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Desserts & Treats
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Nice Cream Three Ways
This nice cream uses just a few simple ingredients to create a healthier version of your favorite summertime treat — no ice cream maker necessary.

Red, White, and Blue Parfait
Homemade granola, fresh berries, and Greek yogurt layer together for a festive breakfast, snack, or midday treat.

No-Bake Cookie Dough Bars
Tastes just like cookie dough but without all of the extra added sugar — plus a boost of protein so they can serve as a snack.

Chewy Snack Bars
Running out of ideas — or time — to make snacks for your kids? Make a batch of these to keep on hand.

Avocado Chocolate Mousse With Cacao Nibs
This luscious dairy-free chocolate mousse is made with avocados, full-fat coconut milk, maple syrup, and dark chocolate.

Brownie Bites
These brownie bites require just four ingredients and make a great energy-boosting snack — or a healthier treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Nut Butter Banana Muffins
These homemade muffins feature better-for-you ingredients and enable you to avoid the processed, store-bought variety.

Mexican Chocolate Chia Pudding
Enjoy this chocolate-rich dessert alternative with the option to add a kick of spice.

Nut Butter Cookies
Made with collagen peptides, these cookies support healthy skin and bake in just five minutes.

Pumpkin Pie Energy Bites
Keep these bites on hand for a nutritious and energizing boost whenever hunger hits.

Chocolate Protein Truffles
Easy to make and great to keep on hand for a portable, chocolatey treat you can feel good about snacking on.

Salted Nut Ice Cream
Recreate the taste and texture of your favorite ice cream with just five ingredients. All you need is a blender or food processor — no ice cream machine needed.

Chocolate-Dipped Mandarins With Pistachios
This simple-yet-decadent dessert can be made ahead of time and has only three ingredients.

Raw Chocolate Tart With Berry Sauce
This elegant vegan dessert comes together quickly in a blender or food processor.

Cocoa-Almond Energy Bite
These gluten-free energy balls come together in minutes in the blender and are flavored with dates, almond butter, and cocoa powder.

Watermelon Sorbet
Made with only four ingredients, this refreshing treat can double as a fun activity to try with kids.

Roasted Strawberries With Mint
Serve these maple-syrup-roasted strawberries by themselves, or layered in a yogurt parfait.

Nectarine and Blueberry Crisp
Use whatever stone fruits and berries you have on hand for this vegan crisp.

Almond Flour Cookies
Top these cookies with some nut butter, or a homemade glaze made from a mix of coconut oil and honey.

Black Bean Brownies
You can't taste the black beans — and won't miss the dairy or gluten — in these better-for-you brownies.

Froyo Bites
This cool summer snack is naturally sweetened by your favorite seasonal berries, which is complemented by the rich creaminess of Greek yogurt.