Raspberries bring vibrant color, tangy sweetness, and a burst of antioxidants to any dessert. Best of all, they pair beautifully with chocolate, nuts, yogurt, and oats—making it simple to whip up treats that taste indulgent but stay light. Below are eight raspberry dessert ideas, each with a quick “how-to,” followed by a step-by-step recipe for Raspberry Almond Bars you can make in just 15 minutes of hands-on time.
8 Quick Raspberry Desserts
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Raspberry-Vanilla Chia Pudding
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Stir 3 Tbsp chia seeds into 1 cup milk of choice, 1 tsp vanilla, and ½ cup mashed raspberries.
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Chill 2+ hours, top with fresh berries.
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No-Bake Raspberry Oat Bars
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Mix 1½ cups oats, ½ cup nut butter, ¼ cup honey, and ½ cup pureed raspberries.
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Press into a pan, chill until firm, cut into squares.
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Raspberry Yogurt Pops
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Blend 1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup raspberries, 1 Tbsp maple syrup.
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Pour into molds, freeze 4+ hours.
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Raspberry Chocolate Bark
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Melt 6 oz dark chocolate, spread on parchment, sprinkle with ½ cup chopped raspberries and 2 Tbsp chopped almonds.
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Chill until set, break into pieces.
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Mini Raspberry Parfaits
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Layer Greek yogurt, fresh raspberries, and granola in small glasses.
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Drizzle with honey and serve immediately.
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Raspberry Crumble Cups
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Fill ramekins with 1 cup raspberries tossed with 1 Tbsp sugar and 1 tsp lemon zest.
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Top with oat-butter crumble (½ cup oats + 2 Tbsp butter + 2 Tbsp flour), bake 20 min at 350 °F.
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Raspberry Swirl Brownies
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After pouring brownie batter into pan, dollop ½ cup raspberry jam and swirl with a knife.
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Bake per package instructions.
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Raspberry Almond Energy Bites
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Pulse 1 cup dates, ½ cup almonds, ¼ cup freeze-dried raspberries, and pinch salt.
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Roll into 1-inch balls; chill 15 min.
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Featured Recipe: Raspberry Almond Bars
Prep: 5 min • Bake: 15 min • Makes 9 bars
Ingredients
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1¼ cups almond flour
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2 Tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
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1 egg
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¼ tsp salt
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup raspberry jam (seedless preferred)
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2 Tbsp sliced almonds
Method
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Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line a 8×8″ pan with parchment, leaving an overhang. -
Make the Dough
In a bowl, stir almond flour, sugar, and salt. Add egg and vanilla; mix until a dough forms. -
Press & Spread
Press two-thirds of dough into the bottom of the pan to form an even layer.
Spread jam over the dough, leaving a small border. -
Top & Bake
Crumble remaining dough over the jam, then sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
Bake 15 min, until edges are golden. -
Cool & Slice
Let bars cool in pan for 20 min, then lift parchment to remove and slice into 9 squares.
Tips for Perfect Raspberry Desserts
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Choose ripe berries: Look for deep-red raspberries that yield slightly to gentle pressure.
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Adjust sweetness: Raspberries can be tart—add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to fruit purees if needed.
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Freeze extras: Fresh raspberries freeze well; use frozen in cooking or smoothies.
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Make ahead: Many of these treats improve in flavor after chilling overnight.
Final Thoughts
With these easy raspberry recipes, you’ll be ready to satisfy any sweet tooth—whether you need a last-minute snack, a picnic dessert, or something elegant for guests. Keep your freezer stocked with jam and berries, and you’ll always have vibrant, health-boosting sweets at the ready. Happy baking (and nibbling)!