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Photo: Photography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly Rabikis

Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon Sugar

Each of these recipes includesat least three grams of fiber per serving—or about 10% of your daily suggested intake—fora filling treatthat will help you hit your nutritional goals. Satisfying your sweet tooth can be a part of a healthy eating pattern, and these recipes will help you find the perfect dessert for you. With recipes like our Individual Strawberry Shortcakes and Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon Sugar on the menu, everyone will be saving room for dessert.

01of 172-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice CreamView RecipeWhir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.

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2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

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Whir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.

02of 17Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon SugarView RecipePhotography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly RabikisToasted pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon combine in a crunchy, nutty topping for these apples. Smashing the fruit helps create a crispy edge. Serve these apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon Sugar

Photography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly Rabikis

Toasted pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon combine in a crunchy, nutty topping for these apples. Smashing the fruit helps create a crispy edge. Serve these apples warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

03of 17Pear CobblerView RecipeA pear cobbler is a crowd-pleasing dessert that highlights one of fall’s sweetest fruits. Cinnamon, ginger and cardamom give this pear cobbler a sophisticated twist for a quick and easy homemade dessert.

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Pear Cobbler

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A pear cobbler is a crowd-pleasing dessert that highlights one of fall’s sweetest fruits. Cinnamon, ginger and cardamom give this pear cobbler a sophisticated twist for a quick and easy homemade dessert.

04of 17Peach-Blueberry PieView RecipeSweet summer peaches and blueberries shine in this peach-blueberry pie recipe. While they can’t compete with fresh fruit, thawed frozen peaches and blueberries can be used in a pinch. Just be sure to add more cornstarch (up to double the amount if you’re using all frozen fruit) to soak up the extra liquid.

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Peach-Blueberry Pie

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Sweet summer peaches and blueberries shine in this peach-blueberry pie recipe. While they can’t compete with fresh fruit, thawed frozen peaches and blueberries can be used in a pinch. Just be sure to add more cornstarch (up to double the amount if you’re using all frozen fruit) to soak up the extra liquid.

05of 17Walnut Spice Cake with Butterscotch PearsView RecipeBrittany ConerlyMimi Williams, a Los Angeles-based vegan chef, grew up baking with her mom and came to appreciate the nurturing aspect of it. This comforting cake—fragrant with warm spices and topped with caramelized pears and coconut cream—is lick-your-plate good.

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Walnut Spice Cake with Butterscotch Pears

Brittany Conerly

Walnut Spice Cake with Butterscotch Pears

Mimi Williams, a Los Angeles-based vegan chef, grew up baking with her mom and came to appreciate the nurturing aspect of it. This comforting cake—fragrant with warm spices and topped with caramelized pears and coconut cream—is lick-your-plate good.

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Individual Strawberry Shortcakes

Leigh Beisch

Strawberry Shortcakes

07of 17Cherry-Pineapple Dump CakeView RecipePhotographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth BlackburnThis fruity cherry-pineapple dump cake has a delightful balance between tart and sweet flavors. Frozen cherries are the star here and add sweetness without going overboard. Pineapple adds tropical notes.

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Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake

Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn

Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake

This fruity cherry-pineapple dump cake has a delightful balance between tart and sweet flavors. Frozen cherries are the star here and add sweetness without going overboard. Pineapple adds tropical notes.

08of 17Blackberry & Blueberry Cake BarsView RecipeThese incredibly easy-to-make cake bars get a touch of sparkle and crunch from a sprinkle of turbinado sugar over the top. If you use frozen berries, thaw and pat them dry before topping the batter with them.

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Blackberry & Blueberry Cake Bars

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These incredibly easy-to-make cake bars get a touch of sparkle and crunch from a sprinkle of turbinado sugar over the top. If you use frozen berries, thaw and pat them dry before topping the batter with them.

09of 17Easy Cherry CobblerView RecipePhotographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth BlackburnThe topping in this easy cherry cobbler is crunchy and buttery while the filling showcases sweet juicy cherries. This cobbler comes together in a flash and would make the perfect last-minute dessert.

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Easy Cherry Cobbler

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The topping in this easy cherry cobbler is crunchy and buttery while the filling showcases sweet juicy cherries. This cobbler comes together in a flash and would make the perfect last-minute dessert.

10of 17Mocha Yogurt & Raspberry ParfaitsView RecipeJason DonnellyThese individual yogurt parfaits are layered with chocolate cookies and raspberries for a sweet treat. A touch of maple syrup balances the tangy flavor of the Greek yogurt.

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Mocha Yogurt & Raspberry Parfaits

Jason Donnelly

Mocha Yogurt & Raspberry Parfaits

These individual yogurt parfaits are layered with chocolate cookies and raspberries for a sweet treat. A touch of maple syrup balances the tangy flavor of the Greek yogurt.

11of 17Rhubarb-Strawberry GaletteView RecipeStrawberries and rhubarb are a classic springtime combo, but you could use cherries or apricots if you prefer. Baking this pretty galette on a heated surface like a baking stone creates a crisp, sturdy bottom.

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Rhubarb-Strawberry Galette

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Strawberries and rhubarb are a classic springtime combo, but you could use cherries or apricots if you prefer. Baking this pretty galette on a heated surface like a baking stone creates a crisp, sturdy bottom.

12of 17Tart Cherry Nice CreamView RecipeAndrea MathisThis easy vegan tart cherry nice cream—made from only a few simple ingredients—is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and also deliver a boost of melatonin that may help you get a more restful night’s sleep.

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Tart Cherry Nice Cream

Andrea Mathis

Tart Cherry Nice Cream

This easy vegan tart cherry nice cream—made from only a few simple ingredients—is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and also deliver a boost of melatonin that may help you get a more restful night’s sleep.

13of 17Raspberry Swirl BrowniesView RecipeThe VoorhesCocoa and pureed raspberries add natural sweetness to these pretty brownies, allowing us to cut back on the added sugar.

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Raspberry Swirl Brownies

The Voorhes

Raspberry Swirl Brownies

Cocoa and pureed raspberries add natural sweetness to these pretty brownies, allowing us to cut back on the added sugar.

14of 17Banana Pudding ParfaitsView RecipeAndrea MathisThese individual banana puddings contain all of those delicious traditional banana pudding flavors in a healthy little parfait package. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.

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Banana Pudding Parfaits

Mini Banana Pudding Parfaits

These individual banana puddings contain all of those delicious traditional banana pudding flavors in a healthy little parfait package. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.

15of 17Apple Pie CakeView RecipeThis easy apple pie cake, with a layer of tender apples cooked with brown sugar and cinnamon and topped with a crunchy oat streusel, is perfect as a fall dessert, or for breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea.

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Apple Pie Cake

Apple Pie Cake

This easy apple pie cake, with a layer of tender apples cooked with brown sugar and cinnamon and topped with a crunchy oat streusel, is perfect as a fall dessert, or for breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea.

16of 17Strawberry CobblerView RecipeIn-season strawberries shine in this simple strawberry cobbler recipe. The biscuits on top are light and fluffy, with crispy tops and hint of sweetness. This strawberry cobbler creates the perfect amount of sauce for serving with vanilla ice cream.

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Strawberry Cobbler

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In-season strawberries shine in this simple strawberry cobbler recipe. The biscuits on top are light and fluffy, with crispy tops and hint of sweetness. This strawberry cobbler creates the perfect amount of sauce for serving with vanilla ice cream.

17of 17Pear Custard PieView RecipeA velvety, light custard surrounds ripe pears in this healthy pear pie recipe. Serve with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream.

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Pear Custard Pie

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A velvety, light custard surrounds ripe pears in this healthy pear pie recipe. Serve with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream.

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