From rich chocolate to fruity favorites, these dessert recipes turn any moment into a treat. Every bite is indulgent, satisfying, and unforgettable.

Southern Banana Pudding

Southern Banana Pudding. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

If you’re craving classic Southern banana pudding, this homemade version is sure to win you over. Skip the boxed mixes. This from scratch pudding is smooth, creamy, and surprisingly simple to make. With layers of fresh bananas, vanilla wafers, and rich, velvety custard, it’s comfort food at its finest. Once you taste it, you won’t want to go back to store bought ever again.
Get the Recipe: Southern Banana Pudding

Blackberry Galette

Blueberry galette topped with whipped cream.
Blackberry Galette. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This blackberry galette is a delicious quick & easy dessert. Refrigerated pie crust combines with frozen berries for a simple dessert that looks impressive.
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Galette

Two bite protein brownies

Three two-bite protein brownies stacked on top of each other with more in the background.
Two bite protein brownies. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

The perfect blend of a crispy outer shell and a dense, fudgy inside. These chocolate protein brownies are way too easy to eat!
Get the Recipe: Two bite protein brownies

Peanut Butter Pie

A slice of peanut butter pie with whipped cream and cookie crumbs on top, served on a plate with two chocolate sandwich cookies—one of the best desserts for anyone who loves delicious desserts.
Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

With this no bake peanut butter pie recipe you can make this easy peanut butter and chocolate treat! This dessert has only 6 simple ingredients and will satisfy your peanut butter cravings.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie

Blueberry Cobbler

A serving of blueberry cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is on a white plate with a spoon, with fresh blueberries visible—one of the best desserts for fans of classic dessert recipes.
Blueberry Cobbler. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Southern blueberry cobbler has a flaky biscuit topping with fruit poking through the crust. You get berry juices & delicious blueberries in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cobbler

Chocolate mousse

Three glass jars of chocolate protein mousse topped with coconut whipped cream on a wooden cutting board with strawberries around them and a spoonful in front.
Chocolate mousse. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

A rich chocolate flavor with 19 grams of protein, this chocolate protein mousse recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate mousse

Salted chocolate mug cake

Chocolate protein pwoder mug cake topped with peanut butter and coconut whippe cream in a white mug on a blue linen.
Salted chocolate mug cake. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

The perfect way to indulge a craving! This salted chocolate protein powder mug cake gives you maximum indulgence and fuel.
Get the Recipe: Salted chocolate mug cake

Sugar Free Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut Butter Fudge on a black plate.
Sugar Free Peanut Butter Fudge. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn How To Make Sugar Free Peanut Butter Fudge, extra creamy, silky smooth, and made with only three ingredients. This fully low carb, sugar-free, grain-free, gluten-free, and diabetic friendly fudge made with homemade peanut butter is the easiest recipe you can make a sugar-free candy for all.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Free Peanut Butter Fudge

Rustic Apple Galette

A slice of apple galette with ice cream on a plate.
Rustic Apple Galette. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This apple galette is an easy dessert. Filled with tasty apples in a flaky pie crust. Top if off with ice cream for a delicious dessert.
Get the Recipe: Rustic Apple Galette

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

Grape Pie

Grape pie on a plate in front of the pie plate with a bunch of grapes.
Grape Pie. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Celebrate fall with this Concord grape pie recipe. This traditional pie recipe from upstate NY consists of a flaky pie crust filled with Concord grapes.
Get the Recipe: Grape Pie

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

Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Air fryer caramelized bananas on a plate with vanilla ice cream.
Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Air fryer bananas are a quick and easy dessert that can’t be beat when you need something sweet in a hurry!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Caramelized Bananas

Fudgy Skillet Brownie

Skillet brownie in a cast iron pan with a spoonful showing.
Fudgy Skillet Brownie. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This fudgy paleo skillet brownie is completely decadent and chocolatey and with no added sugar!
Get the Recipe: Fudgy Skillet Brownie

Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites

Apple pie bites cut open to show the apple filling inside.
Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These delightful air fryer apple pie bites are an easy dessert idea. Cinnamon apple filling is wrapped in a flaky biscuit crust. Only 5 ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Apple Pie Bites

Instant Pot Apple Pie Cheesecake

Slice of apple pie cheesecake in front of the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Apple Pie Cheesecake. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Love both cheesecake and apple pie? Combine them in one gorgeous dessert! This delicious Instant Pot apple pie cheesecake tastes amazing and is perfect for fall.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Apple Pie Cheesecake

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