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23 sweet treats that won’t break the bank!

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By Kristen Wood

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Discover 23 delightful and budget-friendly sweet treats that are sure to satisfy your cravings without emptying your wallet.

A small tan ceramic dish filled with mounds of fresh peach sorbet.
Peach Sorbet. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

3-Ingredient Lemonade Popsicles

Lemonade popsicles resting on a tan table garnished with fresh lemons.
Lemonade Popsicles. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

With the perfect balance of sweet and tart, these easy three-ingredient lemonade popsicles are bursting with fresh lemon flavor in every bite.

Get the Recipe: Lemonade Popsicles

Peach Sorbet

A small tan ceramic dish filled with mounds of fresh peach sorbet.
Peach Sorbet. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

This peach sorbet recipe is bursting with fresh peach flavor and the perfect touch of sweetness. Naturally plant-based, easy to make, and delicious!

Get the Recipe: Peach Sorbet

Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits

Strawberry yogurt parfait in a stemless wine glass with another one in the background.
Strawberry yogurt parfait. Credit: Thriving In Parenting.

These elegant strawberry yogurt parfaits are made with affordable and readily available ingredients and no added sugar. Whether you’re planning a special occasion or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this dessert proves that enjoying a sweet treat doesn’t have to break the bank.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits

Blueberry Pudding Cake

Image shows Blueberry Pudding Cake in a blue bowl with the full dish behind it.
Blueberry Pudding Cake. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Experience pure decadence with every bite of this moist blueberry pudding cake, a dessert that will leave you longing for its delightful flavors. The combination of fluffy cake, juicy blueberries, and a luscious gooey cake is simply irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Pudding Cake

Peach Pandowdy

Overhead shot of peach pandowdy with fresh peaches.
Peach Pandowdy. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sweet and juicy with a flaky crust, hello spiced Peach Pandowdy, you are so delicious. Bake this old-fashioned dessert full of fresh ripe peaches topped with a buttery, flaky pie crust.
Get the Recipe: Peach Pandowdy

Air Fryer Pineapple

Air fryer pineapple on plates with vanilla ice cream.
Air Fryer Pineapple. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Sweet and simple air fryer pineapple is a healthier dessert made in just minutes. Roasted until golden and caramelized with a touch of maple syrup and cinnamon spices, the juicy pineapple chunks are beyond delicious. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and devour!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pineapple

Instant Pot Cheesecake

Instant Pot Low Carb Cheesecake.
Instant Pot Low Carb Cheesecake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our super easy Instant Pot Cheesecake, made with only 2 ingredients and 3 net carbs per portion, has a rich, dense, and creamy texture like no other. Out of all keto instant pot cheesecake recipes, this is the simplest crustless dessert recipe one can get.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cheesecake

Peanut Butter Cups

Close up of a stack of peanut butter cups with blurred background.
Peanut Butter Cups. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Dive into a delightful combination of flavors with these budget-friendly homemade peanut butter cups. With a smooth peanut butter filling and a coating of rich chocolate, these treats only have three ingredients and don’t cost too much to make.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cups

White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

White Chocolate Covered Strawberries on a white wooden board.
White Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Prepare delicious White Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any special occasion. These easy white chocolate-dipped strawberries are done in no time and would make your dessert tray even more special.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Blueberry Popsicles

Yogurt and blueberry popsicles on a sheet pan with ice cubes.
Blueberry Popsicles. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Sweetened with vanilla and honey, these gorgeous Blueberry Popsicles with swirls of Greek Yogurt are the answer to hot summer days. The best part? They are only five ingredients so they are easy on your budget.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Popsicles

No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberries, cake and whipped cream layered in dessert glasses.
No-Bake Strawberry Shortcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this easy recipe for No-Bake Strawberry Shortcakes that are filled with beautiful, ruby-red juicy berries and topped with strawberry whipped cream for a perfect summertime dessert.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake

Chewy S’more Cookies

Image shows a hand holding a copycat Girl Scout s'mores cookie with a bite taken from it.
Copycat Girl Scout S’mores 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

Caramel Apple Popcorn

A white bowl with caramel apple popcorn.
Caramel Apple Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Sweet and salty, this homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn makes a deliciously crispy, crunchy snack perfect for weekend movie and game nights.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Popcorn

Frosted Banana Bars

Image shows a Frosted Banana Bar with a bite taken from it on a white plate.
Frosted Banana Bars. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with Frosted Banana Bars, a moist and fluffy treat topped with creamy frosting that will have you coming back for seconds. These bars are a perfect way to use up ripe bananas and will become a family favorite in no time.
Get the Recipe: Frosted Banana Bars

Strawberry Coffee Cake

Strawberry Coffee Cake pieces on top of each other.
Strawberry Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn how to make Keto Coffee Cake with berries of your choice and almond flour to get a perfectly moist, light, fluffy and divine sugar-free sheet pan cake. Fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and great for diabetics, this coffee cake is perfect with your morning coffee, breakfast, brunch, snack, or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Coffee Cake

Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten free peanut butter cookie leaning against a stack of cookies in the background.
Peanut Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This simple recipe for gluten free peanut butter cookies is full of peanut butter flavor and made in the classic criss-cross style. A soft and chewy cookie peanut butter lovers will swoon for!
Get the Recipe: Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Classic Brownies

Image shows a stack of Classic Brownies on a wooden table.
Classic Brownies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Sink your teeth into the fudgy goodness of Classic Brownies, a timeless favorite that promises pure chocolate bliss in every delectable bite. Enjoy the rich, chocolatey aroma and the irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture of these beloved treats.
Get the Recipe: Classic Brownies

Red Currant Fruit Fluff Sugar Free

Red Currant Fluff inside glass serving bowls.
Red Currant Fruit Fluff Sugar Free. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Done in minutes, this red Currant Fruit Fluff Dessert will be your go-to sweet treat not only during summer. Transform this sugar free and low carb dessert into any mousse flavor you can imagine, even as a keto cheesecake fluff.
Get the Recipe: Red Currant Fruit Fluff Sugar Free

Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate avocado pudding in glass with spoon
Chocolate avocado pudding. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Treat yourself to a budget-friendly delight with this homemade chocolate pudding. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a velvety smooth, and decadent dessert that will satisfy your chocolate cravings without breaking the bank.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberries and berries on a plate.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Learn How To Make Keto Chocolate Covered Strawberries with only 1 gram of net carbs in under 15 minutes. Our quick, easy, healthy strawberries dipped in sugar free chocolate is the perfect go-to low carb dessert for any and every special occasion.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Mousse

Avocado mousse in glass on burlap
Avocado Chocolate Mousse. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Treat yourself to a true delight with this luscious chocolate mousse. Whipped to perfection, this airy and indulgent, yet budget-friendly dessert is a true showstopper, making it a perfect finale to any al fresco meal.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mousse

Microwave Apple Crisp

Microwave Apple Crisp.
Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This easy microwave apple crisp recipe is a quick single serve option when you need a delicious fall dessert in minutes. Top with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Microwave Apple Crisp

Kitchen Sink Cookies

cookies with M&M's, potato chips, pretzels, nuts and chocolate chips.
Kitchen Sink Cookies. Photo credit: Feast + West.

These sweet-and-salty chocolate chip cookies are filled with everything but the kitchen sink! Fill them with whatever’s in your pantry, such as chocolate chips, candies, nuts, pretzels or potato chips.
Get the Recipe: Kitchen Sink Cookies

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