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20 Desserts That’ll Make You Wanna Be Paleo for the Night

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Colgate chapter.

Who said being paleo has to mean giving up sweets? Definitely not us. These desserts are somehow healthy and look incredibly delicious. It seems that being paleo is just as decadent as any other diet.

1. Avocado Chocolate Mousse

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Photo by Danielle Cahoon

Avocados give this mousse a light and fluffy texture that’ll absolutely blow your mind. Recipe here.

2. Coconut Lemon Bars

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Photo by Cloe Savino

These might even be better than your mom’s. Recipe here.

3. Salted Caramel Truffles

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Photo by Katherine Baker

Outrageously decadent. Completely guilt-free. Get the recipe.

4. Chocolate-Covered Bananas

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Photo by Keni Lin

Because who needs popsicles? Find the recipe here.

5. Berry Banana Ice Cream Cake

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Photo courtesy Emily of thisrawsomeveganlife.com

A new twist on a classic treat. Recipe here.

6. Chocolate Sunbutter Bars

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Photo courtesy of furtherfood.com

Sunbutter and chocolate is the flavor combo you never knew you needed. Get the recipe.

7. Caramel Apples with Walnuts & Chocolate

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Photo by Maggie Gorman

Coconut cream caramel? Yes please. Find the recipe here.

8. Flavored Fruit Ice

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Photo by Rafi Letzter

Sweeten up any drink in the blink of an eye. Recipe here.

9. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles

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Photo by Emily Hu

No one should ever have to give up truffles. Recipe here.

#SpoonTip: Check out these cookies if you want more chocolate avocado goodness.

10. Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark

This bark is ridiculously simple to make and perfect for sharing, if you don’t eat it all first.

11. Banana, Raspberry, & Chocolate Nice Cream

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Photo by Vedika Luthra

Nice cream is the trendiest frozen dessert out there. Get the recipe.

12. Maple-Walnut-Raisin Stuffed Apple

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Photo by Maggie Gorman

We promise this baked treat will keep you warm all winter.

13. Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

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Photo by Jacky Falkenberg

Just because you’re paleo doesn’t mean you can’t have your cake and eat it, too. Recipe here.

14. Hemp Ice Cream

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Photo by Kristine Mahan

It may be green, but it’s definitely for dessert. Find the recipe here.

15. Chocolate Quinoa Squares

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Photo by Lily Lou

Honestly, is there anything quinoa can’t do? Get the recipe here.

16. Coconut Whipped Cream

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Photo by Kristine Mahan

Looks like we found your new favorite topping. Thank us later.

17. Avocado Fudgesicles

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Photo courtesy of Megan of detoxinista.com

The ultimate blast from the past treat. Recipe here.

#SpoonTip: For more recipes that’ll make you reminisce, click here.

18. Almond Butter Cookies

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Photo by Kristine Mahan

Almond butter > peanut butter. It’s science. Get the recipe here.

19. DIY Twix Bars

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Photo courtesy of livinghealthywithchocolate.com

Paleo candy bars will change your life forever. Recipe here.

20. Apple Spice Mug Cake

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Photo by Analiese Trimber

Your microwave is capable of some truly magical things. Recipe here.

#SpoonTip: Check out this article for the best microwave cooking tips.

Rebecca is editorial director of Colgate's chapter of Spoon. She loves having an excuse to spend even more time thinking about food. Usually, she can be found scrolling through baking blogs, listening to bad pop-punk music from the early 2000s, or looking for golden retrievers to pet.