8 IBS Friendly Desserts to Wrap Up Any Meal

The holidays are coming, and with them comes meals and gatherings filled with rich desserts. Thinking about only eating safe foods while being mindful of not overwhelming yourself in order to keep symptoms at bay can feel like a lot to handle. The temptation is there to give in and eat a lot of sweets and other foods that you normally don’t and end up paying for later.

Here’s a selection of easy-to-make IBS-friendly sweets and desserts that will be appropriate for any gathering, with the added bonus of being easy on your gut.

Cannot-resist low FODMAP carrot cake

Enjoy this veggie-filled treat that aligns with your gut goals yet satisfies your tastebuds. You love its sweet maple flavor, while its carrot content boosts fiber content. Kick it with carrots to reap the benefits of carotenoids and bioflavonoids—plant compounds that can decrease disease risk while supporting heart, immunity, and vision health.
Read the recipe here.

Lactose-free berries cheesecake

Lactose-free products are much more common and accessible than a decade ago! Last week there was a big discount on blueberries and, as long they are IBS friendly, I bought a good amount of those. I soon realized that I might have exaggerated a little, but here came the chance to make my favorite berry cheesecake!
Read the recipe here.

Lemon cream tart

This one is one of my favorites as it is low fodmap, not too sweet, and relatively light (I mean, it's still a dessert!). What I love about this recipe is that you can never get enough because the cream is made without milk, so it makes it pleasant, silky, and tasty.
Read the recipe here.

Fluffy yogurt cake that's easy on your gut

Imagine sinking your teeth into a cloud of cake—soft, airy, and oh-so-delicious. It's the kind of treat that makes you close your eyes and go "Mmm" with every bite. And guess what? It won't send your gut into a frenzy.
Read the recipe here.https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/recipes/fluffy-yogurt-cake-thats-easy-on-your-gut

Buckwheat banana gingerbread

I love baking with buckwheat flour, it’s naturally gluten-free and is loaded with so many powerful phytonutrients for good gut health. Its hearty flavor is best combined with another grain, like oats, cornmeal or rice flour. Ginger, known for its soothing properties in IBS, has countless benefits and is growing in popularity in more dishes.
Read the recipe here.

Gluten-free upside down pineapple ginger cake

This is not your grandmother’s cake. Popular in the 1950s and ’60s, pineapple upside-down cake is cool again. If you wait long enough, almost everything comes back into fashion! Today, we know the health benefits of ginger and have evidence-based nutrition research and diet management to help IBS. I hope you enjoy this new twist on an old favorite.
Read the recipe here.

Lemon custard bars

If you’re feeling like a tasty treat, but chocolate isn’t your thing, this sweet and satisfying Lemon Bar recipe is just for you! Not only does almond flour make this mouth-watering dessert naturally gluten-free, but it’s high in Vitamin E. Freeze any leftovers so you have them on hand the next time you get that sweet and tangy craving.
Read the recipe here.

Chocolate caramelized banana

This is a good little snack if you’re looking for something sweet or even a tasty dessert to serve to family and friends. It takes just a few minutes to make and would also be perfect with a couple of strawberries or a little dairy/dairy-free yoghurt or ice-cream on the side (if tolerated).
Read the recipe here.

Check out our IBS-friendly baking guide

This guide gives you tips for turing recipes that include flour, sweeteners, dairy, or butter into a still satisfying but IBS-friendly recipe.