More Nutritious Desserts

Who doesn’t love a sweet little something to cap off a light dinner, or to keep them going during the afternoon slump? The trick to enjoy your sweets, of course, is to keep added sugar low and including the protein, fiber and heart-healthy fats that will keep you full and satisfied. This set of desserts is designed to taste luxurious while still adding to your overall nutrition for the day.

Chocolate Avocado Frosting

Chocolate Avocado Frosting

Three Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value. What's that, you say? A frosting that I won't feel guilty for eating by the spoonful? Yes and please.

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Pina Colada Pudding Pops

Pina Colada Pudding Pops

One Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value. Pineapple? Check. Coconut? Check. Frosty goodness? Check. For older audiences, swap the vanilla for rum extract and you'll have an instant pool party hit.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value. Our food editor offers the following review: OM NOM NOM NOM NOM. The only challenge with these noshables is to respect a reasonable serving size.

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Cherry Cobbler

Cherry Cobbler

Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value. Whole grains and fruit co-star in a pleasing number that will romance your tastebuds. If fresh cherries aren't available, frozen work well, which is a great time save too.

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Apple-Date Torte

Apple-Date Torte

Three Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value. This protein-packed spin on apple pie is sweetened only with dates to make sure your sugar comes loaded with nutrients your body actually needs.

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Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Cookies

Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Cookies

One Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value. Show your lunchbox some lemony love with these cute-as-buttons little soft cookies. You'll savor the mid-day pickup.

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Frozen Yogurt Bark

Frozen Yogurt Bark

Two Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value. Sweet, simple and providing 9 grams of protein per serving, this treat can also be easily tailored to your tastes by playing with the combination of berries and nuts.

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