The perfect low calorie summer picnic desserts to eat with ice cream, here are some low calorie cherry desserts and sweet snacks to hit the spot when you're craving something fruity, fragrant and sweet! These are specially designed for when eating on a calorie deficit starts to feel mentally draining and you miss being able to relax and enjoy your favourite desserts. Here are some amazing ways to put your favourite indulgent summer desserts back on your menu and lose weight at the same time. Here are some of the lowest calorie cherry desserts ever! These are such easy and simple recipes, we decided to include a good few. Let us know your favourites in the comments below!
Low calorie cherry muffins (60 calories each)
The quickest cherry dessert ever! These low calorie summer muffins are only around 60 calories a muffin! They are super quick to make and are extremely moist and fluffy, you would never think they are the low calorie version! They only take around 15 mins to make and make for the perfect low calorie comfort food dessert. They are so perfect for a summer picnic!
THE INGREDIENTS
🤍 70g All-purpose / Plain flour – this can be switched for gluten-free or wholewheat flour, or even oat flour for a slightly different texture
🤍 40g Stevia or any 0 calorie granulated sweetener
🤍 6 Paper muffin cases - an optional step is to spray them with a low cal non stick cooking spray so the muffins don't stick to their cases
🤍 1 tsp Baking powder
🤍 1 Egg – this could also be swapped out for applesauce or flax egg
🤍 40g Low fat yogurt – This recipe calls for reduced fat yogurt and not fat-free yogurt. This helps the muffins develop a soft and fluffy texture without the addition of any oil.
🤍 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
🤍 30ml Unsweetened almond milk
🤍 70g chopped fresh cherries or defrosted cherries
HOW TO MAKE LOW CALORIE CHERRY MUFFINS
1. To start, grab a medium bowl and beat together the egg and stevia until light and fluffy. Then add in the milk, yogurt and vanilla and whisk again until fully combined. Sift in the flour and baking powder, then whisk again until smooth and lump free.
2. Next, roll the sliced cherries in 1/2 tsp of flour and then fold them into the batter. Divide the batter evenly between 6 prepared muffin cases and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
TOP TIPS
Don’t over-mix the batter – Resist the urge not to over-mix and take care to mix the wet ingredients separately and then fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Spray the cases with a few low calorie sprays – this is so the muffins don't stick to the cases, with the recipe being low in fat!
You can store these muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or they will keep nicely in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
These are perfect for meal prep and hit the spot everytime and anytime you have a craving! It's so good to know you have something super delicious and low calorie already prepared and they are so great to take on the go too!
Low calorie cherry cheesecakes (50 cals)
These amazing low calorie cherry cheesecakes make for the perfect summer or even autumn dessert! The cherries make for the perfect cheesecake flavour, just right if you are looking for something sweet, tangy and fruity to hit the spot and if you have cheesecake on your mind, but don't want to add a whole ton of calories to your daily intake - these are only 50 cals each! Even though these are made with a homemade cookie base and a cherry cream cheese filling all topped off with a delicious sweet cherry sauce, they are so easy and simple to make and bake, all under 30 minutes!
This is the perfect fruity cherry dessert for those eating on a calorie deficit and you could even use some fruits from your garden! They are perfect for the dessert lover trying to lose weight, if you want cheesecake, now. Plus, although these mini cheesecakes are baked, they require no water bath which is always a huge bonus! A great trick is to make these mini cheesecakes ahead and store them in the fridge for a quick snack throughout the week!
THE INGREDIENTS
For the base
🤍 4 tbsp of all-purpose/plain flour – you can also switch this out with gluten-free or wholewheat flour, or even oat flour for this recipe.
🤍 1 tbsp Applesauce
🤍 2 tbsp Stevia/0 calorie sweetener – or any granulated sweetener will be fine for this recipe.
🤍 1/8 tsp Baking soda
🤍 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract
For the cheesecake filling
🤍 100g Philadelphia lightest – you can switch this for low-fat cream cheese but the calories may be slightly higher
🤍 100g Fat-free yogurt at room temperature
🤍 1 Egg being at room temperature
🤍 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
🤍 30g fresh and chopped cherries
🤍 An airtight container
For the cherry sauce
🤍 50g Fresh or defrosted chopped cherries
🤍 2 tbsp 0 calorie icing sugar – you can even switch this for regular powdered sugar which will add a few extra calories.
🤍 Water – To thin out the sauce
HOW TO MAKE LOW CAL CHERRY CHEESECAKES
1. To start, first pre-heat oven to 180°C (356°F) and fill a 12-count muffin pan with 8 cupcake liners. Next, it's time to make the cheesecake base!
2. In a medium bowl, combine together the flour, stevia, applesauce and baking soda until mixed all together.
Spoon 2 tsp’s of the mixture into each cupcake liner, then flatten using a spoon to evenly distribute the dough. Then pop in the oven and bake for 5 minutes, and set aside once baked.
3. Next, turn down the oven to 160°C (320°F).
Now we can crack on with making the filling! Start by whisking together the egg and stevia until light and fluffy, then beat in the yogurt, cream cheese and vanilla until well combined. Next, carefully fold in the chopped cherries.
4. Split the cheesecake batter evenly between the 8 cupcake cases and bake for 20 minutes.
Once the cheesecakes are ready, let them cool slightly in the muffin pan before transferring to an airtight container and allowing them to chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
5. Make the cherry sauce by blending up the cherries and powdered sweetener until smooth and lump-free. Top each cheesecake with about 1 tbsp of the sauce and enjoy!
TOP TIPS
You can store these cheesecakes for up to 5 days by popping them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.
Low calorie cherry crumble (99 cals each)
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This low calorie single serve berry crumble is the perfect way to enjoy your favourite summer flavour in a dessert! This dessert for one is perfect to eat on a calorie deficit and so satisfying; even without the sugar, butter and flour, you'd never notice, it really hits the spot if you are craving dessert and have 30 mins to spare. At less than 100 calories, it feels completely indulgent, but means none of the guilt afterwards!
Single serve recipes or desserts for one are the perfect choice for weight loss, as they come in a handy portion sized serving and there is no temptation to overeat, but are quick and easy to make for when a craving hits.
THE INGREDIENTS
🤍 A small bowl or ramekin dessert dish
For the fruity filling
🤍 100g frozen sliced cherries
🤍 1 tsp of apple juice - just a splash
🤍 2 tbsp of Stevia – Stevia is used to slightly sweeten the berries as well as the crumble itself, plus balances out the tart flavours of the rhubarb, but you could replace it with any granulated sweetener here.
For the crumble
🤍 10g Plain/all-purpose flour – you could alternate this with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version, or oat flour also works well.
🤍 5g Oats – only a small amount for added crunch
🤍 1 tbsp of Stevia
🤍 One tsp applesauce – a super low calorie alternative to butter that works perfectly here. You could even use a low fat butter instead, but this will increase the calories slightly.
HOW TO MAKE LOW CAL CHERRY CRUMBLE
1. To start, prep by pre-heating the oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Next, combine the sliced cherries, splash of apple juice and stevia together in a small bowl. Once the fruits are nicely coated, transfer the mixture to a 9cm ramekin dish.
3. Now we're going to make the crumble topping! To do this, combine the flour, stevia, oats and applesauce and mix together until you get a fine crumbly texture.
Add the topping to the berry-barb mixture and bake for 25 minutes. Then serve immediately and enjoy!
Cherry and Watermelon Sorbet (100 cals)
Fancy a refreshing and super fruity frozen summer dessert that hits the spot, but for no more than 100 calories? Introducing... the low calorie cherry and watermelon sugar free sorbet! A sorbet is normally made by churning fruit and syrup together in an ice cream maker, but we can actually create something so similar (for a fraction of the calories) using a food processor or blender and whip it up within minutes.
Normally, a sorbet is made from a variety of fruits and something is called a ‘simple syrup’, which is normally just a mix of water and sugar that is allowed to cool before being added to the fruit mix. But if you need something fruity, refreshing and sweet fast, we can skip the fuss and enjoy it within minutes. For this recipe, all you will need is the frozen fruit of choice, in this case, cherry and watermelon, plus some lemon juice (or lime works well), along with a 0 calorie sweetener, such as stevia, plus your regular food processor or blender for the most perfect refreshing, fruity and creamy low calorie dessert!
INGREDIENTS
🤍 A food processor (smoothie makers work well!)
🤍 100g Frozen cherries
🤍 100g Frozen watermelon
🤍 A handful of mint leaves (optional)
🤍 1 and 1/2 tbsp of lemon or lime juice
🤍 1-2 tbsp stevia
HOW TO MAKE LOW CAL CHERRY SORBET
Freeze your fruit for a good few hours, or overnight is even better! Then, add all of your ingredients to a mini chopper (food processor) and blend until smooth and creamy. Then simply serve and enjoy!
Which one is your favourite? Let me know in the comments below!
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