Desserts
Quick and Easy Heart-Healthy Snacks
Healthy snacks such as these are an important part of a well-rounded eating plan.
Blueberry Pie
This sunny blueberry pie cuts down on calories with a single crust and some added “flowers” to make a pretty topping. With very little added sugar, this fanciful pie makes it feel like spring is around the corner.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
Peanut butter and dark chocolate make a delicious pair in this healthy snack. Chopped pretzels give this sweet and salty treat a yummy crunch.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares
With protein in every bite, these mini Peanut Butter Oat Squares are the perfect pick-me-up for a midday snack. Four simple ingredients are all it takes to pull together these easy treats. They can be stored for up to 2 weeks so they are ready whenever you want to brighten your day with a healthy…
Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
With only 8 ingredients, these yummy vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies have no flour, no eggs, no added sugar, but they do have delicious flavor. Perfect for a holiday cookie swap, these moist, nutty treats hold up well in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.
Gingerbread Men Cookies
Decorate these yummy gingerbread men however you’d like. They are sure to run off the plate as soon as you serve them!
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Here’s a delicious way to slip some vegetables into a chocolatey baked treat. The zucchini keeps this easy, quick bread moist. Made with almond milk and coconut oil, this vegan treat will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.
Red, White and Blue Berry Tart
A 4th of July celebration isn’t complete without a patriotic red, white and blue dessert. This crustless star-studded berry tart is easy, light and under 150 calories per serving.
Strawberry Ice Cream
You don’t need an ice cream maker for this simple dairy-free ice cream. Dates and orange juice naturally sweeten this paleo ice cream with a coconut cream base.
Ice Cream Sandwiches
These chocolate meringue ice cream sandwiches are light, sweet and low calorie. We use raspberry sorbet for the filling, but fat-free frozen yogurt or fat-free ice cream tastes great too.