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22 Real Food Instant Pot Desserts

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If you're looking for amazing, healthy, real food dessert recipes for a crowd you're in luck. We've compiled 22 of our favorite, tested and approved, easy recipes to cook up in your Instant Pot. We're talking cheesecake, flan, rice pudding, tapioca, creme brule, even paleo banana bread! You'll want to bookmark this post because you'll want to try them all! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! #desserts #instantpot #healthy #cheesecake #brownie #cake #tradcookschool

I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve gone searching for a whole foods ONLY Instant Pot dessert…

Just when I think I’ve found “the one”, there’s inevitably an ingredient or 2 that I can’t bring myself to use.

Things like packaged cookies and crackers for a crust, crushed candy pieces as a topping, or even refined white sugar corrupt what would otherwise be a pretty healthy Instant Pot dessert.

I’m perfectly capable of making substitutions, yet often, I don’t want to. I want to find a recipe and follow it as-written — without having to figure out a way to make a cheesecake crust sans packaged graham crackers.

I expressed my woes to Wardee… and we knew the truth: if we were having difficulties finding Real Food Instant Pot desserts, then you probably were, too.

So, maybe you’ve noticed all the yummy, whole foods desserts that have been popping up at Traditional Cooking School lately?

We’re excited to show you that your Instant Pots and pressure cookers truly are useful for all your nourishing meals — even dessert! We’re even more excited to prove that you don’t need even 1 processed ingredient to create tasty, Real Food desserts in those pressure cookers!

And that’s why I’m thrilled to show you the project I’ve been working on for a few months…

I’ve been browsing and searching and compiling these Real Food Instant Pot desserts for all of us. Now, we have an arsenal of naturally sweetened desserts — whole foods ONLY!

Feast your eyes and your bellies on these. I bet the hardest part of all is deciding which one to make first!

Instant Pot Maple Flan

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Not too sweet, but full of maple flavor, this rich, creamy flan is unlike any flan you’ve ever had! Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Instant Pot Grain-Free Peppermint Cheesecake

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

This creamy, healthier cheesecake is grain-free and topped with a sea salted chocolate ganache — a true showstopper! Via recipestonourish.com.

Instant Pot Rice Pudding

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

No standing over the pot to stir and no sticky rice! Just creamy, warm, comforting rice pudding that brings back sweet memories. Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Pressure Cooker Tapioca Pudding — no soaking, stirring, or waiting!

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

A quick, easy, and egg-free tapioca comes together beautifully in the pressure cooker (or Instant Pot!). No waiting! Via hippressurecooking.com.

Lavender Creme Brulee In The Instant Pot

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

A sweet, guilt-free dessert with healthy fat and the floral flavor of lavender! Via drkarenslee.com.

Pressure Cooker Paleo Banana Bread

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

The resistant starch cassava flour makes this grain-free, Paleo banana bread a lovely dessert (or breakfast!) you can feel super good about. Via thepaleogypsy.com.

Borlotti Bean Brownie Cake

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

It looks like cake, but has the fudgy texture of brownies with crispy almonds! Yum! Via hippressurecooking.com.

Instant Pot Bread Pudding With Sauteed Caramelized Pears

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Use any bread of your choice — gluten-free, grain-free, sourdough — to make this warm and comforting bread pudding! Via eatbeautiful.net.

Tatin-Style Apple & Lavender Upside-Down Cake (Paleo, AIP)

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

No wheat, gluten, dairy, nuts, or eggs — but this might be the best, most gourmet dessert you’ve had in a while! Via asquirrelinthekitchen.com.

Instant Pot Pumpkin Pudding (allergy-friendly!)

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

This allergy-friendly pumpkin pudding is topped with a coconut-ginger glaze and makes a delectable fall dessert or breakfast! Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

AIP Chocolate Cake In The Instant Pot

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

With no actual chocolate at all, this AIP-compliant cake is amazing and easy in the Instant Pot! Via thecuriouscoconut.com.

Pressure Cooker Raspberry Curd

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

A flavorful topping for cheesecake or pudding, or even on your morning toast, this lovely raspberry curd is quick and easy in your pressure cooker. Via pressurecookingtoday.com.

Orange & Dark Chocolate Cheesecake (In The Instant Pot)

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

What do you get when you combine the classic orange and dark chocolate flavor with essential oils and the Instant Pot? THIS. Soooooo goooooood! Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Chocolate Zucchini Muffin Bites In The Instant Pot

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Learn the layering technique that makes even muffins in a pressure cooker possible! So cute and fun! Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Instant Pot Stuffed Peaches

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Juicy peaches are stuffed with a crumble and topped with scrumptious ice cream. Summer perfection! Via recipestonourish.com.

Allergy-Friendly Apple-Cranberry Crisp {use your Instant Pot!}

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

This apple cranberry crisp highlights all the flavors of a mulled apple cider — with a holiday twist of cranberries, and a lovely crispy crunchy topping. Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Nourishing Christmas Pudding In The Instant Pot

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

An Instant Pot twist on a classic Christmas favorite! If you’ve never attempted a Christmas pudding, now’s the time! Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Cake In The Instant Pot

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

From melting the chocolate to baking the cake, every step of this gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free chocolate cake happens right in the Instant Pot! Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Instant Pot New York Cheesecake

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Rich and satisfying, perfect in its simplicity, classic New York cheesecake is made simply and quickly (and in just 25 minutes!) in the Instant Pot. Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Instant Pot Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

The secret to this easy, moist, and healthy lemon cake is the pressure cooker! You’ll love this from-scratch Instant Pot Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake recipe! Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Easy Instant Pot Chocolate Sourdough Cake

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Our recipe for sourdough chocolate cake is one of our most popular recipes ever. So of course, Wardee had to see if it would work in her Instant Pot… the result is amazing! The best chocolate cake ever — now in the Instant Pot! Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Instant Pot Lemon Pudding Cups {for school lunches, picnics, & more!}

Real Food Instant Pot Desserts (whole foods only!) | Just when you think you've found a healthy dessert recipe, you find it's corrupted with a processed ingredient or 2. You know how to substitute, but you just don't want to. So we've found these Real Food Instant Pot desserts! The hardest part? Deciding which one to try first! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

These Instant Pot lemon pudding cups cook right in their serving jars — no need to transfer or dirty more dishes. Once they’re set, simply put them into a lunchbox, pack them in a picnic basket, or toss one into your purse for a quick snack or dessert on the go! Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.

Looking for more real food recipes? Try 45 Real Food Copycat Recipes (Olive Garden, Chopotle & more!), 11 Surprising Things You Can Make In The Instant Pot, and 47 Recipes For A Happy Instant Pot Thanksgiving & Christmas {pressure cooker, too!}

Have you had trouble finding Real Food Instant Pot desserts? Which one of these do you want to try first?

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About Lindsey Dietz

Native Texans, Lindsey and her family now live in the northern Minnesota wilderness on their dream property, where they are attempting to raise chickens and a few of their own veggies. In her free time, she enjoys food photography, flipping through cookbooks, and tackling home improvement projects. She also serves on the board of her local food co-op. Lindsey has dedicated much of her time over the past several years to unlearning conventional practices and implementing Traditional foods and natural remedies in her home. This has radically changed her and her family's health. Lindsey now loves to share her knowledge and recipes through her blog All The Nourishing Things and her eBooks: Nourishing No-Bake Treats and Sweet Without Sugar.

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