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Walking Desserts: Sweet Treats You Can Enjoy Anywhere


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 walking desserts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Walking Desserts are portable, no-mess treats served in cups or bags—perfect for parties, picnics, and on-the-go cravings. Just layer sweet ingredients and enjoy with a spoon while you walk!


Ingredients

Scale

— Choose a Base —

Crushed cookies (Oreos, graham crackers, vanilla wafers)

Mini brownies or cake cubes

Churro bites or donut holes

— Fillings & Layers —

Pudding (vanilla, chocolate, or banana)

Whipped cream or Cool Whip

Fresh fruit (berries, bananas, diced apples)

Chocolate chips, sprinkles, or crushed candy bars

Mini marshmallows or caramel drizzle

— Containers —

8 clear plastic cups or small resealable bags

Plastic spoons


Instructions

1. Prepare all your ingredients and lay them out in a topping bar or assembly station.

2. Choose a base (cookies, brownies, cake) and add 2–3 spoonfuls to the bottom of each cup or bag.

3. Layer with pudding, whipped cream, and fruits.

4. Add a second layer of base and more toppings.

5. Finish with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of caramel.

6. Insert spoon into each and serve immediately or chill until ready.

Notes

Customize with any sweet combo you love—s’mores, banana pudding, or red velvet.

Perfect for kids’ parties, outdoor events, or DIY dessert bars.

Keep chilled if using dairy-based fillings.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: walking desserts, portable treats, layered sweets, dessert cups, party snacks