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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Dessert Β» 15 Healthy Passover Dessert Recipes That Taste Fabulous

    15 Healthy Passover Dessert Recipes That Taste Fabulous

    Published Apr 6, 2020 Β· Modified Nov 16, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 2 Comments

    A round-up of the best healthy and easy Kosher Passover desserts that are flourless and nothing short of delicious!

    15 Healthy Flourless Passover DessertsEvery year when April rolls around, I get asked by a reader or three for healthy flourless dessert recipes for Passover. I can't blame ya. Step aside, sponge cake!

    I have such fond memories of our family's Passover seders growing up, complete with my dad's matzo brei for breakfast (scrambled eggs with matzo).

    If you're looking for flourless goodies that you and the fam will adore, you're in the right place. No flavor sacrifices here, friends.

    Grain free baking has come such a long way, dontcha think? The potential of almond and coconut flour plus nut butters make Passover desserts far more appealing!

    What is a dessert for Passover?

    A dessert that is kosher for Passover is one that does not contain wheat, oats, rye, barley and spelt (known as chometz in Hebrew). While it's unanimous that these are off the table for Passover, foods like hummus and peanut butter or rice can go either way.

    Typically Jews from the Middle East eat legumes known as kitniyot while European Jews do not.

    I learned from reader Rachel that this is because traditionally, Middle Eastern Jews were willing to sort through grains to check for wheat while their European counterparts were less willing. Interesting!

    What to keep in mind when making a Passover dessert

    Today's roundup of healthy Passover desserts are flourless, meaning they don't contain wheat flour. Typically they're made with almond, nut butter, chocolate, or coconut.

    Note that there are recipes on this list that contain leavening agents. If unleavened desserts are your jam, rest assured that there are plenty of options without baking powder and baking soda as well.

    Why can't you eat bread on Passover?

    When the Israelites were fleeing Egypt to escape slavery, they didn't have time to wait for their bread to rise. To commemorate their hardship, we eat unleavened bread called Matzo on the eight days of Passover.

    Still confused by the rules of what is and isn't Kosher for Passover? Although it may vary depending on who you ask, this New York Times article is a helpful summary of which foods are on the "yes" list.

    No flour, no problem.

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    Flourless Chocolate Cakeslice of flourless chocolate cake with raspberries and whole cake in background

    Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

    almond flour chocolate chip cookies

    Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Brownies


    dark chocolate and sea salt almond butter brownie

    Almond Cake with Berries

    aerial view of almond cake with blueberries and strawberries on top


    Chocolate Covered Tart Cherry Rice Krispie Treats

    birds-eye view of chocolate tart cherry rice crispy treats

    No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Pie

    peanut butter cup pie on grey plate with slice cut-out

    Healthy Coconut Macaroons

    stack of coconut macaroons with chocolate drizzle

    Flourless Peanut Butter Zucchini Bars

    slices of peanut butter zucchini bars


    Salted Caramel Tahini Millionaire Bars

    salted tahini caramel millionaire bars

    Chocolate Drizzled Fruit Kebobs

    fruit kabobs with chocolate drizzle and coconut


    Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip

    pumpkin cheesecake dip in glass dish with cookies

    Fudgy Almond Butter Raspberry Brownies

    stack of raspberry almond butter brownies


    Healthier Magic Cookie Bars

    stack of magic cookie bars


    Flourless Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

    Raspberry thumbprint cookies

     

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Rachel says

      April 06, 2020 at 8:04 am

      WOW! Thanks for this amazing compilation of amazing delectables! I've been a long time fan of all your wonderful recipes; I rave about you to all my friends :). I'm an Orthodox Jew, and I'm here to say that your brief synopsis of kosher-for-Passover foods was accurate. Usually, Jews from the Middle East eat kitniyot (legumes, basically) while European Jews don't, just because traditionally, Middle Eastern Jews were willing to sort through grains to check for wheat while their European counterparts were less willing πŸ™‚
      I was so sorry to hear of your cancelled wedding, but I think it's beautiful that you and Jeff made it work. I hope you felt like a queen on your special day! <3

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 06, 2020 at 11:59 am

        Wonderful, thank you Rachel! Maybe I will add a tidbit about different Jews and the different rules. I didn't know the history of why Middle Eastern Jews were willing to eat legumes! Thanks so much πŸ™‚

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