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Easy No-Bake Summer Recipes

Post author By Natasha
Post date May 12, 2020
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When it’s hot and humid outside, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. But, I also really love dessert (who doesn’t?!), so I’ve been searching for some delicious sweet treats that don’t require adding any additional heat to my home. Check out these 5 tasty recipes I’m stoked on trying!

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These gorgeous raspberry and peach popsicles from One Lovely Life are on the top of my “To Try” list. The flavor combination is perfect and they look absolutely amazing. Find the recipe for these beauties here.

This classic summer dessert comes together in less than 10 minutes and features a store-bought graham cracker crust (no shame!). This is a great recipe to keep on hand for a last-minute invitation to a BBQ or pool party!

Mango Strawberry Cheesecake…..YUP! This fruity cheesecake recipe has all of my favorite flavors. I can’t wait to give this one a shot!

This creamy, decadent mousse would be the perfect companion to a glass of wine and a beautiful sunset. The simple recipe makes 8 servings, although I’m pretty sure I could eat the whole thing by myself.

What’s better than frozen mocha on a hot summer day? Skip Starbucks and make this yummy torte instead! I never would have guessed this incredible looking dessert has so few ingredients and is so easy to make!

What’s your favorite no-bake dessert? We’d love to see photos in the comments below!

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Dessert First!

5 Chickpea-Based Desserts

Post author By Natasha
Post date March 29, 2020
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Upon first consideration, chickpeas seem like a very weird ingredient to add to a dessert. But the more you think about it, the more it may start to make sense! They can become crispy or creamy smooth, depending on how prepared, and have a relatively mild natural flavor that is easily masked by stronger flavors like cinnamon and chocolate. Check out these 5 easy chickpea-based desserts and give one a try next time you have a sweets craving!

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These chickpeas look incredible and you probably already have all the ingredients in your cabinet! A little bit of sugar, a little bit of cinnamon, and a little bit of oil come together to make this simple tasty treat.

These chickpea blondies only have about 176 calories per serving with lots of chocolate in each bite! If they don’t all get gobbled up right away, you can freeze individual servings and defrost at a later date.

Raw cookie dough you can feel good about eating! It is important to use oat flour for this recipe and not substitute for regular flour, regular flour is not meant to be eaten raw!

These look so freaking good! The chickpeas are dry roasted to create a crunchy texture that compliments the chocolate in a very satisfying way.

Can you believe these brownies have no flour in them?! This delicious dessert features sweet potato frosting, another surprising dessert ingredient!

Which one of these would you try? Let me know in the comments below!

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Dessert First!

11 Healthy-ish Desserts

Me and sweets have an on-going love/hate relationship. As they say, “a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips”. When I started working with a fitness coach, she showed me that desserts can be healthy and delicious. Below are 11 desserts that you can feel good about making -and eating-.

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The perfect healthy recipe to satiate your chocolate craving, this bread calls for 1.5 cups of zucchini! Since it’s relatively “healthy”, you can eat it for breakfast too!

Though this recipe does have its fair share of butter and sugar, it’s certainly less than the usual baked dessert. This would be incredible topped with a little bit of cream.

Protein brownies….I know! But the nut butter in these make them fudgey and yummy. Just make sure you are using a high quality protein powder in these and they should turn out great.

Grilled pineapple is the ultimate summer treat, caramelized on the outside and soft on the inside. It is crucial that you get a ripe pineapple though, as grilling it won’t make it any sweeter.

Bananas are the perfect base for healthier “icecream” aka nicecream. Mixed with chocolate powder and peanut butter, it becomes a creamy treat that tastes just like the real thing!

I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just mandarin oranges, sea salt, dark chocolate chips, and shortening (which in my experience can be omitted).

What holds this recipe together (literally) is the coconut flour! This clean dessert recipe is vegan, low carb, and gluten free!

Super simple and customizable, chocolate covered bananas are one of those desserts you can make almost anytime with whatever you have on hand.

Apple pie taste without the guilt! This recipe only has 5 ingredients and is baked instead of fried for a crispy exterior texture and gooey interior.

Like a Crunch Bar but without all the calories, processed crap, and sugar! This awesome recipe makes about 12 delicious crisps.

If you’re looking for something a little more upscale to serve at a party, this no-bake vanilla bean cashew “cheesecake” is definitely a winner! Soaked cashews blend into creamy deliciousness that you can add any flavor to.

Do you have a favorite healthy-ish dessert? Leave it in the comments below!

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