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Coconut Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles are traditionally made with cream, butter, and egg yolks, but this simple version uses coconut milk and coconut oil. Try different flavorings such as orange or lemon zest, cinnamon, cardamom, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Vegan Dark-Chocolate Pudding
This pudding is rich, satisfying, and dairy-free. Experiment by adding a bit of grated orange zest, a little vanilla or almond extract, or a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter.
Chocolate and Cacao Nib Gelato
Cacao nibs add crunch while a dash of cayenne adds some subtle heat.
Maple-Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Making your own flavored yogurt is a breeze — and you can control the ingredients and sugar level to boot. This is a perfect base for granola-fruit parfaits.
Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is thick and hearty. Make it yourself to avoid the artificial sweeteners and thickeners in some commercial brands. Alternately, you can make a regular whole-milk yogurt by stopping before straining the yogurt. This recipe is inspired by Molly Sheridan at SeriousEats.com.
Coconut-Cherry Almond Cookies
These yummy cookies are both gluten-free and vegan. If you’re hankering for a gooey chocolate version, substitute dark chocolate chips for the cacao nibs.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp
Experiment with this recipe by trying other berries or fruits and different combinations of seeds. (If you decide to skip the rhubarb and use all berries, you can cut down on the sugar.) Serve warm with a drizzle of Greek yogurt or a scoop of ice cream.
Seed-y Crackers
Serve these crunchy crackers with your favorite cheeses, dips, and veggies. For a change, add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Spiced Caramel Corn
This delicious recipe makes a fresh, crunchy, family-pleasing treat that kids can help prepare.
Sweet Potato Mousse With Maple Vanilla Yogurt and Walnuts
While naturally sweet, this rich and creamy dessert contains surprisingly little sugar — and can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Kale Chips
These veggie chips are super trendy for a reason: They are addictive and endlessly versatile.
Baked Apples
Andrew Zimmern’s baked apples are packed with currents, dates, pecans and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Grilled Sweet-Potato Rounds With Chorizo
Substitute tempeh for the chorizo to make the perfect vegetarian bite.
Raw Chocolate-Coconut Macaroons
Staff writer Maggie Fazeli Fard shares a favorite dessert recipe that’s decadent, easy to make, and not terrible for you — yay! — thanks to the health benefits of coconut and cocoa.
Apple Tart-Tatin With Almond-Flour Crust
A classic French dessert made by caramelizing apples in a cast-iron pan and then topping with a pastry crust. Our gluten-free crust is extra rich and nutty because it’s made from almond flour.
Spinach Yogurt Dip
This dip is a great alternative to the traditional mayo-heavy versions.
Pumpkin Pie Yogurt
Most flavored yogurts are loaded with sugar. This concoction is naturally sweet and adds seeds for extra crunch and protein.
Almond-Butter Protein Balls
These no-bake bites are great to have on hand when you want a treat. We replaced the traditional powdered milk with a high-quality whey protein powder.
Blackberry and Almond Crumble
Plump, tart blackberries offset the inflammatory effects of the sugar while chopped Marcona almonds give the topping a great little crunch.
Chocolate Mousse
A small portion of this rich indulgence is just right. The traditional French method calls for raw eggs, so make sure you use fresh, organic, pastured eggs.
Poached Pears
A classic dessert whose beauty and elegance belie its simplicity.