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Photo: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee

Chocolate-Cherry Dump Cake

These egg-free desserts will satisfy all of your sweet cravings. From fruity nice creams to chocolate cakes, these dessert dishes are healthy and delicious ways to end your day on a high note. Recipes like our Cherry-Pineapple Dump Cake and Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls are tasty choices that you’ll turn to whenever you need a sweet treat.

01of 22Cherry-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

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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.

02of 22Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough BallsView RecipeMost raw cookie dough isn’t safe to eat, but this recipe for vegan edible cookie dough is designed to be eaten raw. Canned chickpeas and nut butter form the base of this dough, making it healthy too! In this recipe, we roll the dough into little bite-size balls, perfect for snacking. Keep a stash in your freezer for a healthy treat.

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Most raw cookie dough isn’t safe to eat, but this recipe for vegan edible cookie dough is designed to be eaten raw. Canned chickpeas and nut butter form the base of this dough, making it healthy too! In this recipe, we roll the dough into little bite-size balls, perfect for snacking. Keep a stash in your freezer for a healthy treat.

03of 22Strawberry-Mango Nice CreamView RecipeThis creamy strawberry-mango nice cream is a delicious healthy ice cream alternative. It’s all fruit, dairy-free, vegan and contains no added sugar. And this three-ingredient dessert is super-fast and easy to prep. Serve it as a snack or light dessert on the hottest days of the summer–or any time you want a refreshing treat.

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Strawberry-Mango Nice Cream

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This creamy strawberry-mango nice cream is a delicious healthy ice cream alternative. It’s all fruit, dairy-free, vegan and contains no added sugar. And this three-ingredient dessert is super-fast and easy to prep. Serve it as a snack or light dessert on the hottest days of the summer–or any time you want a refreshing treat.

04of 22Chocolate-Cherry Dump CakeView RecipePhotography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali RameeBrewed coffee enhances the rich, fudgy chocolate flavor in this easy dump cake, while cherries add a hint of tartness. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Chocolate-Cherry Dump Cake

Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee

Brewed coffee enhances the rich, fudgy chocolate flavor in this easy dump cake, while cherries add a hint of tartness. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

05of 22Crispy 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

Crispy Smashed Apples with Cinnamon Sugar

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.

06of 22Carob Molasses Cake (Sfouf b' Debs)View RecipeWith all due respect to baklava, we’ve found a new favorite Lebanese dessert. This rich, moist cake is sweetened with carob molasses and has a hit of anise. We may or may not have fought over it in the Test Kitchen.

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Carob Molasses Cake (Sfouf b' Debs)

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With all due respect to baklava, we’ve found a new favorite Lebanese dessert. This rich, moist cake is sweetened with carob molasses and has a hit of anise. We may or may not have fought over it in the Test Kitchen.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Nice Cream

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Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake

Antonis Achilleos

Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake

09of 22Apple 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

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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.

10of 22Easy Peach Cobbler Dump CakeView RecipeThis peach dump cake serves up a fluffy, tender vanilla cake that’s studded with juicy, sweet peaches. This peach cake is so simple it’s sure to become a favorite summertime dessert. Using a box of organic cake mix makes the recipe prep even easier.

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Easy Peach Cobbler Dump Cake

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This peach dump cake serves up a fluffy, tender vanilla cake that’s studded with juicy, sweet peaches. This peach cake is so simple it’s sure to become a favorite summertime dessert. Using a box of organic cake mix makes the recipe prep even easier.

11of 22Orange Creamsicle Nice CreamView RecipeJen CauseyThis light and creamy orange creamsicle nice cream uses coconut cream instead of milk or heavy cream to achieve its silky texture. The subtle coconut flavor blends well with the bright acidity from fresh orange juice.

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Orange Creamsicle Nice Cream

Jen Causey

orange creamsicle nice cream

This light and creamy orange creamsicle nice cream uses coconut cream instead of milk or heavy cream to achieve its silky texture. The subtle coconut flavor blends well with the bright acidity from fresh orange juice.

12of 22Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt BarkView RecipeLightly sweetened 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 or healthy dessert is perfect for kids and adults alike. Use full-fat yogurt to ensure the creamiest bark possible.

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Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark

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Lightly sweetened 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 or healthy dessert is perfect for kids and adults alike. Use full-fat yogurt to ensure the creamiest bark possible.

13of 22No-Sugar-Added Vegan Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeSoft, chewy and no added sugar! Sweeten these classic oatmeal cookies with ripe bananas and raisins or dates. Plus, a touch of nut butter adds lots of flavor and holds the cookies together while keeping them vegan and gluten-free.

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No-Sugar-Added Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

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Soft, chewy and no added sugar! Sweeten these classic oatmeal cookies with ripe bananas and raisins or dates. Plus, a touch of nut butter adds lots of flavor and holds the cookies together while keeping them vegan and gluten-free.

14of 22Pink Lemonade Nice CreamView RecipeSweet, tangy and so refreshing, this is a treat you could enjoy on repeat all summer long. The bananas make it ultra creamy, so it tastes like a cross between sorbet and ice cream. It’s perfect for dessert or a midafternoon snack on a hot day.

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Pink Lemonade Nice Cream

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Sweet, tangy and so refreshing, this is a treat you could enjoy on repeat all summer long. The bananas make it ultra creamy, so it tastes like a cross between sorbet and ice cream. It’s perfect for dessert or a midafternoon snack on a hot day.

15of 22Mug BrownieView RecipeYou might want to keep a copy of this recipe in the pantry beside the cocoa for those moments when you crave a chocolaty treat. Cook this fudgy brownie in a mug in the microwave and it’s ready in less than a minute!

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Mug Brownie

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You might want to keep a copy of this recipe in the pantry beside the cocoa for those moments when you crave a chocolaty treat. Cook this fudgy brownie in a mug in the microwave and it’s ready in less than a minute!

16of 22Fresh Apple SquaresView RecipeOne batch of dough does double duty as both the crust and streusel topping to make one of the easiest desserts around.

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Fresh Apple Squares

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One batch of dough does double duty as both the crust and streusel topping to make one of the easiest desserts around.

17of 22Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter TrufflesView RecipeLooking for a fun cooking project to do with kids? Make chocolate truffles! In this easy vegan dessert recipe, we make a chocolate ganache filling with peanut butter and coconut milk instead of heavy cream. Make chocolate bark with the leftover chocolate and wrap it up together with a few truffles for a beautiful edible gift.

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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

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Looking for a fun cooking project to do with kids? Make chocolate truffles! In this easy vegan dessert recipe, we make a chocolate ganache filling with peanut butter and coconut milk instead of heavy cream. Make chocolate bark with the leftover chocolate and wrap it up together with a few truffles for a beautiful edible gift.

18of 22Vegan CheesecakeView RecipeThis luscious vegan cheesecake nixes the dairy in favor of a filling made with coconut cream, tofu and cashews or macadamia nuts instead of the traditional eggs and cream. Coconut oil and nuts make for a rich-tasting and crunchy crust, so nobody will miss the butter.

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Vegan Cheesecake

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This luscious vegan cheesecake nixes the dairy in favor of a filling made with coconut cream, tofu and cashews or macadamia nuts instead of the traditional eggs and cream. Coconut oil and nuts make for a rich-tasting and crunchy crust, so nobody will miss the butter.

19of 22Lemon-Blueberry Dump CakeView RecipeBrie PassanoGot an extra box of vanilla cake mix? Use it to make this easy blueberry-lemon dump cake! A layer of blueberries bakes with lemon-infused cake on top. With only 10 minutes of active time, this cake is perfect for busy nights or casual get-togethers.

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Lemon-Blueberry Dump Cake

Brie Passano

Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake

Got an extra box of vanilla cake mix? Use it to make this easy blueberry-lemon dump cake! A layer of blueberries bakes with lemon-infused cake on top. With only 10 minutes of active time, this cake is perfect for busy nights or casual get-togethers.

20of 22Apple “Donuts"View RecipeThis so-simple 3-ingredient recipe turns apple slices into “donuts.” Topped with nut butter and coconut, they make a satisfying no-added-sugar dessert or healthy snack.

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Apple “Donuts”

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This so-simple 3-ingredient recipe turns apple slices into “donuts.” Topped with nut butter and coconut, they make a satisfying no-added-sugar dessert or healthy snack.

21of 22Crispy Peanut Butter BallsView RecipeAll you need are four simple ingredients to make healthier crispy peanut butter balls that kids and grownups will love. Make this easy recipe for a bite-size treat, on-the-go snack or easy homemade gift. You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter or even sunflower seed butter if you need a nut-free snack for school.

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Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

Crispy Peanut Butter Balls

All you need are four simple ingredients to make healthier crispy peanut butter balls that kids and grownups will love. Make this easy recipe for a bite-size treat, on-the-go snack or easy homemade gift. You can swap the peanut butter for almond butter or even sunflower seed butter if you need a nut-free snack for school.

22of 22Creamy Chocolate GelatoView RecipeThis ultra-chocolaty, dairy-free Sicilian-style gelato–made without eggs or cream–is relatively lean but still creamy-smooth and flavorful. The coconut milk used for the base gives it a silky, rich mouthfeel and a subtle coconut flavor.

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Creamy Chocolate Gelato

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This ultra-chocolaty, dairy-free Sicilian-style gelato–made without eggs or cream–is relatively lean but still creamy-smooth and flavorful. The coconut milk used for the base gives it a silky, rich mouthfeel and a subtle coconut flavor.

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