Making your own desserts means that you might opt for healthier options, such as using less sugar.

Of course, that’s easier said than done.

Who has time for baking?

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That’s where yourslow cookercomes to the rescue!

Being busy is no longer an excuse not to eat well.

If you want a healthy, homemade dessert check out these recipes!

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Pumpkin is a rich source of fiber and is packed with beta-carotene.

It also contains antioxidants, making it a healthy ingredient for a dessert.

while it bakes in your slow cooker.

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Thislow carb carrot cakeoption, however, will help you indulge your carrot cake cravings!

With just 9.5 grams of carbs per serving, this cake is far healthier than your typical carrot cake.

), and is topped with a delectable cream cheese frosting.

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With just 235 calories per serving, this low-sugar cake could be your next go-to dessert recipe.

Pair it with a cup of coffee for dessert or even as a morning treat!

Go ahead, it’s healthy!

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Served with fresh some fresh fruit, thiscardamom rice puddingis a delicious and healthy dessert.

This yummy dish is ready in about three hours.

Thisslow cooker variationswaps out some of the less healthy ingredients, and opts for low-fat milk.

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And instead of sugar-laden ladyfingers, the recipe calls for French bread.

The pudding takes about two hours to cook and is definitely worth the wait!

Mocha fudge cake

How do you make something that sounds so decadent, sohealthy?

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The secret is using almond flour instead of regular flour.

A traditional cake packs a whopping 279 calories per serving with 42 grams of carbs.

Thismocha fudge cake, however, has just 200 calories per serving with 5.8 grams of carbs!

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For even fewer calories, try substituting the almond flour for coconut flour.

Either way, you’re getting a delicious cake that’s low in fat!

This low-calorie mocha fudge cake takes 2-4 hours in the slow cooker.

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If that’s too long to wait, pop it in the oven for about 35 minutes.

There are just 225 calories per serving.

Even better, these cookies are gluten free and made without refined sugar.

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And as Kelly says, “No junk in these babies!”

Thisfudge recipeis both sugar free and dairy free.

The secret is to use coconut milk and sugar free chocolate chips.

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One piece of this fudge has just 78 calories, making it the ultimate healthy sweet.

But this recipe’s gonna take a little time.

It’s time for dessert!

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With these healthy treats, you might have your cake and eat it, too!