21 Healthy Summer Desserts To Eat For Breakfast Slideshow

This summer, put away the boring plain yogurt and get out your dessert spoon. You don't have to succumb to a horrible sugar hangover to get your sweets fix, either: Health food bloggers and recipe creators everywhere have made it easy to eat dessert in the morning instead of breakfast.

If you're feeling fruity, craving chocolate, or longing for a creamy spoonful, we've got you covered. The recipes we've got include all kinds of desserts — and we're not wasting any time with sad, diet-friendly "desserts" like yogurt parfaits or sliced apples. These desserts are for real.

That means that before 10 a.m., you can have your cake and eat it, too. Literally. We want you to eat cake for breakfast — and stay healthy while you're at it.

These 20 recipes are not only insanely decadent and sweet, but they are also insanely nutritious — hiding wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, fruit, and oats in their layers of cocoa and frostings.

With all of the toppings you could ever want. Something magical happens to fruit when you bake it: It gets 10 times as sweet. Take a ripe pear and stick it in the oven. Then, add whatever toppings you think would make it great. This recipe uses oats, cinnamon, and butter to make the baked fruit taste more like pie.

Eat ice cream for breakfast. Literally. The full-fat yogurt in this recipe makes it feel like you're indulging in heavy cream without adding on any unhealthy ingredients. Nutritionists often recommend full-fat yogurt over the fat free alternatives, and fro-yo sounds like a great place to start! Fruit, protein-rich yogurt, and healthy fats all come together for a totally healthy breakfast.

Get the Blueberry Fro-Yo recipe here.

The citrus in these zesty mini-muffins makes them perfect for summer (and makes the orange color from the carrots far more appealing). The only sweetener in these freshly baked bites is honey, and yet they found a way to add whole servings of vegetables in each and every one. Make a batch and freeze them for an easy on-the-go breakfast that tastes like a total treat.

Get the Carrot Orange Breakfast Muffins recipe here.

Ditch the crust and just make a healthier version of the creamy middle. A dreamy combination of cream cheese, milk, and honey combines with hearty oats to create a satisfying bowl for one! We recommend doubling it to make it truly breakfast-sized, or pairing with some fruit and nutty toppings to add a satisfying crunch.

Get the Cheesecake Filling recipe here.

So you've heard of the Complete Cookie protein cookie — but did you know you could make a way healthier version on your own? While the store-bought version still contains standard cookie ingredients like enriched flour and cane sugar, these decadent desserts are made with beans, stevia to sweeten, and peanut butter.

Get the Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies recipe here.

We fully endorse you eating cookie dough at breakfast — healthfully. This delightful dough is concocted using only three crazy-healthy ingredients: chickpeas, peanut butter, and honey. Go ahead — make a whole batch.

Learn how to make healthy cookie dough here.

I know, I know — two foods you thought never could be healthy, meshed into one nutritious dessert. Too good to be true? Not this time. The recipe uses low-calorie Halo Top ice cream in a fluffy oat and flax tortilla. The eggs in the recipe add some protein, and since they're only sweetened using Halo Top and fresh fruit, the sugar content of these sweet snacks is crazy low.

Get the Ice Cream Tacos recipe here.

Ditch the PSL and grab a doughnut instead. Live a little! But don't worry about any health drawbacks from munching on these fluffy treats — our version uses oats, pumpkin, and Greek yogurt for a balanced and incredibly healthy bite.

Get the Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts recipe here.

This loaded glass looks insane. While this recipe is a bit more complex, it's worth every minute of effort. Coconut milk, quinoa, fresh strawberries, and chocolate come together for a satisfying, healthy dessert that's actually crazy good for you.

Make one for yourself with this recipe.

Healthified ice creams like this one are typically called "nice cream," and for good reason — they're super nice to your taste buds and your health. Made with frozen fruit, milk, and honey, there's absolutely nothing bad in these frozen treats. Spoon some into a bowl with nutty toppings, plop some in a cone, or eat it right out of the blender — we won't judge.

Learn how to blend it here.