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    Sungrown Kitchen » Recipes

    Healthier Dessert Recipes

    Never turn down dessert, always wise advice!  Here you'll find healthier dessert recipes and all our favorite sweet treats including holiday ideas, cookies, brownies and more!

    From Healthier Berry Rhubarb Crisp to our garden favorite Zucchini Banana Cookies, the kids are always pulling up a stool to help!

     

    • Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies on a green plate.
      Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies with Almond Flour
    • A pan of melted chocolate Pecan Turtle Pretzels.
      Rolo Turtle Pretzel Bites
    • A bowl of Apple Cranberry Crisp with vanilla ice cream.
      Apple Cranberry Almond Crisp
    • Bowls of apple crisp dessert with ice cream and a baked dish.
      Apple Crisp without Oats
    • A spoonful of homemade brown sugar from a jar.
      How to Make Homemade Brown Sugar
    • A dish of blueberry pear crisp with a spoon.
      Pear Blueberry Crisp
    • White chocolate dipped biscotti with cups of coffee.
      Almond Biscotti
    • A bowl of cherry apple crisp topped with vanilla ice cream.
      Apple Cherry Crisp
    • Two bowls of homemade mulberry ice cream.
      Mulberry Ice Cream
    • Healthy Zucchini Banana Cookies on parchment paper next to a bowl if cookies and ice cream.
      Healthy Zucchini Banana Cookies
    • Peanut Better Nutella Protein Balls on a sheet pan made with a portion scoop.
      Peanut Butter Nutella Protein Balls
    • A peanut butter rice krispie treat bar topped with m&m's and white chocolate chips.
      Peanut Butter Protein Rice Krispies Treats
    • Several assembled strawberry shortcakes layered with whipped cream and strawberries on a white plate.
      Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
    • Berry Rhubarb Crisp with gluten free oat topping next to a bowl of mixed berries.
      Healthier Mixed Berry Rhubarb Crisp
    • Peach crisp in a bowl with vanilla ice cream and a spoon.
      Healthier Peach Crisp
    • A red baking pan of black bean brownies cut into squares with a white dusting of powdered sugar.
      Black Bean Protein Brownies
    • Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles on a white round plate with a red and white checkered napkin.
      Strawberry Banana Yogurt Popsicles

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    • The healthier baking cookbook.
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    Spring Favorites

    • Golden brown panko crusted salmon on a sheet pan with lemon wedges.
      Garlic Herb Panko Crusted Salmon
    • A white bowl of Broccoli Asparagus Soup topped with crispy prosciutto and croutons.
      Asparagus Broccoli Soup with Crispy Prosciutto
    • A bowl of rigatoni pasta with tomato meat sauce and spicy crushed red pepper flakes.
      Spicy Rigatoni with Meat Sauce
    • Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches on biscuits with strawberries and kiwi.
      Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches
    • A white bowl of Broccoli Ham Soup with Cheddar Cheese.
      Broccoli Cheddar and Ham Soup
    • Blackened chicken tacos topped with red onions, avocado and spicy corn Cotija cheese salsa.
      Blackened Chicken Tacos with Cotija Corn Salsa
    • Creamy Asparagus Ravioli with Sausage and Peas.
      Creamy Asparagus Ravioli with Sausage and Peas
    • A dish of blueberry pear crisp with a spoon.
      Pear Blueberry Crisp

    Salads

    • A platter of asparagus salad with crispy prosciutto, goat cheese, and hard boiled eggs.
      Spring Asparagus Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
    • A steakhouse salad bar salad not tossed with a cup of dressing.
      Steakhouse Salad Bar Salad
    • Strawberry Blueberry Salad with goat cheese and brown sugar walnuts.
      Strawberry Blueberry Salad
    • Arugula Orzo Salad in a bowl with a wooden spoon.
      Arugula Orzo Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato
    • A platter of salad with pears, parmesan cheese and candied walnuts.
      Pear Parmesan Salad with Candied Walnuts
    • Strawberry Cucumber Salad with red onion and feta cheese.
      Strawberry Cucumber Salad
    • Lemon feta green bean white bean salad in a bowl.
      Lemon Feta White Bean and Green Bean Salad
    • A bowl of Italian salad with mixed greens, kalamata olives and crispy prosciutto.
      Italian Mixed Greens Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

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