53 decadent dessert recipes for when your sweet tooth is insatiable

What should you do when losing weight is the goal but dessert is the most important meal of the day? Onthe WeightWatchers® weight-loss program, you can watch the scale go down while still enjoying cookies, cupcakes, ice cream—whatever your sweet tooth desires.

After all, healthy eating is all about striking a balance, whether that means going for the ZeroPoint ™ foods so that you have room in your Budget for a brownie or planning for cake at a birthday party. However you choose to fit in dessert is up to you.

So, while there’s nothing wrong with grabbing a sweet treat from the supermarket or bakery (hey, you’re busy!), there’s something seriously satisfying about mixing up your own dessert from scratch. Think fresh-from-the-oven cookies oozing with melty, gooey chocolate. Is there anything better? Nope, there isn’t.

Suddenly in the mood for something sweet? Well, you’re in for a treat. The recipes below are almost too tasty. You can thank us later!

Rich, decadent chocolate is always a good idea. We know you'll love these mouth-watering dessert recipes.

No birthday necessary! Bake a batch any ol’ day of the week.

Here’s the scoop: These ice cream and other frozen dessert recipes are ridiculously delicious and unbelievably easy to make.

If Cookie Monster is your muse then these yummy recipes are definitely good enough for you.

Nothing against fruit salad, but these fruit-based dessert recipes make even the everyday apple shine in a whole new way.

Bring on the sprinkles! These fun and colorful desserts are ready for a celebration.