15 healthier after-dinner snacks to beat those sugar cravings

Craving something sweet after dinner doesn’t have to tip the weight scales. Here are some recipes for lower calorie sweets which are easy to make.

These better-for-you evening snack ideas are just the thing to eat when you’re craving something sweet while trying to lose weight.

Using healthier ingredients, these snacks still have that indulgent taste but not as many calories.

Click on to the taste.com.au recipes below for how-to-make instructions, as well as to find out how many calories these snacks have per serve.

Chia, almond and cacao balls

Need a snack but not the sugar? Try these fructose-free flavour bombs.

These chia, almond and cacao balls are easy to make.

Healthier ‘Ferrero Rocher’ balls

With only 136 calories in each, these raw Ferrero Rocher bliss balls are a better-for-you snack or dessert.

Healthier chocolate cookies

Made with chickpeas, dates and coconut these chewy chocolate biscuits will satisfy your sugar cravings without the guilt.

2-ingredient banana soft serve

Want to know how to make vegan banana ice-cream? All you need is two ingredients, one step and a food processor. Plus, check out our flavour variations in the notes section.

Sugar-free mango and coconut balls

For a quick and easy vegan snack, try these refined sugar-free mango and coconut balls.

Peanut butter and jam slice with vanilla salt

Vanilla salt enhances the irresistible flavours of this more-ish, peanut butter and jam slice.

This peanut butter and jam slice combines some great flavours.

‘Cherry Ripe’ bliss balls

Indulge in a chocolate coconut treat, with these better-for-you, Cherry Ripe-inspired bliss balls.

Healthy banana bread

Try this healthy banana bread made with less sugar and no butter. Best of all it’s still as sweet as ever.

Peanut butter and honey balls

Looking for a sweet on-the-go snack that’s free from refined sugar and gluten, but full of nutty goodness? Have a ball.

Dairy-free choc-hazelnut fudge slice

No dairy, no gluten, just five ingredients to chocolate nutty goodness.

Salty and sweet cacao bites.

Salted caramel sesame cacao bites

Dates, coconut and tahini combine to create a salty and sweet snack or dessert that is gentle on your calorie counter. A gluten-free treat, it’s the maple syrup that brings some sweetness.

Strawberry balls

These super-easy raw balls are healthy, bite-sized and perfect for busting hunger – keep these on hand for kids or guests.

Fruit ‘pizza’

This is a great way to excite the kids about eating fruit, and it looks fabulous too.

This fruit 'pizza' is a treat.

Choc and blackberry crumble slice

A healthy twist on the much loved classic jam and coconut slice-lighten up with chia blackberry jam and a crumble mix of coconut, quinoa flakes and oats.

Healthier coconut and strawberry muffins

For a healthier snack, try these refined-sugar free strawberry and coconut muffins.

For more recipe ideas, go to taste.com.au or check out the Taste Test Kitchen now.