These aren’t delicate nibbles—they’re indulgence, unapologetic and over the top. Think layers of sweetness, bold flavors, and portions that don’t know how to whisper. Dessert should feel like celebration, and these recipes deliver that joy on every plate. If you’re looking for restraint, you won’t find it here.

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-DF/GF

Paleo Lemon Bars

Three paleo lemon bars stacked with cut lemons around it and more behind them.
Paleo Lemon Bars. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Zesty in flavor and made with an almond flour crust. These paleo lemon bars are refreshing, easy to make and perfectly tart.
Get the Recipe: Paleo Lemon Bars

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

Mango ice cream

Close up of homemade mango ice cream in a gluten-free cone being held between fingers.
Mango ice cream. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

This mango ice cream couldn’t be easier. Made with just two ingredients this summertime treat is the perfect way to cool down.
Get the Recipe: Mango ice cream

Dairy-free S’mores Cups

Mini s'mores cups with graham cracker crust, chocolate, peanut butter and mini marshmallows in a mini, silicone red muffin tin on a blue linen.
Dairy-free S’mores Cups. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Indulge in summer with these individual peanut butter s’mores cups! A dairy and gluten-free classic flavor without the campfire!
Get the Recipe: Dairy-free S’mores Cups

Chocolate protein fudge

Two squares of chocolate protein fudge on top of each other with the top having a bite out of it and a honey stick behind them.
Chocolate protein fudge. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Silky smooth this chocolate protein fudge makes a tasty, bite-sized protein dessert! Easy to whip up, indulge yourself with 10g of protein!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate protein fudge

Low Carb Coconut Ice Cream

Keto Coconut Ice Cream inside coconut shells with strawberries around.
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

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 Cakes

PB&J Flourless Cookies

Cooling rack with flourless peanut butter thumbprint cookies topped with jam with a jar of jam and a spoon behind them.
PB&J Flourless Cookies. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Deliciously soft these peanut butter thumbprint cookies use only five ingredients! Topped with jam they’re a spin on the iconic sandwich.
Get the Recipe: PB&J Flourless Cookies

Strawberry Mint Smoothie

Strawberry Mint Keto Smoothie inside a glass with straw and fresh strawberry.
Strawberry Mint Smoothie. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

This Strawberry Mint Smoothie recipe with only 4 ingredients is extra creamy, rich in flavor, nourishing, and super refreshing. Extra versatile drink that is also gluten-free, low carb, and grain-free perfect for the summer party, Valentine’s or Mother’s day, or just as a quick and easy breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Mint Smoothie

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

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

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

Apple Galette

Overhead shot of an apple galette on parchment with fresh apples on the side.
Apple Galette. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Apple Galette is more than a lazy person’s apple pie. It’s bursting with apple flavor, pleasantly sweet without being cloying, and framed in a flaky, buttery, golden brown pastry crust. But what sets the Apple Galette apart is how ridiculously easy it is to make.
Get the Recipe: Apple Galette

Ice cream bars

Homemade ice cream bar dipped in chocolate on a plate being covered in peanuts with more ice cream bars around it.
Ice cream bars. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Treat yourself to these homemade ice cream bars are made with rich vanilla protein ice cream and coasted in a two-ingredient chocolate shell.
Get the Recipe: Ice cream bars

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