Looking for a delicious and healthy dessert the whole family will love? Try this gluten-free, no-bake Chocolate Fruit Pizza.
Healthy and dessert rarely appear together, but with a bit of creativity you can serve an after-dinner treat that’s both tasty and nutritious.
My No-Bake Chocolate Fruit Pizza fits the bill: simple to make, no oven required, and adaptable for dietary needs.
It’s packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats. The recipe is gluten- and grain-free, and can be made dairy-free, so it works well for families managing intolerances or allergies.
The base combines almonds, dates and coconut oil, delivering protein, fibre, vitamin E, potassium and medium-chain triglycerides — the good fatty acids. Unsweetened cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate note; you can substitute raw cacao, but you may need less.
Everything is blitzed in a food processor, pressed into a springform tin or tart dish, then chilled in the fridge or freezer to set.
The filling is quick and creamy: cream cheese combined with Greek yogurt, a splash of vanilla and some orange zest for brightness. Top the pizza with whatever fruit is in season — strawberries, kiwi, clementines, berries or a mix make a colorful, fresh topping.
For a dairy-free version, swap the cream cheese and Greek yogurt for whipped coconut cream.
This recipe is a great one to make with kids. Let them pick and arrange the fruit; they love getting hands-on and it’s an easy way to encourage interest in healthy food.
Fun fact: this recipe won “Best Kids Recipe” at the Pinterest UK Food Awards.
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Healthy No Bake Chocolate Fruit Pizza
5 from 3 reviews
- Author: Ciara Attwell @ My Fussy Eater
- Prep Time: 70 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Looking for a delicious and healthy dessert that the whole family can enjoy? Try this gluten-free, no-bake Chocolate Fruit Pizza.
Ingredients
- Base:
- 1 cup / 150g whole almonds
- 15 whole dates, stones removed
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Filling:
- 4oz / 110g cream cheese
- 3oz / 80g Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp orange juice
- ¼ tsp orange zest
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Fruit topping:
- Strawberries, kiwi, clementines, berries or any chopped fruit of your choice
Instructions
- Make the base: blitz the almonds in a food processor until they resemble a fine meal. Add the pitted dates, melted coconut oil, cocoa powder and vanilla. Continue to process until the dates are finely chopped and the mixture holds together.
- Press the mixture evenly into a springform tin or tart dish. Chill in the fridge for about an hour to set, or pop in the freezer for 15–20 minutes if you’re short on time.
- Prepare the filling: mix the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, orange juice, orange zest and vanilla until smooth. Spread the filling over the chilled base.
- Arrange your chosen chopped fruit over the filling. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a few hours before serving.
