Quick and easy American desserts recipes with 400 or fewer calories

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Rocky Road Bars

Rocky Road Bars

These are delicious and very easy to make!

Elena Jimenez
Jul 2008
Beginner
2 votes
9393 views
Cupcakes for Two

Cupcakes for Two

Vanilla cupcakes for two

Erin S
Feb 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
4021 views
Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation)

Quick & Easy Fruit Compote with Vanilla Sauce (and a no-added sugar or low-sugar variation)

A fruit compote on the table in 15 minutes? Here's a dessert kids (and…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2013
Professional
3 votes
4457 views
Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This is such a moist and delicious cake. With orange zest in the cake and frosting, it adds an extra element of goodness! You'll never know there is…

Mandy Bird
Feb 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
5889 views
Indian Spice Cookies

Indian Spice Cookies

Based on Garam Masala, a spice blend used frequently in Indian cuisine, these cookies have a nice soft and chewy texture and the flavor is complex…

Buck Bannister
Feb 2010
Advanced
1 vote
2605 views
Williams Sonoma Triple Chocolate Brownies

Williams Sonoma Triple Chocolate Brownies

This is a very popular recipe that I simplified a bit without losing any of it's goodness. You can serve these…

Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
6952 views
Key lime pie cheesecake in a jar

Key lime pie cheesecake in a jar

This dessert is absolutely amazing, if you like Key lime pie. Tangy, creamy with sweet crumbs.

Myfoodpassion
Feb 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
6480 views
Brown Rice Crispy Treats

Brown Rice Crispy Treats

These Treats are a huge improvement over the classic version. I love the taste of vanilla, and with the browned butter it really punches up the…

Farrell May Podgorsek
Apr 2013
Advanced
1 vote
2756 views
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

A nice breakfast bar or snack, these granola bars start with ready-made granola to save time. Make them chewy…

Salad Foodie
Jul 2013
Professional
1 vote
7776 views
Strawberry-Rhubarb Angel Cake

Strawberry-Rhubarb Angel Cake

Flavor combinations such as strawberry and rhubarb are classics for a reason--they taste great together! Enjoy them both in this elegant layered…

Robyn Savoie
Sep 2013
Advanced
1 vote
5561 views
Brownie Whoopie Pies

Brownie Whoopie Pies

My family loves this dessert-so easy and so much fun!

"Cheffie Cooks"
Aug 2016
Advanced
1 vote
2219 views
Ginger Bars

Ginger Bars

Womans Day - September 2010

Jeannie Zastawny
Oct 2010
Advanced
1 vote
1806 views
Skinny Red Velvet Cake

Skinny Red Velvet Cake

It’s one of my favorites! So rich tasting and super moist. The skinny for 1 slice of this dreamy cake is 250 calories, 6.7 grams of fat and 7 Weight…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Mar 2012
Professional
1 vote
5306 views
Layered Banana Cream Pie

Layered Banana Cream Pie

This pie is smooth and creamy and, oh so, rich! It makes everyone happy!

Sylvia Waldsmith
May 2012
Advanced
1 vote
4753 views
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

This oatmeal cookie smells and tastes like the holidays! With cranberries, orange zest and cloves it puts a fun twist on a traditional oatmeal…

Carolinaheartstrings
Nov 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
3316 views