With Desserts perfect for after-school treats, you’ll have no trouble finding something delicious to make. These recipes are fuss-free, flavorful, and perfect for everything from quick lunches to lingering dinners. They’re the kind of meals that make cooking feel effortless.

Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples

Cinnamon apple slices on a white plate.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Discover the delightful flavor of easy air fryer apples. Learn how to make these tasty treats in minutes. They taste even better than oven-baked apples and cook much faster.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples

Best Chocolate Mug Cake

Chocolate mug cake with spoon bite.
Best Chocolate Mug Cake. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

A rich chocolate mug cake is perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a quick and easy treat. It’s a convenient microwave baking recipe that takes just minutes to make.
Get the Recipe: Best Chocolate Mug Cake

Cake Mix Mug Cake

Cake mix mug cake with cream cheese frosting.
Cake Mix Mug Cake. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Do you ever crave cake but don’t want to go through the hassle of making a full-size one? You can make a delicious cake in a mug using cake mix in just a few minutes when baking it in the microwave. The no-butter cream cheese frosting is quick to make too.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Mug Cake

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

Hot Chocolate Mug Cake

Hot chocolate mug cake with marshmallows.
Hot Chocolate Mug Cake. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Try this delectable hot chocolate mug cake for the perfect combination of convenience and indulgence. The warm, chocolaty flavor of this microwave baked treat will surely satisfy any sweet tooth craving.
Get the Recipe: Hot Chocolate Mug Cake

Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Marshmallow Fruit Salad with Cool Whip.
Marshmallow Fruit Salad. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this light and refreshing fruit salad. Quick to prepare, it’s a perfect choice for a cool and sweet dessert in warm weather.
Get the Recipe: Marshmallow Fruit Salad

Nutella Mug Cake

Nutella mug cake with whipped cream.
Nutella Mug Cake. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Ready for an easy, decadent microwave baking recipe to serve two? This cake with chocolate hazelnut spread is full of rich chocolate goodness. And it is ready in just a few minutes.
Get the Recipe: Nutella Mug Cake

Red Velvet Mug Cake

Overhead view of a frosted red velvet mug cake.
Red Velvet Mug Cake. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Treat yourself to a delicious, easy-to-make red velvet mug cake with only a few ingredients. Enjoy this decadent microwave baking recipe in minutes without turning on the oven.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Mug Cake

Single-Serve Apple Pie

Mini apple pie on cutting board.
Single-Serve Apple Pie. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

With a flaky crust and sweet filling, this single serve apple pie is a satisfying dessert for one!
Get the Recipe: Single-Serve Apple Pie

Strawberry Pound Cake Mini Loaf

Three slices of strawberry bread on a white plate.
Strawberry Pound Cake Mini Loaf. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

One bite, and you’ll see why the taste of strawberry pound cake is so irresistible. It’s baked to perfection with real strawberries making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Pound Cake Mini Loaf

Mini Blueberry Pies

Mini blueberry pies in tins.
Mini Blueberry Pies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Got blueberries? make these mini blueberry pies for two! Crisp, flaky pie crust, juicy berries, and just enough to satisfy two people.
Get the Recipe: Mini Blueberry Pies

Tanghulu

Overhead shot of tanghuluu on a white plate.
Tanghulu. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Our tangy Tanghulu recipe is a perfect combination of sweet and sour flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Triple Berry Hand Pies

A baked hand pie with a flaky golden crust, broken in half to reveal a dark purple berry filling, sits on parchment paper with a fork nearby—one of the best kid-friendly treats for easy dessert recipes or after-school desserts.
Triple Berry Hand Pies. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Triple Berry Hand Pies are the perfect way to put an abundant berry harvest to good use. Flaky, buttery pastry crusts are filled with juicy, sweet berries bursting with flavor.
Get the Recipe: Triple Berry Hand Pies

Low Carb Coconut Ice Cream

Two coconut shells filled with coconut ice cream, garnished with mint leaves, surrounded by fresh strawberries and mint on a woven surface—perfect for refreshing after-school treats or indulgent desserts.
Low Carb Coconut Ice Cream. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Make your sugar-free, egg-free and no-churn creamy homemade Low Carb Coconut Ice Cream with your own coconut milk easy and fast.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Coconut Ice Cream

Best Fudgy Low Carb Brownies

A stack of chocolate brownies dusted with powdered sugar, topped with a red chili pepper, sits on a dark plate—perfect desserts for those who crave unique after-school treats, with more brownies tempting in the background.
Best Fudgy Low Carb Brownies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy our best fudgy Low Carb Brownies made with almond flour and a dash of Tabasco. This easy to make low carb brownie recipe is entirely gluten-free, sugar-free, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics.
Get the Recipe: Best Fudgy Low Carb Brownies

Skyr Popsicles

Skyr Popsicles on ice.
Skyr Popsicles. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Those Sugar-Free Yogurt Protein Popsicles are one of the desserts you can enjoy for your protein-enriched breakfast without guilt. Fully gluten-free, and perfect for diabetics, our sugar-free ice cream pops made with only 3 ingredients, filled with extra probiotic cultures, skyr yogurt contains and only 1 g of total carbohydrates is the treat you would not want to miss.
Get the Recipe: Skyr Popsicles

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

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.
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Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters

A wicker basket filled with chocolate covered nuts.
Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn how to make 3 ingredient Almond Clusters Recipe, a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, crunchy almonds and a touch of sea salt. Dive into the perfect blend of sweetness and nuttiness as you enjoy these easy-to-make dark chocolate almond clusters.
Get the Recipe: Dark Chocolate Almond Clusters

Chocolate Nut Clusters Recipe

Colorful mini cupcake liners filled with chocolate and peanuts on a wooden board, surrounded by raw peanuts.
Chocolate Nut Clusters Recipe. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Learn how to make Chocolate Nut Clusters Recipe, a candy like snack featuring a combination of dark chocolate and peanuts. With just three ingredients, these chocolate peanut clusters are simple and delicious treats perfect for any occasion. You can also add a twist in making honey nut clusters or use this recipe with almonds and cashew nuts.
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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

Powdered Strawberry Recipe

A small glass bowl of powdered strawberries.
Powdered Strawberry Recipe. Photo credit: Tiny Batch Cooking.

Have you ever wanted to add fruity flavor to your recipes without using fresh strawberries? I have ans that’s why I love making Powdered Strawberries. It’s easy to make, very useful and gives a strong strawberry flavor to anything you cook or bake. Plus, it helps you keep the taste of strawberries all year long.
Get the Recipe: Powdered Strawberry Recipe

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