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Spring is a festive season in my home, with both of my kids celebrating their birthdays. But there are many more occasions that call for sweet treats, from Mother’s Day and Father’s Day brunches to weddings, picnics, festivals and all the social gatherings parents of school-aged kids have on their calendar.
Now of course it’s perfectly fine to enjoy a slice of birthday or wedding cake. But maybe you have diabetes or high cholesterol levels, so you can’t have cupcakes and donuts as often as you’re offered one. Maybe you struggle with food sensitivities, or you prefer to stick to a vegan diet for ethical reasons. Whatever your reasons, whenever you’re the host or asked to bring a dish, this round-up of healthier cakes, pies and pastries shows you can still have your cake and eat it too!
What’s considered healthy differs from body to body. All these healthy baking recipes are made with wholesome ingredients, but some focus on being gluten-free or vegan, while others contain little refined sugar. That way, anyone can choose a sweet treat that fits they diet.
So for your sweet celebrations, make one of these 17 healthier cakes, pies and pastries suitable for any party!
Life-Changing Paleo Chocolate Cupcakes from Paleo Gluten-free
Raw Blueberry Cheesecake from Tuulia
Coconut Lemon Meringue Tart (Paleo, GF) from The Kitchen McCabe
Almond Flour Brownies with Matcha Mint Frosting (GF, DF) from Choosing Chia
Paleo Apple No-Cider Donuts (GF, DF) from Kale Junkie
Vegan Purple Sweet Potato Pie (Paleo, GF, vegan) from The Endless Meal
Healthy Birthday Cake (GF, vegan) from Delicious & Healthy by Maya
Baby’s First Healthier Smash Cake from Ambitious Kitchen
Lemon Elderflower Cake from Occasionally Eggs
Raw Matcha Lime and Vanilla Cupcakes from Elsa’s Wholesome Life
Strawberry Basil Vegan Cheesecake (Grain-free) from Nirvana Bakery
No-Bake Cinnamon Roll Bites from Minimalist Baker
Healthy Quinoa Carrot Cake from Simply Quinoa
Date Sweetened Apple Cake from Murielle Banackissa
Medjool Date Chocolate Peppermint Donuts from Feasting on Fruit
No-Bake Chocolate Tart (Vegan, GF, Paleo) from Leealicious
Which healthy cakes, cupcakes, donuts or other pastries do you love to eat on festive occasions?
For more delicious but healthy sweet treats, check out 14 Seductive Chocolate Recipes, bake one of these 11 Health Cookies for Every Food Style or enjoy 15 Healthy Brunch Recipes for Slow Sundays.
