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Photo: Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe Dickey
Simple has never been more delicious than with these delectable dessert recipes. In just three steps or less, you can enjoy a no-bake treat as a midday snack or even whip up some fruity nice cream as a perfect way to end the night. Try recipes like our Low-Carb Blueberry Muffins and Pineapple Nice Cream, and you’re sure to keep these refreshing desserts regularly stocked in your kitchen.When stored properly, you can enjoy many of these recipes for up to 3 days or more. Generally,baked goodscan be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. However, anything with fruit, whipped cream or cream cheese frosting must be refrigerated. Ice cream or nice cream should be stored in the freezer and can be good for up to 3 months, but it’s best enjoyed within the first week of being made. The longer it’s in the freezer, the more chance of freezer burn.
Simple has never been more delicious than with these delectable dessert recipes. In just three steps or less, you can enjoy a no-bake treat as a midday snack or even whip up some fruity nice cream as a perfect way to end the night. Try recipes like our Low-Carb Blueberry Muffins and Pineapple Nice Cream, and you’re sure to keep these refreshing desserts regularly stocked in your kitchen.
When stored properly, you can enjoy many of these recipes for up to 3 days or more. Generally,baked goodscan be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. However, anything with fruit, whipped cream or cream cheese frosting must be refrigerated. Ice cream or nice cream should be stored in the freezer and can be good for up to 3 months, but it’s best enjoyed within the first week of being made. The longer it’s in the freezer, the more chance of freezer burn.
01of 23Low-Carb Blueberry MuffinsView RecipeJust because you’re watching carbs doesn’t mean you can’t have the classic breakfast pastry. In place of all-purpose flour, nutty almond and coconut flours make these muffins fluffy while slashing carbs. A bit of brown sugar blunts the tartness of fresh blueberries. Make these ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast for the week.
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Low-Carb Blueberry Muffins
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Just because you’re watching carbs doesn’t mean you can’t have the classic breakfast pastry. In place of all-purpose flour, nutty almond and coconut flours make these muffins fluffy while slashing carbs. A bit of brown sugar blunts the tartness of fresh blueberries. Make these ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast for the week.
02of 23One-Bowl Chocolate CakeView RecipeThis easy-to-make chocolate cake is dark, moist and rich, and it’s made with healthful canola oil and whole-wheat flour. Plus, it only dirties one bowl! It’s not quite as easy as boxed cake mix, but our simple 3-step recipe gives you an entirely homemade cake in about an hour.
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One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
This easy-to-make chocolate cake is dark, moist and rich, and it’s made with healthful canola oil and whole-wheat flour. Plus, it only dirties one bowl! It’s not quite as easy as boxed cake mix, but our simple 3-step recipe gives you an entirely homemade cake in about an hour.
03of 23You’ll Want to Make This Peach Crisp Recipe All Summer LongView RecipePhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe DickeySweet summer peaches star in this easy peach crisp. The crunchy topping adds nutty flavor and texture to juicy peach filling. When peaches are out of season, you can use frozen peaches instead. Be sure to let them thaw completely before using.
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You’ll Want to Make This Peach Crisp Recipe All Summer Long
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe Dickey
Sweet summer peaches star in this easy peach crisp. The crunchy topping adds nutty flavor and texture to juicy peach filling. When peaches are out of season, you can use frozen peaches instead. Be sure to let them thaw completely before using.
04of 233-Ingredient Chocolate & Almond Butter DatesView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleThese stuffed dates can be an easy dessert or snack when you’re craving something sweet. We love the mild flavor of almond butter, but natural peanut butter would be a nice substitute. A flaky sea salt like Maldon elevates the flavor. Be sure to sprinkle the salt over the dates before the chocolate has set.
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3-Ingredient Chocolate & Almond Butter Dates
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
These stuffed dates can be an easy dessert or snack when you’re craving something sweet. We love the mild flavor of almond butter, but natural peanut butter would be a nice substitute. A flaky sea salt like Maldon elevates the flavor. Be sure to sprinkle the salt over the dates before the chocolate has set.
05of 23Strawberry-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.
06of 23Whipped Frozen LemonadeView RecipeWhipped frozen lemonade combines the creaminess of a milkshake with the thirst-quenching tanginess of freshly squeezed lemonade for an incredibly refreshing treat. And this simple frozen lemonade treat comes together with just four ingredients and a blender. You can use light coconut milk or refrigerated coconut milk in place of full-fat coconut milk, though the end result won’t be as rich and creamy.
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Whipped Frozen Lemonade
Whipped frozen lemonade combines the creaminess of a milkshake with the thirst-quenching tanginess of freshly squeezed lemonade for an incredibly refreshing treat. And this simple frozen lemonade treat comes together with just four ingredients and a blender. You can use light coconut milk or refrigerated coconut milk in place of full-fat coconut milk, though the end result won’t be as rich and creamy.
07of 23Pineapple Nice CreamView RecipeAll-fruit, dairy-free and with no added sugar—these are the hallmarks of nice cream, a healthy alternative to ice cream. This pineapple nice cream has tropical flavors, thanks to a hit of mango and lime. It takes just minutes to make this naturally sweet frozen dessert in the food processor or a blender. Enjoy it alone, or top with fresh fruit and toasted coconut.
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Pineapple Nice Cream
All-fruit, dairy-free and with no added sugar—these are the hallmarks of nice cream, a healthy alternative to ice cream. This pineapple nice cream has tropical flavors, thanks to a hit of mango and lime. It takes just minutes to make this naturally sweet frozen dessert in the food processor or a blender. Enjoy it alone, or top with fresh fruit and toasted coconut.
08of 23No-Bake Cherry CheesecakeView RecipeThis no-bake cherry cheesecake is an easy summertime treat. This no-bake cheesecake recipe has omega-3-rich walnuts in the graham cracker crust and uses nonfat Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese in the filling to keep saturated fat in check. If you want a bright red topping, use sour cherries. Sweet cherries give it a more purple hue. To make gluten-free no-bake cherry cheesecake, use gluten-free graham crackers.
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No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
This no-bake cherry cheesecake is an easy summertime treat. This no-bake cheesecake recipe has omega-3-rich walnuts in the graham cracker crust and uses nonfat Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese in the filling to keep saturated fat in check. If you want a bright red topping, use sour cherries. Sweet cherries give it a more purple hue. To make gluten-free no-bake cherry cheesecake, use gluten-free graham crackers.
09of 23Chocolate Zucchini BreadView RecipePhotogrpaher: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Chelsea ZimmerThis simple chocolate zucchini bread recipe is rich and chocolaty with pools of molten chocolate chips on top. The subtle sweetness makes it perfect for breakfast or snack served with vanilla Greek-style yogurt and raspberries.
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Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Photogrpaher: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
This simple chocolate zucchini bread recipe is rich and chocolaty with pools of molten chocolate chips on top. The subtle sweetness makes it perfect for breakfast or snack served with vanilla Greek-style yogurt and raspberries.
10of 23Strawberry Nice CreamView RecipeJennifer CauseyThis luscious strawberry nice cream is a wonderful healthy ice cream alternative. It’s all fruit, dairy-free, vegan and contains no added sugar, but is bursting with sweet berry flavor. And it takes just minutes to whip up this easy healthy dessert in a food processor if you freeze the fruit ahead. While you’ll get the best flavor from fresh berries, if you don’t have them on hand, feel free to use store-bought frozen fruit in this recipe. Serve the nice cream on its own or top it with more fresh berries for a refreshing summer treat.
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Strawberry Nice Cream
Jennifer Causey
This luscious strawberry nice cream is a wonderful healthy ice cream alternative. It’s all fruit, dairy-free, vegan and contains no added sugar, but is bursting with sweet berry flavor. And it takes just minutes to whip up this easy healthy dessert in a food processor if you freeze the fruit ahead. While you’ll get the best flavor from fresh berries, if you don’t have them on hand, feel free to use store-bought frozen fruit in this recipe. Serve the nice cream on its own or top it with more fresh berries for a refreshing summer treat.
11of 23Pumpkin-Oatmeal MuffinsView RecipeThese healthy pumpkin-oatmeal muffins will get you in the mood for fall. Sprinkling the muffins with pecans adds a nutty crunch to every bite. Serve them for breakfast or as a grab-and-go snack.
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Pumpkin-Oatmeal Muffins
These healthy pumpkin-oatmeal muffins will get you in the mood for fall. Sprinkling the muffins with pecans adds a nutty crunch to every bite. Serve them for breakfast or as a grab-and-go snack.
12of 23No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate CookiesView RecipeCreamy natural peanut butter and chocolate team up in these easy and healthy no-bake cookies! Whip up a batch for after-school snacks, dessert or anytime your sweet tooth comes calling.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
Creamy natural peanut butter and chocolate team up in these easy and healthy no-bake cookies! Whip up a batch for after-school snacks, dessert or anytime your sweet tooth comes calling.
13of 23Apple-Pie Baked OatsView RecipeCasey BarberSlices of these apple-pie baked oats make a great snack or midday pick-me-up, with an added energy boost coming from vanilla protein powder. If you individually wrap the slices, they make an excellent grab-and-go breakfast. Servings may also be reheated in a toaster oven or microwave.
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Apple-Pie Baked Oats
Casey Barber
Slices of these apple-pie baked oats make a great snack or midday pick-me-up, with an added energy boost coming from vanilla protein powder. If you individually wrap the slices, they make an excellent grab-and-go breakfast. Servings may also be reheated in a toaster oven or microwave.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
15of 23Classic Fudge-Walnut BrowniesView RecipeOxmoor HouseThese fudge-walnut brownies are so delicious, you won’t believe that they’re lower in fat than traditional brownies. To ensure a nice fudgy texture, take care not to overbake. Large chocolate chunks create big pockets of melty chocolate in the brownies, but you can always substitute chocolate chips.
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Classic Fudge-Walnut Brownies
Oxmoor House
These fudge-walnut brownies are so delicious, you won’t believe that they’re lower in fat than traditional brownies. To ensure a nice fudgy texture, take care not to overbake. Large chocolate chunks create big pockets of melty chocolate in the brownies, but you can always substitute chocolate chips.
16of 23Citrus Salad with Pomegranate & MintView RecipeBrittany ConerlyThis citrus salad, made with grapefruit, tangerines and navel and blood oranges, is equally at home as part of your brunch spread or served as a refreshing low-sugar dessert. A sprinkle of orange blossom water gives it a heady fragrance.
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Citrus Salad with Pomegranate & Mint
Brittany Conerly
This citrus salad, made with grapefruit, tangerines and navel and blood oranges, is equally at home as part of your brunch spread or served as a refreshing low-sugar dessert. A sprinkle of orange blossom water gives it a heady fragrance.
17of 23Apple CrispView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer WendorfKeeping the peel on the apple gives a bit of texture and color to this apple crisp recipe. A topping made from oats and pecans adds nuttiness. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
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Apple Crisp
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Keeping the peel on the apple gives a bit of texture and color to this apple crisp recipe. A topping made from oats and pecans adds nuttiness. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
18of 23Coconut-Cream Fruit SaladView RecipePhotographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanDragon fruit, kiwi, watermelon, pineapple, papaya and mango all feature in this colorful fruit salad, but you can easily swap in your preferred fruits. You can use either white- or purple-flesh dragon fruit—just be careful with the latter as the juice can leave stains. A zingy dressing made from lime and ginger completes the dish.
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Coconut-Cream Fruit Salad
Photographer: Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Ana Kelley, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
Dragon fruit, kiwi, watermelon, pineapple, papaya and mango all feature in this colorful fruit salad, but you can easily swap in your preferred fruits. You can use either white- or purple-flesh dragon fruit—just be careful with the latter as the juice can leave stains. A zingy dressing made from lime and ginger completes the dish.
19of 23Low-Sugar Strawberry Rhubarb CrispView RecipeSara HaasRhubarb and strawberries are signs of spring in much of the United States. Rosy rhubarb is technically a vegetable, but it’s quite tart, making it a bit more at home in the sweet kitchen. Strawberries share the same season and temper rhubarb’s astringency, making the duo a classic pairing.
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Low-Sugar Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Sara Haas
Rhubarb and strawberries are signs of spring in much of the United States. Rosy rhubarb is technically a vegetable, but it’s quite tart, making it a bit more at home in the sweet kitchen. Strawberries share the same season and temper rhubarb’s astringency, making the duo a classic pairing.
20of 23Cranberry-Coconut Oatmeal CookiesView RecipeBrittany ConerlyIn this installment of Diaspora Dining,Jessica B. Harris' series on foods of the African diaspora, the author and historian rings in some changes to the Christmas traditions of her own childhood.
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Cranberry-Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
In this installment of Diaspora Dining,Jessica B. Harris' series on foods of the African diaspora, the author and historian rings in some changes to the Christmas traditions of her own childhood.
21of 235-Ingredient Chocolate-Peanut Butter Nice Cream SandwichesView RecipePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman"Nice cream" is a nondairy alternative to ice cream that uses frozen bananas whirled in a blender to achieve a creamy texture. Natural peanut butter helps keep the mixture soft and adds a nutty flavor to complement the chocolate. If the mixture becomes too loose to spread, pop it back in the freezer to let it firm up again before continuing.
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5-Ingredient Chocolate-Peanut Butter Nice Cream Sandwiches
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman
“Nice cream” is a nondairy alternative to ice cream that uses frozen bananas whirled in a blender to achieve a creamy texture. Natural peanut butter helps keep the mixture soft and adds a nutty flavor to complement the chocolate. If the mixture becomes too loose to spread, pop it back in the freezer to let it firm up again before continuing.
22of 232-Ingredient Banana Bread CookiesView RecipeJennifer CauseyTo create these cookies, all you need are a few overripe bananas and some old-fashioned oats. When combined, they bake into soft, chewy cookies that are especially delicious when warm—and will fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of banana bread. If you’re OK with just a few more ingredients, try tossing in some chocolate chips, raisins, a spoonful of peanut butter or a handful of nuts.
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2-Ingredient Banana Bread Cookies
To create these cookies, all you need are a few overripe bananas and some old-fashioned oats. When combined, they bake into soft, chewy cookies that are especially delicious when warm—and will fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of banana bread. If you’re OK with just a few more ingredients, try tossing in some chocolate chips, raisins, a spoonful of peanut butter or a handful of nuts.
23of 23Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Ice CreamView RecipePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth BlackburnChocolate protein powder adds staying power to this tasty protein ice cream. Maple syrup lends a touch of sweetness, while peanut butter powder provides nuttiness for a flavorful sweet treat. Toppings like cacao nibs and crushed peanuts provide a satisfying crunch.
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Chocolate protein powder adds staying power to this tasty protein ice cream. Maple syrup lends a touch of sweetness, while peanut butter powder provides nuttiness for a flavorful sweet treat. Toppings like cacao nibs and crushed peanuts provide a satisfying crunch.
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