Healthy Snacks to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

These treats are perfect for when you want something sweet and satisfying without any added sugar.
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Pineapple Nice Cream

Start to finish: 5 mins
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All-fruit, dairy-free and with no added sugar--these are the hallmarks of "nice cream," a healthy alternative to ice cream. This pineapple nice cream has tropical flavors, thanks to a hit of mango and lime. It takes just minutes to make this naturally sweet frozen dessert in the food processor or a blender. Enjoy it alone, or top with fresh fruit and toasted coconut.

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Apple “Donuts”

Start to finish: 5 mins
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This so-simple 3-ingredient recipe turns apple slices into “donuts.” Topped with nut butter and coconut, they make a satisfying no-added-sugar dessert or healthy snack.

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Virgin Banana Piña Colada Pops

Start to finish: 4 hrs 15 mins
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The tropical flavors of a piña colada make for one delicious ice pop. Be sure to reach for ripe bananas to get the perfect sweetness (without any added sugar!) for this clean-eating-friendly frozen treat.

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2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream

Start to finish: 5 mins
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Whir up frozen bananas into an “ice cream” without the cream! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar.

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Peanut Butter-Oat Energy Balls

Start to finish: 30 mins
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Sweet, sticky dates act as the glue for these no-bake energy balls. Perfect for hikes or during sports, this healthy snack travels well. For the best flavor and texture, use Medjool dates--the largest and most luscious date variety. Look for them in the produce department or near other dried fruits.

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No-Sugar-Added Oatmeal Cookies

Start to finish: 1 hr 15 mins
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Classic oatmeal cookies without all the sugar, these better-for-you gluten-free treats get their sweetness from ripe bananas and chopped dates.

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Rainbow Fruit Kebabs

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Eating clean doesn't have to be boring! This fruit-salad-on-a-stick is the natural way to get in on the rainbow trend for a fun healthy snack or no-added-sugar dessert.

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Mango & Kiwi with Fresh Lime Zest

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Kiwi and mango get a burst of citrus flavor in this easy fruit salad recipe.

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Frosted Grapes

Start to finish: 50 mins
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The perfect summertime dessert, these frozen grapes are healthy mini-popsicles. Try freezing other fresh fruit, like raspberries, peach wedges or cubes of watermelon.

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Almond-Stuffed Dates

Start to finish: 5 mins
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Medjool dates are softer than their semi-dry Deglet Noor cousins and therefore, much easier to stuff with almonds. This healthy snack recipe can also be turned into an addictive appetizer by adding a little blue cheese to the stuffing.

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Broiled Mango

Start to finish: 20 mins
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Broiling fruit brings out its inherent sweetness. A squeeze of tart lime juice balances it out. Try this technique with pineapple as well.

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"Cocoa-Nut" Bananas

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Cocoa- and coconut-crusted bananas are a treat for the whole family.

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Purple Fruit Salad

Start to finish: 15 mins
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Serve this refreshing fruit salad featuring juicy plums, grapes and berries on its own or with other colorblock fruit salads (like red, green and orange) for a fun, crowd-pleasing rainbow side dish.

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No-Sugar-Added Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

Start to finish: 1 hr 15 mins
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Soft, chewy and no added sugar! Sweeten these classic oatmeal cookies with ripe bananas and raisins or dates. Plus, a touch of nut butter adds lots of flavor and holds the cookies together while keeping them vegan and gluten-free.

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Melon & Apple Granita

Start to finish: 4 hrs 30 mins
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This granita uses sweet ripe melon for flavor, apple juice instead of sugar and a touch of lime juice to perk up the flavors. Berries look beautiful on top; or if you can find fresh figs, add them. For a vibrant look, make with an orange-fleshed melon, such as cantaloupe, Charentais or orange honeydew.

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Cherries with Ricotta & Toasted Almonds

Start to finish: 10 mins
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Warm cherries topped with luscious ricotta cheese and toasted almonds makes for a rich-tasting--yet calorie-conscious--treat.

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Mango Fruit Leather

Start to finish: 5 hrs 30 mins
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This no-sugar-added fruit snack is a healthy treat kids and adults will both love. It's perfect for packing in a lunchbox for school or work or just enjoying as a snack or better-for-you dessert at home.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

Start to finish: 15 mins
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This refreshing fruit salad is a classic combination that will be the favorite at any potluck or cookout. Serve with a creamy yogurt dressing to take this side (or dessert) to the next level.

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Apple with Cinnamon Almond Butter

Start to finish: 5 mins
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With a pinch of cinnamon, this healthy snack goes from basic to brilliant.

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