21 Super Easy and Healthy Vegan Low-Calorie Desserts
Indulge yourself in some sweets and keep your calories in check with these healthy low-calorie vegan desserts!
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It takes more than just cutting out foods that are high-fat to lose weight or stay in shape. You’ve gotta monitor your calorific intake, probably hit the gym and, for best results, develop a meal plan too.
Sounds exhausting? Well, it can be at times.
Especially when it comes to finding low-calorie vegan dessert recipes that won’t make you pack on the pounds but will also satisfy your cravings (just like these awesome high-protein low-carb desserts!).
That’s why we’ve made the task much easier for you by compiling this mouth-watering list of healthy vegan desserts and as a bonus, we’re offering the best vegan menu on the planet; our free 7-day vegan meal plan!
HurryTheFoodUp presents, a list of Healthy Low-Calorie Vegan Desserts!
Whether you’re chasing a body goal or looking to stay fit while enjoying the sweeter things in life, this compilation of healthy desserts is guaranteed to provide you with the most satiating and decadent treats! All vegan-friendly and super healthy. Scroll to see!
1. Silken Tofu Dessert with Mango
Bonus: this delicious dessert can also be a snack
Soft tofu and fresh tropical mango coulis make a healthy silken tofu dessert with a heavenly taste and no effort needed.
2. Pineapple Sorbet with Mint
Bonus: a refreshing tropical treat made from simple ingredients
Pineapple Sorbet with Mint. A refreshing summer sorbet full of fruity goodness, made from just 2 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes. Stacked with vitamins A, C, B6 and no cholesterol!
3. Melon and Coconut Soup
Bonus: can be eaten as an appetizer
It’s sweet, it’s cold, it’s the ultimate fusion of melon and coconut. Ready in just ten minutes, this is the winning summer vegan dessert.
4. Silken Tofu Vegan Ice Cream
Bonus: let it melt a little and serve as vegan chocolate pudding or custard!
This silken tofu vegan ice cream is cooling, sweet and healthy. Nothing beats the heat like a dairy-free ice cream, so take a scoop, serve in a small bowl and get ready to fall in love with the creamy texture and chocolate flavor of this refreshing summertime vegan treat.
5. Cinnamon Baked Pears with Walnuts
Bonus: can be eaten warm or cold
Cinnamon Baked Pears. They are super simple to make, take only five minutes of preparation, 25 minutes of baking, and always turn out great.
6. Banana Oatmeal Fitness Cookies
Bonus: great energizing vegan snacks
There’s literally no better snack than these healthy oatmeal banana cookies (they are one of our favorite healthy banana recipes)! They’re full of nutrients but they’re still easy and quick to make.
7. Banana Muffins with Apple Chunks
Bonus: these vegan muffins are a ridiculously easy dessert
Irresistible Vegan Banana Muffins with Sweet Apple Chunks. A super speedy muffin recipe that proves healthy, eggless snacks are far superior to any others (also works as a yummy low calorie snack idea)!
8. Chia Breakfast Pudding
Bonus: a light but filling breakfast and dessert
A chia breakfast pudding that packs a lot of healthy goodness into a small package!
9. Healthy No-Bake Protein Cookies
Protein: 12g
Calories: 168kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: iFoodreal
Bonus: easy to prepare and one of the best vegan dessert recipes
What do you get when you combine a crunchy nut, some peanut butter and rolled oats? These healthy No Bake Protein Cookies! Packing 12 grams of protein, these vegan deserts are also naturally sweetened with dates and gluten-free.
10. Cherry Limeade Popsicles
Protein: 0.1g
Calories: 24kcal
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: Raepublic
Bonus: use fresh cherries and a cherry pitter to get the seeds out of them
Super refreshing, tangy and sweet. Perfect for a hot summer day and great for people on a low-calorie vegan diet!
11. Ripe Peach Popsicles
Protein: 1g
Calories: 44kcal per pop
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: TheViewFromGreatIsland
Bonus: very easy to make and the best part is, they require just three ingredients!
Ripe Peach Popsicles are the next best thing to sinking your teeth into a fresh picked peach…let the juice dribble down your chin!
12. Silken Tofu with Radish and Basil
Bonus: ridiculously easy to make and a personal favorite
This Japanese silken tofu with radish and basil has spice and crunch that go perfectly with the soft and creamy tofu!
13. Blueberry Chia Pudding
Protein: 10g
Calories: 302kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: Natalie’sHealth
Bonus: also great for breakfast
This Blueberry Chia Pudding is packed with deliciously sweet fruity flavors, is creamy, and loaded with superfoods. It’s made with simple pantry ingredients, wholesome, and without refined sugars.
14. Easy Fruit Salad
Protein: 3g
Calories: 131kcal
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: ChefSavvy
Bonus: use fresh berries for the best results
Berry Fruit Salad is loaded with fresh fruit and tossed in a honey lime dressing. The perfect dessert or side dish for the summer!
15. PB Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Protein: 10g
Calories: 133kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: MyPlantifulCooking
Bonus: these vegan chocolate chip cookies are also great as a snack or for breakfast
Chewy and soft vegan peanut butter cookies contain almost 10g of protein per serving (if you like these why not also try our protein energy ball recipes?)! A chocolate peanut butter delight, only a handful of grocery store ingredients are required (uses maple syrup as a sweetener) and they’re ready in 30 minutes. One of our favourite easy vegan desserts!
16. Healthy Protein Cinnamon Rolls
Protein: 12g
Calories: 189kcal
Ready in: 1hr 35 minutes
Recipe by: MyPlantifulCooking
Bonus: keeps well for some time and great for a special occasion
These amazing protein cinnamon rolls are puffy, soft, and irresistibly delicious. A healthier dessert that is filling and is naturally vegan and dairy-free. Topped with luscious yogurt icing, they are a crowd-pleaser!
17. Raspberry Sherbet / Sorbet
Protein: 1g
Calories: 95kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: Binky’sCulinaryCarnival
Bonus: a simple and delicious desserts
Super tasty, colorful Raspberry Sherbet or sorbet, is dairy free and vegan and can be made with either fresh or frozen raspberries!
18. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Protein: 3.1g
Calories: 123kcal per strawberry
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: GoodFoodBaddie
Bonus: made with raw cacao powder, avocado, and maple syrup
These chocolate-covered strawberries are a rich, creamy delight. No overcomplicated melting, double-boiling, or microwaving chocolate technique, just a simple, healthy, and incredibly tasty recipe! Vegan, Gluten-Free, & Refined Sugar-Free!
19. 2-Ingredient Banana Popsicles
Protein: 0.5g
Calories: 42kcal per pop
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: TheFlavorBells
Bonus: use ripe bananas to enhance the flavour of this delicious vegan dessert
This sugar-free banana popsicle is only made up of only 2 ingredients. If you are looking for something delicious, healthy, and low-calorie. These quick, easy and scrumptious banana popsicles are just for you.
20. Japanese Silken Tofu – Hiyayakko
Bonus: loaded with protein and low in calories!
This melt-in-your-mouth Japanese silken tofu recipe is a quick and refreshing snack or side dish that’s full of flavour.
21. Chia Pudding with Almond Milk
Bonus: a super filling and healthy dessert recipe
An insanely healthy chia pudding with almond milk that will give you all the nutrients you need, without any unnecessary calories.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk (+2 extra tbsp)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cardamom, ground
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup blackberries (cut in halves)
- ⅓ cup natural yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 nectarine/apricot (pitted and sliced)
- 2 tbsp almonds (chopped)
Instructions
- In a small sized pot over medium heat almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cardamom and salt. Once the liquid boils, take off the heat. Note: In a rush? Skip the cooking. It works as well.1 cup almond milk, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp cardamom, ground, ¼ tsp salt
- In a medium sized bowl add the chia seeds and almond milk mix. Stir until the seeds are homogeneously in contact with the liquid. Cover and rest in the fridge for 12 hours or overnight.4 tbsp chia seeds
- Serve chia pudding topped with yogurt, almonds, blackberries, and nectarine slices.½ cup blackberries, ⅓ cup natural yogurt, 2 tbsp almonds, 1 nectarine/apricot
NOTES
Nutrition
FAQs for Healthy Vegan Low-Calorie Desserts
Really quick, let’s go over the answers to some frequently asked questions on healthy vegan low-calorie desserts.
Do vegan desserts have less calories?
No is probably not the answer you were looking for, but it is true. Leaving out dairy equals cutting out some fat (especially in the form of butter), but vegan desserts can still include calorie-dense ingredients like refined sugars and oils.
All desserts, regardless of diet type, have to be eaten in moderation.
Are vegan desserts more healthy?
Raw vegan desserts like fruit salads tend to be slightly healthier than baked treats or cold sweets because they contain nutrient-rich natural sugars. However, raw vegan desserts (and vegan desserts as a whole) can still have comparable amounts of calories to regular desserts if they’re packed with oily nuts and agave.
What sweets can you eat as a vegan?
Jelly beans, lollipops, gummy bears, peanut butter cups; you name it. As long as a sweet is free from animal products, it’s vegan-friendly.
But, as we’ve seen above, vegan-friendly does not always translate to healthy, so keep that in mind.
What desserts are good for weight loss?
- Fruit popsicles and salads
- Banana cups
- Oatmeal cookies and muffins
- Chocolate avocado pudding
- Vegan-friendly oatmeal bites
And loads more. I will add though, some ingredients do stick out. Oatmeal and fruits suitable for weight loss for instance are wholesome ingredients that are staples in some of the aforementioned desserts and those contained in the compilation above!
When a vegan’s top priority is their health, desserts can seem off limits, but they really don’t have to be. These healthy vegan low-calorie desserts are suitable options that won’t put your goals in jeopardy! If you tried any of these low-calorie dessert recipes out, tell us which and how it went in the comment section below (and why not check out our vegetarian low calorie dinner ideas while you’re here?!
Dave Bell
I’m not a foodie, although I do love eating. I believe food should serve us and our goals, not hinder. Taking control and responsibility for what I eat is important to me. Lots of veggie protein is my way forward.
This article has been medically reviewed by James LeBaigue MSc Learn More
James LeBaigue MSc
James has a Masters Degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Human Nutrition.
He loves combining his scientific knowledge along with food in the real world, and these recipes are the result.
He’s on top of all the latest evidence and guidelines to make sure our nutrition advice on the website is as accurate as it can be.
By day he works as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in a busy NHS GP Practice.
Each recipe is tested and then eaten (much to James’ delight), many times before it is deemed worthy to be published. Bon appetit!
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