It’s not uncommon for your sweet-tooth to take over, yet the thought of slaving away in the kitchen is enough to make you feel ill. No need to fret, you’ve found your culinary knight. Take a look at some simple and easy dessert recipes. You’ll want to lick your plate.

1. Mug Cake Chocolate – The Savior of a Mug

What about that feeling when you need chocolate *right away*? Chocolate Mug Cake.

Ingredients:
– 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa Powder
14 tsp. baking powder
The smallest pinch of sea salt
The sugar can be substituted with 2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
– 1/4 cup milk
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oils
– 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:
1. Mix flour, sugar and baking powder in a microwave safe mug.
2. Combine the milk, vanilla oil and extract with a stirring motion.
3. Microwave it for approximately 1 minute. Be sure to keep an eye on the container. It may require a few extra seconds but you do not want it spilling over.
4. Wait for it to cool a few minutes, then dig in. Feeling extra? Add some icecream or whipped-cream.

2. No-Bake Cream Cheese Cake Jars — Deliciousness made simple

Working on a bad day? In-laws unexpectedly visiting? This no-bake jar of cheesecake works like a magic.

Ingredients:
1- 1 cup of graham-cracker crumbs
14 cup melted Butter
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
14 cup sugar
The heavy cream is 1 cup.
– 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:
1. Blend melted butter with crumbs from graham crackers. Two spoonfuls should be pressed into the bottoms small jars.
2. The cream cheese should be smoothed out with the sugar. Add vanilla.
3. After whipping heavy cream to stiff peaks, fold the mixture into cream cheese.
4. Place the cheesecake mix on the crust of your jars. The cheesecake should be chilled for atleast 2 hours.
5. Garnish it with fresh berries. Chocolate shavings are also good. Or drizzle some caramel.

3. Banana Ice Cream – Bananas That Ice Out Ice Cream

Get on board the guiltless treat train! Frozen bananas can rival traditional icecream.

Ingredients:
Sliced and frozen bananas (four)
Optional: honey, peanutbutter, or cocoa butter

Instructions:
1. Toss those frozen bananas slices into a food processor or blender.
2. Add peanut butter or cocoa to make it creamy.
3. You can also scoop into bowls. Or right from the blender. You don’t have to be judging.

4. Berry Parfait-Layers of Love in Glass

You can have a fancy meal without any fuss. It’s perfect for a breakfast or an evening snack.

Ingredients:
– Greek yogurt
– Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Granola
Honey

Instructions:
1. Dollop some yogurt on top of your drink.
2. Spread berries on top, then add more yogurt. Finish with some granola.
3. Douse with honey to quell your sweet tooth.
4. Then repeat the process until you get to the top. Take a bite and enjoy.

5. Peanut Butter Cookies, Because Who Doesn’t Love Peanut Butter!

This cookie is flatter than others, but it packs a powerful flavor.

Ingredients:
Peanut Butter 1 cup
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 1 egg

Instructions:
1. Set your oven temperature to 350degF.
2. Peanut butter, egg and sugar should be mixed together until they are smooth in a mixing bowl.
3. Pour dollops of the mixture onto an oven sheet. Use a knife to flatten out each cookie and get the classic cross pattern.
4. Then bake for 10 more minutes. Cool them down. The will still be soft. But that is part of the charm.

Here you go. These five simple dessert recipes are easy to make and will delight you. Go ahead, treat yourself. You deserve it.