Fruit Desserts That Keep You Slim

These recipes are so yummy, you can't tell they're low in calories. Plus, they star some of the most nutritious fruits around.

Roscoe Betsill

Admit it. It's easier to find room for dessert than for the five servings of produce you should be eating daily. But there is a way to satisfy your sweet tooth and your nutritional needs: Have fruit for dessert. "Not only are fall fruits rich in immunity-boosting vitamin C, they're also high in fiber, which lowers cholesterol and helps keep you full," says Susan M. Kleiner, Ph.D., R.D., author of The Good Mood Diet. And unlike recipes for cookies or chocolate cake, fruit desserts typically use less sugar and have fewer calories because the main ingredient is naturally sweet. Still need proof that a healthy and decadent dessert isn't a half-baked idea? Click the related stories below and dig into these tasty treats.