Picked up a few extra cans of pumpkin at the grocery store? Try these Pumpkin Spice Cookies from our Functional Medicine Director Mark Hyman, MD. Using almond and oat flours, they’re slightly spiced and definitely nice.
Recipe: No-Bake Dark Chocolate Walnut Dessert Bars
This tasty dessert is a crowd-pleaser. Add cinnamon, vanilla, orange juice and coffee to bittersweet chocolate, and you’ve got a fabulous topping for bars made of almonds, raisins and brown rice cakes.
Recipe: Avocado Brownie Bites
Surprise! Yes, avocado DOES belong in your dessert. It adds a depth of flavor and creaminess to our dietitian’s Avocado Brownie Bites.
Recipe: Pumpkin Bars
This pumpkin bar recipe from our dietitians is a real treat — filled with moist dates and crunchy walnuts, almonds and peanuts. It’s sweet, but only filled with nutrient-rich ingredients to give you lasting energy.
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Recipe: Orange Upside-Down Cake
Need an elegant cake that’s heart-healthy, without compromising taste? Try our Orange Upside-Down Cake. It’s low in saturated fat and cholesterol while still tasting decadent.
Recipe: Whole Wheat Pie Crust
Here’s a healthier pie crust than the ones you would typically encounter, which are often heavy in saturated fats. This crust takes only a few minutes to mix together and roll out.
Recipe: Caramelized Pineapple with Raspberries
This is a last-minute dessert that can be made while you brew the coffee and finish clearing the table.
Recipe: Frozen Tropical Fruit Pops
If you don’t have ice pop molds at home, you can use muffin tins or 3-ounce paper cups.
Recipe: Classic Orange-Almond Biscotti
These crispy Italian cookies are so delicious, you won’t notice the missing calories or fat compared to traditional almond biscotti.
Recipe: Winter Fruit Gratin
Dessert doesn’t always have to be cake, cookies or ice cream. Serve this warm baked fruit dish on a chilly evening as the satisfying, sweet end to a meal.