It never hurts to have a little lunch dessert in the middle of the day! Snackable desserts like chocolate chip cookies, mini tarts and cereal bars pack up nicely in a lunch box and double as mid-day mood boosters.

33 Lunch Desserts to Sweeten Up Your Workday

Lemon Bars
Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Mini Blueberry Tarts
Peppermint Patty Recipe
Chocolate Chip Blondies
Berry-Filled Butter Ribbons
Apple-Cinnamon Mini Pies
Cranberry Bog Bars
Orange-Chili Chocolate Cookies
Molasses Cookies
Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars
Cinnamon Chip Chai-Spiced Snickerdoodles
Date-Nut Honey Bars
Nutty Pie-Crust Cookies
Chia Seed Protein Bites
Fruity Cereal Bars
Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies
Nutella Hand Pies
Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies
Candy Bar Brownies
Raspberry White Chocolate Bars
Baki’s Old-World Cookies
Hot Chocolate Cookies
Magic Macaroons
Honey Walnut Delights
Cranberry Port Cookies
Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Creme
Coconut Chocolate Slices
Cranberry Cookies
Behr Track Cookie Bars
Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies
Chocolate Chip Bars
Lunch Desserts FAQ
What is the best dessert for lunch?
The best lunch desserts are sturdy, easy to pack and taste great at room temperature. Cookies, chewy brownies, mini fruit tarts and quickbreads can be kept at room temperature for several days. Refrigerated desserts, like moist lemon bars, cheesecake bites and fruit crisps, like air-fryer apple crisp, should be kept cold, so stash them in your lunchbox with an ice pack.
What are the easiest lunchtime dessert ideas?
The easiest lunch desserts are simple baked goods and no-bake desserts that can be prepped ahead in batches. Rice Krispies treats, soft banana muffins and barks and brittles are all easy to make and hold up well in a lunch bag.
How do I pack a lunch dessert?
Pack your lunch desserts in airtight containers to keep them fresh and protected. Slip parchment paper between layers of cookies or bars to prevent sticking. Sturdy reusable silicone bags or bento boxes also work well for storing treats. For items that require refrigeration or soften in the heat, use an insulated bag or pack them with a small ice pack. If you’re looking to upgrade your lunchtime setup, smart desk lunch products, like insulated containers and leakproof lunch boxes, can make packing and carrying desserts even easier.