• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Bonus - free keto meal plan
  • Home
  • About
  • Media
Lara Clevenger
  • Recipes
  • Dinner
  • Work With Me
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Dietitian Services
  • Camping
  • Media
×
Home » Trending

22 Sweet Treats to Fix Every Craving and Then Some

Published: Aug 29, 2025 by Lara This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly

Craving something chocolatey, fruity, buttery, or creamy? This list has you covered. These 22 dessert recipes aren’t just delicious—they’re built to satisfy your mood, match your vibe, and maybe even win a few compliments along the way.

Eggnog Cupcakes

Two delectable desserts featuring cupcakes with swirled chocolate frosting, one partially eaten, rest on a plate with decorative sprinkles. A glass of creamy beverage sits invitingly in the background.
Eggnog Cupcakes. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

The holidays aren’t complete until you sink your teeth into one of these Eggnog Cupcakes! Celebrate the season with a batch of fluffy vanilla cupcakes made with eggnog, topped with a rum-spiked eggnog fudge frosting.
Get the Recipe: Eggnog Cupcakes

Apple Fritter Rings

Apple Fritter Rings
Apple Fritter Rings. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Apple fritter rings are a decadent dessert and an easy way to sneak in some fruit into your diet! They remind me of funnel cakes with a twist!
Get the Recipe: Apple Fritter Rings

Triple Chocolate Cake

A tall chocolate cake on a black cake stand, topped with chocolate truffles and swirled frosting.
Triple Chocolate Cake. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This Triple Chocolate Cake recipe is the ULTIMATE dessert for chocoholics! Three layers of deep, dark chocolate cake are filled with chocolate ganache, then decorated with fluffy homemade chocolate buttercream. A few chocolate truffles top off this showstopper dessert!
Get the Recipe: Triple Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Mint Protein Bars

Chocolate Mint Protein Bars. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Yep, I went ahead and did it! This is my first Christmas-y post of the year with these delicious Chocolate Mint Protein Bars. I held off more than most! I do love the festivities that go along with the holidays but I can't stand it when grocery stores and radio stations start playing Christmas music the day after Thanksgiving.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mint Protein Bars

Pumpkin Pie with Meringue

A delectable pie with toasted meringue topping sits on a burlap cloth, showcasing the art of fine desserts. Two white plates with green rims and three forks are nearby, ready to serve sweet indulgence.
Pumpkin Pie with Meringue. Photo Credit: The Crumby Kitchen.

This creamy, richly spiced Pumpkin Pie with toasted meringue is a deliciously upgraded version of the fall standard. Homemade pumpkin custard is topped with a simple meringue, then toasted for that comforting marshmallow flavor. Try it with a chocolate crust for an elevated s’mores feel! 
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pie with Meringue

The Best Protein Brownie Recipe

The Best fudgy protein brownie recipe
The Best Protein Brownie Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

My sweet tooth has been on overdrive this past week, and to tackle it I whipped up these delicious brownies. They turned out so good, they quite possibly could be the best protein brownie recipe I've ever made.
Get the Recipe: The Best Protein Brownie Recipe

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coconut Flour & Oats

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coconut Flour & Oats. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Soft, chewy, cookies with melt in your mouth dark chocolate morsels…do I have your attention yet? These Gluten Free Coconut Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies are just what your body desires. It doesn’t matter if you’re not Gluten intolerant or have a Gluten Allergy/Sensitivity, you can still enjoy theses delicious cookies.
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coconut Flour & Oats

Dark Chocolate Almonds Recipe

Chocolate covered almonds in a jar on a white table.
Dark Chocolate Almonds Recipe. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn how to make this Dark Chocolate Almond Recipe by covering whole almonds in a rich layer of homemade chocolate. The combination of the deep, dark chocolate and the crunch of almonds creates a delightful treat like chocolate almond clusters. Make chocolate covered almonds at home and enjoy it with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Almonds Recipe

Chewy S'more Cookies

Image shows a closeup of a chewy s'mores cookie held over a wooden table.
Chewy S'more Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Sink your teeth into these chewy s'more cookies for a delightful twist on the classic treat. These soft and chocolate-y cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and mini-marshmallow, then studded with graham cracker pieces, ensuring that every bite is filled with s'mores goodness. They're a fantastic alternative when you're craving s'mores but can't gather around a campfire.
Get the Recipe: Chewy S'more Cookies

Chewy Lemon Cookies

Image shows a fingers holding a Chewy Lemon Cookie with more in the background.
Chewy Lemon Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Experience the perfect balance of zesty and sweet with these chewy lemon cookies. Bursting with citrus flavor and a soft texture, they are a delightful treat for lemon enthusiasts.
Get the Recipe: Chewy Lemon Cookies

Easy Pumpkin Brownies

A chocolate brownie on a gold spatula.
Easy Pumpkin Brownies. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Easy 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Brownies will wow your low-fat friends with their dense fudgy consistency.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Brownies

Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe

A bar of dark chocolate with nuts inside a small white woven basket, surrounded by scattered almonds on a white surface.
Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Make with us this easy Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe in just 5 minutes using only three ingredients. Our homemade chocolate bark recipe can be enjoyed even with a pinch of sea salt and is a great idea as a homemade gift for the holidays. 
Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe

Edible brownie batter

Wooden serving platter with edible brownie batter in a white ramekin surrounded by pretzels and apples and a hand dipping an apple into the brownie batter dip.
Edible brownie batter. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Thick, sticky, and sweet this edible brownie batter is dairy-free, gluten-free, and high in protein! Plus, it's made in just 5 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Edible brownie batter

Cinnamon sugar donuts

Cinnamon sugar protein donut with a bite out of it on a cooling rack with more donuts around ti and cinnamon beside it.
Cinnamon sugar donuts. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Soft and sweet, these cinnamon sugar donuts melt in your mouth! Baked in the oven these protein donuts make the perfect snack!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon sugar donuts

Peppermint Fudge

Peppermint fudge on a cutting board.
Peppermint Fudge. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Celebrate the holiday season with Peppermint Fudge, a festive and delectable treat that's simple to make. This fudge combines the rich, smooth taste of white fudge with a refreshing peppermint flavor, topped with crushed sugar-free peppermint candies. It's a visually stunning and mouthwatering dessert with only 1 net carb per serving, making it an excellent choice for followers looking to enjoy the holiday spirit without compromising their diet.
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Fudge

Slab Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan dessert squares stack on top of each other.
Slab Pecan Pie Bars. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Buttery shortbread crust and gooey caramel have a nutty topping of toasted pecans. So good and great for fall celebrations.
Get the Recipe: Slab Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Magic Cookie Bars with Chocolate Shortbread Crust

Pecan bars on a baking sheet.
Pecan Pie Magic Cookie Bars with Chocolate Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Pecan Pie Magic Cookie Bars with Chocolate Shortbread Crust have a buttery shortbread crust with layers of pecan pie flavors.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Magic Cookie Bars with Chocolate Shortbread Crust

Peanut butter protein ice crem

Peanut butter chocolate chip protein ice cream in a baking loaf pan with a spoon in it and an ice cream scoop and chocolate chips around it.
Peanut butter protein ice crem. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

A creamy, delicious indulgence, this rich, peanut butter protein ice cream is whipped up in minutes and has 8 grams of protein.
Get the Recipe: Peanut butter protein ice crem

Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Squares-DF/GF

Gluten-free rice krispie square on parchment paper with more squares and a bowl of chocolate chips behind it.
Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Squares-DF/GF. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Sticky, crunchy, and folded with chocolate chips, these gluten-free rice krispie treats are the perfect fall dessert!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Squares

Million Dollar Pie

A cream pie topped with whipped cream, red cherries, and chopped nuts in a foil pie tin.
Million Dollar Pie. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Million dollar pie is an easy recipe to make and it really delivers on sweet, satisfying flavor. This simple no bake dessert is a real winner.
Get the Recipe: Million Dollar Pie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Peanut butter mug cake with chocolate fudge frosting.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Indulge your sweet tooth with this delicious, easy-to-make chocolate-frosted peanut butter mug cake. Ready in minutes, it's a perfect microwave baking recipe to make any time of day.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Easy Blueberry Cobbler

Mini blueberry cobbler in small cast iron skillet with scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Easy Blueberry Cobbler. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Cook up this easy and delicious dessert recipe for one or two. You can make blueberry cobbler with just a few simple ingredients and enjoy the sweet taste of summer.
Get the Recipe: Easy Blueberry Cobbler

More Trending

  • Roasted Potato Salad on the plate
    20 Salad Recipes That’ll Make You Want Seconds
  • Vegan Cashew Carrot Ginger Soup
    19 Soup Recipes That’ll Soothe Your Soul and Fill Your Bowl
  • Spaghetti Alfredo with Broccoli in a bowl and fork on the side.
    17 Broccoli Recipes That Make Green Taste Great
  • pita wrap top with marinated chicken , pickle, bell pepper and a lime on a plate.
    17 Chicken Dinner Recipes That Never Get Old

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Hi, I’m Lara, a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer with a passion for food and travel.

Read more

Recent posts

  • sliced veggies and sausage on a sheet pan.
    Sheet Pan Sausage & Roasted Vegetables
  • sheet pan with chicken thighs, corn, green beans and potatoes.
    Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Thighs with Baby Potatoes, Green Beans & Corn
  • mango ice cream with an ice cream scoop.
    Ninja Creami Mango Ice Cream
  • pineapple protein ice cream with an ice cream scoop.
    Ninja Creami Pineapple Protein Ice Cream
  • A plate of spaghetti topped with several meatballs in tomato sauce, garnished with chopped parsley. A fork is placed on the edge of the plate. A bowl of chopped parsley is next to the plate.
    24 Meatball Dishes So Good, They’ll Bowl You Over
  • baked salmon and asparagus and a white cloth napkin
    17 Sheet Pan Recipes That’ll Drop-Kick Dinner Stress Out the Door
free keto meal plan image

Footer

↑ back to top

  • Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Services

The information presented on this web site is not intended to take the place of your personal physician’s advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Discuss this information with your own physician or healthcare provider to determine what is right for you. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. We cannot and do not give you medical advice. See my privacy policy.

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • TikTok

Copyright © 2025 Lara Clevenger