13 Easy and Delicious Anti-Inflammatory Desserts

healthy watermelon sorbet recipe
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While we can’t speak for everyone, one of the biggest reasons why wepersonallyhave fallen off the diet bandwagon in the past is because certain plans just don’t allow us to enjoy the good things in life—like cheese, pasta and dessert. Fortunately,an anti-inflammatory dietis pretty flexible, and dessert is totally on the menu. Instead of following strict guidelines, cut back on sugar and processed foods, and load up on good-for-you ingredients like fruits, whole grains, spices and healthy fats. Here, 13 desserts that could help fight inflammation.

anti inflammatory chocolate dipped frozen bananas
Joy the Baker

1.

Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas

Did you know that dark chocolate and cocoa powder can help reduce inflammation?Yep, it’s true.

healthy watermelon sorbet recipe
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2.

One-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet

A sugar-free treat that tastes like summer.

chocolate cherry easy chia pudding recipe
Pure Ella

3.

Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding

Tart cherries arepowerful inflammation fighters. (They’re also delicious.)

anti inflammatory cinnamon apple chips recipe
Well Plated

4.

Cinnamon Apple Chips

Refined cooking oils (which are found in most store-bought chips) are some of theworst inflammation culprits. Munch on these healthy bites instead.

gluten free date bars
Vitamin Sunshine

5.

Gluten-Free Date Bars

Whole grains like oats and flaxseeds are staples ofan anti-inflammatory diet.

avocado brownies recipe
The Healthy Maven

6.

Avocado Brownies

Our favorite green fruitis a well-known inflammation buster and adds a delicious creaminess to desserts. (It tastes nothing like guac, promise.)

panna cotta with roasted rhubarb recipe
Sweet Treats

7.

Panna Cotta with Roasted Rhubarb

Gelatin contains collagen which can reduce joint pain and inflammation,according to some studies.

superfood hot chocolate recipe
The Healthy Maven

8.

Superfood Hot Chocolate

Nice and spicy.

frozen blueberry treats
LAURA WING AND JIM KAMOOSI

9.

Frozen Blueberry Bites

Use low-fat yogurt for this tasty, antioxidant-rich snack.

anti inflammatory ginger gummies
In Sonnet’s Kitchen

10.

Anti-Inflammatory Ginger Gummies

Like it’s peppery cousin turmeric,gingerboasts some pretty impressive inflammation-fighting powers.

strawberry orange soft serve
A Squirrel in the Kitchen

11.

Strawberry-Orange Soft Serve

Juicy berries, all day, every day.

cauliflower lemon cake recipe
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12.

Gluten-Free, Vegan Lemon Cake

Cruciferous veggies (this dessert’s secret ingredient) are loaded withanti-inflammatory phytochemicals.

paleo pineapple upside down cake
Paelo Grubs

13.

Paleo Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This tropical fruit contains bromelain, a powerful enzyme thatcan help the body fight inflammation.


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Alexia Dellner is an executive editor at PureWow who has over ten years of experience covering a broad range of topics including health, wellness, travel, family, culture and...
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