Dessert

Sugar-free recipes

Reducing refined sugar but still want a little sweet treat?
Dark chocolate bars with coconut on display with coconut shells.

There’s no need to miss out on treats just because you’re cutting back on sugar. These recipes ditch the heavily processed white stuff and use rice malt syrup, honey, maple syrup and dates to sweeten so you can still indulge, they’ll hit the sweet spot and no one will know the difference.

Raw tiramisu recipe

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Vegan tiramisu

This raw tiramisu recipe is a modern take on the classic tiramisu. Vegan, sugar-free, and dairy-free, this cake features the same creamy chocolate and coffee flavours you know and love. You will need to start this recipe 1 day ahead.

A variety of tropical fruits dipped in chocolate and toppings.

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Choc-dipped tropical fruit

Choc-dipped tropical fruit

Covering colourful tropical fruit with chocolate and an array of exotic toppings is one way to guarantee an eye-catching and delicious dessert.

no bake pumpkin pies in jars

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No-bake gluten-free pumpkin pies

No-bake gluten-free pumpkin pies

These adorable single-serve no-bake pumpkin pies are both refined sugar-free and gluten-free for a healthy dessert that’s naturally sweet with the perfect hint of pumpkin spice.

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Peaches & cream gluten- and dairy-free doughnuts

Peaches & cream gluten- and dairy-free doughnuts

Indulge your sweet tooth with these naturally delicious doughnuts that contain no dairy or gluten.

Dark chocolate bars with coconut on display with coconut shells.

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Bountiful choc-coconut bars

Bountiful choc-coconut bars

Make your own delicious coconut and dark chocolate treats at home with this refined sugar-free version.

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Flourless banana and orange blossom loaves

You’d never guess these divine banana and orange blossom loaves are free of dairy, refined sugar and gluten! Now, you can indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free any time of the day!

sugar free berry mousse recipe

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Berrylicious mousse

Berrylicious mousse

This luscious mousse, from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Sugar-Free For Everyone’ cookbook, is full of berries and honey for a naturally sweet, guilt-free dessert. It can also be enjoyed as a smoothie.

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Sugar-free tahini caramel choc cups

Sugar-free tahini caramel choc cups

These tasty little morsels will curb any sugar craving. Make a big batch and eat them straight from the freezer.

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Sugar-free rosemary, labne and orange tart

Sugar-free rosemary, labne and orange tart

Make this unusual combination the star of your next gathering. Sugar-free and gluten-free too, it will wow your guests.

carrot cake recipes

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Sugar-free carrot cakes with date cream cheese frosting

Sugar-free carrot cakes with date cream cheese frosting

These delicious little carrot cakes make the perfect after school snack. The kids won’t even know they’re sugar-free!

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Sugar-free cacao and hazelnut cookies

Sugar-free cacao and hazelnut cookies

With chia seeds for extra protein and crunch, these healthy cookies won’t disappoint when it comes to flavour.

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Sugar-free chocolate hazelnut brownies

Sugar-free chocolate hazelnut brownies

These rich, dense chocolate brownies rely on dates and rice malt syrup for their guilt-free sweetness.

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Sugar-free salted coconut and passionfruit semifreddo

Sugar-free salted coconut and passionfruit semifreddo

This divine dessert is the perfect finish to a summer barbeque. Sugar-free and dairy-free too, it will hit the spot!

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Sugar-free spiced nectarine cake

Sugar-free spiced nectarine cake

This wonderfully fluffy nectarine teacake is naturally sweetened with fruit, and tastes so good you’d never know it was sugar-free!

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Sugar-free chocolate cherry hazelnut bark

Sugar-free chocolate cherry hazelnut bark

This sweet and creamy chocolate ‘bark’ is studded with crunchy hazelnuts and chewy dried cherries to create a delicious, healthy treat for after dinner. It’s easy to make, and refined sugar-free – bonus!

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Sugar-free biscotti with dried fruit

Sugar-free biscotti with dried fruit

This guilt-free biscotti is perfect with a cuppa. Packed with dried fruit and no added sugar, you can have your treat and eat it too!

Tropical jelly with coconut yoghurt

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Tropical jelly with coconut yoghurt

Tropical jelly with coconut yoghurt

These tropical jelly cups, topped with passionfruit pulp and coconut yoghurt, are the perfect chilled dessert to enjoy after a hot day at the beach. And they are suitable for diabetics.

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Maple gingerbread muffins with kumara butter

Maple gingerbread muffins with kumara butter

Full of delicious wholesome ingredients, these sweet and tasty maple gingerbread muffins are free of dairy and refined sugar. Served with a divine kumara butter, they make a healthy alternative for your morning or afternoon tea!

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Buttermilk panna cotta with summer fruits

Buttermilk panna cotta with summer fruits

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Apricot and almond muesli slice

A sweet treat for all the health nuts out there! This gorgeous apricot and almond muesli slice is naturally sweetened and packed full of healthy wholefood ingredients that will keep you fueled for the day.

Vegan  =m Brownie=p& Strawberry froze Cheesecake

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Vegan brownie and strawberry frozen cheesecake

Vegan brownie and strawberry frozen cheesecake

This sweet, creamy no bake cheesecake is delectable and simply moorish. This recipe will need to be started the day before to give adequate setting time.

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Coconut almond power bars

Coconut almond power bars

These almond power bars make a terrific schoolbox snack for the kids!

pb & j smoothie

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Sugar-free PB and J smoothie

Sugar-free PB and J smoothie

The combination of peanut butter and jelly or jam is unbeatable, but not always the healthiest option. We’ve swapped a few ingredients for healthier alternatives in this nutritious and filling smoothie. It tastes great and is good for you!

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