12 sugar-free desserts to help stave off sweet cravings

These desserts are free from refined sugar but are still sweet enough to stave off those sugar cravings which can hit at any time of the day.

Whether you’re quitting sugar for good, or just cutting down, these sweet treats will see you through.

These desserts from delicious.com.au are free from refined sugar, but retain their sweetness.

Chocolate and beetroot cake

“The simple combination of earthy beetroot and dark cocoa powder creates a cake that’s nourishing, delicious and perfect for any occasion,” chef Teresa Cutter says.

“Top generously with whipped avocado frosting. You can also embellish the cake with blackberries or serve with pears poached in red wine.

“I love the idea of adding vegetables to cakes to make them good for your health and super moist and delicious.”

Beetroot is the star ingredient in this cake.

Flourless orange blossom cake

“I’ve used whole sweet navel oranges to make this gorgeous cake – skin and all. You simply boil them until soft, then blend them with vanilla, almond meal and honey,” Ms Cutter says.

Polish apple tea cake

This is a simple and extremely delicious cake. This cake is filled to the brim with finely chopped apples, and every mouthful is pure wholesome goodness.

Healthy carrot cake with yoghurt frosting

“This is my ultimate carrot cake. It’s rich in protein, not too sweet and it’s also gluten free. I’ve scented the cake with cinnamon, vanilla and a little honey, then lavishly topped the cake with my yoghurt frosting, figs and pistachio,” Ms Cutter says.

Sugar-free rockmelon and yoghurt sorbet

Want guilt-free fro-yo? Give this sugar-free rockmelon and yoghurt sorbet a go.

This rockmelon sorbet is sugar-free.

Sugar-free chocolate and sticky date pudding

Make a date with your couch to best enjoy the warming goodness of this take on an indulgent sticky date pudding from Elena Duggan.

Sugar-free vegan stracciatella gelato

This simple, sugar-free stracciatella gelato is full of crunchy nuts and cacao nibs.

Honey and lemon curd tart with blueberries

Have a sweet craving? Satisfy it with this fruity dessert sweetened with honey.

Honey and lemon curd tarts.

Two-ingredient raspberry sorbet

Sweetened with bananas, this sugar-free raspberry sorbet is ready in minutes.

The taste of Ferrero Rocher without the sugar.

Ferrero Rocher protein balls

Indulge yourself without guilt with Shannon Harley’s healthy sugar-free take on Ferrero Rocher chocolates which are packed full of protein.

Date and nut beach balls

These little round bites of pureed dried fruits, nuts and seeds, are great with coffee or as a high-energy snack.

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Shannon Harley gives her favourite Italian dessert a healthy make over, swapping refined sugar and cream with healthy chia seeds, prunes and cacao.

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Originally published as 12 sugar-free desserts to help stave off sweet cravings