15 Reasons To Skip Dinner & Do Dessert Instead!

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15 Reasons To Skip Dinner & Do Dessert Instead!

Have you ever considered skipping dinner and heading straight for dessert? Think about it: those mouthwatering, satisfying treats could easily take center stage at mealtime. There are countless dessert recipes out there just waiting to be discovered, offering not only amazing flavors, but also providing the nutrients you need.

Four glasses of raspberry cheesecake parfait.
Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

Turtle Brownies

A piece of Turtle Brownie with ice cream on a plate.
Turtle Brownies. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Who says you need a three-course meal when you can just have dessert? Our Turtle Brownies are a perfect blend of rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans, making the traditional dinner options seem a bit boring. And let’s not even get started on the kind of flavors these guys bring with them in a single bite.
Get the Recipe: Turtle Brownies

Cranberry Bars

Two squares of cranberry bars on a slate plate.
Cranberry Bars. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

If you’re more of a sweet and tart person like me, you’ll love these Cranberry Bars. Perfect as a sweet treat, with a buttery base and generous amounts of tart cranberries and sweet crumble topping, you’ll want to savor each bite slowly. Who needs dinner when you can dessert all the way?
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Bars

Strawberry Upside Down Cake

Strawberry Upside Down Cake with a slice missing.
Strawberry Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Add a little twist to your meal with our Strawberry Upside Down Cake. Trust me, it’s a refreshing change from your regular dinner. All things good wrapped into one – a tender, golden cake topped with caramelized strawberries. It’s a good thing we’re starting with dessert today!
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Upside Down Cake

Molly Bars

Four pieces of molly bars on a white plate.
Molly Bars. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

Have you ever tried a dessert with peanut butter and marshmallow before? If not, you’re in for a treat with our Molly Bars. They’re so gooey and delicious you’ll want to skip dinner and head straight to these. Crazy, but trust me, they are that good.
Get the Recipe: Molly Bars

Raspberry Crumb Cake

A piece of cranberry crumb cake on a plate.
Raspberry Crumb Cake. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

Get ready to skip dinner because our Raspberry Crumb Cake is so good, you won’t want to eat anything else. It’s moist, soft, and filled with layers of fresh raspberries and crunchy crumbles – all of which combine to give you a dessert that’s simply unforgettable.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Crumb Cake

Yellow Plum Crumble Bars

Yellow plum crumb bars on a black slate.
Yellow Plum Crumble Bars. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

Who knew plum could make a delicious dessert? Our Yellow Plum Crumble Bars prove just that. A layer of ripe, sweet yellow plums sandwiched between buttery crumbs – sounds delicious, right? After the first bite, you might find yourself thinking of making this your meal!
Get the Recipe: Yellow Plum Crumble Bars

Smoked Peaches with Spiced Rum Whipped Cream

Smoked peaches topped with spiced rum whipped cream on a platter.
Smoked Peaches with Spiced Rum Whipped Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

I’m telling you, you’ll be ditching dinner once you taste our Smoked Peaches topped with Spiced Rum Whipped Cream. The sweet and smokey flavors of the peaches paired with the creamy texture of the spiced rum whipped cream is an experience you wouldn’t want to miss out on.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Peaches with Spiced Rum Whipped Cream

White Chocolate Pomegranate Trifle

Four glasses of white chocolate pomegranate trifle on a white brick wall.
White Chocolate Pomegranate Trifle. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Why stick to a routine dinner when you can try something new with our White Chocolate Pomegranate Trifle? Layers of white chocolate cream, fresh pomegranate seeds, and crumbled sponge cake – sounds like an exciting alternative, doesn’t it?
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Pomegranate Trifle

Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Four glasses of raspberry cheesecake parfait.
Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits. Photo credit: Bake What You Love.

Give dinner a sweet twist with our Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits. Each portion comes with creamy cheesecake layers and raspberry compote that promise to leave you wanting more. Who knew dessert could be this exciting?
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

An apple cinnamon roll on a plate with a spoon.
Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Ever found yourself craving both apple pie and cinnamon rolls? Well, Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls hit the spot, combining the best of these two treats into a single delicious dessert. In fact, they’re so comforting and satisfying that you might think about skipping dinner and diving straight into these instead. They bring the warm, inviting flavors of apple pie and the comforting familiarity of cinnamon rolls together. Why think of them just as a dessert when they can be a complete meal in their own right?
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls

Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Chocolate Caramel Cookies.
Chocolate Caramel Cookies. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Here’s a tempting proposition: swap your dinner for our Chocolate Caramel Cookies. That’s right, with these treats, we’re essentially bringing together two of the world’s best flavors–chocolate and caramel–in a tasty mouthful that packs just enough punch to make you forget about dinner. These cookies are so wickedly delicious that even after you’ve had your fill, you’ll still be longing for more. Have you ever thought about how satisfying a sweet treat can actually be? Well, these cookies do a pretty good job of proving it.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Cookies

Brown Butter Apple Blondies

A black plate with Brown Butter Apple Blondie squares with apples on the left and pumpkins on the right side of the table.
Brown Butter Apple Blondies. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Feeling adventurous? Try our Brown Butter Apple Blondies—yes, for dinner. You’ve got a mildly nutty and rich base from the brown butter, and sweet, juicy apple chunks, all in one blondie. Sound like a meal yet? One bite of these blondies is enough to make you question why you’ve adhered to traditional meals for so long. It’s a dessert that breaks the mold, a game changer in its own right – as filling as a main course yet far more satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Apple Blondies

Triple Ginger Cake

A plate with four squares of triple ginger cake bars on it.
Triple Ginger Cake. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

When it comes to desserts that could readily replace your dinner, Triple Ginger Cake fares pretty well. This is no shrinking violet—ginger takes center stage, backed up by other spices that together strike a nice balance and avoid being overpowering. Is it possible for a cake to completely replace a meal? To answer that question, check out this cake. The taste just gets better with every bite, making traditional meals seem redundant.
Get the Recipe: Triple Ginger Cake

Pumpkin Chocolate Cake

Pumpkin Chocolate Cake on a white circular plate with gold rim.
Pumpkin Chocolate Cake. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

One taste of this Pumpkin Chocolate Cake might convince you to put dinner on hold. Velvety smooth chocolate and hearty pumpkin come together to create a unique blend of flavors. Picture yourself swapping your conventional dinner with this. Surprised? This dessert is bound to surprise and delight anyone who tries it. It’s satisfying, hearty, and can easily serve as a meal in its own right.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Cake

Mango Curd

A jar of mango curd next to a mango and a mint leaf.
Mango Curd. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Consider replacing your dinner tonight with Mango Curd. Now, it’s not a typical dessert; rather, it’s uniquely tangy, thanks to those ripe mangoes, yet it’s also rich and silky. This curd provides an experience that you won’t find in most traditional dinners. Feel a tropical breeze with every bite, all while getting full enough to not miss your regular dinner. Exciting, isn’t it?
Get the Recipe: Mango Curd

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