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21 Super Easy Healthy Dessert Ideas That You Can Eat Every Day

Did you know that your teeth do not need to hurt or fall off just because you indulge in something sweet? For many years, I didn’t either! But now I know, you can eat your sweets, keep your teeth, your health and maintain a healthy weight! I’ve been making many healthier treats this year and I wanted to round up a few of my favorite healthy dessert ideas that you can make during Christmas time and even in January! These easy dessert recipes are great snacks as they’re low in calories, most of them are kid-friendly, some are no-bake and all of them nutritious!

Easy No-Bake Dessert Ideas

5-Ingredient Chocolate Rice Cake Bars

If you’re a big fan of the peanut butter and chocolate combo, like I am, this is probably going to become one of your go-to snacks. It’s made with 6 ingredients (if we count salt) – brown rice cakes, peanut butter, dark chocolate, almond flour, salt and coconut oil. Recipe here .

Philadelphia No Bake Cheesecake

These mini no bake cheesecakes are so good and made with only 6 ingredients. They happen to be healthier, since the crust is made with oats, cinnamon, honey and coconut oil, so if you’re craving cheesecake – you need to try these. The recipe is here .

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Got some honey, peanut butter, almond and coconut flour? Then you can make these absolutely delicious no bake peanut butter cookies. They’re currently my favorite treat! Recipe here .

3-Ingredient healthy ice cream

You only need a blender to make this delicious super healthy ice cream at home! The recipe is here .

Amazing Healthy Pumpkin Pancake Cake

I know this doesn’t look impressive, it doesn’t look like anything really, but it’s so, so delicious. This is a pancake cake – which means there’s no baking, but you’ll need to make some pancakes, rip them apart and then layer with some delicious cream cheese frosting. This particular cake is made with pumpkin pancakes and it’s just amazing.

10-Minute Chocolate Cookies

Another very easy peanut butter chocolate recipe! These cookies are made with oats, peanut butter, dark chocolate and nuts and you can make them in 10 minutes! Recipe here .

Easy Mini Cheesecakes

If you’re craving cheesecake, you can easily make a healthier version using cream cheese, honey and vanilla for the filling and some nuts and seeds for the crust. Less sugar and more nutrients…To make this one lower in fat and higher in protein I actually used cottage cheese instead of Philadelphia, but the regular cream cheese would be creamier. Recipe here .\

Almond Butter Chocolate Bites

And one more variation of nut butter with chocolate. Can never get enough of those. The recipe for these chocolate bites is here .

Healthy Butternut Squash Pie

If baking a pie is not your thing, you can make this easy butternut squash pie without baking! It’s creamy, delicious but also vegan and gluten-free. You can use butternut squash or pumpkin puree to make the filling. The crust is made with nuts and coconut, all you need to do is blend the ingredients, layer and put in the fridge! Recipe here .

Easy Yogurt Bark

The final option to make a no bake dessert is this simple, light and delicious yogurt bark with vanilla and berries. The recipe is here .

Flourless Healthy Desserts

Banana Oatmeal Bread

Super easy, super quick and delicious banana bread made with no flour, but quick oats. Recipe here .

Almond Butter Oatmeal Blondies

Seriously, these blondies are so good! I keep making them almost every week. And you don’t even need a blender here. You can use almond, peanut or any nut butter in this recipe. You can find the instructions here .

Easy Apple Crumble Pie

If you’re craving apple pie and apple crisp all in one, but with a healthier twist – you’ll love this oatmeal crust apple crumble pie. It’s perfect on its own, but even a bit better with some ice cream on top. The recipe is here .

Oatmeal Chocolate Cake

This oatmeal chocolate cake is super easy to make and absolutely delicious! You can even have it for breakfast! Recipe is here .

Pumpkin Muffins With Cream Cheese

Another super delicious flourless pumpkin dessert made with quick oats and no flour! Recipe here .

Peanut Butter Chickpea Blondies

I know everyone says the same, but these really don’t taste like chickpeas. Super easy to make and really good. Recipe here .

Oatmeal Crumble Plum Pie

The crust for this pie is made with oats, nuts, dates, coconut oil and cinnamon. The filling – ripe plums and coconut oil. So simple, yet so delicious! The recipe is here .

Almond Flour Chocolate Muffins

If you’re needing a delicious grain-free muffin recipe – go with these vanilla and chocolate almond flour muffins. They’re fluffy, sweet and just perfect make ahead treat! Recipe here .

KID-FRIENDLY HEALTHY TREATS With Oats

Pretty much all of the recipes on this list are kid-friendly – as they’re not loaded with sugar, nutritious and good sources of fiber! If your child is younger and can’t eat nuts yet, you might want to try these easy toddler approved recipes.

• Easy Oatmeal Apple Muffins
• Oatmeal Blueberry Cake
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
• Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins

4 Tips To Make Healthier Desserts

If you want to make your own healthier dessert recipe like the ones above, here are my top 4 tips for doing so:

• Make them flourless. You don’t need white flour to make a healthy treat…there are so many other options these days. For example, you can use almond flour, coconut flour, oats, flax meal or even chickpeas. And, I promise you, you won’t find much of a difference.
• Use a nut or seed butter and dark chocolate. Once you get used to eating dark chocolate, you will never want to go back to the sugary type. It took me less than a month to switch to eating 85% chocolate and adding in some almond butter or peanut butter really takes it over the top. If you’re a fan of chocolate and are trying to reduce your sugar intake, you need to try this.
• Sweeten with fruit, honey, maple syrup or coconut sugar. Now is it true that these ingredients also affect your blood sugar levels, but they are more nutritious than white sugar. It’s even better if you go for fruit like bananas or dates to sweeten your desserts.
• Add fruit or a vegetable. To bulk up your desserts, but keep them low in calories add a fruit or a vegetable to your recipe! Perfect examples here would be bananas, zucchini, pumpkin or butternut squash, pears or apples. This way you could eat dessert while getting your daily serving of fruits and vegetables in!

Easy And Healthy Dessert Ideas

21 easy healthy dessert ideas perfect for snacks as they're low in calories, nourishing and all delicious! These easy dessert recipes include no-bake desserts, flourless desserts and kid-approved treats!

Ingredients

For the chocolate rice cake bars.

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup chopped chocolate
• 6 rice cakes
• 1 tsp almond flour
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• pinch of salt

Instructions

• Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in the microwave in 20-30s intervals, until completely melted. Stir in between to speed this process up. It actually took me one interval of microwaving to melt the chocolate.
• Stir in the peanut butter until well combined.
• Break/Crumble the rice cakes and add them to the mixture.
• Add a tsp of almond flour and mix it all together until all the rice cakes are covered with the chocolate.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the mixture evenly.
• Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until completely firm.
• Slice in pieces and enjoy! Keep refrigerated as these bars melt pretty quickly at room temperature.

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3-Ingredient Healthy Mousse

This 3-ingredient healthy mousse is made with only dark chocolate, water and orange zest. Healthy desserts don’t come easier than this! Whipped up in the blender for an airy, light, yet decadent texture. This one’s a must try! 

I shared this 2-ingredient chocolate mousse a couple of months ago that went viral on my Instagram page . Why? My guesses are because it’s easy, contains chocolate and only one other ingredient, water. I don’t usually list water as an ingredient in any of my other recipes, so essentially it’s a 1 ingredient recipe! 

A few of you left me comments and messages suggesting I whip up the chocolate & water mixture before refrigerating to set. Of course I had to try it and you were right! The results didn’t disappoint. The mousse was so much lighter, airier and more enjoyable. 

The texture of mousse is a key factor in its enjoyment. Chocolate mousse has a light and airy consistency that melts in the mouth. The smooth and velvety texture creates a pleasurable eating experience.

Why I love this 3-ingredient healthy mousse:

Chocolate mousse is a creamy dessert that’s light and airy in texture. The main ingredients in traditional chocolate mousse include chocolate, eggs, sugar, and sometimes butter or cream. My version is vegan (since I’m not using eggs/cream), lower in fat (I used water instead of cream), and lower in sugar (I didn’t add any extra sugar). It’s also so easy – all you have to do is break up the chocolate in a bowl, add hot water, then blend until airy and smooth. Pour into serving dishes and leave to set in the fridge. That’s it!

You can also change the flavour of this 3-ingredient healthy chocolate mousse. Today I’m adding orange zest for an orange version. You can play around with the flavours and add things like mint, peanut butter or spices. Another option is to use different flavoured chocolate bars. The next flavour on my list is cardamom chocolate mousse using a cardamom dark chocolate bar. The flavour options are endless!

What you need to make this 3-ingredient healthy mousse:

Dark chocolate – High-quality chocolate is essential for a delicious chocolate mousse. I love using 70% dark chocolate or higher. On this occasion I used a plain dark chocolate, but feel free to use a flavoured dark chocolate. There are so many different ones out there, so the flavour choices are endless! 

Water – traditionally cream is used to make chocolate mousse, but I’m using water for a lower calorie/lower fat option. You have the option of heating up some milk/dairy-free milk or canned coconut milk for a richer mousse. 

Orange zest – I love orange flavoured chocolate. Orange zest is the best and healthiest way to add orange flavour into recipes. Simple zest 1 orange and add it to the blender when you whip up the chocolate and water mixture. You can play around with the flavours – if you don’t like orange, feel free to omit. Or you use other flavours. 

How to make this 3-ingredient healthy mousse:

You’ll see that the method section for this recipe is so short. That’s because it’s literally so easy to make. All you need to do is:

• Break up the dark chocolate into a heat-proof bowl. Pour the boiling water on top and allow to sit for 2 minutes.
• Mix the chocolate has completely melted, then pour into a high-speed blender along with the orange zest.
• Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, then pour into 4 small dessert glasses/dishes.
• Set in the fridge for 2 hours. 

This 3-ingredient healthy mousse is:

• Gluten-free
• Lower in sugar
• Lower in fat
• Easy to make
• Healthier than your average mousse
• A great make-ahead-of-time dessert
• Super delicious! 

How to store your 3-ingredient healthy chocolate mousse:

Chocolate mousse is a great dessert that you can make ahead of time. You can double the recipe if you have people over that you’re trying to impress, or half it if you’re making it for you/you and a loved one. Store your mousse in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

3-ingredient healthy mousse

Ingredients    1x 2x 3x.

• 100g dark chocolate* 70% cocoa solids or above. Any lower the mousse may not set.
• 200ml boiling water
• Zest of 1 orange

Instructions  

• Mix until the chocolate has completely melted, then pour into a high-speed blender along with the orange zest.
• Set in the fridge for 2 hours. Enjoy!

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13 comments.

Which brand of chocolate?

I’d like to know too

Any brand as long as it’s 70% or above x

So glad you liked it AJ 😀 xx

Can I use milk or milk alternative instead?

Hi Will 🙂 Milk will also work!

Amazing! Thank you for your feedback Natalia 😀

Would this work if it was just hand whisked? I don’t have an blender…!

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3-Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake Cups {Easy + Healthy}

By Elysia Cartlidge | Published: July 12, 2022 | Updated: July 12, 2022 | 6 Comments | Jump to Recipe

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These healthy 3-ingredient no bake cheesecake cups are the ultimate tasty, quick, and easy dessert since they can be prepared in less than 10 minutes! Perfectly sweet, creamy and easily customizable, this crustless no bake cheesecake will be your new favourite way to enjoy cheesecake! {Gluten-free & Vegetarian}

3-Ingredient No Bake Cheesecake – So Easy & Healthy!

If you’re a fan of cheesecake, but don’t love the idea of turning on a hot oven, then you’ll absolutely love these super easy 3-ingredient no bake cheesecake cups! 

Made with Philadelphia cream cheese, Greek yogurt and maple syrup, this healthy no bake cheesecake filling is piled into individual cups or jars and loaded up with your favourite toppings for a super creamy, delicious and lightened up dessert. 

The best part is, because this recipe is so simple, you can memorize the ingredients and whip it together in less than 10 minutes with absolutely no cooking or oven required. Aren’t those the best types of desserts?

Whether you make it on a weekday or serve it up for those special occasions, you can’t go wrong with this quick and easy treat! 

For more light and creamy desserts, check out this English Trifle Recipe with Custard and Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip !

Why We Love These Crustless No Bake Cheesecake Cups

• Quick: This is probably the easiest cheesecake you’ll ever make. You only need 3 simple ingredients and it can be prepared in one bowl…with no springform pan or oven required!
• Lightened up: Unlike lots of other cheesecake recipes, this easy no-bake cheesecake is made without sour cream, condensed milk, heavy cream or gelatin. Instead, it uses low fat Greek yogurt and cream cheese for a higher protein and lighter, yet equally creamy and delicious dessert!
• Easily customizable: It’s so easy to spruce up these cups with any of your preferred toppings and add-ins. You can even make each cup a different flavour to suit individual taste preferences. The perfect dessert to serve up at parties or for a fast weeknight treat!

Cheesecake vs. No Bake Cheesecake

If you’ve never tried no bake cheesecake, you might be wondering how exactly it differs from regular cheesecake. There are a few key differences!

First off, your classic cheesecake generally consists of a graham cracker crust, cheesecake layer and optional toppings. The cheesecake filling typically has a firmer consistency since the cheesecake is baked in the oven. Similar to no bake cheesecake, you can serve it up with whatever toppings you prefer.

No bake cheesecake, on the other hand, has a softer and creamier consistency and requires no oven or cooking, and is typically served cold or at room temperature. The creamy filling can be served in a large dish or individual cups or jars either with or without a crust. You can also serve it plain or with additional toppings. Because no heat is required, it’s especially perfect for hot summer days!

Required Ingredients

• Cream cheese: Provides that classic cheesecake taste and texture. I typically use a brick of reduced fat Philadelphia cream cheese to limit overall saturated fat and calories, but you can use full-fat if preferred for a richer and creamier texture.
• Greek yogurt: Is used to replace your typical sour cream or heavy cream for a ligher, and higher protein option. Use plain low fat Greek yogurt (I typically use one with 0% milk fat, but 2% works great too).
• Maple syrup: Added to sweeten the cheesecake filling. Use 100% pure maple syrup, or sub in sugar-free maple syrup if you prefer a lower sugar and lower carb option.

How to Make Healthy No Bake Cheesecake Cups

• Using a hand electric mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, mix together the cream cheese and maple syrup in a large mixing bowl until creamy.

• Mix in Greek Yogurt and beat on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.

• Evenly distribute the no-bake cheesecake batter between 3 larger cups or 6 small cups or jars.
• Place in fridge for at least an hour to allow the mixture to firm up slightly.
• When ready to serve, top up cream cheese mixture with berries and crushed graham crackers or other desired toppings (see post below for some ideas)!

Keep scrolling for the full printable no-bake cheesecake recipe!

Recipe Tips:

• Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature before mixing it to make it easier to blend. This will result in a creamier texture.
• Dairy products with a higher fat content will produce a creamier cheesecake filling , with a thicker texture. You can use a higher fat percentage cream cheese and Greek yogurt if you want the cheesecake to be creamier, or stick with lower fat if you’re watching your calorie and fat intake. It tastes great either way!
• For best results, store these cups in the fridge for at least an hour after preparing to allow the yogurt cheesecake filling to firm up slightly.
• If making these cups ahead of time , I recommend holding off on adding any toppings until you’re ready to serve to keep the topping ingredients nice and fresh. It tastes better and makes for a nicer presentation!

How to Store

You can store the individual cheesecake cups in the fridge covered with plastic wrap or in mason jars with lids for up to five days.

Recipe FAQs

Generally speaking, you can freeze no bake cheesecake, although keep in mind that the texture may change a bit once thawed. Most no bake cheesecake will freeze well for up to 3 months. Just be sure to cover the mixture tightly or store in an airtight container to prevent potential freezer burn. I haven’t tried freezing these cups yet, so let me know how it turns out if you try it!

The firmness of the cheesecake filling will depend on the recipe you’re following and the ingredients used. Since these cheesecake cups are made without gelatin, they’re softer and creamier than some no-bake and baked cheesecake recipes, but still have that the traditional cheesecake flavour. If you prefer the mixture to be firmer, use full fat cream cheese and higher fat Greek yogurt, and store the cups in the fridge for at least 6-8 hours.

If I’m making larger cheesecake cups, I prefer to use 7-9 ounce clear plastic or glass cups or mason jars . If making mini cheesecake cups, I like to use the smaller 4 ounce mason jars . These work especially well when serving to a larger crowd like at parties or showers and they look super cute too!

Serving Suggestions

You can serve up the yogurt and Philadelphia no bake cheesecake filling in a cup or in a jar. Top with any desired toppings or flavour add-ins as listed below.

You can also make a parfait by layering the creamy cheesecake filling and topping ingredients. The layers look so pretty served up in a clear glass or jar!

No Bake Cheesecake Toppings

This recipe is designed to be very easy and basic so that you can customize the cups according to what you’re feeling!

For the pictures, I sprinkled the no bake cheesecake cups with some graham crackers that I crushed with my fingers and fresh mixed berries, but you can also top them up with any of the following ideas:

• Frozen thawed berries
• Sliced banana
• Shaved white chocolate + raspberries
• Drizzle of peanut butter + sprinkle of chocolate chips
• Strawberry chia jam
• Fresh cherries (or cherry pie filling)
• Crushed cookies (for cookies and cream!)
• Crumbled energy balls (try these no-bake oatmeal balls )
• Salted caramel sauce
• Chocolate sauce
• Strawberry sauce
• Whipped cream
• Chopped nuts
• Diced peaches
• Diced or pureed mango
• Cooked diced apple + cinnamon
• Mixed fresh fruit

Tip: Feel free to use a combination of toppings for your own creative spin! If you choose to use graham crackers, you can either crush them with your hands or blend the crackers up in the food processor.

Flavour Ideas

You can either serve up the 3-ingredient no bake cheesecake as is (which is delicious on its own!) OR try out any of the following flavour suggestions along with any of the toppings listed above.

Feel free to come up with your own unique flavour combination!

• Vanilla: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the filling.
• Lemon: Add about a 1/2-1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
• Key Lime: Add 1/2-1 teaspoon lime juice and 1 teaspoon lime zest.
• Orange: Add a bit of freshly squeeze orange juice and zest.
• Peppermint: Add a few drops of peppermint extract.
• Chocolate: Add a couple tablespoons of cocoa powder to the filling for chocolate cheesecake. You can even throw in some chocolate chips or chunks of chocolate for a double chocolate flavour!
• Peanut Butter: Mix in a few tablespoons of natural peanut butter to the filling. Top with chocolate for a chocolate peanut butter flavour.
• Pumpkin: Add a few tablespoons of pumpkin puree for pumpkin cheesecake.

Recipe Variations

• Use a different sweetener: Try honey instead of maple syrup.
• To make keto: Use sugar-free maple syrup.
• For low fat: Use reduced-fat cream cheese and 0% plain Greek yogurt.

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Ingredients    1x 2x 3x

• 8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese (1 whole brick) at room temperature
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Optional toppings:

• Fresh berries
• Crushed graham crackers

Instructions

• Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, mix together the cream cheese and maple syrup until creamy.
• Evenly distribute the no-bake cheesecake mixture between 3 larger cups or 6 small cups or jars.
• When ready to serve, top with berries and crushed graham crackers or other desired toppings (see post above for some ideas). Enjoy!

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Right?! So glad you loved it! I bet it was delicious with the ginger oat crackers! Thanks so much for your kind review :)

December 6, 2022

Is it okay to use light and fit vanilla yogurt instead of plain greek yogurt?

You could try it! The consistency might not be as thick and creamy as it would be with the Greek yogurt, but I’m sure it would still taste good. Keep me posted on how it goes if you try it out!

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November 19, 2022

Love the addition of the triple berry yogurt and vanilla extract..yum!! So happy you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks so much for returning to leave a rating and review :)

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3-Ingredient Brownies (Whole30 + Paleo)

3 Ingredient brownies are moist, delicious, healthy and made with only THREE healthy Whole30 plant-based ingredients! The perfect gluten-free and vegan healthy chocolate dessert recipe for anyone who wants to eat better and still enjoy treats!

Watch the short video how to make these healthy brownies

Come on over and grab rich chocolate brownies that soothe a grain craving without the grains or any added sugars!  What-The-What?  I know, right? I mean who would guess just by looking at these chocolate beauties!

These 3 ingredient brownies are are not quite as good as my vegan bean brownies  and  paleo brownies  but they are incredibly healthy, delicious ( my kids vouch for that! ) and soothe a sweet tooth for a Paleo diet when focusing on clean eating to the max!

My boys are obsessed and swooning over these brownies on a daily basis! I feel so good about feeding them these heavenly sweet treats too:-) Made with only 3 ingredients, they are a brownie recipe that is really something to talk about- so lets not waste (or shall I say waist...lol) any time and lets get talking! Ok, grab your cup of tea, coffee, detox water or wine and pull up a chair...

To start, these are a great treat for a healthy lifestyle!

I am so happy to share this recipe with you because I am totally obsessed with these healthy 3 ingredient brownies and have made (and almost consumed) about 4 batches of them in January alone! So I know you will love them too! Can I let you in on a little secret? The secret ingredient to making these brownies super moist? It is....

Oh, I have to tell you how they came about first. Because if I tell you the secret ingredient you might not understand how special these healthy brownies are.

My husbands cousin, sister and brother-in-law plus their three children started the Whole 30 diet in the beginning of January. I am so impressed and inspired by them getting the kids on a grain-free, sugar-free and dairy-free diet - not to mention getting them to stick with it. My sister-in-law has sent me pictures of her kitchen counter full of tons of fruits and vegetables they just purchased from the local farmers market. The fruit and vegetables were ready and waiting to be juiced into bountiful smoothies!

As everyone is on the Whole 30 diet, hubby's cousin had a birthday celebration and of course the menu theme was a Whole 30 meal. We show up at my sister and brother-in-laws to a delectable feast of lemon and herb baked chicken drumsticks, sautéed golden and sweet potato strips and a bountiful salad.

I was in charge of dessert.

Yes, I could have brought just fruit but this was the first time they were doing this diet - kids too! They were doing great but the carb and sugar cravings were making the kids cheat a bit.

No way was I going to be the instigator of cheating on a healthy diet and I figured everyone REALLY wanted something that tasted CAKE-LIKE at this point. A dessert that is slightly sweet, fluffy like bread yet without the guilt! It was the perfect dessert to transition into the diet when everyone was about to give up.

When I showed up at the party I brought my first round of these brownies. For those that "weren't cheating the diet" they drooled over the brownies thinking they were off limits. When I told them they were made with only 3 grain-free and dairy-free ingredients they were beyond overjoyed they could have chocolate! Following that the drool was being wiped off their faces:-)

My 3 ingredient brownies were delicious, I came home with an empty baking dish - but, in my opinion, they could have been better. They needed a bit more texture and chocolate. Everyone loved them but of course I was my own critic.

I have made these with both crunchy almond butter and regular almond butter and everyone agrees that the crunchy is much better! It just gives these brownies just the right texture it needs.

The next round I made for our Thursday guys night dinner. It was the birthday boy, uncle J and my crew. Everyone said this round was even better and they didn't know how that was possible (with more cocoa powder and crunchy almond butter) and again, the pan was almost completely gone! After that these had to be shared with you!

I made 2 more batches - 1 to do a video (which will have to come at a later time) then we ate them too quickly for me to take photos. So another batch happened for photos. I think I should lay off the brownies for a bit, but it is hard to do because when you crave chocolate- these babies are the golden ticket to healthy and they are SOOO EASY TO MAKE!

Let me side track a moment... in most of my vegan recipes I like to use either banana, pumpkin, chia seeds or flax in place of egg. All of which are plant based and nutrient dense. I have used almond flour in my paleo brownies , chia seeds in eggless banana bread and pumpkin puree in my vegan bean brownies . So for these vegan 3 ingredient brownies I use crunchy almond butter in place of almond flour which compliments the banana (think banana almond sandwich only with chocolate cocoa powder into the mix!).

Now that you know the secret to how I make my vegan brownies and breads so fluffy and delicious I can tell you the secret ingredient to these moist brownies. The secret ingredient in 3 ingredient brownies is BANANA! Bananas give the brownies natural sugar and sweetness, flavor, bold consistency, the ability to stick together and just all around goodness!

TIP: Make sure the bananas are very ripe and to use 3 large bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed). 

The kids love these brownies (who wouldn't?) and I really do not mind serving them for breakfast. So we eat lots of brownies for breakfast:-) But with banana, almond butter and antioxidant-rich cocoa powder- its an energy boosting meal with no refined sugars, they are rich in potassium, healthy fats, fiber and they keep you full from the protein and healthy fats!

Side Note: The Whole30 book reads this about mixing cocoa with fruit: "However, we highly discourage mixing cacao (cocoa) with dates, figs, or other fruits to make chocolate-y confections during your program." This is discouraged (not off limits) due to the fact that more sweets feeds more sugar cravings- with any diet. This recipe has not been approved by them. But it is out there because if you feel on the program you will falter and cave into a cookie or regular brownie, this is a great recipe to transition to keep the diet on-track as you detox from sugars, sweets and treats!  [ source ].

Keep going friends, you've got this and I am cheering you on every step of the way!  I want to make sure you stay on-track or just enjoy these brownies for a healthier diet in-general!

Whole 30 and paleo recipes you might enjoy

• Almond Pesto Cauliflower 
• Cauliflower Tabbouleh
• Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes Buddha Bowl
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Vegan Cashew Ricotta Cheese
• Easy Chicken Breast Recipe with Delicata Squash Pan Sauce

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3 Ingredient Brownies (Whole30 & Paleo)

Ingredients    1x 2x 3x.

• ▢ 3 large bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed) very ripe will give the best flavor
• ▢ ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
• ▢ 1 ½ cups raw almond butter crunchy, oil slightly drained
• ▢ (optional) ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions  

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 8 x 8 inch baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray or rubbing coconut oil around the sides and bottom so the brownies do not stick.
• In a large bowl mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the almond butter and mix until smooth. Add the cocoa powder and optional cinnamon and blend until no visible cocoa powder is seen.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until set and slightly dark on the top. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing.

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About Danielle Fahrenkrug, Certified Health & Nutrition Life Coach

Danielle Fahrenkrug is an entrepreneur, self taught chef, and food photographer turned 3x cookbook author. Her passions of helping others with healthy eating led her to becoming a certified health and nutrition life coach. She is also a wife, mother of four, and loves the beach, animals, and fitness.

January 10, 2024 at 11:49 pm

Danielle Fahrenkrug, Certified Health & Nutritional Life Coach says

January 12, 2024 at 7:55 pm

You are very welcome! I am so glad you enjoy them!

January 04, 2024 at 12:29 am

Danielle Fahrenkrug, Certified Health & Nutrition Life Coach says

January 12, 2024 at 7:59 pm

Oh my gosh, yumm!!! I love the addition of salted date paste you added, that sounds epic! Thank you for sharing and rating this recipe:-).

August 18, 2023 at 7:28 pm

Danielle Fahrenkrug says

August 28, 2023 at 10:38 pm

Awesome, and I love that you used cashew butter and your additions - yumm!!!!

Angelia says

June 04, 2023 at 2:59 am

June 07, 2023 at 8:09 pm

That is such a fun way to make these- in a muffin pan! I am so glad you enjoy the recipe Angelia, and thank you for your comment!

March 27, 2023 at 1:39 pm

I just tried these and first, must say that I will eat almost anything. I love healthy food, I'm a nutritionist so I'm used to bitter flavours. These were terrible. I'm wondering if my bananas were smaller than what was used in the original recipe (perhaps add a cup conversion?) or perhaps my almond butter was less runny. They were so dry and so bitter I could barely get a bite down. I felt like this was a real waste of an $8 jar of almond butter.

March 28, 2023 at 11:11 am

Hi Sheri! I am sorry these did not work for you. This sounds like it is not enough banana to add the natural sweetness. Do it exactly to the printable instructions and quantities. I am guessing it is not enough bananas and perhaps the almond butter was at the end of the jar? If that happens you can always add a bit more banana.

Kelsey says

April 04, 2022 at 12:51 am

April 04, 2022 at 2:37 pm

Kelsey, I am so happy you love these brownies. Thank you for commenting and sharing!

C.Hubbard says

March 17, 2021 at 2:22 am

In surprised by all the negative comments! I believe you are quite clear... this is a HEALTHY version of a brownie. I’m on day 16 of the whole 30 and was NEEDING something, anything that resembled sweets... this was perfect!!! They are right in that it’s not terribly sweet but on the whole 30 you aren’t supposed to be eating sweets. I put 1tsp of date syrup and then did exactly as the recipe called for. LOVED it. Thank you! 🙌🏼

March 24, 2021 at 9:24 pm

You are welcome! Thank you so much for sharing your experience too Christin:-).

Karen Simp says

February 13, 2021 at 1:34 am

These taste like straight cocoa powder and almond butter. They have a great consistency but there is not one ounce of sweet anything. Tried to make a date sauce but that was even worse.

February 17, 2021 at 4:10 pm

Were the bananas used very ripe? That is what helps to sweeten the brownies naturally.

Cynthia Verolla says

February 04, 2021 at 12:53 am

Can these be frozen? Also do they need to be refrigerated? I made a batch, love them and want to know how to best store them. 😊

February 06, 2021 at 2:12 pm

These are moist, so can spoil quickly after 2 days on the counter, so I suggest storing in the fridge and warming slightly in the oven. I have never frozen them, but assume they can be. Try thawing then heating at 325 in the oven until warmed.

January 31, 2021 at 10:30 pm

I wasn’t able to find crunchy almond butter, so I bought the creamy kind from Costco and did 1c of that with 1c of chopped walnuts. I also added a 1/2tsp of vanilla extract and a tbsp of coffee grounds.

February 02, 2021 at 9:12 pm

Love your tweaks to these brownies, thank you for sharing!

January 27, 2021 at 1:27 am

Dying for something sweet on my Whole 30 and had to try these! They came out looking beautiful but they seemed a little chalky tasting. I’m guessing the almond butter ( as almonds are pretty dry/bland). What kind of almond butter do you use when making yours?

I will make again!

January 27, 2021 at 1:54 am

That does make a difference. I use Trader Joe's Almond Butter or Costco's Organic. I have also used Trader Joe's Raw Almond Butter, which I found has a slightly sweeter taste naturally.

Archana says

January 26, 2021 at 1:53 am

January 27, 2021 at 1:56 am

So glad you enjoy! Sugar helps with fudginess, so if you are doing Whole30, I don't have a suggestion but if you are not you can try adding 2 tablespoons maple syrup.

Heather says

January 24, 2021 at 12:48 am

Can you sub almond butter for peanut butter or regular butter?

January 24, 2021 at 6:27 am

You can sub almond butter for peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter. But I would not recommend regular butter as that is too heavy with little nutrients.

Cyndi Johnson says

March 20, 2021 at 8:50 pm

that sub sounds really good to me!

Christina says

January 23, 2021 at 3:54 am

January 23, 2021 at 4:27 pm

Christina thank you for the raving review! So glad you enjoy!

Jessika says

January 22, 2021 at 4:06 pm

January 23, 2021 at 4:29 pm

That makes my heart beam! Thank you for rating the recipe and glad you all enjoy. Congratulations on the pregnancy!

Pattie says

December 21, 2020 at 2:18 am

December 23, 2020 at 1:36 am

Love how you added to this recipe. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Jassie says

December 09, 2020 at 11:42 pm

Are these brownies sugar free and gluten free?

December 10, 2020 at 12:36 am

There are no added sugars, the only sugar comes from bananas.

Jeffrey W Rosenberg says

December 04, 2020 at 9:16 pm

I know the diet discourages making things like this, but people like me need these to feel like we aren't completely on a diet. Looking forward to making this. When I make "regular" brownies, I sometimes add some coffee or espresso, I'll experiment to see how that would work with this.

December 05, 2020 at 3:18 pm

Enjoy! And thank you for the comment!

Stephanie says

October 17, 2020 at 4:52 am

October 17, 2020 at 4:11 pm

Awesome, so glad you made and love them! Thank you for rating the recipe. And yes, crunchy peanut butter works too!

October 13, 2020 at 12:58 pm

Hi- what are you thoughts on sweetening with honey instead of stevia??

October 16, 2020 at 2:04 pm

Hi Kayla! You can use honey, but I would just use about 1-2 tablespoons or use a confectioners powdered sugar. Too much honey may make these too moist (they already are moist) where they won't bake into a brownie consistency.

Leigh Taylor says

September 20, 2020 at 7:01 pm

These blow my mind! I am completely new to baking and vegan and decided start with brownies. This page and recipe came up first when Googling. I did this recipe straight away and liked them a lot. But I also didnt have any experience to compare them to. So the next day, I tried the more ‘traditional’ method with flour and baking power and woah, couldnt believe how crap they were compared to these! Haha. The density and moisture to these are amazing! So so different to ‘traditional’.

September 20, 2020 at 7:12 pm

Thank you Leigh, I am so glad you enjoy these brownies!

August 22, 2020 at 2:16 am

August 22, 2020 at 2:30 am

Love that you make it in the blender!

August 17, 2020 at 11:36 pm

August 22, 2020 at 2:14 am

So glad you are enjoying these healthy brownies! You can freeze them right away in a sealed freezer bag or container with air removed. To serve, thaw then heat in the oven at 325 for about 10 minutes to remove extra moisture.

August 04, 2020 at 12:09 am

August 11, 2020 at 2:53 pm

Awesome Haley! They will last for 3 days in the refrigerator.

July 07, 2020 at 12:55 am

Yum! Since almond butter is so expensive, I altered it a bit..... cut the almond butter way back to maybe half a cup or a little over, subbed 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce and an egg instead. Also threw in a little instant coffee and super happy with this. Not sure I’d the other ingredients work for the plans but if they are available to you it was a good cost saving swap. Thanks for the recipe, I’ll watch for more,

July 09, 2020 at 3:35 pm

So glad you enjoy these brownies and I love your swaps- yummm!

Katherine Nonn says

January 13, 2021 at 12:02 am

I am responding to Cindy's post. I really like the idea of cutting back on almond butter and doing 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce and egg. The instant coffee sounds good, too. All these different ingredients are compliant. I am going to make it today I will let you all know how they turn out! Being on Whole30 is tough and I like to have a dessert a couple times a week. This recipe will save me 🙂

January 16, 2021 at 3:23 pm

Let me know how any adjustments go! This recipe has saved lots of people on Whole30, so I am glad to help:-)

June 23, 2020 at 2:40 pm

Hi there Could Sunbutter be used in place of almond butter?

June 23, 2020 at 4:00 pm

Yes, you can use Sunbutter, although I have not tried it myself. If you try it with it, comment about how it turned out:-).

Rebecca Patterson says

July 04, 2020 at 4:18 pm

How did your sunbutter alternate work out? I’m thinking about trying that.

May 27, 2020 at 3:38 pm

June 02, 2020 at 3:34 pm

Oh good! So glad you enjoyed and I love the addition of coconut flakes in the brownies! If you can, I would really appreciate a rating in the recipe area too- thank you for the 5 stars!

Alexis says

May 22, 2020 at 10:44 pm

May 24, 2020 at 3:29 pm

Hi Alexis! So glad you enjoyed these brownies with cashew butter- yummm!!! If you have a moment, would you also rate it in the recipe card. It helps others find the recipe too:-). Thank you so much!

May 19, 2020 at 11:32 pm

May 22, 2020 at 1:41 am

Hi Nancy! This is wonderful to read- you made my day! I am so glad you were- and are - still making them to incorporate into your healthy diet! Thanks for sharing your tips how you baked them to a cheesecake-like delicousness!

March 27, 2020 at 12:30 am

Hi! I usually grind my fresh grind my almond butter at Whole Foods (cost effective, fresh and yummy). Anyway, there really isn’t any associated oil - should I add some coconut oil to the brownies to makes them a bit moist? I wonder how it would work if I added in some avocado? Thanks for the recipe 🙂

March 27, 2020 at 12:33 am

Haha - I didn’t realize I had already commented on your recipe back in February (my co-worker made these brownies for me) ... anyway, I still super love them! ❤️ Also wondering if I should add in coconut oil to make it more moist? Thank you!

March 27, 2020 at 2:43 am

Lol! Well Jamie I am so glad you are enjoying them again! They get natural moisture from the oil in the almond butter (even if you don't visually see the separation) and natural sugars, when heated, from bananas. You should be good! But if you feel you want to try more moisture, you can try 1 tablespoon of coconut oil if it seems you need more moisture (also depends on size of bananas). Please come back and comment on your results:-).

Felicia says

February 25, 2020 at 9:06 am

Hii, since you recommend to store these in the refrigerator, do I have to reheat them or is it ok to consume it cold?

March 01, 2020 at 1:00 am

These are totally fine cold, but taste best slightly warm. I suggest storing in the refrigerator so they last longer since they are a moist baked good.

February 06, 2020 at 9:25 pm

Hi! my co-worker made me these brownies for my birthday (which coincidentally was also day 30 of my Whole30). I enjoyed 2 brownies with absolutely ZERO guilt - and have eaten them in the days since. I actually almost like them more than traditional brownies - the cocoa gives it the rich taste without the sugar - perfect! And,I feel like they are way more filling/satisfying than traditional brownies 🙂 Anyway, I wonder how it would turn out if you added in some avocado or a bit of coconut oil? She used fresh ground almond butter from Whole Foods - so no added oil. Thank you!!

Danielle | Delightful Mom Food says

February 07, 2020 at 1:22 am

This is by far the sweetest comment I have seen! Thank you so much! I am so happy your co-worker made these brownies for you and you enjoy them so much! That is their job! Happy Birthday and I hope you had a wonderful celebration.

Love your suggestion! I am in the process of testing a keto brownie recipe using avocado, cocoa powder and monkfruit - just like how you described- so look out for that recipe!

January 30, 2020 at 9:52 pm

Can I use avocado butter instead? I’m allergic to almonds and peanuts

January 30, 2020 at 9:55 pm

I have not tried that. Can you have cashew butter? One reader said it turned out delicious with cashew butter! If you use avocados- will you please comment back on how it turned out, for other readers:-). I would love to hear!

Stephanie Kempton says

January 25, 2020 at 12:09 am

I didn’t have almond butter, so, I used cashew butter instead and added walnuts! Mmmmmm! So good!

January 25, 2020 at 2:37 am

I was just going to write to you and say I think cashew butter will be amazing in these brownies! That is my favorite nut butter:-). I am so glad you enjoyed!

brooke says

January 24, 2020 at 5:43 pm

Do you think I can make these with cashew butter? I'm doing Whole30, but have an almond allergy!

Jill Black says

January 14, 2020 at 12:16 am

January 14, 2020 at 4:57 am

Thank you Jill! So glad you loved these, they are so healthy!

Carlye says

October 10, 2019 at 10:36 pm

Side note: I've used creamy almond butter the times I've made it, and I think it is pretty good that way! But I haven't tried it with crunchy so I don't have anything to compare it to 🙂

October 16, 2019 at 8:33 pm

Carlye, so glad you enjoy these brownies!

Nichole says

January 30, 2019 at 7:01 pm

What diet?🤪🥴 These look great, and I love the ease. Guilt free goodies, I am all over it! Great recipe-Thank you!

February 01, 2019 at 6:02 pm

Thank you Nichole! Enjoy!

November 05, 2018 at 3:31 pm

does it matter what almond butter you use or do you have a favorite? they vary so much from brand to brand on consistency.

November 05, 2018 at 5:52 pm

Robby that is a great question. I use the almond butter from Costco or the one found at Trader Joe's with the oil slightly drained out first then stirred with a slightly thick consistency. I hope that helps!

Pooja Pujari says

October 22, 2018 at 2:47 am

Loved this recipe. Just wanted to know if I can replace banana with apples. Also did you use sweetened cocoa powder or unsweetened?

Danielle at Delightful Mom Food says

October 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm

I would not suggest replacing the banana with apples. It will give it a different flavor and consistency. Use unsweetened cocoa powder:-)

September 20, 2018 at 2:06 am

These look amazing but sadly are not Whole30 compliant. I will be saving the recipe to enjoy on day 31.

September 20, 2018 at 12:59 pm

If you are on a roll with the diet and sticking to it- awesome job!!! Yes, save it for day 31!

Glaurea says

August 15, 2018 at 1:52 pm

Hello, can I used peanut butter too or is that a no,no?

August 15, 2018 at 2:01 pm

Peanut butter is not allowed on a Whole 30 diet as it is a legume. However if you are making these brownies for fun and not for a specific diet (or have a nut allergy) then you can swap the nut butter and use peanut butter instead:-)

April 16, 2018 at 4:46 pm

Hi! How did you store these? Are they still good if you make them a day ahead?

I'm planning a first birthday party for my son and trying to avoid too much cooking on his actual birthday. Thanks so much!

April 17, 2018 at 5:03 am

How fun for his birthday! I had them left out for 1 day and then stored in the fridge. So you are fine to make them a day ahead but store them after that in an airtight container in the refrigerator:-)

Anitha says

March 04, 2020 at 2:52 pm

This is not correct. One of the Whole30 plan rules states “ “DO NOT RECREATE BAKED GOODS, “TREATS,” OR JUNK FOODS WITH APPROVED INGREDIENTS”

March 18, 2020 at 2:12 am

Hi Anitha! Thanks for your comment- you are correct and I state that in the post, with a link to where it is written in the Whole30 about mixing ingredients into sweet desserts. This is if you are finishing the program and want to stay on track or are wavering and to offer a healthy 3 ingredient natural brownie recipe so you keep going. Because it is doable! Wishing you all the best!

March 11, 2018 at 8:14 pm

These look delicious, However they are not Whole30. While the ingredients maybe compliant, mixing them into a brownie is not. The book specifically says not to do this.

March 12, 2018 at 4:50 pm

Sarah, great comment! Although these ingredients are all Whole30 it just says "However, we highly discourage mixing cacao (cocoa) with dates, figs, or other fruits to make chocolate-y confections during your program." This is only discouraged due to the fact that more sweets (even with fruit) feeds more sugar cravings- with any diet. If you feel on the program you will falter and cave into a cookie or regular brownie, this is a great recipe to transition to keep the diet on-track.

January 30, 2018 at 3:25 am

These are going to SAVE me while I'm dieting. They look SO good- a great solution for my dessert cravings!

January 30, 2018 at 5:16 am

You will love them! And with only 4 grams of natural sugar - your body will thrive! I ate FOUR of these brownies for breakfast this morning! haha!

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If we’re being truly honest with one another, then we can confess that a really delicious dessert is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Taking the first bite (and second and third bites) of a yummy sweet treat hits the spot. I was born with quite the sweet tooth, and when it takes over, I turn to this list of the best Healthy Desserts .

Whether you like desserts with fruity flavors, chocolatey flavor, or a mixture of both, there’s a recipe here for you. Along with my full list of healthy desserts , the recipes you’ll find here use healthy swaps that don’t compromise on flavor.

Instead of looking for healthy desserts to buy, these homemade recipes taste delicious and are better for you. And, that’s great news for those of us who love to dabble in desserts on the daily (ME).

You’ll find recipes that are perfect for special occasions, quick and easy recipes you can make when you need a sweet treat in a hurry, and comforting recipes that are best enjoyed when snuggled up on the couch with a cozy blanket.

No matter which dessert you choose to make or what reason prompts you to make, these healthy desserts will be fast favorites in your household.

50 Easy, Healthy Dessert Recipes

Click on any of the below to jump quickly to that category. For my best healthy dessert tips, read on.

• Healthy No Bake Desserts

Healthy Desserts for Kids

Healthy fruit dessert recipes, healthy vegetable dessert recipes, healthy desserts with chocolate chips, healthy desserts under 100 calories, healthy desserts – cookies, healthy desserts for a crowd, healthy desserts – cake, can i eat dessert and still lose weight.

• While I am not focused on weight loss myself, many people do eat dessert and still lose weight . The most important thing is to enjoy dessert in moderation. Also, choose recipes that are made with simple natural ingredients, like the recipes on this healthy desserts list.
• Is it OK to Eat Dessert Every Day? According to a registered dietician interviewed for Self.com , it is OK to eat dessert every day—which is good news for me, because I actually eat dessert twice a day! I have a small treat after both lunch and dinner. I find that I’m less likely to overdo it, because I don’t deny myself. The most important tip she offers in the interview is to avoid other added sugars throughout the day so that you can enjoy dessert.
• What is a Healthy Dessert for Weight Loss?  Below, I have created a section of healthy desserts under 100 calories, which are great recipes to choose if you’re trying to lose weight and calorie count is a part of your weight loss plan.
• Want More Information About Desserts and Weight Loss? I’m not a doctor or R.D., and I always recommend consulting a medical professional to find out what’s best for you.

Recommended Tools for Making Healthy Desserts

• Baking Sheets . Useful tools for many of these dessert recipes.
• Mixing Bowls . These are super useful and easy to clean.
• Small Whisk . This one is small and doesn’t splash ingredients as much.
• Parchment Paper . Great for baking and freezing desserts.
• Measuring Cups . I love that these are microwave and dishwasher safe.
• Measuring Spoons . Two-sided spoons = less dishes to wash.
• Batter Scoop . My secret for perfectly portioned cookies.
• Standard Muffin Pan . Perfect for baking and storing your homemade muffins.
• Rolling Pin . An essential tool for every kitchen.

Now, let’s dive into those delicious healthy desserts!

Easy, Healthy No Bake Desserts

• Salted Caramel Truffles
• Edible Cookie Dough
• Chia Seed Pudding
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
• Chocolate Ganache Tart

• Crockpot Applesauce
• Avocado Brownies
• The Very Best Monster Cookies
• No Bake Cookie Dough Protein Balls
• Berry Parfait Yogurt Popsicles
• Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls
• Berry Coconut Frozen Yogurt

• Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
• Peach Crisp
• Banana Bars
• Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake
• Strawberry Jam Bars
• Fruit Pizza Cookies
• Hasselback Apples
• Cherry Blackberry Crisp

(Don’t Worry, You Can’t Actually Taste the Veggies)

• Sweet Potato Brownies
• Zucchini Cookies with Chocolate Chips
• Carrot Cookies
• Zucchini Brownies

• Banana Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips
• Vegan Cookie Dough Bars with Chocolate Chips
• Paleo Brownies
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

• Best Lemon Bars
• Golden Raisin No Bake Energy Bites
• Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
• No Bake Pumpkin Energy Balls

• Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
• Almond Flour Cookies
• Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
• Coconut Flour Cookies
• Protein Cookies
• Apple Oatmeal Cookies
• Healthy Peanut Butter Cookie

• Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Pie with Pretzel Crust
• Vegan Apple Crisp
• Strawberry Crisp
• Chocolate Mousse Pie
• Almond Flour Cake with Lemon
• Greek Yogurt Cheesecake

• Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting
• Coconut Flour Cake
• Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
• Chocolate Mug Cake

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Deliciously refreshing, Easy Fruit Sorbet with just 3 ingredients! Perfect summer treat and the best way to take advantage of the summer fruit bounty. Plus it’s an easy, healthy dessert/snack idea for kids.

Make Easy Fruit Sorbet with just 3 ingredients in just a few minutes!

This post came to be as a result of a late surfeit of summer fruits in our local grocery store last month. The fruits got cheap, we got greedy, and the result was more fruit at home than we could possibly eat before they went bad. Besides, I love fruit desserts and this was the perfect opportunity.

So enter, easy 3 ingredient sorbet!

Why I love small batch easy fruit sorbets

Remember the easy fruit soda syrups I made earlier in the summer? And all the delicious popsicles ( peach melba popsicles , spicy pineapple paletas , butterscotch oreo popsicles , creamy vanilla popsicles , iced coffee popsicles etc.?) These Easy Fruit Sorbets just might be (dare I say it) an even better idea for cooling down in the summer! These frozen desserts not only cool you down, they are,

• super easy to make, 
• gluten free and dairy free, and vegan !

Plus they taste fantastic!

If that didn’t convince you, get this. You can take almost any fruit you want, any flavour you want and transform them into refreshing and delicious sorbets! Think

• Raspberry sorbet
• Pineapple sorbet
• Honeydew melon sorbet
• Watermelon sorbet
• Peache sorbet
• Strawberry sorbet
• Apricots, Cantaloupe etc. etc. etc.

Damn, now I wish I could do summer all over again! Today I’m sharing with you the recipes for the sorbets we made most this summer – Raspberry, Peaches, Mango, Kiwi fruit, and Pineapple . Plus those colours are just so much fun! 🙂 I even tried this with Honey dew melon, watermelon and cantaloupe and you get a refreshing and healthy sorbet with a slushie like consistency!

There is a very simple idea behind this easy fruit sorbet. An embarrassingly simple idea. A sorbet is basically blended fruit that’s sweetened and then frozen. Though I call these recipes here, they are really more like an idea, a how to sort of guide for perfect, easy fruit sorbets!

Everything you need to make healthy, easy fruit sorbet

• An ice crushing blender or a small food processor
• Your favourite summer fruits (frozen, or fresh bought and then diced and frozen)
• Simple syrup as a sweetener (or agave or honey or maple syrup)
• And just a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice (this isn’t needed if the fruit is sour, like kiwi fruit)

The very simple idea behind my sorbets

I love my ice crushing blender. And I figured if I turned fruits into ice cubes, OR I cut them into small pieces and freeze them,  then I can crush those fruit ice cubes and turn them into delicious sorbet goodness!

The only addition I’d need is some extra liquid, which in this case is agave syrup (you can also use simple syrup, or maple syrup). It adds the sweetness and the liquid component required to turn your fresh summer fruits into glorious smooth sorbets that are ready to eat in minutes!

You don’t need an ice cream maker for this because,

• you’re making small batches of sorbet.
• the blender will be crushing the frozen fruit to very small pieces to make it almost as small as with an ice cream maker.

In addition to the sweeteners, you can add water or orange juice or lemonade IF your blender does need a little extra liquid to make that sorbet!

Do I have to buy fresh fruits?

Not at all!

You can BUY frozen fruits from the supermarket to make life easier. We all buy the frozen fruits, like frozen strawberries, raspberries, mango, cherries and more, to make our morning smoothie, so we can easily use the same frozen fruits to make this sorbet.

BUT you do have the option to use overripe fruits from the market and use it to make sorbet . You tend to add less sweetener when the fruit is overripe because of the natural sweetness of the fruits already too.

How to prep fresh fruits to make this recipe

If you buy fresh fruits, you will have to peel (if the fruits have inedible peels) and cut your fruits into cubes and then freeze them on a parchment paper-lined baking tray (spread the chunks out in a single layer, don’t stack them up so that they freeze into one big solid mass).

Once frozen, you can store them in freezer bags. This way your fruits will last longer too. And for smaller fruits like raspberries and blackberries or blueberries you don’t even need to cut them up. freeze them whole.

And then, when sorbet time rolls around, you can take out whichever fruit ice cubes your heart desires and whip up some deliciously refreshing sorbet in minutes!

8 oz / 226 g of frozen fruit will give you 1 very generous portion of sorbet or 2 smaller portions.

Can I make this sorbet ahead of time and store them? 

This recipe for sorbet is best eaten immediately – straight after blending.

Traditional sorbet has alot more sugar added to it, to allow the sorbet to be softer in consistency and scoopable even when frozen.

Because this easy fruit sorbet has far less sugar, it will harden more when frozen. But it will be just like sorbet as soon as it’s blended! So it’s perfect as an easy alternative for sorbet and a quick and healthy, refreshing summer snack or treat!

However, you can freeze it for later too. You will have to let the sorbet soften a little at room temperautre so that it can be scooped easily though.

But I want to make classic sorbet ahead of time! How can I make classic sorbet that’s easy to scoop.

You can absolutely make sorbet to store for later. To do this, you will absolutely need to add more sugar or alcohol (or both!). Sugar acts as an interference for freezing, and keeps the sorbet relatively soft even at freezing temperatures.

How much sugar should I add to sorbet that I want to store or make in bulk?

• For every 500 g (a little over a pound), I use 200 g of sugar or 150 g of honey or maple syrup.

Check out my other classic sorbet recipe for Pink peppercorn and pineapple sorbet (that uses extra sugar to keep it soft), or my Frozen Mango margarita for mango sorbet that I make with alcohol.

Feel like mixing flavours? No problem. It’s as easy as combining two frozen fruits together in your blender.

This is so delicious, and healthy, you’ll be buying fruit just to make sorbets next time!

I personally love the Mango, while Mr K favours Pineapple. What will be your favourite? 🙂

Some other fruit flavours that you can turn into easy sorbets

Mango (this is AWESOME! – if you get your hands on some sweet mangoes, you have got to try this!) Apricot Watermelon Strawberries Cantaloupe Blackberries Feijoas (YUM!!) Cherries Papaya Kiwi Fruit Banana + Passionfruit

The world is your oyster! Now go make sorbet.

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• Cherry and Blackberry Red Wine Granita
• Colour Changing Lemonade (Galaxy Lemonade)
• Colour Changing Lemonade Slushies and Popsicles

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No churn Easy Fruit Sorbet (four flavours plus make your own!)

Ingredients:, raspberry sorbet.

• ▢ 8 oz Raspberry (by weight)
• ▢ 3 – 4 tbsp sugar syrup or agave nectar, maple syrup (to keep it refined sugar free) or orange juice (if you prefer less sweet)
• ▢ lemon juice optional

Pineapple Sorbet

• ▢ 8 oz pineapple nose removed, cut into ½ inch cubes (fresh or frozen), by weight
• ▢ 3-4 tbsp sugar syrup or agave nectar, maple syrup to keep it refined sugar free or orange juice (if you prefer less sweet)

Peach Sorbet

• ▢ 8 oz Peaches peeled, fresh or frozen, cut into ½ inch cubes, by weight
• ▢ 3-4 tbsp sugar syrup or agave nectar, maple syrup – to keep it refined sugar free or orange juice (if you prefer less sweet)
• ▢ lemon juice

Honeydew Melon Sorbet

• ▢ 8 oz honeydew melon flesh only, cut into cubes, by weight

Sugar Syrup (if you’re not using Maple syrup)

• ▢ 8 oz white sugar
• ▢ 2 cups water

Instructions:

Sugar syrup.

• Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for a further 15-20 minutes until you get a sugar syrup. Pour into a glass jar/bottle. Let it cool completely and for best results, chill in the fridge until you need it.

Fruit Sorbet

• Cut up whole fruits into ½ inch cubes (except raspberries – these can be frozen whole).
• Lay out the fruits in a single layer on parchment paper lined baking trays (it’s OK if the fruits touch).
• Freeze the fruits completely and store them in freezer bags.
• Roughly weigh out 8 oz of the frozen fruit and place it in a small food processor or ice crushing blender.
• Pulse to crush the fruits into small pieces and add the simple syrup, a tablespoon at a time (while pulsing) to create a smooth sorbet-like paste. Please see notes.
• Add a squeeze of lemon juice and run the blender for a few seconds to mix.
• Spoon it into a bowl and serve immediately – or store in the freezer until you’re ready.

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February 17, 2024 at 04:43

I was going to make apple Butterbeer sorbet. Because the butter beer has a bit of sugar in it do I still need to add sugar &lemon juice?

February 18, 2024 at 10:29

Hi Tania This sorbet is for cheats sorbet. So, the sorbet will harden quite a bit in the freezer and is more designed for immediate consumption. To store it in the freezer, you will need to let it soften a little before scooping it out. Traditional sorbet requires more sugar in the mixture to keep it soft even after storing it in the freezer. Apples have quite a lot of water content, as well as the butterbeer, so the sorbet will harden a lot. You can add more sugar to keep it softer, BUT I can’t guarantee how well it will turn out because of the extra water content in the sorbet.

Amanda says

December 29, 2023 at 14:52

So I made this and it was super easy and yummy when I tried it. I made mine with orange juice as I didn’t want any added sugars but unfortunately when I put it in the freezer it froze solid to the point where it took days for it to defrost in my sink. I wasn’t able to eat any of it really disappointing I’m not sure why it would have froze so hard

January 3, 2024 at 19:15

Hi Amanda Orange is very much different than making this with fresh fruit. And not adding sugar further changes the texture. In the recipe, I do recommend to let the sorbet thaw before scooping if you do store it in the freezer. When making this with a juice, and without sugar, the resulting sorbet wil absolutely become ice instead. Sugar helps to keep the sorbet soft, and regular storebought sorbet will and should contain more sugar to keep it soft all the time, like this frozen pineapple sorbet that I made. I’m sorry the recipe did not come out right, but the changes you made will result in a drastic change in the final product.

December 19, 2023 at 14:07

Hiya! Would I be able to do this with grapefruit?

December 19, 2023 at 21:43

Hi Beccy It is possible, but fruits that have a higher water content (like melons or citrus fruits), tend to have icier results. It is also important not to include any pith as this will immediately make it bitter as well. If it works, please let me know!

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11 heart-healthy desserts that dietitians love — and 2 ingredients they avoid

H eart-healthy desserts are a delicious way to get nutritional benefits from your favorite sweet treats. Whether you're hoping to prevent heart disease or looking for delicious ways to manage your health with a heart issue, dessert can still be part of the equation.

"Everything can fit into a healthy diet," Theresa Gentile, a registered dietitian in New York City and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, tells TODAY.com. In fact, Gentile eats dessert pretty much every day, usually in the form of chocolate, she says.

Along with other lifestyle strategies, such as getting good quality sleep and staying physically active, choosing the right dessert foods can help you hit your heart-health goals.

“Incorporating desserts you love, either occasionally or regularly, is possible with a bit of thoughtful planning,” Emma Laing, Ph.D., clinical professor and director of the didactic program in dietetics at the University of Georgia and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, tells TODAY.com.

Part of that planning includes choosing satisfying desserts, as well as “being sensible with portion sizes and eating slowly and mindfully without a lot of distractions,” Laing adds.

Even if you don't have a cardiac issue, like high blood pressure or cholesterol, it's not a bad idea to eat with heart health in mind, Gentile says. Heart disease is common — and the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . So heart health "should be a concern for most Americans," she says.

What to look for in a heart-healthy dessert

In general, the experts suggest making desserts yourself whenever possible.

"The more you can make your dessert at home, the more you can minimize the unhealthy oils and hydrogenated fats that might be in a commercially prepared product," Gentile says. You could also get your dessert from a local bakery, she says, which will likely be using healthier ingredients than you'd find in a pre-packaged treat .

In particular, she recommends looking for ways to incorporate fiber into your desserts because it's such an important nutrient for heart health.

For example, try swapping in whole-wheat flour when making quickbreads, like pumpkin bread, or incorporating oats into cookie recipes or fruit crumble and crisp toppings. Also, look for fruit-forward desserts because "fruit carries lots of fiber, both soluble and insoluble," Gentile says.

In general, the experts recommend looking for desserts that incorporate these heart-healthy ingredients :

• Fruits high in antioxidants, such as berries, citrus, apples and grapes.
• Whole grains, which provide fiber .
• Olive oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil and walnut oil.
• Nuts and seeds containing healthy fats and fiber, such as peanuts, tree nuts and flaxseeds.
• Avocado and avocado oil.

Ingredients to limit in heart-healthy desserts

If you're trying to be conscious of your heart health, there are a few ingredients that the experts recommend avoiding or limiting.

Those include:

• Tropical oils, such as palm oil and coconut oil .
• Alcohol (think: frozen watermelon margarita pops, sparkling rosé floats or a wine-based granita, Laing says).

Dietitian-approved dessert ideas for heart health

Baked, grilled or poached fruit.

Both experts suggest using fruit as the main ingredient in a dessert.

Especially in the fall and wintertime, Gentile likes to make grilled pears topped with warm spices like cinnamon or she'll poach pears in apple cider. In fact, for Thanksgiving this year, her family made grilled apples for dessert stuffed with brown sugar, pecans and a bit of butter.

"It was a great dessert with a little vanilla ice cream on top," she says. "I felt like I got in some fiber and sweetness." 

Yogurt bark

A consistent favorite among dietitians , this frozen treat offers tons of possibilities for customization. It’s made by spreading Greek yogurt on a baking sheet and topping it with whatever combination of ingredients speaks to you. After a few hours in the freezer, you can break the bark off in pieces.

Try sprinkling a section with chocolate chips, chopped nuts and berries. Or, take Gentile’s suggestion and use pomegranate seeds or dried fruit.

Black bean brownies

Brownies made with black beans get a big boost in healthy fiber and protein from the beans. The concept may seem a little odd at first, but “it’s better than it sounds,” Gentile says. “And anyone who has made them can verify.”

Oatmeal raisin cookies

"I love integrating oats into dessert," Gentile says, and a classic oatmeal raisin cookie offers the perfect opportunity to do just that.

You'll get heart-healthy fiber from both the rolled oats and raisins, and the raisins offer a bonus dose of antioxidants.

Oat and banana cookies

Another way Gentile uses oats in dessert is with a quick cookie recipe incorporating bananas, oats and walnuts or chocolate chips.

The recipe contains "nice soluble fiber from both the oats and the banana," she explains. And they're so nutritious that she'll give them to her kids for breakfast or put them in their lunchboxes.

Other variations might add peanut butter for more healthy fats and protein or form the mixture into convenient ball shapes .

Mini matcha cakes

Regularly consuming matcha tea has been linked to reduced risks of cardiovascular disease because it has particularly high levels of antioxidants and amino acids, Laing explains.

“Matcha powder can be added to smoothies, ice cream and baked goods to enhance the flavor and increase the content of antioxidants in these products,” she says.

She points to this recipe for mini matcha cakes, served with fresh strawberries on the side, from the American Heart Association . Or you can try this matcha tak e on a classic Chinese bakery sponge cake filled with tea-infused whipped cream.

Chocolate clusters with fruit and quinoa

If you're craving something sweet and crunchy, some chocolate nut clusters should do the trick, Gentile says.

They're made by covering a selection of your favorite nuts and dried fruit — plus cooked or toasted quinoa — with melted chocolate. Of course, the chocolate, nuts and dried fruit make a tasty, nutritious snack on their own. But the quinoa adds a crispy bite and "ups the fiber and protein content," Gentile says.

Matcha popsicles

Another easy matcha dessert option is to make popsicles. In particular, Laing suggests this AHA-approved recipe , which starts with a smoothie-like mixture of avocado, banana, fat-free Greek yogurt and matcha powder sweetened with honey.

Beetroot brownies

Beets are a powerhouse of heart-healthy nutrients, Liang says, including fiber, folate and potassium. "A fun fact about beets is that the leaves are also edible and the entire beet can be blended, juiced or added as a powder to desserts like cakes, cheesecakes and brownies," she says.

In beet brownies , the root veggie adds a subtle hit of earthy sweetness and extra moisture for an even fudgier consistency.

Fruit crisps made with apples, bananas or berries

A fruit crisp or crumble with a simple oatmeal topping is another great way to get the benefits of fruit and fiber in a dessert, Gentile says.

Desserts like these also offer the opportunity to eat with the seasons by using whatever fruit happens to be in season at the moment, such as peaches, apples, pears, plums or berries.

Fruit and yogurt parfaits

A humble yet delicious parfait is a simple way to pack in a bunch of heart-healthy ingredients without the need to prepare anything. Just sprinkle your favorite selection of fresh fruit and chopped nuts over plain yogurt. You can throw in some chocolate chips or make an easy chocolate drizzle with confectioner's sugar, hot water and cocoa powder, the AHA says .

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45 Easy Breakfast Ideas for Even the Busiest Mornings

Delicious ways to jump-start your day, comin’ right up.

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Looking for some kid-friendly options to feed the whole family? Everyone will love grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches, crowd-friendly egg tacos or make-ahead breakfast muffins (paired with a big mug of coffee for the adults, of course). We included plenty of classic ideas, like egg recipes , oatmeal, pancakes and more, plus light, healthy breakfasts like homemade granola with yogurt and berries. Power up with veggie- and protein-packed breakfasts such as egg bites or reach for recipes that take less than 15 minutes to make, like a refreshing smoothie . If a sweet breakfast is your speed, dive into a fluffy stack of homemade pancakes drizzled with maple syrup or a delicious chocolate bran muffin that secretly contains a dose of veggies (psst... it's zucchini!).

No matter what you crave in the morning, you'll find a recipe here that’ll start you off on the most delicious note possible.

Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs

Cook breakfast for the whole family at once with this cheesy bake. Serve with lots of crusty bread for scooping up every last bite.

The viral trend of frying an egg in feta was already genius and I think this sheet pan version does it one better: You cook eight eggs at a time right in the oven, where the cheese gets all melty and mingles with the smoky roasted tomatoes. — Recipe Editor Susan Choung

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Chocolate-Zucchini Bran Muffins

Get a dose of veggies first thing in the a.m. with these deliciously chocolatey, make-ahead muffins.

At first glance, these muffins might look like the run-of-the-mill chocolate variety, but wheat bran and grated zucchini add heft, texture and just the right amount of feel-good breakfast vibes. — Assistant Food Editor Joy Cho

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Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Trout and Crème Fraîche

Instantly class-up scrambled eggs with a few pieces of tinned smoked trout stirred in. Easy!

Easy breakfasts don’t have to be boring. With some simple techniques (low and slow makes for the fluffiest eggs!) and a little smoked trout, this scramble makes my a.m. extra elegant! — Associate Food Editor Becca Miller

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Double Apple Baked Oatmeal

Freeze leftover portions for a hearty, ready-made breakfast that will fuel you for the day ahead.

This is my favorite feel-good breakfast to meal prep. I’ll throw it in the oven on a Sunday, then reheat extras in the toaster oven throughout the week. It’s so cozy! — Deputy Food Editor Trish Clasen Marsanico

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Customizable Egg Muffins

Stash these protein-packed cups in the freezer until you're ready to eat; then pop them in the microwave for 2 minutes, grab and go.

Eggs make a great breakfast, but I rarely have time to take out (or clean!) a skillet in the morning. These pre-made bites are the perfect solution. — Assistant Food Editor Samantha MacAvoy

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos

Fill your freezer with these vegetarian burritos so a healthy, satisfying breakfast is never far away. Pro tip: After microwaving, crisp them up in a skillet.

These are the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Cook up all your components, set up an assembly line, fill, roll and freeze! — Food Producer Tina Martinez

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B.E.C. Breakfast Bites

Upgrade this A.M. classic by folding your favorite egg sandwich fillings into a homemade tortilla . Top it all off with a drizzle of hot sauce!

What really makes these hash brown–stuffed breakfast wraps is using homemade or good-quality tortillas — something you don't get in the fast food original that inspired this recipe. — Recipe Editor Susan Choung

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Almond-Buckwheat Granola with Yogurt and Berries

Meal prep a batch of 30-minute granola to top off yogurt and fruit all week.

Toasting buckwheat groats in a skillet before baking them deepens the earthy notes and ups the irresistible crunch factor of this maple-sweetened granola. You won’t even miss the oats! — Assistant Food Editor Joy Cho

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Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt, Almond Butter and Pepita Granola

Try roasted sweet potato for breakfast ( meal prep 'em on weekends!) — it's tasty topped with a.m. favorites like yogurt and granola.

I love incorporating crops typically enjoyed for dinner, like sweet potatoes, into my a.m. eats. It makes breakfast feel more exciting — and filling! — Assistant Food Editor Samantha MacAvoy

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Blueberry-Banana-Nut Smoothie

With frozen berries and almond butter, this is like PB&J in smoothie form. Yum!

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Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata

This crowd-friendly feast is as easy as whisking eggs, pouring them onto a sheet pan and topping with veggies and cheese.

I love this recipe because it feeds a crowd. Are you hosting friends for a brunch? Everyone can grab a slice and enjoy with a side salad or serve with a variety of breads and let everyone choose their favorite for a delicious sandwich! — Food Producer Tina Martinez

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Breakfast Tacos

When it comes to easy meals, the sheet pan is your friend — especially when it comes to these cheesy, egg-topped tacos.

If I’m hosting a breakfast, I don’t want to be standing at my stove flipping fried eggs. These tacos are the best solution; everything comes together in the oven, and I can spend time chatting with friends! — Associate Food Editor Becca Miller

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Make-Ahead Egg Sandwiches

You don't need to spend half an hour cooking in the morning to eat perfect egg sandwiches for breakfast. Instead, make this egg, spinach and English muffin recipe the night before.

I have a couple of friends who are pregnant, so I’m making a few batches of these to drop off. That way, their freezers will be stocked with microwaveable breakfasts for when they’re in the newborn stage. — Deputy Food Editor Trish Clasen Marsanico

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Parmesan Waffles with Lemon Ricotta

Give waffles a savory makeover with a dollop of creamy ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan stirred into the batter.

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Oatmeal with Apricots and Pistachios

Here's how to make a quick, tahini-honey drizzle for your next bowl of oats.

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Loaded Pancake Tacos

Add more milk to classic pancake batter to make “taco” shells perfect for stuffing with crispy bacon, fried eggs and sharp Cheddar.

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Waffle Nachos

Use waffles instead of chips as the base for this fun breakfast. Consider it the perfect vehicle for any leftovers.

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Fluffy Pancakes

With our Homemade Mix , you’re already halfway to a stack of warm, fluffy pancakes — just add milk, oil, an egg and a touch of sugar for a super simple batter.

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Focaccia French Toast

Don’t forget the yogurt, berries and a generous drizzle of warm syrup to top off this creative twist on the diner classic.

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Instant Oatmeal with Cranberries and Pecans

Make this store-bought staple at home rather than using packets: You get fresher flavors, plus add-ins you can customize!

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