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Chronic inflammation can cause you to experience somepesky symptomslike low energy levels, digestive issues and mental fog. Luckily, what you eat can help you lower thechronic inflammationin your body—and dessert is no exception! We created these mouthwatering dishes with some of the bestanti-inflammatory foodslike berries, nuts andwhole grainsto help you combat those symptoms. Plus, they boast four- and five-star ratings from the real home cooks who have made them. Try refreshing recipes like our Lemon-Blueberry Poke Cake and Oatmeal Cookie Fruit Pizza for a delectable treat you’ll want to make on repeat.
01of 18Lemon-Blueberry Poke CakeView RecipeJacob FoxThis lemon-blueberry poke cake is tender and light. Holes are poked into the cake after baking to let the tangy-sweet glaze seep in.
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Lemon-Blueberry Poke Cake
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Jacob Fox
This lemon-blueberry poke cake is tender and light. Holes are poked into the cake after baking to let the tangy-sweet glaze seep in.
02of 18Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt BarkView RecipeGreek yogurt gets studded with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips then frozen so you can break it into chunks just like chocolate bark (but healthier!). This colorful snack is perfect for kids and adults alike.
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Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark
Greek yogurt gets studded with fresh strawberries and chocolate chips then frozen so you can break it into chunks just like chocolate bark (but healthier!). This colorful snack is perfect for kids and adults alike.
03of 18Lemon-Blueberry Nice CreamView RecipeBrie PassanoNice cream is for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. This dairy- and lactose-free, no-added-sugar version requires only five ingredients, including cold water, and comes together as fast as the blades in your food processor can spin. It’s bright with blueberries and creamy from bananas, making it a simple and easy dessert with a good dose of dietary fiber—how much more can you ask from a delicious frozen summer dessert?
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Lemon-Blueberry Nice Cream
Brie Passano
Nice cream is for everyone, regardless of dietary restrictions. This dairy- and lactose-free, no-added-sugar version requires only five ingredients, including cold water, and comes together as fast as the blades in your food processor can spin. It’s bright with blueberries and creamy from bananas, making it a simple and easy dessert with a good dose of dietary fiber—how much more can you ask from a delicious frozen summer dessert?
04of 18Oatmeal Cookie Fruit PizzaView RecipeThis classic fruit pizza recipe starts with a giant oatmeal cookie that’s topped with a cream cheese-yogurt sauce plus berry and kiwi slices for a fun, colorful dessert pizza. The crowd-pleasing lightened-up dessert will be the first to go at your next potluck or barbecue.
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Oatmeal Cookie Fruit Pizza
This classic fruit pizza recipe starts with a giant oatmeal cookie that’s topped with a cream cheese-yogurt sauce plus berry and kiwi slices for a fun, colorful dessert pizza. The crowd-pleasing lightened-up dessert will be the first to go at your next potluck or barbecue.
05of 18Apple Coffee CakeView RecipeApples lend their sweet-tart flavor to this warm and comforting apple coffee cake. The nutty oat and pecan filling in the middle of the cake also acts as a crispy topping that’s drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Apple Coffee Cake
Apples lend their sweet-tart flavor to this warm and comforting apple coffee cake. The nutty oat and pecan filling in the middle of the cake also acts as a crispy topping that’s drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze.
06of 18Naturally Red Velvet DoughnutsView RecipeCake batters require a lot of food coloring or they end up looking faded. For these un-fried doughnuts, we use both sweet red beets and powdered freeze-dried pomegranate arils to deliver a rich, natural red color along with bonus antioxidants and fiber.
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Naturally Red Velvet Doughnuts
Cake batters require a lot of food coloring or they end up looking faded. For these un-fried doughnuts, we use both sweet red beets and powdered freeze-dried pomegranate arils to deliver a rich, natural red color along with bonus antioxidants and fiber.
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Chocolate Rye Babka
Brittany Conerly
08of 18Apple Crisp with CranberriesView RecipeSticking to its food-waste mission, L.A. Kitchen created this dessert to work with almost any fruit you have on hand. We’ve done it here with pears and apples, but you can use berries or even tropical fruits instead. The addition of dried fruit adds a concentrated hit of flavor you won’t get from fresh alone.
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Apple Crisp with Cranberries
Sticking to its food-waste mission, L.A. Kitchen created this dessert to work with almost any fruit you have on hand. We’ve done it here with pears and apples, but you can use berries or even tropical fruits instead. The addition of dried fruit adds a concentrated hit of flavor you won’t get from fresh alone.
09of 18Lemon Frozen Yogurt RipienoView RecipeLemon lovers will enjoy the bright flavor of this creamy, refreshing dessert. To make it extra special, serve it in a frozen lemon cup! You can use the juice from your lemon cups to make the frozen yogurt or keep it on hand to enjoy later.
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Lemon Frozen Yogurt Ripieno
Lemon lovers will enjoy the bright flavor of this creamy, refreshing dessert. To make it extra special, serve it in a frozen lemon cup! You can use the juice from your lemon cups to make the frozen yogurt or keep it on hand to enjoy later.
10of 18Chocolate Nut BarkView RecipeUse your favorite combination of nuts to make this quick and easy chocolate nut bark.
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Chocolate Nut Bark
Use your favorite combination of nuts to make this quick and easy chocolate nut bark.
11of 18Flaky Apple Pie BarsView RecipeJacob FoxGrab your box of puff pastry for these easy and delicious apple pie bars.
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Flaky Apple Pie Bars
Grab your box of puff pastry for these easy and delicious apple pie bars.
12of 18Cherry-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
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.
13of 18Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline SauceView RecipeThe dessert menu at Brigtsen’s restaurant in New Orleans offers “Bread Pudding du Jour,” which changes with the seasons. This sweet potato version plays well during the holidays.
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Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauce
The dessert menu at Brigtsen’s restaurant in New Orleans offers “Bread Pudding du Jour,” which changes with the seasons. This sweet potato version plays well during the holidays.
14of 18Slow-Cooker Cherry CobblerView RecipeWhile you’re focused on every other dish for the backyard barbecue, let the slow cooker make cherry cobbler for a crowd. With frozen fruit, this easy slow-cooker dessert can be made and enjoyed any time of year.
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Slow-Cooker Cherry Cobbler
While you’re focused on every other dish for the backyard barbecue, let the slow cooker make cherry cobbler for a crowd. With frozen fruit, this easy slow-cooker dessert can be made and enjoyed any time of year.
15of 18Berry Chantilly CakeView RecipeIn this beautiful and simple Chantilly cake recipe, fresh berries are layered with whipped cream and delicate sponge cake for a special sweet that’s as well suited for a bridal shower as it is for a birthday or graduation party or other special occasion. Fill and top with any combination of fresh berries.
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Berry Chantilly Cake
In this beautiful and simple Chantilly cake recipe, fresh berries are layered with whipped cream and delicate sponge cake for a special sweet that’s as well suited for a bridal shower as it is for a birthday or graduation party or other special occasion. Fill and top with any combination of fresh berries.
16of 18Plantain Puff PuffsView RecipePhotographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Kay ClarkePlantain puff puffs combine two of San Francisco chef Simileoluwa Adebajo’s favorite things: fried plantains and puff puffs (Nigeria’s nutmeg-scented fried dough). For the best flavor, be sure to use overripe plantains, which will have completely black or mottled black skin.
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Plantain Puff Puffs
Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke
Plantain puff puffs combine two of San Francisco chef Simileoluwa Adebajo’s favorite things: fried plantains and puff puffs (Nigeria’s nutmeg-scented fried dough). For the best flavor, be sure to use overripe plantains, which will have completely black or mottled black skin.
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Peppermint-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark
18of 18Ginger Molasses CookiesView RecipePhotography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia BaylessThe spelt flour in these ginger molasses cookies offers a chewy texture and a nutty flavor that shines with the ginger in this easy holiday cookie recipe.
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Ginger Molasses Cookies
Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ruth BlackBurn / Julia Bayless
The spelt flour in these ginger molasses cookies offers a chewy texture and a nutty flavor that shines with the ginger in this easy holiday cookie recipe.
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