When was the last time you had a non-chocolate dessert? Chocolate and dessert usually go hand-in-hand, but do they have to? Absolutely not! Some of the tastiest treats we’ve tried didn’t even have a hint of chocolate, and guess what? They were so delicious that we had to share! Here are our favorite non-chocolate desserts for you to enjoy in 2021:
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10. Cinnamon Baked Apples
Sliced, baked apples that smell and taste like apple pie without all of the work; it’s a dream come true. If you’re craving a sweet non-chocolate dessert, it’s hard to go wrong with some cinnamon-spiced baked apples. They’re easy to make, use simple ingredients, and are just as good (if not better) than any chocolate dessert you can find.
9. Strawberry Glaze Cheese Tart
How could you go wrong with cheesecake and fresh berries? Hint: you can’t! Perfect for a special occasion or any night when you’re craving a sweet something, you can’t go wrong with a cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, fresh fruit, and a delicious strawberry glaze. The best part is that you can add your favorite type of berries to this non-chocolate dessert, whether you prefer blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or anything else!
8. Pineapple Pie
Is chocolate the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a decadent pie? Well, it shouldn’t be! Pineapple pie has been a favorite non-chocolate dessert of many people throughout the years, but there are so many who haven’t had the chance to enjoy it (and trust us, you will enjoy it!). It’s more of a “vintage” dessert, but it will satisfy your sweet cravings nonetheless! If you’re skipping out on the chocolate and want to try something new, give a pineapple pie a shot!
7. Fruit Yogurt Parfaits
Parfaits make for a perfect non-chocolate dessert -- you can use any of your favorite fruits to create a masterpiece! Apple pie parfaits are one of our favorites; who needs to spend the time baking the perfect apple pie when you can have a parfait that delivers your favorite flavors with much less effort? It’s hard to resist the creamy Greek yogurt, chunks of spiced apple, and the crunch of almost cranberry granola. There’ll be no missing chocolate with this dessert; that’s for sure!
6. Tiramisu Limoncello
Tiramisu typically has more of an espresso flavor, but what about branching out into other varieties? Limoncello tiramisu is an amazing non-chocolate Italian dessert that you have to try at least once! Ladyfingers, lemon curd, and rich mascarpone soaked in limoncello -- what could be better? You won’t be missing the chocolate with this dessert, and that’s a guarantee. Limoncello tiramisu is one of those treats that will convince anyone that non-chocolate desserts can be even better than their chocolate varieties.
5. Angel Food Cupcakes
As far as non-chocolate desserts go, you can’t go wrong with cupcakes, especially angel food ones. Who doesn’t love a light cupcake that melts in your mouth? And, what’s the best part? You can add just about anything as a topper to them! Berries, other fruits, and whipped cream make for a perfect pair with angel food cupcakes. Mouthwatering angel food cupcakes will sway even the biggest chocolate lovers towards non-chocolate desserts.
4. Strawberry Cake
Strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting… need we say more? A non-chocolate dessert rich in flavor from strawberry, lemon, and vanilla, a homemade strawberry cake can beat out a chocolate one any day of the week. Make it with buttermilk for a tender, moist finish, and add a hint of lemon to your frosting; you won’t regret it. Adding fresh strawberries on top is just the icing on the (strawberry) cake -- who needs chocolate, anyways?
3. Cherry Fluff
What about when you need a last-minute non-chocolate dessert? You can make a cherry fluff in minutes, and with how delicious they are, no one would believe it! Cherry fluffs are made with cherry filling and condensed milk, and you can add crushed pineapples and pecans to make an even fancier, easy non-chocolate dessert! This is one of the easiest, no-fuss, delicious desserts around!
2. (No-Bake) Key Lime Pie
There’s no denying the deliciousness of key lime pie when it comes to non-chocolate desserts, but what if you could make the dish even easier? No-bake key lime pies take your palette on a trip to the sunshine state no matter where you are. It’s hard to go wrong when graham cracker crust and cream cheese are involved; a no-bake key lime pie is a fast, easy, and delicious alternative to chocolate desserts!
1. Banana Bread
Who doesn’t love banana bread? It’s definitely our favorite non-chocolate dessert! That’s why we’ve taken banana bread to a whole other level -- what if you could enjoy the best banana bread around without all of the extra ingredients? GoNanas is not your nana’s banana bread, but you still get the nostalgic taste. Fuel your mind, body, and soul, and get your non-chocolate dessert fix with banana bread made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Yum!
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GoNana’s Non-Chocolate Desserts
Okay, we admit it, our banana bread is fantastic, but what makes GoNana’s non-chocolate desserts so special? We use simple, wholesome ingredients that let you indulge your sweet tooth and fuel your body without all of the fillers. We set out to create desserts that are good for your body and soul; don’t let diet culture get you down -- from traditional banana bread to carrot cake, chocolate chip, and salted caramel varieties, enjoy what you want when you want.
Craving the best banana bread (and other non-chocolate desserts) around? Come stop by GoNanas and get your dessert on!
