5 Tasty Desserts With 150 Calories… or Less

File this under "duh": A recent survey confirmed that dessert is a major obstacle to weight loss. However, it wasn't referring to the treats in this story. Perfectly sized, they keep calories and cravings in check while still tasting downright decadent.

Cherry-Grape Granita
The real cherry on top: Antioxidant-rich tart cherry juice can help quell inflammation and aid muscle recovery post-workout, research shows.

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1. In a heatproof bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon sugar in 1/4 cup boiling water.
2. Add 2 1/2 cups tart cherry juice, 1 cup Concord grape juice, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
3. Pour into a 9-inch square baking pan and freeze for 3 to 4 hours, scraping up frozen bits every hour or so (so the consistency ends up like a snow cone).
4. Scoop into small glasses to serve and garnish with mint.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Per 1 1/2 cups granita: 130 cal, 0 g fat, 33 g carbs, 15 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 1 g protein

Chocolate Pretzel Turtles
No need to choose between sweet, salty, crunchy, or chewy: These turtles deliver on all fronts! Plus, research shows that opting for dark over milk chocolate may help you eat less and have fewer cravings later.

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1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a heatproof bowl, melt 22 dark chocolate kisses.
3. Crumble 10 mini pretzels into pieces and gently fold into chocolate, along with 2 tablespoons dried currants.
4. Drop 8 spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
5. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Per serving (2 turtles): 140 cal, 8 g fat (5 g sat), 22 g carbs, 120 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein

Muffin Tin Apple Crisps
Don't peel those apples—you get almost twice the fiber and even more vitamin C, which your body uses to help burn fat, when you eat the fruit's skin.

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and insert liners into a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 7 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 6 tablespoons melted butter.
3. Press 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin, reserving the extra.
4. Mix 1 tablespoon brown sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon and toss with 3 cored, diced apples.
5. Divide apples evenly among muffin tins and sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. Bake for 25 minutes.

MAKES 12 SERVINGS
Per apple crisp: 140 cal, 6 g fat (3.5 g sat), 21 g carbs, 0 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein

Pumpkin Pie Pudding
This parfait's spices can up calorie burn and squash hunger.

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1. In a saucepan, whisk 3 tablespoons cornstarch in 1 1/2 cups almond milk over medium heat until bubbly. Reduce heat to low and whisk 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Once cool, whisk in 15 ounces canned pumpkin.
3. Divide among 4 glasses and garnish each with a gingersnap and pumpkin pie spice.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Per 3/4-cup serving: 150 cal, 2.5 g fat (0 g sat), 30 g carbs, 240 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein

Banana No-Split
Our DIY frozen yogurt is rich in protein as well as potassium, which can relieve bloat.

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1. Slice 2 ripe bananas and freeze, reserving half a banana.
2. Puree frozen banana with 1 1/2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt and a pinch of nutmeg.
3. Transfer to a loaf pan, cover mixture to blender and pulse for 15 to 30 seconds, until smooth.
4. Divide among 4 bowls and top with reserved banana slices; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts and 4 teaspoons cacao nibs.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS
Per 1/2-cup serving: 150 cal, 5 g fat (1.5 g sat), 18 g carbs, 45 mg sodium, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein

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