be mindful of toppings: Items like caramel sauce, whipped cream, or packaged pie crusts may sneak in sodium. Make your own or use lightly sweetened alternatives.

These strategies not only keep sodium levels down but can also cut added sugars, making them perfect options when you’re looking for low sodium low sugar desserts.

More Healthy Dessert Ideas

Eating low sodium desserts doesn’t mean missing out on flavor. Whether you’re managing high blood pressure, protecting your heart, or simply aiming for healthier eating, there are plenty of sweet options to enjoy. In addition to the low sodium dessert recipes featured here, we also have plenty of other healthy dessert recipes to end your meal on a sweeter and healthier note. Depending on your dietary preferences, you may want to give one of these a try:

 

*No information provided by Health eCooks in any blog or recipe is a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical condition. Health eCooks strongly suggests that you use this information in consultation with your doctor or other health professional. 

 

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