20 Healthy Citrus Desserts

Citrus desserts are so light and refreshing. We’ve got lemon desserts, lime desserts and more! When life gives you citrus fruits, make all the healthy citrus desserts!

Can dessert be healthy?

Desserts don’t have to be full of junk to be amazing. A little sweet treat that’s made with healthy ingredients can be so satisfying for your sweet tooth too. And you won’t have to feel guilty about indulging yourself a little with these healthy citrus desserts.

What to Do With Extra Citrus

If you have more lemons, limes, or oranges than you can use up, here are some ideas to use them up. Any food you waste is money down the drain and no one wants that!

• Juice – If you have leftover citrus fruit, juice them all and keep your juice in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. This way you have juice on hand.
• Zest – Be sure to zest your fruit before juicing it, so you can freeze it or dehydrate it for future recipes. Lay the zest on a sheet pan in a single layer to freeze, then place it in a freezer-safe container to freeze.
• Freeze – slice the whole fruits, pat them dry, and lay them in a single layer on a sheet tray to freeze. Once frozen, store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. They will make a great addition to cold drinks!

Healthy Lemon Recipes

Lemon desserts are by far my favorite healthy citrus desserts. Obviously hence the name of the blog. Ha. But there are so many wonderful things that can be made with lemon. It’s versatile in savory and sweet dishes. The tang is unmatched! Yum! So light and fresh, as are all citrus desserts, but let’s dive in to healthy lemon desserts first!

• These Whole Wheat Lemon Muffins are full of fiber and all the flavor of other muffins. They are lighter than you think!
• Lemon Strawberry Bread is the thing dreams are made of. With natural ingredients and all the flavor.
• If you’re looking for a moist, lightly sweet muffin, check out these Healthy Lemon Muffins.
• Easy Vegan Lemon Cookie Recipe is easy, light, and has the tasty zing of lemon without any dairy or eggs.
• Healthier Lemon Cupcakes with Honey Syrup is a new way to think about cupcakes. And the honey drizzle is to die for!
• Light Lemon Raspberry Loaf is a lighter version of sweet bread, but without losing any of the flavors. So yummy.
• This Lemon Wacky Cake is delicious and easy to make.
• Lemon blondies are a culinary delight with the perfect soft moist texture and balance of zing and sweetness.
• Sweet and zesty, these easy Baked Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts are vegan, allergy-free, and topped with a simple sugar-free glaze! A quick spring or summer citrus recipe for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! One bowl and 12 minutes to baked donut perfection!
• These easy Vegan Lemon Bars are completely gluten-free and eggless! This healthier lemon bar recipe is made with a 4 ingredient, dairy-free & buttery shortbread crust, layered with perfectly sweet and tangy lemon curd filling! No nuts or soy, this allergy-free dessert is a perfect spring or summertime treat everyone will love!
• This sweet and zesty Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Bread is vegan, allergy-free, and topped with a delicious sugar-free glaze! It’s a perfect loaf cake recipe for breakfast, dessert, or spring brunch! Made with simple and healthy ingredients, it’s quick and easy to bake just like any quick bread!
• These little lemon and blueberry cheesecakes are made with a blend of cashews and tofu for a light, delicious dessert. Even better, the base is made with whole foods, including nuts and oats, and is totally gluten-free.
• These Lemon Blondies are gluten-free, and dairy-free and contain only natural, unrefined ingredients. They are also easy to make.
• The perfect olive oil cake with lemon flavor. It is made with whole ingredients and is very tasty.

Healthy Lime Recipes

• This easy, creamy, and delicious key lime pie is vegan, gluten-free, and requires no baking. The healthier version has all of the same flavors without all of the sugar and calories!
• Light, airy, tart, and bright, this Key Lime Soufflé is a fun and special dessert that is perfect for spring. Or any time of the year. Can also be made with regular Persian Lime.

Healthy Orange Recipes

• This delicious orange-coffee-flavored yogurt cake is gluten-free, low-carb, and sugar-free.
• This is a tender, heart-shaped cookie flavored with blood orange zest and orange extract. The icing is made with freshly squeezed blood orange juice and confectioner’s sugar which is where these cookies get their gorgeous color. This recipe is easy to make, and full of fresh citrus flavor.
• Crispy, buttery edges and perfect cake-like centers. These madeleines are flavored with fresh orange, and almond extract and covered in a dreamy orange glaze.
• These Orange Creamsicle Pops are the perfect summer treat! They are super creamy and bursting with a citrusy flavor from fresh oranges. They’ll keep you cool and hydrated all season long!
• This orange upside-down cake is made with low-carb and gluten-free almond flour and oat fiber, plus extra virgin olive oil. It’s deliciously fluffy and moist, and super easy to make!